- Dec 14, 1999
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Sengoku lets you take control of a noble daimyo in feudal Japan, with the eventual goal of uniting the fractured nation under one Shogun, namely YOU!
At Paradox we have a tradition of making games that we want to play ourselves. Sengoku follows this tradition very closely, and people familiar with our games will instantly recognise what we are trying to do create here. This is a game in the tradition of Crusader Kings and EU: Rome, a game based more on playing characters than countries. I would not call it as much a strategy-RPG as Crusader Kings is, but somewhere in between Rome and CK when it comes to character interaction.
There are over fifty different clans at the start of the game, clans that a player can either be a lesser part of or rule in their sprawling entirety, with control over multiple daimyos. This clan mechanic is something we'll delve into more detail with in future development diaries, but in short it can be described as a cross between a feudal hierarchy and alliances of convenience.
The game is played out on what is, so far, probably the most beautiful map we've made here at Paradox. This detailed map depicts historical 15th century Japan in beautiful detail, where you'll see everything from rice fields to fortresses.
Where we in previous games have relied upon concepts like stability, infamy and prestige to balance internal and external relations, Sengoku features the new concept of Honor. Honor is both a way of keeping score and a resource that can be used for various actions that may be more or less shady. Be warned though, as losing all your honor has dire consequences.
You need to balance the influence of foreign factions to not rely on just one, and avoid antagonizing a faction enough that you won't get its benefits. Do you rely on the Christians or the Buddhists? Which one will make your rule the most efficient?
Diplomacy in Sengoku is different from what you have seen before, with not just alliances and wars, but also with completely unique new concepts fitting a Japanese style game. There are multiple development diaries in the works which will go into detail about all these intriguing options.
The game also contains provincial management, where you have to build up the economical capabilities of your domains, or you may choose to focus more on a military buildup, or a mixture.
Finally, you also have to deal with your personal relations with your family, your clan, the members of your court, your potential lieges and vassals. Personal opinions matter almost as much as strategic interests when it comes to who fights who.
Our goal with Sengoku is to create a game where your actions matter, where you truly act like a Japanese noble in the struggle to become Shogun, with our focus on playability and easing the learning curve while still being a deep and complex Paradox game. What truly makes Sengoku unique is the free flowing way of switching alliances and conquests in contrast to the long-term build-up of your holdings and your relations. Maybe it is better to manuever for the future than to spend resources fighting now.
And always remember.. "Double cross your enemies in an honorable an auspicious manner".
At Paradox we have a tradition of making games that we want to play ourselves. Sengoku follows this tradition very closely, and people familiar with our games will instantly recognise what we are trying to do create here. This is a game in the tradition of Crusader Kings and EU: Rome, a game based more on playing characters than countries. I would not call it as much a strategy-RPG as Crusader Kings is, but somewhere in between Rome and CK when it comes to character interaction.
There are over fifty different clans at the start of the game, clans that a player can either be a lesser part of or rule in their sprawling entirety, with control over multiple daimyos. This clan mechanic is something we'll delve into more detail with in future development diaries, but in short it can be described as a cross between a feudal hierarchy and alliances of convenience.
The game is played out on what is, so far, probably the most beautiful map we've made here at Paradox. This detailed map depicts historical 15th century Japan in beautiful detail, where you'll see everything from rice fields to fortresses.
Where we in previous games have relied upon concepts like stability, infamy and prestige to balance internal and external relations, Sengoku features the new concept of Honor. Honor is both a way of keeping score and a resource that can be used for various actions that may be more or less shady. Be warned though, as losing all your honor has dire consequences.
You need to balance the influence of foreign factions to not rely on just one, and avoid antagonizing a faction enough that you won't get its benefits. Do you rely on the Christians or the Buddhists? Which one will make your rule the most efficient?
Diplomacy in Sengoku is different from what you have seen before, with not just alliances and wars, but also with completely unique new concepts fitting a Japanese style game. There are multiple development diaries in the works which will go into detail about all these intriguing options.
The game also contains provincial management, where you have to build up the economical capabilities of your domains, or you may choose to focus more on a military buildup, or a mixture.
Finally, you also have to deal with your personal relations with your family, your clan, the members of your court, your potential lieges and vassals. Personal opinions matter almost as much as strategic interests when it comes to who fights who.
Our goal with Sengoku is to create a game where your actions matter, where you truly act like a Japanese noble in the struggle to become Shogun, with our focus on playability and easing the learning curve while still being a deep and complex Paradox game. What truly makes Sengoku unique is the free flowing way of switching alliances and conquests in contrast to the long-term build-up of your holdings and your relations. Maybe it is better to manuever for the future than to spend resources fighting now.
And always remember.. "Double cross your enemies in an honorable an auspicious manner".