Sengoku

a.k.a. 戦国 / Sengoku: Way of the Warrior

published by Paradox Interactive in 2011-09, developed by Paradox Development Studio, running on Windows
type: simulation, strategy
genre: Historical, Grand strategy
perspective: other bird's-eye
player options: single player
game engine: Clausewitz
languages: eng fre ger spa
3.5/5
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Official descriptions (2)

The year is 1467 and civil war has broken out. The authority of the Ashikaga Shoguns has collapsed and it is every man for himself in the provinces. Honor and duty vie with survival in the delicate dance of power, conquest and betrayal as you attempt to unite the land of the Rising Sun through a combination of deal-making with foreign powers, sending your powerful samurai armies into battle against your enemies, and unleashing shadowy Ninja clans under the cover of darkness to assassinate your rivals!

Features
* Control a noble family in Feudal Japan
* Rise in influence and power within your clan and go on to claim the ultimate prize
* Conquer and grow while rewarding your most valued retainers in your bid to become Shogun
* Detailed historical map of Japan during the warring states period
* Make deals with external powers, including the Portuguese and the Dutch
* Employ the aid of powerful Ninja clans when your Samurai armies are not enough

# 2013-04-20 08:37:58 - official description - source
Sengoku is a deep character driven strategy game set in 16th century Japan. Play as a Japanese nobleman and unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist. Use your military might, your smooth talking tongue, and your guile to increase your power. Watch your enemies fall like cherry blossoms in the early dawn of spring. Doublecross your enemies in an honorable and auspicious manner. Always make sure you have competent heir, if you should die before your destiny has been reached.

Key features
* Play as a Feudal Japanese Lord and manage your relations with family, friends, and enemies
* Rise in influence and power inside your clan and then move on to claim the ultimate prize, the control of Japan
* Conquer and grow while rewarding your most valued retainers as you make a bid to become Shogun
* Detailed historical map of Japan, divided into over 350 different provinces, during the Warring States era
* Manage your relations with three different religious factions, the Shinto, the Christians and the Buddhists
* Employ the aid of powerful Ninja clans when your Samurai armies are not enough

# 2011-09-16 12:45:21 - official description

Technical specs

display: textured polygons

Editor note

Note that the game is not actually released under 戦国 title, but it's included in the game title art.

# 2011-09-16 12:46:05

External review - average: 70%

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Metacritic2011*70/10070%
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