NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening (2022)

Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 2,690 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dense, methodical grand strategy where you carve up feudal Japan, delegate to ambitious retainers, and watch your dominion grow through careful resource management.

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What players say

Players are split: some call it the best in the series due to aggressive AI and streamlined land management, while others find it a mindless RTS that stripped the historical depth. Many criticize the missing cities, the lack of terrain defense, and the repetitive midgame reliance on special attacks. Discontent over Koei Tecmo's DLC practices is common.

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