Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 5, 2018
    100
    This is the kind of game I can sit down to and play for an entire evening without realising how much time was slipping. It's always "just one more turn," or "just one more battle", and even after all these years of playing Koei's strategy and action games set through the Sengoku period, and reading books about it, I'm always impressed that Koei Tecmo manages to teach me something new each time it releases something in the franchise.
  2. 4P.de
    Jun 22, 2018
    79
    Just like Sphere of Influence and Ascension the strategy focuses on development, diplomacy and warfare as core elements, with economic as well as political connections at its center. Overall it feels less refined than the predecessors, though.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Jun 19, 2018
    75
    A deep, engaging and enjoyable strategy sim that requires too many hours of “placid” gameplay… and a hardcore profile as a gamer to really enjoy the whole experience the game has to offer.
  5. COGconnected
    Jun 10, 2018
    75
    Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi is certainly the kind of game that you can get lost in, constantly muttering ‘one more turn’ while losing sleeping and playing into the wee hours of the morning.

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. Deian
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    I would write a longer review, but will save that for my videos. So overall, Taishi is a pretty great addition to the Nobunga's AmbitionI would write a longer review, but will save that for my videos. So overall, Taishi is a pretty great addition to the Nobunga's Ambition lineup, but lacks some core features-creating clans, historical officer editing, creating new bases, etc. However, I feel an expansion pack will take care of this. It is disappointing to see the battles simplified, but this may be overall better for the gameplay, so it's something I can live with. The music is pretty great, though I have nostalgia for Sphere Of Influence's Music, oh well. The Graphics for a strategy game are absolutely fantastic, as are the portraits. The Major Characters all look distinct, and the Resolve system really cements this. At first glance it may look like just the ROTKXII Fame and Strategy PUK Prestige System, but it really is a lot more in-depth, it makes a lot more sense in how the AI acts, and each country has it's goals-not just conquest. This is a lot more realistic and really makes the game feel more authentic, dramatic, and personal. There are some negatives however, the clunky ui, which feels really un-PS4 friendly, though I got used to it, the mandatory tutorial-no tutorial mode, shame. Also, territory is set, so it really accentuates the issue with creating fictional daimyo clans.
    Overall it's a pretty great game, but needs expansion to become worthy for everyone, and I know a lot of people will be disappointed and that's understandable. If it gets a good PUK I'd raise the score to a 9/10, and expect people overall to like it a lot more, but still be upset over needing to pay at least 20 bucks for a PUK to get the full great experience, but I'm ok with it, but can understand people's lowers scores.
    Overall, if you can stomach the lacking issues, along with a good deal more issues-but at least to me nothing game breaking-I will cover if I ever make a video on this, buy it, but if you're ok paying about 20-40 dollars more for the full package later, then buy then and you likely won't be disappointed-unless the PUK is awful.
    If you can't stand either, then...I'm sorry, this game isn't for you, and I can understand why.
    Overall, I give this game a 8.2/10, and really look forward to the Power-Up-Kit.    … Full Review »
  2. mlolo
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This is a really long game and it's well worth your time. very accurate historical settings and characters.
  3. lcja
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    very nicely done and a great addition to the franchise. I think you should definitely get the expansion too.
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