
Nobunaga's Shadow
Pixel RPG about a newbie ninja. Infiltrate a samurai clan, bamboozle fools, destroy some wolves! Fake it till you make it.
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June 11, 2018
8 years and 54 days ago
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Positive20 reviews85.0%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Features
your choices affect the story
relaxed turn-based combat
train your character in strength, toughness, or dexterity to unlock special moves
explore the province of Owari at your own pace
meet the people of medieval Japan and hear their stories
discover all possible endings

Story
A novice ninja gets sent away from home to spy on one of the most powerful warlords of Feudal Japan - Oda Nobunaga. Soon enough, Ryuuei comes to realize that he is but a pawn in a malicious conspiracy. Will you stay loyal to your spy masters or will you become a true samurai?
