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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence – reviews and rating

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on November 14, 2013 for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 70.

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What critics praise
„Though it may scare off many players with its plodding pace and immediately complex array of commands, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence is an engrossing and fiercely detailed journey through feudal Japan, offeri…“
What critics criticize
„Fans of understatement would describe Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension as sprawling.“

Game info

Release date
Nov 14, 2013
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3
Genres
Strategy
Average playtime
7 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence?

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence released?

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence was released on November 14, 2013.

What platforms is NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence available on?

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence?

Players on RAWG spend on average 7 hours playing NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence.

Is NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence worth playing?

Mostly yes. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence?

Games similar to NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence are for example Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND, Nobunaga's Ambition: Taishi / 信長の野望・大志, Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection and Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #124 of 531 games released in 2013 better than 66 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 75%
  • Foreign critics1 reviews 90%
  • MetacriticMetascore 70%

Local critics rate the game lower by 15 %.

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Nov 5, 2016
Fans of understatement would describe Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension as sprawling. This is a massive lump of a game that demands attention, forethought and the ability to plan for myriad different scenarios, all while balancing city and land improvements against available workers and officers. Everything on offer here creates a daunting inaccessibility that requires stubborn dedication...
4/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 28, 2015
Though it may scare off many players with its plodding pace and immediately complex array of commands, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence is an engrossing and fiercely detailed journey through feudal Japan, offering a deep, lengthy strategy experience that simply can’t be matched on PS4. It’s not for everyone, but if you surrender yourself to its intricacies you may well find yourself crafting...

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