Adapted from Koei Temco’s long-standing series, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Shinsen recreates the chaotic world of Japan’s past. From your small corner of the country, build up an army, expand your territory and achieve the ultimate dream of uniting war-torn Japan.

What we love: The core gameplay involves growing your forces and training your generals – even legends such as Oda Nobunaga and Takeda Shingen can be recruited to aid your cause. Managing cities, building armies and strategising on the battlefield will get you far, but it’s wielding diplomacy in debates, applying your kendo skills in duels and learning to use your personal influence that will change the course of history.

Quick tip: A great leader can come from any background – samurai, merchant, tea farmer or strategist – each with different strengths. Gain professional skills in a field of your choice; construction, calculation and metalworking, for example, can improve your building efficiency and help you grow your power.

Meet the creator: Nobunaga’s Ambition: Shinsen was developed by the team behind Lingxi Games’ Three Kingdoms: Strategy under license from Koei Temco.