Nobunaga's Ambition takes place during the Sengoku period of feudal Japan. As the title suggests the player is tasked with achieving the ultimate goal of warlord Oda Nobunaga: the conquest and unification of Japan. Selecting Oda Nobunaga is optional however as the player is also able to choose from a variety of other regional daimyos of the time.This game introduced castle towns and unified castle sieges. The administration screens transitioned to full 3D.