Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Feb 5, 2008
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. 1UP
    85
    Real-time battles aside, Rise to Power is a surprisingly good strategy game for the PS2. Its extremely steep learning curve will limit its appeal, but it's a rewarding experience for those with the patience to learn the game's nuances. And with the sheer amount of replayability it offers, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    If you're someone who likes strategy and appreciates the Sengoku period of Japanese history, you should love this game.
  3. TotalPlayStation
    75
    Decent, certainly capable of hooking those taken with all things militaristic and diplomatic, but very few will be smitten with the overall presentation.
  5. GamesRadar+
    70
    While it's certainly not bad, it's got a very limited appeal outside of a certain core audience. But, at the very least, it fills a niche that the PS2 has been severely lacking in for almost its entire lifespan - and pretty well, at that.
  6. IGN
    65
    One of those games that will probably appeal to hardcore historical strategy fans or nostalgic Nobunaga players. However, considering that the Battle and Strategy modes play a major role within the game, and each hosts key flaws that hampers effective planning for those modes, you're going to have some glaring problems to overlook.
  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    In short, if you like non-fiction, history-based RTS games that require lots of thought, planning, and strategizing, this game will be awesome-sauce for you. [Mar 2008, p.78]
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  8. Thunderbolt
    50
    Even little tasks, such as assigning new officers to freshly conquered fiefs become annoying. Running an empire is no easy task, and I didn’t find it particularly appealing in Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best PS2 Game of 2008
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#39 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2008
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#40 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Legion201
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    I highly recommend this game to anyone who has a thing for Japanese history and is willing to try something new in a video game. This game isI highly recommend this game to anyone who has a thing for Japanese history and is willing to try something new in a video game. This game is truly an rts gem on the ps2 none should miss out on.… Full Review »
  2. DanielK
    Feb 3, 2010
    9
    I am rating this game at a level 9 because only strategy fans would be interested in it.
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