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Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi
By Koei Tecmo Games, released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi is a historical simulation game from Koei Tecmo Games and the 15th entry in the Nobunaga's Ambition series. Set in Japan's warring states period, it centers on clans and officers with distinct Resolutions, which shape strategic differences. The game revises its civil and diplomatic systems, while its battles use simultaneous planning: players anticipate enemy movement during an order and advance phase. Its simulation AI is described as creating more humanlike daimyo opponents. The game includes more than 2,000 officers and a single high-definition 3D map, alongside events drawing on historical episodes, stories and regional folklore. On Steam, it is a single-player simulation for Windows, with achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Koei Tecmo Games developed and publishes it. Its listed release date is November 29, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- Distinct clan and officer Resolutions
- Revamped civil and diplomatic systems
- Simultaneous-planning battles
- More than 2,000 officers
- Steam Cloud and achievements
- Listed for Windows only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy historical strategy, officer rosters and planning against simulated daimyo. Its single-player format is for those who want to play on their own.
Taishi combines clan-specific strategic traits with civil, diplomatic and battlefield planning. Its large officer roster and historical events add scope for players interested in the series' setting.
