Ever tried to conquer feudal Japan while juggling samurai, spies, and a whole lot of rice? That’s Nobunaga no Yabou - Bushou Fuuun Roku in a nutshell. It’s one of those old-school NES strategy games where you start as a daimyo with a tiny patch of land and somehow have to outmaneuver everyone else—diplomacy, war, or just straight-up betrayal, whatever works.

First thing you’ll notice? The menus are dense. You’re assigning generals to train troops, sending ninja to scout (or assassinate), and trying not to bankrupt your clan when winter hits. The AI isn’t messing around either—ally with the wrong warlord, and suddenly your “friend” turns on you mid-campaign. It’s brutal, but weirdly satisfying when your schemes actually pay off.

Fair warning: it’s all in Japanese, so unless you’re fluent or patient with guides, expect some trial and error. Still, there’s something about the chaos of it all that makes it stick. You’ll remember the time your best general defected or when a surprise ambush saved your hide. Not many games from this era let you play politics this dirty.