Nobunaga's Ambition
In the 16th century, Japan's Sengoku (Warring States) period divided the nation into numerous feudal states, each ruled by a daimyo. These daimyos would often go to war with each other. Many dreamt of conquering the land, becoming the Shogun and ruling the entire country. One of those daimyos was the ambitious Nobunaga Oda, a merciless ruler and a renowned strategist. Players take on the role of Nobunaga Oda or one of many other daimyos to try to conquer Japan. Nobunaga's Ambition is a turn-based strategy game which can be played in different modes. Gameplay is similar to Koei's better known Romance of the Three Kingdoms game. Players begin by selecting either a 17 regions scenario or a larg...
- Genre
- Strategy
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- KOEI Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- KOEI Corporation
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Nobunaga's Ambition frequently asked questions
How do I play Nobunaga's Ambition online with a friend?
Nobunaga's Ambition (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Nobunaga's Ambition on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Nobunaga's Ambition in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Nobunaga's Ambition netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Nobunaga's Ambition for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
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Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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