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.

31.12.2009

Nobunaga no Yabou: Tendou is a turn-based tactical strategy game set in 16th century feudal Japan and the thirteenth entry in the Nobunaga's Ambition series. It continues the real-time battlefield technology from the previous installment, with the outcome of conflicts shaped by how soldiers are used and which formations are chosen. Players plan their approach as more weaponry and military facilities become available.

10.09.2026

Nobunaga's Ambition II was released by Koei in 1990 for an 8 -bit home console. In this authentic simulation war game, play as a Sengoku Daimyo (warlord), command a vast array of unique officers, and utilize every strategy and tactic at your disposal to unify all 38 fiefs spanning regions such as Kanto and Chubu. Expanding upon its predecessor, "NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION", this entry features a multi-scenario system with two distinct scenarios, HEX battles expanded to include both open battles and siege battles, and a roster of approximately 400 real historical samurai! Enrich your fief, skillfully lead and manage your unique retainers, and expand your domain through warfare and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal of unifying Japan!

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!

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.

10.10.1990

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

31.12.2008

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

09.12.1993

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

31.12.2015

Nobunaga no Yabou 2 is an enhanced remake of Nobunaga no Yabou DS, which was an enhanced remake of Nobunaga no Yabou: Reppuuden.

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.

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.

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).

04.03.2026

An undying masterpiece—the ultimate long-running legend! Nobunaga's Ambition was released by Koei in 1988 for an 8-bit home console. In this historical simulation game, you become a Sengoku daimyo with the ultimate goal of unifying all of Japan. As the tides of war shift from moment to moment, you must determine how to enrich your domain, strengthen your military, and conquer rival nations. Use every ounce of your ingenuity to bring an end to the turbulent Sengoku period!