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Oda Nobunaga - Haou no Gundan © 1993 Angel.
Oda Nobunaga - Haou no Gundan is a turn-based tactical strategy RPG. The game casts the player as the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, tasking them with navigating the Sengoku period of Japanese history to unify the country. It is a Japan-exclusive title known for its high difficulty and traditional tactical gameplay, featuring a promotion system and a focus on unit management across enclosed battlefields.
GAME ID: SHVC-ON
Development Pedigree: The game was developed by TOSE, a prolific Japanese studio renowned for its extensive work on licensed and niche titles during the 16-bit era.
Gameplay Mechanics: Unlike some strategy titles of the time that were purely narrative, this game features a "pauseable" command input system during battle sequences, allowing players to adjust tactics on the fly. However, it is infamous for its demanding difficulty curve, which often necessitates the use of "save-load" tactics (often referred to as "SL cheating" in fan communities).
The Angel Brand: Published by Angel, the game aligns with the publisher's history of focusing on character-based or historically themed simulations that leveraged established Japanese folklore and history for their core mechanics.