Would not install direct x for windows by default therefor wouldn't launch, had to instal another steamplay game (endless legend) then it installed all the directx and VS garbage, works like a charm now!

When running for the first time it would not install the external dependencies like directx9 or the microsft VS libraries. Had to install another steamplay game (endless legend) and run it, it installs all the external dependencies. After closing the other game and running Napoleon it properly installed the external dependencies. Happy gaymin!