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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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About 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?