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Based on 132 ratings
8.2
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Score Breakdown Based on 132 ratings
  1. 10 (31)
  2. 9 (46)
  3. 8 (34)
  4. 7 (9)
  5. 6 (1)
  6. 5 (2)
  7. 4 (3)
  8. 3 (1)
  9. 2 (0)
  10. 1 (5)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

  • Rating:9.1

    Best Strategy Game for the NES. Period.

    Nowadays, when we think of Koei, we generally think of their Dynasty Warriors franchise. However, while that game is currently raking in the dough for them, this was not originally the case. Koei's initial claim to fame ... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Nobunaga's Ambition

  • Rating:8

    A great strategy game that not only tests your skills on the battle field but on how well you can rule a nation.

    *** NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION *** THE GOOD -Superb battle system -Good music -User friendly playing menus THE BAD -Poor graphics -Gameplay can get repetitive and stale after a while OVERVIEW Nobunaga's Am... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Possibly the best Sega Genesis game and easily one of the best strategy games I've ever played, Nobunaga's Ambition is n

    Possibly the best Sega Genesis game and easily one of the best strategy games I've ever played, Nobunaga's Ambition is nothing short of amazing. The game takes place in mid-16th century Japan during the Sengoku perio... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.6

    Strategy gamer's delight.

    This game rocked my socks off when it came out. I was 13 in 1988 and had never played a strategy style game before. It was so deep in what it offered and had you carry out. It was incredibly challenging, and really teste... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    Rarely do I ever write a review nor do I rate something this high but Nobunaga's Ambition in my opinion is one of my top 5 of all time ... In the beginning there was Load Runner, King's Quest, and this game ... that int... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.1

    Nobunaga’s Ambition is like Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but with more character. The small handful of rulers available offer their own individual strengths, weaknesses, and military tendencies. The game’s focus on dip... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful