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"Nobunaga's Ambition" is a strategic historical simulation game originally developed by KOEI, which was first released in Japan in 1983 and later adapted for various platforms including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). This grand strategy game is set during the tumultuous Sengoku period of Japanese history, casting players in the role of a daimyo—Nobunaga Oda himself or one of many other regional lords of the era—with the ultimate goal of unifying Japan under a single ruler. The game combines in-depth resource management, tactical combat, and diplomatic maneuvering, as players must develop their territories economically, militarily, and politically to gain the upper hand over their rivals.

The gameplay in "Nobunaga's Ambition" is complex and detailed, reflected in its turn-based strategy mechanics that require careful planning and strategic foresight. Players can choose from multiple scenarios, each offering different starting conditions, and must balance a variety of factors including agriculture, warfare, diplomacy, and internal politics to succeed. The game was notable for its historical accuracy and depth, providing a rich tapestry of characters and events from the period. As one of the earlier examples of strategy games that successfully blended management with tactical battle simulation, "Nobunaga's Ambition" has had a significant influence on the genre, spawning numerous sequels and influencing other historical strategy games. Its introduction to a Western audience on the SNES helped establish KOEI as a developer with a knack for creating engaging, deeply strategic historical games.

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