Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence
Release Date: December 12, 2013
Strategy, turn-based, RPG elements, war strategy, historical, PS Plus Premium, grand strategy, singleplayer
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Fourteenth edition of one of the longest Japanese strategic series, developed by KOEI since 1983. In the game we play the role of the feudal master of the Sengoku era, who fights in the name of the great idea of unification of a war divided country, becoming at the same time the first Japanese Shogun. The game is based on three pillars: creation, diplomacy and war.
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Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence Description
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence is the fourteenth edition of one of the longest Japanese strategic series started in 1983. KOEI (later Tecmo KOEI) has been responsible for the development of the series for more than 30 years. The title was originally released only in Japan as Nobunaga no Yabou: Souzou (Nobunaga's Ambition: Creation). The rest of the world could play it almost two years later.
Plot
The action of Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence is set in the feudal Japan. Players take on the role of a feudal lord of the Sengoku era (XV-XVI century), who fights in the name of the great idea of unification of the war-divided country under one rule, becoming at the same time the first Japanese Shogun. Depending on your preferences, you can choose to play as a historical character, or create it yourself.
Mechanics
The mechanics of the game are based on three basic pillars: construction, diplomacy and war. As for the construction, we have to develop our clan's headquarters, build roads and farms that will ensure its economic growth and give us the option to trade with our neighbors. In the sphere of diplomacy, our task is to maintain diplomatic relations, send spies, form alliances and develop power through marriages between noble family members. The last pillar is warfare - we have to prepare properly by training soldiers and promoting officers, fortifying our lines of defense and developing strategic plans for further attacks.
Technical aspects
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence features decent graphics, rarely seen in "grand strategy" games. Particular recognition should also be given to the care with which the historical realities of the epoch have been recreated and the huge range of strategic opportunities that we can use to achieve the ultimate goal.
Last updated on October 22, 2019
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows December 12, 2013
PlayStation 4 December 12, 2013
PlayStation Vita May 29, 2014
PlayStation 3 December 12, 2013
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Age restrictions: 16+
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence System Requirements
PlayStation 3
Uses: PlayStation Network
PlayStation Vita
Uses: PlayStation Network
PlayStation 4
Uses: PlayStation Network