Underplayed Gems

Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power (2008)

Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power cover
Developer
Koei
Publisher
Koei Tecmo Games, Koei
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Genres
Strategy

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How it feels

playing feels like patiently steering a feudal domain through careful, methodical decisions toward the long-term goal of unifying a nation.

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About

Nobunaga's Ambition takes place during the Sengoku period of feudal Japan. As the title suggests, the player is tasked with achieving the ultimate goal of warlord Oda Nobunaga: the conquest and unification of Japan. Selecting Oda Nobunaga is optional, however, as the player is also able to choose from a variety of other regional daimyos of the time. This game introduced castle towns and unified castle sieges. The administration screens transitioned to full 3D.

Screenshots

Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power screenshot 1

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