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Nobunaga's Ambition
Nobunaga's Ambition remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Koei
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
Nobunaga's Ambition Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Nobunaga's Ambition on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Nobunaga's Ambition Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Nobunaga's Ambition on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Nobunaga's Ambition" NES longplay 1989
Nobunaga's Ambition Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Nobunaga's Ambition. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Head Enemy Unit Has 0 Energy
6FC6:00 -
Age Modifier
752F:00 -
Max Health
7530:FF -
Max Drive
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Max Luck
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Max Charisma
7533:FF -
Max IQ
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Max Gold
7001:E7+7002:03701B:E7+701C:037035:E7+7036:03+1 -
Zero Debt
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Max Town
7005:E7+7006:03701F:E7+7020:037039:E7+703A:03+1 -
Max Rice
7007:E7+7008:037021:E7+7022:03703B:E7+703C:03+1 -
Max Output
7009:E7+700A:037023:E7+7024:03703D:E7+703E:03+1
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Max Dams
700B:E7+700C:037025:E7+7026:03703F:E7+7040:03+1 -
Max Loyalty
700D:E7+700E:037027:E7+7028:037041:E7+7042:03+1 -
Max Wealth
700F:E7+7010:037029:E7+702A:037043:E7+7044:03+1 -
Max Men
7011:E7+7012:03702B:E7+702C:037045:E7+7046:03+1 -
Max Morale
7013:E7+7014:03702D:E7+702E:037047:E7+7048:03+1 -
Max Skill
7015:E7+7016:03702F:E7+7030:037049:E7+704A:03+1 -
Max Arms
7017:E7+7018:037031:E7+7032:03704B:E7+704C:03+1
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nobunaga's Ambition released?
Nobunaga's Ambition was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Nobunaga's Ambition?
Nobunaga's Ambition was developed by Koei, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Nobunaga's Ambition support?
Nobunaga's Ambition is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Nobunaga's Ambition?
Nobunaga's Ambition is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Nobunaga's Ambition for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Nobunaga's Ambition runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Nobunaga's Ambition in the browser?
No. Nobunaga's Ambition streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Nobunaga's Ambition?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Nobunaga's Ambition work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Nobunaga's Ambition this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Nobunaga's Ambition. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
