Throughout the game, players will assume the roles of six generals under Napoleon's leadership. When battle commences, you take control of your general and travel around the map on horseback assigning attack locations for your troops. At least five different unit types will be available, including basic infantry, cavalry, and cannons. You can purchase additional troops by having your general enter your fortress, which will bring up a menu of options. Your goal in battle will be to defeat the enemy troops and ultimately occupy their base.
All battles take place at a top-down camera angle.
Though rather small in size, the characters are quite detailed and fluidly animated. There is a decent variety in battle environments ranging from forests to deserts and snowy plains. Napoleon's soundtrack will feature music influenced by pieces composed during the French Revolution. Troops prepare for combat. In standard Game Boy Advance fashion, Napoleon will include a two-player battle mode accessible to both players with use of only one cartridge.