Popular games for franchise Nobunaga's Ambition

12.12.2013

Hailed as one of the best instalments in the franchise’s history, this extremely intricate, deep, and meticulous strategy game is set against a backdrop of a fragmented nation and asks the player to take up the mantle of a Daimyo, a feudal lord of the Sengoku era.

01.12.1986

The second game in the series, previously released as Nobunaga's Ambition in the West. Players take on the role of one of the main characters of the period, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, Kenshin Uesugi, or others and try to unite the 50 kingdoms of Japan, from Ezo in the north to Kyushu in the south, under their own rule.

31.12.2008

An extension of the 12th release in the Nobunaga’s Ambition series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle.

31.12.1993

"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Haouden," which was released in 1992 as the 5th game in the series. Up to now in the series, warfare was focused on whole countries. Haouden changes that focus towards individual castles. Also, a Daimyo controls their officers through giving out rewards based on their achievements as they fight for total control of the Warring States.

12.06.2022

A new smartphone app "New Nobunaga's Ambition" made under the official license of "Nobunaga's Ambition / Creation" is now available! Challenge new ambitions with generals from all over the country!

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27.08.2014

An additional playable scenario for the title "Nobunaga's Ambition: Souzou." This scenario centers around the great strategist Motonari Mori, and the time he made his move. This is the story of men who dreamed of conquest, and risked their lives.

31.12.1999

"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Reppuden," which was released in 1999 as the 8th game in the series. Reppuden is a strategy based simulation game in which players delve into the lives of the heroes who roamed the chaotic Warring States period. It features a compact style of domestic affairs where players develop numerous facilities in the various castle towns under their control. The scale of battle changes with the number of units in the fight. The power and influence of each Daimyou is measured by his prestige. Players play as one of the Daimyo and fight to gain control of all the 40 castles scattered across Japan.

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27.08.2014

An additional playable scenario for the title "Nobunaga's Ambition: Souzou." This scenario centers around the bold and ambitious One-Eyed Dragon, Masamune Date, and his heroic gamble to seize control of the land. This is a story of passion and unbridled ambition.

05.12.2017

"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Soutenroku," which was released in 2002 as the 10th game in the series. With the theme "Retainers supplant Lords," for the first time in the series, players can play as a retainer officer. Based in Japan's chaotic Warring States period, this game portrays even greater battles for power than before. In addition, in foreign relations, different foreign strategies are introduced including encircling powerful enemies with multiple Forces, forming alliances between three Forces, and much more. Also with movement and battles progressing in real time, players experience more vividly the give and take of strategic battle. The power up kit adds 3 new scenarios, a database giving officer and castle introductions, and an editing function.

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27.08.2014

An additional playable scenario for the title "Nobunaga's Ambition: Souzou." The time has finally arrived for the Takeda Army, reputedly the strongest in the land, to march upon the capital. Shingen's illness has healed, and he is no longer uncertain of what he desires.

01.12.1990

"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku" is the 4th in this orthodox simulation game series, released in 1990. The theme is "Culture&Technology." Tea ceremonies and the gathering of tea items add a cultural element, while the creation of guns and plated ships express the technology of the time. The game includes 48 countries and over 700 officers.

31.12.2003

MMORPG based on Koei's long running Nobunaga's Ambition franchise. Launched in 2003 on the PlayStation 2, it will soon move to it's third generation of Sony hardware when the PlayStation 4 version debuts.

31.12.1983

Nobunaga's Ambition, the first of the series, was released in 1983. Players assume the mantle of either Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda and strive to conquer the entire land (17 areas in the Kansai and central Japan region). They manage their country to make it rich, then prepare their military forces. These then attack and defeat surrounding Clans in battle.

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11.03.1999

Nobunaga no Yabou for Wonderswan is a Strategy game, developed by Koei/Inis and published by Koei, which was released in Japan in 1999.

24.03.2016

The newest release from the Historical Simulation Game landmark series, "Nobunaga's Ambition!" In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo. Experience the reality of an officer of the warring states from differing perspectives!

01.12.1988

Nobunaga's Ambition II is the sequel to Nobunaga's Ambition. The setting is 16th century feudal Japan, a period when ruthless daimyo (feudal lords) contended with each other for dominance. Ultimately, the winner in this struggle will become Shogun and hold actual power over the islands, while being nominally subject to the Emperor. The game casts the player as one of the daimyo, allowing them freedom to decide the fate and future of feudal Japan, through diplomacy and ultimately war. The objective is to unify Japan under the player's rule. If the player fails through death on the battlefield, assassination at the hands of a ninja, or through natural causes, they can choose a successor and play on. Functionally, the first job is to let prosper the fief (province) under the player's control through agricultural development and town investment.

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27.08.2014

An additional playable scenario for the title "Nobunaga's Ambition: Souzou." Following Shingen's death, Nobunaga senses an opportunity to strike at the Takeda clan. In this age of uncertainty, heroes are made and legends are born.

05.03.2008

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.

10.10.1990

A port of the second game in the Nobunaga's Ambition series.

19.12.1994

Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenshouki is a Strategy game, published by Koei, which was released in Japan in 1996.

22.06.2005

Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is another entry in KOEI's long-running series of grand strategy games. As in the previous installments, the player assumes the role of a Japanese feudal lord during the famous Sengoku period (from the XV to the XVII century).