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Nobunaga's Ambition
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1986) |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Nobunaga's Ambition (Nobunaga no Yabou) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, Nobunaga's Ambition is a strategy game developed by Koei. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986. It blends strategy and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Nobunaga's Ambition (Nobunaga no Yabou) series; on the SNES you can also try Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness. 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Nobunaga's Ambition is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Nobunaga's Ambition cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Gold | 7E3575FF |
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Nobunaga's Ambition 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 FAQ
When did Nobunaga's Ambition come out on the SNES?
Nobunaga's Ambition was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1986.
Who made Nobunaga's Ambition?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Nobunaga's Ambition multiplayer?
No. Nobunaga's Ambition is a single-player game.
How long does Nobunaga's Ambition take to play?
As a strategy game, Nobunaga's Ambition typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Nobunaga's Ambition on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.