Play Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness (SNES) Online

Console SNES Genre Strategy Players
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Controls

You can change controls by clicking the game window and selecting Control Settings.

Player 1

WASD
Cursor/map
L
Confirm
K
Cancel
Caps Lock
Data/map
;
Data/map
Enter
Setup
R Shift
Options

Player 2

↑←↓→
Cursor/map
Num 2
Confirm
Num 3
Cancel
Num 4
Data/map
Num 6
Data/map
Num +
Setup
Num .
Options

Emulator

Q
Fast Forward
E
Rewind
4
Slow Motion
1
Quick Save State
2
Quick Load State
3
Change State Slot
Gameplay screenshot of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness for SNES

Overview and Gameplay

Sengoku Japan is divided among rival daimyos, and the player must turn one clan into the ruler of the whole country. This strategy simulation expands Koei’s Nobunaga series with culture, technology, tea items, rifles, warships, officer management, diplomacy, domestic development, and seasonal resource planning.

Controls And Mechanics

  • Play is turn-based, driven by menus, maps, state data, monthly command points, and officer assignments.
  • States track gold, rice, soldiers, loyalty, training, castle defense, agriculture, commerce, culture, rifles, and water safety.
  • Generals have politics, combat, charm, ambition, loyalty, and education ratings that shape administration and warfare.
  • Battles use field and castle maps with infantry, cavalry, rifle units, provisions, weather, terrain, surrender, retreat, and reinforcements.
  • Local multiplayer uses alternating turns for rival human daimyos.

Version Notes

This is the North American SNES release. The Japanese Super Famicom title is Super Nobunaga no Yabou: Bushou Fuuunroku.

Release And Credits

  • USA SNES release: 1994
  • Developer: Koei
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Original platform: PC-88
Version
nobunaga-s-ambition-lord-of-darkness_usa.smc
Status
Playable in browser
Updated
October 20, 2026

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