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Sengoku
By Development Studio, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- computer wargame
- grand strategy wargame
- historical video game
What it is
Sengoku is a strategy game set in 16th-century Japan, where you play as a feudal lord seeking to unite the country. The campaign combines military conquest with clan politics: manage ties with family, friends, and enemies, build influence within your clan, and reward retainers as you pursue control of Japan. Its historical map divides the country into more than 350 provinces during the Warring States era. Relations with Shinto, Christian, and Buddhist factions are also part of play, and ninja clans can assist when samurai forces are insufficient. The listed genres span real-time strategy, grand strategy, wargame, RPG, simulation, and strategy. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, plus Trading Cards and Family Sharing. The game was developed by Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. It is listed for Microsoft Windows, with a Steam release date of Sep 15, 2011.
What players like, and what they don't
- Map spans more than 350 provinces
- Manage family, friends, and enemy relations
- Three religious factions shape relations
- Ninja clans can support samurai armies
- Listed platform is Microsoft Windows
- No other platform is listed
Who it suits
Sengoku suits players drawn to historical strategy built around Japanese clan politics, conquest, and religious relations. Its listed single-player and multiplayer modes provide options for solo or shared play.
Sengoku combines territorial expansion with clan management and diplomacy in a historical Japanese setting. Its broad strategic scope is reflected in the listed strategy, simulation, and RPG genres.
