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strategy video game
Nobunaga's Ambition
By Koei Tecmo Games, released 1 Jan 1986
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
What it is
Nobunaga's Ambition is a strategy game in which players take the role of a Japanese historical leader and seek to unite 50 kingdoms. The listed choices include Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, and Kenshin Uesugi, with territory stretching from Ezo in the north to Kyushu in the south. The game is the second entry in the series and was the first released outside Japan under the name Nobunaga's Ambition. Its Steam release presents the title as Nobunaga's Ambition-Nation. The game was developed by Koei Tecmo Games and is listed for Windows, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System; its Steam platform listing is Windows. Steam features include single-player, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The Steam genre is strategy. The listed release year is 1986, while the Steam release date is Jan 24, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- Players can choose among several historical leaders.
- The goal spans 50 kingdoms.
- Steam Cloud is listed.
- Available platforms include NES and Super NES.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
- The listed game release year is 1986.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in historical strategy built around choosing a leader and unifying Japan's kingdoms. It is single-player, with Steam Cloud and Family Sharing listed.
Nobunaga's Ambition centers on uniting a broad map of Japan under a chosen leader. Its strategy focus and single-player format are clear, though the Steam listing is for Windows.
