Nobunaga's Ambition: Tenshouki with Power-Up Kit HD Version

Game Overview

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Tenshouki with Power-Up Kit HD Version is a turn-based historical strategy simulation originally released in 1994 as the sixth mainline title in the long-running series. The 2015 HD remaster brings the complete Power-Up Kit edition to PlayStation Vita (and PC/Steam) with modern enhancements while preserving the core gameplay that made it a series favorite.

Players take control of a daimyo clan during Japan’s chaotic Sengoku (Warring States) era and strive to conquer and unify the entire country. Key systems include the unique army-group (corps) organization, where you assign territories and officers to subordinate leaders who can act with a degree of independence; an extensive officer training and growth system emphasizing lectures, experience, and skill development; multi-castle battles that can pull in neighboring forces; and domestic management covering economy, loyalty, and diplomacy.

The HD Version updates all officer face graphics (approximately 1,300 unique portraits), refreshes the national and battlefield maps for higher clarity, optimizes the user interface for the Vita’s screen and controls (including touch support), and adds PlayStation Network trophies. Six scenarios span from the birth of Oda Nobunaga in 1534 to the eve of Sekigahara in 1599, offering strong replay value through changing AI behavior and countless strategic combinations. The game remains single-player focused and is primarily in Japanese.

Quick Specifications

• Title: Nobunaga's Ambition: Tenshouki with Power-Up Kit HD Version

• Japanese Title: 信長の野望･天翔記 with パワーアップキット HD Version

• Platform: PlayStation Vita

• Genre: Historical Strategy / Turn-based Simulation / Wargame

• Developer / Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games

• Release Date: November 12, 2015 (Japan)

• Players: 1

• Language: Japanese (interface and text)

• Notable Features: HD graphics and maps, updated officer portraits, Vita touch support, PSN trophies, Power-Up Kit content included

Key Features

• Classic “corps/army group” system that lets subordinate leaders manage assigned territories and officers with semi-autonomous behavior.

• Deep officer development through training, lectures, combat experience, and unique skills (including assassination, agitation, and more).

• Large-scale battles involving multiple castles and the potential for neighboring forces to join or remain neutral.

• Over 1,300 historical officers with fully unique updated face graphics in the HD Version.

• Six scenarios covering major periods of the Sengoku era, from Nobunaga’s birth to the post-Hideyoshi years.

• Optimized Vita interface with touch controls and trophy support for portable play.

• High replayability driven by variable AI algorithms and complex strategic choices in politics, economy, and warfare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct English title of this game?

The official English title is Nobunaga's Ambition: Tenshouki with Power-Up Kit HD Version (sometimes abbreviated as Tenshouki WPK HD Version). It is the HD remaster of the sixth main entry in the series.

Is this game available in English?

No. The PlayStation Vita and Steam versions are Japanese-language only. There is no official English localization.

What makes the HD Version different from earlier releases?

It features high-definition visuals, completely updated unique face graphics for all officers (over 1,300), refreshed national and battle maps, a UI optimized for modern platforms including Vita touch controls, and PlayStation Network trophy support, while retaining the original systems and Power-Up Kit content.

How many scenarios are included?

Six scenarios are available, ranging from “The Birth of Nobunaga” (1534) to the period just before Sekigahara (1599).

Is multiplayer supported?

The game is single-player. Some older console versions of the base game supported limited multiplayer, but the Vita HD Version focuses on the single-player experience.

Who developed and published the game?

Koei Tecmo Games developed and published the title. The original Tenshouki was created by Koei in 1994.