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Game

Lords of the Rising Sun

1989 · Philips CD-i · Sharp X68000 · TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine · Amiga · Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD · Strategy · Tactical · Arcade

About this game

The Battle Lines are Drawn! Welcome to the twelfth century Japan! Your bitter rivals, the Taira clan, have murdered your father and subverted the emperor. In an epic quest to become SHOGUN, and thus redeem the family honor, you’ll command vast armies of samurai warriors; defend yourself against ninja assassins; lay siege against mighty fortresses; negotiate alliances; and confront your enemies in personal combat!

Screenshots

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Game facts

Release date

Dec 31, 1989

Developer

Cinemaware

Publisher

Cinemaware, NEC Technologies, Philips Interactive Media, Victor Musical Industries

Platforms

Philips CD-i, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Amiga, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD

Genres

Strategy, Tactical, Arcade

Themes

Action, Fantasy, Historical

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

Third person, Bird view / Isometric, Side view

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Game data and artwork via IGDB.

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