- August 27, 2014
- KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
Nobunaga’s Ambition Sphere of Influence is a PC-like strategy experience on the PlayStation 4 that succeeds on all levels
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou is a single player turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and was released on August 27, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Hailed as one of the best instalments in the franchise’s history, this extremely intricate, deep, and meticulous strategy game is set against a backdrop of a fragmented nation and asks the player to take up the mantle of a Daimyo, a feudal lord of the Sengoku era.
- The game strikes a perfect balance between complexity and simplicity, making it enjoyable for both new and veteran players.
- It features great animation, music, and art, with plots constructed on a historical basis that provide profound knowledge of Japanese history.
- Highly enjoyable for those interested in Japanese history, with a high degree of freedom and the ability to create custom characters.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and problems with saving, which can lead to lost progress.
- Players have reported limitations in gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to create new characters and poor AI performance during battles.
- The resolution and full-screen mode issues on Windows 10 make the game difficult to play, as it can only be played in a small window.
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The story in "Taikou Risshiden V" is rich and expansive, featuring over 800 characters and multiple storylines, primarily revolving around Oda Nobunaga's quest to unify Japan. However, players note that after initial strategic planning, the gameplay can become passive, as the game allows for automated play, diminishing the engagement with the narrative.
“As is in this game, all you have to do is build the first few structures that might actually matter (like stuff that increases your troop's power) and plot out the first couple of fights where you're not strong enough to steamroll everything. After that, you should just stop playing the game and let the computer play for you.”
“In most storylines, I helped Oda Nobunaga realize his ambition to unify Japan.”
“I have played the Taikou series for thousands of hours; there are 800+ characters available to choose from in Taikou Risshiden V, and I completed almost every storyline of every family.”
Nobunaga’s Ambition Sphere of Influence PS4 Review
Nobunaga’s Ambition Sphere of Influence is a PC-like strategy experience on the PlayStation 4 that succeeds on all levels
90%Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence Review
A long-awaited localization of a famed franchise that fails to make an impact. With little depth or strategy, this is a game designed for those who love Japanese history or are franchise diehards. Only that love will keep you wanting to play through the game more than once.
60%PS4 Review - 'Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of influence'
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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou is a turn-based strategy game with historical theme.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou was released on August 27, 2014.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou is a single player game.
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