## Description
_1552 Tenka Tairan_ is a war strategy game set during the Sengoku period of
the Japanese history. The three campaign scenarios are set, respectively, in
the years 1552, 1582, and 1600. The player is put in the midst of the so-
called _gekokujou_ situation, when ambitious _daimyo_ (feudal lords) began to
overthrow their superiors, resulting in a global war for dominance in Japan.
The player controls such a warlord, choosing one of the available historical
figures, or creating his/her own character. Character creation is Ultima-
style; the player is asked a series of questions, and depending on the answer,
the player-controlled general will have different statistics.
The gameplay involves managing the army, advancing the troops, conquering
neighboring provinces, defending own castle, etc. Though the game pauses when
the player makes a decision, the time advances regardless of the player’s
actions, effectively making _Tenka Tairan_ a real-time strategy game. Battles
take place on separate screens, with a wealth of tactical possibilities for
positioning and manoeuvring the troops.