Nobunaga's Ambition
- CategoryGames
- Versions1 archived
- Installable1 of 1
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- Bundle IDjp.co.koei.NOBUNAGA2
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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The standard-bearer in historical simulation gaming, “Nobunaga’s Ambition”, is available at last on iPhone and iPod touch. This title is a strategic historical simulation game set against the backdrop of the struggle for power played out by the mighty warlords of Warring States-era Japan. You will play as one of these warlords (daimyo), among them the revolutionary Nobunaga Oda, the “Tiger of Kai” Shingen Takeda, and the “Dragon of Echigo” Kenshin Uesugi, and fight for control of the 50 fiefdoms of ancient Japan, from Ezo in the north to Kyushu in the south.
Game Features 1. A return to the roots of the “Nobunaga’s Ambition” series. The “Nobunaga’s Ambition” series has continued to evolve over the many years of its existence, but this title is its foundation, with its simple yet addictive game play and stylish presentation. The beautifully appropriate musical score is back, and the touch controls on the iPhone / iPod touch version make it easier to play than ever before.
2. A cast of unique characters. This title features over 50 unique daimyo, each striving to control his own fief, and eventually to unify the land. Each player can find their favorite, and lead them to glory. Use the GPS feature within Japan to strengthen the Daimyo who controlled the fief you're currently in.
3. The twin pillars of domestic government and war. To hire and train troops and prepare for war, you must procure funds through the development of commerce and agriculture in your fief. Timing is crucial when it comes to the right moment to launch a strike against another fief―achieving the perfect balance between development and militarism is the only way to unite the land. Learn the basics of strategy and warfare with the easy and intuitive tutorial.
4. New original features. The iPhone / iPod touch version of the game contains new original features such as the ability to create your own daimyo, a game mode that allows you to extend your life infinitely, and the ability to play your own music playlists as background music in the game. Now you can create your very own vision of the Warring States-era that suits the way you want to play.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25I was so happy when I found this game on here. Played it so much on the NES. Love this game and agree with another review that hopes for the release of Genghis Khan as well. The game can be hard at first till you learn the strategies, but that's part of the fun. I don't like games you can beat too easily.
I love this game. Spent countless hours back in the 80's playing the original version on my Nintendo system. It has a great balance of strategy and randomness that makes it fun to play over and over again. I wish it was available to play on my MacBook Pro too. All in all I'm very happy I can play this game once again. Please make more games like this. Thank you!
One move per turn when computer gets 4 or 5 taking over fief after fief and every turn their fiefs economy increases ridicules amounts in just one turn but you can make only one move so while their land and town and gold and food increase 200 in one turn you spend the usually 100 gold given to you at the beginning between yours and then have to wait even longer to get the gold back!! Lol just buy it and you will see what a waste of money it was...
Terrible game. It's not as fun as the other nobunagas. It's like impossible to win! I feel like stuff is missing from this game. Or stuff just needs to be added. CPU's are just too intense! You should have more than one move per turn too. Can't get anything done.
What a big disappointment. I was a big fan of Koei’s strategy games on PC but now I am very disappointed with the iPhone version. Lots of functions and storylines that were available in the original PC version are now missing. Don’t buy!
This version is quite faithful to the original version on the SNES. I’ve played Koei games for three decades, and this classic still holds up well. The gameplay is very straightforward, considering all the options you have available. I love the music; it takes me back to a more pleasant time. Excellent all around. I noticed some negative reviews. The issues discussed in these reviews can be fixed very simply: 1. On your first term, adjust your tax rate to 50%. You won’t have a decent harvest otherwise. 2. Early on, focus on domestics; Town, Dam, and Land. 3. In battle, numbers are most important. If you have a large, numerical advantage, training and morale are much less important. By the middle of my most recent campaign, I wasn’t training troops at all, but simply recruiting soldiers and pressing forward. 4. Don’t forget to arrange your troops. I prefer to take all the soldiers from units 4 and 5 and put them in the first 3 units, so my ideal arrangement is Infantry (Commander) 35%, Cavalry, 44%, Rifles, 21%. Fewer, larger units are much better as you can bring more of your force down on the enemy at any given time. It makes movement much easier, too. 5. Be sure to rest occasionally. Preserving your Daimyo’s health is paramount. Your daimyo dying of old age is the main way campaigns are lost. For this reason, a younger daimyo is much better than an older one, as you have much more time to conquer the land. 6. One good way to expand is by using a ninja to assassinate event daimyo. ONLY USE ONE NINJA! Multiple will fail. If you don’t succeed, don’t make a second attempt, just accept that that ruler has to be taken out in battle, and move on to the next target. The enemy can retaliate if you fail, and you will lose 10-15 points of health, if they do so, which is no good! Also, remember to have a great amount of money saved up in your home province, so that you can bid for the murdered enemy’s territory. A bid of 500 or so is usually more than enough. That’s it! This is a great game. If you are patient and halfway-bright, you will find playing this game to be a rewarding experience. It’s considered a classic turn-based strategy game for good reasons!
CPU outpaces you at a silly rate even on lower difficulties. It's unplayable. I'm asking for a refund.
I don't see any bug draining out gold and food. Did you check the city tax rate (in the game)? So far so good. I enjoy it. Hope they have Genghis Khan on iPad too.
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