GameZone writes:
"One can only imagine which of the current or future wars will eventually see perpetual rebirth in video game form. During Feudal Japan, Nobunaga Oda had no idea that his actions – as well as those of the men around him – would ignite game developers like KOEI who seems eternally dedicated to the re-telling his story. But as we're all too aware, games are rarely about the story. It may be used as a catalyst to keep us engaged, but in the end, it is second to gameplay (and rightfully so).
With a game like Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle, however, the story very much matters. Not because it will enamor the player but because it creates the proper setting for large-scale battles. When taking a first glance at the screenshots (or the game itself upon release), you might not understand how the words "large-scale" and "battles" can fit into the same sentence. But if you've played KOEI's other strategy games – such as last year's Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power – you'll know where those words come from."
We don’t know if it will be releasing today when the PlayStation Store updates, or at some point in the near future, but Nobunaga’s Ambition: Iron Triangle was rated by the ESRB and is headed to the PlayStation 3.
- PSLS
Is this the same one that got a physical release in Japan? There's a new Nobunaga game coming for PS3 and Vita this month in Japan, but I can't remember the name.
GamersInfo writes: "Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle can be split into two paths. The first is the more popular path, in which you have a group of allies you direct to destroy all enemies a la Shining Force. The second path follows the old board game Risk, in which you attempt to conquer the field. This method has been attempted several times with varying results. Not many gamers are aware of console-based strategy games, such as the old Caesar games on the Sega Genesis and Gemfire, which has you trying to conquer an island to free the citizens from a corrupt ruler. Those are the major games that stick out in my mind. Koei is adding another to the mix: Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle."
PSX Extreme writes: "Some of you pessimists out there will say Koei is stuck in a rut that stretches back to the previous generation. There's a seemingly endless stream of action/strategy titles that always use a similar feudal Japan setting, and it's a premise that the Western gaming crowd has never quite embraced. They started to with the original Dynasty Warriors, but that was over eight years ago and…well, things appear to be old and stale. On the other hand, there's a select group of fans who enjoy Koei's continued efforts, and provided you have a meticulous nature (if you're a Koei follower, you probably do), Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is for you. But as usual, this one is specifically designed for the hardcore aficionados out there; if you've never before indulged in such an experience, you may want to pass. There's a whole lot of depth, not a lot of flash, and enough classic strategy involvement to keep you occupied until kingdom come. If this is your bag, pay attention."
