Nobunaga's Ambition 2

This sequel was a real expansion on the original, with a ton of new content and new mechanics to explore. The game is hearty, lengthy, deep, and fun. I own pretty much all of Koei's collection of games (with a few, intentional holes) and this one is one of the better ones for sure, though the next game (Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord of Darkness) is a far better experience, and the previous one (Nobunaga's Ambition) is better nostalgically and because of it s uber-simplicity. Weird, but the third best game in this series is STILL a great game.

Having just read the previous review, it looks like you got a heck of a deal. Congrats! Now, as for the points that were made in negative, but not taken off in stars, remember, this is an NES game. 8bit graphics were very limited. Also, this game is very slow to play. If you want plug and play gratification, this is not for you. But if you have the patience to build your Fief, your army and get yourself set up (plus have fun making snide comments of the other Daimyos) then this game is great for you. I have owned a copy since the early 90s when I replaced one I had sold with my original NES unit. I still have the manual and have ordered a plastic storage case for it. I am still amazed when I see the price this classic goes for. As for the SNES version, it was the next game in the series, not the exact same game play, quite. The rest of the KOEI historic series (Bandit Kings of Ancient China, Genghis Khan, Romance of the Three Kingdoms for starters) are great historical simulation games. I have two copies of G. K. and enjoy having the two different games to go between. If you can get these for a decent price and are not in need of plug and play gratification, but enjoy a good challenge that will take you months and months of play without button mashing your thumb numb, then dive in!

This title is so obscure that even though I was born in the 80's and I was pretty up on video games for the nes and snes I had never heard of this game until I bought a large box of games from kijiji that had this title in it "with manual". I payed $180 for a large box of games from kijiji and let me tell you I got my moneys worth and then some I estimated the value of its contents around $1200. The lady selling it was cleaning out the house and it was her sons stuff and wanted it gone. Yes this kind of thing still happens and I am sure her son will be very upset when he finds out, but thats a a him problem not a me problem. THE GAME: If you are a collector and must have every rare title for the systems you collect then by all means buy this title from Lukie because I have never seen or heard of it anywhere other than my $180 kijiji score. If not and you are thinking it must be a great game with a price of $120+ then STOP do not buy it. the gameplay is slow and the graphics leave a lot to be desired. there is a snes version of this game for about $20 on Lukie so if you want to try this game buy that one. Also you WILL need the manual or at least a webpage with info on the game because this game takes some time to get into and understand. I do not suspect there will be many more reviews on this game for the reason's I listed but to each his own and you never know this might be something you will love.....but probably not.