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Game Info
- Platform
- TurboGrafx-CD
- Genres
- Strategy · Tactical Strategy · Arcade
- Player Perspective
- Third person · Top-down · Side view
- Developers
- Cinemaware
- Publishers
- Cinemaware · Philips Interactive Media · Victor Musical Industries · NEC Technologies
- Release date
- December 31, 1989
Summary
Lords of the Rising Sun drops you into a richly detailed 12th‑century Japan where strategy and swordplay collide. The game blends large‑scale army management with fast‑paced personal duels, letting you command samurai troops while fending off stealthy ninja attacks. Fortresses become tactical puzzles, and the ability to forge or break alliances adds a diplomatic layer to the battlefield. Its blend of siege mechanics, unit variety, and one‑on‑one combat creates a dynamic experience that feels both epic and intimate. For anyone who loves retro titles that mix historical flavor with deep tactical gameplay, this TurboGrafx‑CD classic still holds a unique charm.
Edited by Maya Carter
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Single
Alternative Titles
- Rising Sun Alternative







