Nobunaga's Shadow

I've played for about 2.5 hours at this point...but it feels like 10. I bought the game on super sale for $2 and it's the only reason I'm not furious. The main flaw of the game is that it's just too small. The world is small, the enemy list is small, the number of locations is under-developed. Decisions rarely impact anything. Night mode is just stupid... all of the people out during the day are still there. There's almost no "sneaking" involved. It's just a boring grind in a boring game that could have been SO much better. 2/5 stars

One of the RPGMaker hidden gems I've played in a while. While the combat is just your typical RPG Mechanic, I like the smooth, cute visuals and the casual feel to it. It's engaging without me feeling lost or helpless whenever I'm stuck.

Nobunaga’s Shadow is a retro-inspired role-playing game developed and published by Ultaan Games that blends classic turn-based mechanics with branching narrative design set against the backdrop of feudal Japan. Built with pixel-art visuals and a deliberate, story-focused structure, it casts players as Ryuuei, a young ninja tasked with infiltrating the powerful Oda clan during a time of political instability. While rooted in historical inspiration, the game tells a fictional tale centered on loyalty, espionage, and the moral complexities of survival in a fractured land. The narrative stands as one of the game’s strongest pillars. Rather than following a strictly linear storyline, Nobunaga’s Shadow emphasizes player choice. Dialogue options and key decisions influence alliances, character relationships, and ultimately the ending achieved. Ryuuei’s position as a spy creates constant tension between duty and personal conviction. Players may choose to remain loyal to their original mission, sympathize with new allies, or pursue an independent path. These branching possibilities encourage multiple playthroughs, as different decisions can dramatically alter how events unfold and which ch…

Fun short Rpg. worth checking out

Intresting to play

very cute! they made me kill an iga delegate though, and i feel really bad about it (was there another way?)