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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.

What works
  • Deep historical simulation
  • Complex strategy and city management
  • Rich character and event system
  • High replayability with multiple scenarios
  • Immersive music and art
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical bugs and crashes
  • Lack of english and chinese language support
  • Simplified or unsatisfying combat mechanics
  • Some ai and gameplay balance issues
  • Interface and usability frustrations

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

  • Total War: SHOGUN 2

  • Sid Meier's Civilization® IV

  • Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

  • Strategic Command WWII: World at War

  • Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition

  • Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

  • Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Strategic Command: World War I

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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value.

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