The Story begins at the heart of Japan's turbulent Sengoku or "warring states" period. Endless chaos and plunder have consumed the once isolated islands. A young teenager, known for his extravagant appearance and unconventional attitude emerges from Central Japan - he is Nobunaga Oda.

While elders admonished him, Nobunaga's contemporaries admired him. Blessed with an indomitable vision and fearless constitution, the soon-to-be legendary Nobunaga will stand against legions of samurai warriors in order to resurrect a land filled with chaos and sorrow. Features:

* A completely new, action - packed gameplay experience with real time combat.
* The new Crowd Engine enables all stages of battle to take place in full 3D.
* 13 Chapters and over 50 stages of battle.
* Devastating Ninja attacks summon incredible beasts of war.
* Use Coordinated Attacks to rout the enemy.
* Charge the battlefield with various units including a swift cavalry or speedy ninja.
* Use a Raid to take on enemy soldiers one by one.
* Enter the War Council to plan marching routes, choose officers to take into battle and determine battle policies.
* Cultivate officers to improver their combat skills.
* Customize your officers with over 450 weapons, helmets, samurai armour and other items that improve an officer's stats.
* A deep and compelling story unfolds through over 120 combined minutes of movie sequences.
* Non-linear stage selection lets you plan each campaign ' a first for the series!
* Majestic battlegrounds with commanding views of Mt. Fuji, and the mighty iron ships at the mouth of the Kizu River.
* A stirring musical score from legendary composer Reijiro Koroku.