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.

09.12.1993

Nobunaga no Yabou: Haouden is a Strategy game, published by Koei, which was released in Japan in 1993.

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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.

21.03.1997

Nobunaga's Ambition (Nobunaga no Yabou) is a turn-based strategy video game series first released in Japan in 1983. It is a series of loosely adapted historical simulations produced by the Japanese video game developer Koei. It features a predominately Japanese voice track though English dubs appear during movie cutscenes. It debuted before Romance of the Three Kingdoms but it hasn't been localized as often. Nobunaga's Ambition takes place during the Japanese Warring States period. As the title suggests, The player is tasked with achieving the ultimate goal of warlord Oda Nobunaga; the conquest and unification of Japan. Selecting Nobunaga is optional, however, as the player is also able to choose from a variety of other regional daimyo of the time. Nobunaga no Yabou - Shouseiroku is the seventh title in the series, released March 1997 for Windows 95. This game introduces a new map, portraying the entire country on a grid. Releases for Macintosh, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation Portable, and mobile phones were made subsequently.

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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.

21.12.1991

Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness is the fourth game in the Nobunaga series (but only the third one to have been localized in English). The story of Nobunaga takes place during the Japanese civil war of the 16th century. In a wartime strategy game, 15 different warlords are represented across several territories. One to eight human players can play, controlling different leaders and factions. Gameplay is done in one of two scenarios; the beginning of the civil war in 1555 or Nobunaga surrounded by his enemies in 1571. Management of population, supplies and military are the gameplay and successful manipulation of these numbers in the right combination to attack and defend against hostile intentions is what will bring your forces to victory.

16.01.2018

"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei," which was released in 2003 as the 11th game in the series. Lord of Creation or King of Destruction... Administration and battle depicted in full 3D for the first time in the series. Administration covers both the castle and the town and players are able to develop these as they see fit. Battle incorporates a 3D real time tactical system, allowing players to enjoy field and castle battles on battlefields with a variety of characteristics. Also, with "historical if events" the game will develop in dramatic ways. Major battles between powerful warlords will greatly affect the course of history. With the power up kit, 3 original scenarios, a battle editor, a battle trial mode, and an officer/treasure/territory editor have been added.

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.

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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.

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." 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.

31.12.1995

Nobunaga's Ambition: Tenshouki with Power Up Kit is an expanded version of the historical strategy game Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenshouki, where players attempt to unify Japan during the Sengoku period. This edition adds new scenarios, additional officers, gameplay events, AI improvements, and in-game editing features that expand the strategic options available in the original release.

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!

11.11.2015

The 6th release of the "Nobunaga's Ambition" historical simulation game series has been reborn at the STEAM store as "Tenshouki with Power-up Kit HD Version." Players become the rulers of their clans and aim to unify the country under their leadership. Players will enjoy all the distinctive NA game elements, including a learning system, battle system, and an army system.

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19.12.1994

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

07.03.1998

Nobunaga no Yabou - Sengouku Gunyuuden (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.

01.12.2022

"Nobunaga's Ambition: Hadou" is the latest in the "Hadou" series. It faithfully portrays the battles of the Warring States period, including castle sieges and clashes of large armies on the battlefield.

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.