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.

09.04.1999

The warlords start moving lively! A masterpiece depicting the Sengoku period is powered up! Now is the time to fulfill the great ambitions of Nobunaga Oda, who has been scattered in the midst of his ambitions by making full use of his unique warlords and doing his best in strategy and tactics! "Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gunyuden" is now available on Game Boy! !! The scenario is equipped with two episodes, "Gunyu Wari" in 1560 and "Nobunaga's Ambition" in 1582. There are more than 400 warlords. Equipped with "field battle" and "siege battle" modes.

01.08.1997

"NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shoseiroku with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Shoseiroku," which was released in 1997 as the 7th game in the series. In Shoseiroku, the theme is "The Warring States from the viewpoint of a Castle Daimyou." In it, players the land of Japan is shown on a huge tactical map to portray the lord's ability to survey his demesnes from the top of his castle. Both domestic and military activities take place on that one map and players strive to unify the country under their own rule.

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.

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.

31.12.2008

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

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.

28.06.2010

It is a social game focusing on war simulation for mobile phones and PC. At the beginning of the game every player choose which warlord they want to serve.

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.

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.

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." Nobunaga Oda, in an attempt to seize control of the land, comes face to face with the honorable Kenshin Uesugi. This is the story of men who followed their ambitions to the bitter end.

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!

04.03.2010

Nobunaga’s Ambition, a series synonymous with Historical Simulation Games, has now released an extension of the 13th release in that series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou, at the Steam Store as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tendou w/Power-up Kit!

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.

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." After the Incident at Honnoji, chaos reigns once more, and heroes from across the land vie for power.

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!

31.12.2008

Nobunaaga no Yabou DS is an enhanced remake of Nobunaga no Yabou: Reppuuden.

05.08.1993

Battle or diplomacy? Swords or sanctions? As the ruler of a warring state in the turbulent feudal period of Japanese history, your decisions will sway the course of a nation.

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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01.02.1999

The eighth title in the Nobunaga's Ambition series.