Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence

12.12.2013
Critic 80/100
Users 80/100
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.

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27.08.2014

An additional playable scenario for the title "Nobunaga's Ambition: Souzou." This scenario centers around Nobunaga's grand plan to unite the land, and the historical drama that it ignited.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "The Battle of Itsukushima". 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.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "Fateful Clash". After the Incident at Honnoji, chaos reigns once more, and heroes from across the land vie for power.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "Shingen's Final Step". 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.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "Battle of Tetorigawa". 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.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "The God of War Descends". The soon to be War God, Kenshin Uesugi, was born Kagetora Nagao, and he starts his career now. Enjoy this historical drama of the first days of a young hero.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "Dawn of Revolution". This scenario centers around Nobunaga's grand plan to unite the land, and the historical drama that it ignited.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "Battle of Nagashino". 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.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "Stronger Than a Alliance". Having spent a part of their troubled youths together, Ieyasu Tokugawa and Nobunaga Oda become trusted allies and create a grand drama that claimed a place in the history of conquerors.

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01.01.1970

An additional playable scenario, "The One-eyed Dragon". 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.

Expansion packs

Part of collection:
Nobunaga's Ambition (last 3 games)

21.07.2022

The Fief system allows you to capture land and give it to your subordinates to manage. Divvy up and parcel out the beautifully detailed Sengoku Japan as you like, and make it prosper

30.11.2017

A 2017 title in the Nobunaga's Ambition series.

29.11.2017

"Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi" is the 15th and latest in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga's Ambition. Where a warrior's resolve exceeds their ambition. We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!

Part of collection:
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence

23.03.2016

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!

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.

Part of franchise:
Nobunaga's Ambition (last 3 games)

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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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.

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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