Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameWatcher
    May 25, 2016
    65
    While Sengoku Jidai’s historical accuracy and tactical focus made a strong first impression, I found that the more I played and understood its mechanics, the less I enjoyed it.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. ronaldlee0917
    May 25, 2016
    6
    Very steep learning curve
    Tutorial teaches very little, you have to go through the manual at least once to learn all the basics
    Need much    Very steep learning curve
    Tutorial teaches very little, you have to go through the manual at least once to learn all the basics
    Need much micro-management for large battles, often you would find you units blocking your own units, out of move suddenly when you thought you have enough AP to perform a flank
    Worst thing about this game is forced pursuit.
    Great, you route a unit finally but your own unit would pursuit it without asking you, the commander and thus open up its flank which is very stupid and hard to avoid.
    AI is not bad, not too challenging or too stupid. You often find you are defeated by the game mechanics because it is too hard to understand.    … Full Review »
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