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Lead a Sengoku-era daimyo toward Japan's unification by managing a domain, negotiating with rivals, and commanding troops in battle.
Released 01 Sep 2015
Unify Sengoku Japan
Forge Warlord Alliances
Command Officer Corps
Become a Daimyo of the Warring States period of Japanese history in NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, a historical simulation game of conquest and domination. It is the 30th anniversary of this series and this current release, NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence, is the crown of the series.
Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.









Take the role of a Warring States daimyo, including historical leaders such as Nobunaga Oda or Shingen Takeda, and work toward unifying Japan.
Develop and manage your domain, handle diplomacy with neighboring warlords, form alliances, and fight for territory. Battles call for tactical planning and direct troop command across changing fields.
Choose from historical scenarios, including ones set around Nobunaga's birth and the Battle of Sekigahara. The game also features a Sengoku Chronicle and a roster of more than 500 officers.
Players who enjoy strategy and the Sengoku period praise the game's mix of managing states and relations, along with campaigns they describe as absorbing and long-lasting. Some also find it a useful way to engage with the era. A few reviews note that learning the game can take time, and others report specific tutorial, audio, or AI concerns.

| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 9 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 70/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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