Takeda 2 is a game of epic Samurai action for the PC, set in 16th century feudal Japan. Takeda 2 puts the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander.

On the world map, players must gauge their strength as they maneuver armies and expand their territory every turn. In battle mode, the focus is on realistic battle strategy for real-time army to army action. Confrontation is the main goal for each party

Here are some key features of "Takeda 2":

· Formations – in Takeda 2, each division in the army acts as a single coordinated entity, rather than a loose group of units. Divisions acting in formation can easily overpower a less organized enemy, as long as the commander uses the right formation for the job at hand. Pointed formations are good for penetrating enemy ranks, lines and curves are good for defending, and encircling or flanking formations make it easier to surround the enemy.
· Epic Battles – The player will lead the charge with realistic military tactics and chain of command. Takeda 2 puts you in control of thousands of soldiers for battles that shake the heavens!
· Advanced Emotion System – During battle, units react to emotional factors such as morale, fatigue, and fear. When attacked, soldiers will be more likely to fall back when morale is low, whereas units who are tired are less able to block enemy attacks.
· Characters – Daimyos, generals, ninja, and royal families grow and develop over time. Each character is a unique entity, with his or her own personality and ambitions. As characters succeed in the game, they gain experience and grow, improving their skills. Some characters may be born with special abilities that can benefit divisions they command on the battlefield, or assist in the development and growth of the player's clan. Special items can also be given to characters, making them more powerful.
· Politics – Not every clan is your enemy. Form alliances between clans, arrange strategic marriages, and manage relationships between your clan and others so that you can concentrate on immediate threats. If you make friends with clans more powerful than yourself, you can concentrate on your weaker foes and strengthen your kingdom.
· Terrain Features – Castles in Takeda 2 are recreated from actual Japanese castle layouts. Burning gates, waving flags, and distant mist provides rich ambiance to the battlefield.
· Terrain creates different tactical situations. For example, hills improve archer's range, forests slow down cavalry charges, and marching speed is slowed by rivers or hills, and supply lines in world mode are affected by roads and mountains.
· Multiple campaigns – players can choose Oda, Uesugi, or Takeda clan, each with their own unique benefits.


What's New in This Release:

· Path finding bug fixed for castle battles.
· 38 new portraits added.
· Soldiers are now able to hold the line a lot longer. This gives armies more time to move its divisions for flanking, and makes formations more important during deployment.
· 14 new battlefields added.
· 30 new flags added.
· Warrior-monk ambush strength tuned and will be further decreased if their original capital is taken.
· Capital cities with more than 9,999 gold will now automatically convert the extra gold into supplies for the capital city.
· Armies now require 20% less supplies.
· Contributions to gain the Emperor's favor are more likely to be robbed by bandits the farther the player's capital is from Kyoto .
· Requirements to gain title of Shogun are the following:
· have more than 10 castles, the capital must be set to Kyoto , and the relationship to the Emperor must be greater than 95
· OR have more than 30 castles and the relationship to the Emperor must be 100.
· Warrior-monks can never be Shogun now.
· Generals won't die as easily under a cavalry charge.
· Units move more smoothly through gates or corners.
· Units will slow down while moving through trees.
· Units fatigue decreases slower after 18 hours of game time.
· Battlefields now have improved lighting.
· Cavalry tire more easily.
· Archer captains no longer get left behind too far from their battalions.
· Better AI to protect HQ.
· Fix minor bugs in AI learning.
· More than 10 new terrains for battle mode.