Lords of the Rising Sun is a strategy game for the Philips CD-i set in 12th century Japan. Players seek to become Shogun after the Taira clan murders their father and usurps the emperor. The game features commanding samurai armies, defending against ninjas, besieging fortresses, forming alliances, and engaging in personal combat to restore family honor.
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!