Lords of the Rising Sun

First release: 1989
Publisher: Victor Musical Industries, Philips Interactive Media, Cinemaware, NEC Technologies
Genres: Tactical, Arcade, Strategy · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms: Amiga, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Philips CD-i, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine

The Battle Lines are Drawn! Welcome to the twelfth century Japan! Your bitter rivals, the Taira clan, have murdered your father and subverted the emperor. In an epic quest to become SHOGUN, and thus redeem the family honor, you’ll command vast armies of samurai warriors; defend yourself against ninja assassins; lay siege against mighty fortresses; negotiate alliances; and confront your enemies in personal combat!

Also known as Rising Sun

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates

Amiga: 1989
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine: Mar 13, 1992
Sharp X68000: Aug 28, 1992

All 5 release dates

Sharp X68000: Aug 28, 1992
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD: 1992
Philips CD-i: 1992

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view, Third person, Bird view / Isometric

External links

Twitch

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