Oh man, Super Nobunaga no Yabou is one of those deep SNES strategy games that'll either hook you immediately or make you stare blankly at kanji for hours. It's Koei doing what they do best – a super detailed war sim where you take control of a daimyo during Japan's chaotic Sengoku period.

First thing you'll notice? The map's gorgeous for a 16-bit game, with little castles and terrain that actually matters in battle. You'll spend half your time managing taxes, alliances, and troop movements – the other half sweating over whether to attack that rival clan now or wait until spring when your rice stockpiles recover. Pro tip: don't ignore the ninja recruitment options early on.

It's the fourth Nobunaga's Ambition title, so expect that classic Koei mix of spreadsheet-like depth wrapped in surprisingly atmospheric pixel art. Just be ready for some serious trial-and-error if you don't read Japanese.