Genpei Kassen
Genpei Kassen is a historical simulation game which focuses on the war between the Genji (Minamoto clan) and the Heike (Taira clan) at the end of Japan's Heian period (12th century).
31 December 1994
Genpei Kassen is a simulator developed by Koei, released 31 December 1994 on DOS and PC-9800 Series.
What Genpei Kassen is
Genpei Kassen is a simulator game developed by Koei and released in 1994. It is available on DOS and PC-9800 Series.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Similar to other Koei historical simulations, the player begins their game by first selecting a scenario. Scenarios include: 1. Yoritomo Lays the Foundations of Kamakura (October 1180): Kiyomori's conquests, Yoritomo's exile and rise within the Hōjō 2. Yoshinaka Seizes The Capital (July 1183): Yoshinaka's insurgent forces collide with Yoritomo, Munemori's succession of the Heike 3. Heike Restoration at the Western Sea (October 1184): Situation of the war after the Battle of Ichi-no-tani, Heike have lost property and start stranded within the west 4. Yoshitsune Slays His Brother's Adversaries (October 1185): Battle of Dan-no-ura, contention between Yoritomo and Yoshitsune in Oshu The Heike…
How it plays
Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Genpei Kassen launched on 31 December 1994, within three weeks of Umihara Kawase, King's Field, WWF Raw and Mario Andretti Racing.
Released around the same time: Umihara Kawase, King's Field, WWF Raw, Mario Andretti Racing.
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Quick answers
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When did Genpei Kassen come out?
Genpei Kassen was released on 31 December 1994 for DOS and PC-9800 Series.
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