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Super Nintendo · Action
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1–8 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Nobunaga's Ambition (Nobunaga no Yabou) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness is an action game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Koei. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Lord of Darkness.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the Nobunaga's Ambition (Nobunaga no Yabou) series; on the SNES you can also try Nobunaga's Ambition. The series also appears on other systems with Nobunaga's Ambition (NES) and Nobunaga's Ambition (Game Boy). Koei also made Aerobiz, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons for the SNES.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Day-Night Modifier | 7EFEFF01 |
|---|---|
| Train/Gift/Buy/Sell for lots of maxed out stats, Inf. Governance Points | DD8C-1D01
DD8D-CD01
CB84-C461 |
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness FAQ
When did Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness come out on the SNES?
Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness multiplayer?
Yes. Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness supports up to 8 players.
How long does Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness take to play?
As an action game, Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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