With Koei Tecmo’s long-running Nobunaga’s Ambition franchise recently celebrating its 30th Anniversary in the gaming market, the company have confirmed they will be bringing the strategy / historical simulation series’ latest instalment — Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence to western markets beginning September 4 2015. Serving as a localized edition of Nobunaga no Yabō: Sozou (Released in Japan in December 2013), this edition will be available on the PlayStation 4 via retail and retail channels. A simultaneous PlayStation 3 and PC (Steam) launch will be available exclusively through each platform’s respective digital download channel.
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence 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 (15th- 16th century Japan), who will fight for the great ideal of uniting the war-ridden country under one rule, thus becoming the first Shogun. This title seeks to centre around “creating a realistic, dynamic and dramatic playing experience”, which they claim will require a high level of concentration and skill as players are left to focus on Creation, Diplomacy and War to become a well-rounded ruler.
In ‘Creation’ they are called to build up their clan’s standing, deal with everyday issues like building farms & roads, growing the economy, entering trade agreements with neighbouring fiefs etc.
‘Diplomacy’ is a playground for cultivating diplomatic relationships, employing spies, creating alliances, gaining the loyalty of subordinate officers and growing in strength via marriage, oaths of fealty and treaties.
Finally to succeed in ‘War’ players must train troops, level up officers according to the clan’s needs, fortify defences, strategically position armies and attack (or defend) to further their goals and grow their dominion.
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence will allow players to take on the role of a historical personality or as a unique custom character (Similar in style to the approach taken by Dynasty Warriors etc). Expect to hear more in this game in the coming months leading to its release.
