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Nobunaga's Ambition: Soutenroku
By Koei Tecmo Games, released 1 Jan 2001
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit is an expanded version of the series' tenth entry, developed by Koei Tecmo Games for Windows. Set during Japan's Warring States period, it introduces the option to play as a retainer officer, reflecting its theme of retainers supplanting lords. Strategic play includes foreign relations: players can encircle powerful enemies with multiple forces or form alliances among three forces. Movement and battles progress in real time. The Power Up Kit adds three scenarios, a database with officer and castle introductions, and an editing function. The Steam release is listed for December 5, 2017, while the underlying Soutenroku is described as released in 2002. KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is the publisher. Steam features include single-player, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing; strategy is the listed genre.
What players like, and what they don't
- Play as a retainer officer.
- Real-time movement and battles.
- Power Up Kit adds three scenarios.
- Includes an officer and castle database.
- Single-player only is listed.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
Who it suits
This suits solo strategy players interested in Warring States power struggles, real-time movement and battles, and playing as a retainer officer. It also includes scenarios and editing tools through the Power Up Kit.
Soutenroku with Power Up Kit expands the series entry with retainer play and added scenarios and reference material. Its strategy systems include real-time battles and multi-force diplomacy.
