Strategy

Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

Single Player

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2016

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 24, 2016

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

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About this game

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!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Deep strategy simulation covers politics, warfare, development, and personnel.
Officer-focused progression adds a personal perspective to the strategy formula.
Historical officers, clan politics, and Sengoku events support period immersion.
Multiple factions, scenarios, careers, and political outcomes support replayability.
Multiple political, economic, diplomatic, and military approaches remain available.

Cons

Numerous systems and rules are not clearly explained.
Administrative tasks are spread across dense, unintuitive menus.
Officer progression has limited impact on broader strategic outcomes.
Long turns and extensive administration slow strategic plan development.

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