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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita • 2016

Should you play it?

In the simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition", players aim to unify Japan in the troubled times of the Warring States era. In this release we include "Officer Play" for the first time in the series, allowing players to advance from retainer to Castle Lord and then on to Daimyo.

What works

  • Deep historical strategy and roleplay
  • Multiple playable roles with progression
  • Detailed city and castle management
  • Immersive narrative and events
  • Custom officer and event creation

Things to keep in mind

  • Ai weaknesses and bugs reported
  • Combat can be repetitive and unbalanced
  • Some gameplay elements feel limited or tedious
  • High price at launch with mixed value
  • Limited social and diplomatic depth

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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Fantasy.

Last update: 24/08/2026