NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence - Ascension is an ambitious historical strategy experience that places players in the turbulent Sengoku era of Japan, where military strength, political influence, economic development, and personal ambition all contribute to the struggle for power. Developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., the game distinguishes itself by allowing players to experience this conflict from different levels of authority rather than simply handing them control of an established clan from the beginning. The Officer Play system is one of the most compelling parts of the experience. A campaign can begin with the player serving as an ordinary officer who has limited authority and must prove useful to a superior. Successful service can eventually lead to promotion, greater responsibilities, control over territory, and ultimately the possibility of becoming a daimyo. This progression makes advancement feel earned and gives campaigns an appealing role-playing quality. Starting with relatively little influence and gradually becoming one of Japan's major political figures creates a different sense of accomplishment from immediately commanding an entire fac…

good

i love stuff like this, its like if my favorite paradox games were japanese

If grand strategy is your jam, pick this game up for sure. It hasn't been on sale for half a decade. This is a great game. I am very pleased to administrate my fiefs and conquer in the name of my master. Betray my master and strike out on my own? Why would I do that when my master is graciously allowing me to use his armies to capture castles for myself? Besides, he really gives me a lot of headpats when I cause the defection of an entire House to my clan. You can really feel Shibusawa's passion for the Sengoku Jidai period. I only ever played the SNES versions before, and this somehow carries the spirit of the gameplay through. I see that other people have their nitpicks, but this is really just very compelling for a grand strategy sim. The citybuilding and district placement aspect is a fun puzzle on a per-castle basis, and also forgiving because the districts keep their 'upgrades' even if you rebuild them to a different type. The combat is streamlined compared to something like Shogun 2 Total War. Overall I rate it five rice paddies and four tea caddies.

outstanding game

（攻城战简直是地道战）