Takeda 2 is the second strategy war game in the Takeda series. The game
takes place during the Sengoku period ( 戦国時代, Sengoku jidai) in 16th century
Japan, a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and constant military
conflict. Japan’s regional lords, the Daimyo, are fighting for territorial
control since the country’s central authority was weakened.

Japanese history includes three prominent Daimyo who waged wars against each
other: Takeda Shingen, Oda Nobunaga, and Nagao Kagetora (also known as Uesugi
Kenshin). You will have the opportunity to play one of these famous men, each
striving to become Shogun, the supreme military commander. Each has different
weaknesses and strengths and begins in a different section of feudal Japan.

Your armies must be organized for the most effective attacks. Use divisions
and formations and command them in epic battles. Keep the morale of your
soldiers high so they won’t be effected by fatigue or fear. Handle the
politics of the times by forming alliances between clans, arranging strategic
marriages and managing relationships within the clans and with others. As your
character succeeds, you will gain experience and improve your skills. Special
items can improve your skills or the skills of your generals.

Each lord has a castle which has been recreated from actual Japanese layouts.
The terrain is varied with forests, hills, rivers, roads and mountains. The
World Map allows you to get a strategic overview of the country, inspect your
cities, and build and position your armies.

Before beginning a battle, you can choose to record it for later viewing. The
game can be played entirely by mouse or you can elect to use pre-set hot keys.