NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
53/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is an excellent choice for children and teens interested in history and strategy, offering a rich environment for developing advanced cognitive skills. Encourage discussions about the historical context and the strategic decisions made. Due to the lack of monetization and social risks, it's a relatively safe digital environment.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
The game is set in feudal Japan and primarily features male historical figures and warlords, making it highly unlikely to pass the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
Promotes critical thinking, strategic planning, historical knowledge, and problem-solving. Free from common predatory monetization practices and online social risks.
What your child develops
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence is a deep historical strategy game that significantly challenges cognitive skills. Players will engage in complex problem-solving, strategic and critical thinking, and resource management to unify feudal Japan. The game demands high levels of memory and attention to detail, while also fostering learning transfer as players adapt their strategies to evolving scenarios. Its historical context also promotes reading and language comprehension.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The renowned historical simulation series returns with enhanced features in "Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere on Influence". Take the role of the legendary Warring States Daimyō (Warlords) such as "Nobunaga Oda" and "Shingen Takeda" to work your way towards unification by making best use of domestic affairs, diplomacy and battles against the fierce Warlord neighbors.