Introduction Sengoku Rance , the seventh main entry in Alice Soft’s long-running Rance series, is a unique blend of turn-based strategy, visual novel storytelling, and adult humor. Set in a fictional, war-torn version of Japan called JAPAN , the game parodies the real Sengoku period (1467–1615). The game’s map is not just a backdrop—it is the central strategic layer. Players control the protagonist, Rance, as he leads the Oda clan to unify the 40+ territories under one banner.
| Real Japan | Sengoku Rance Map | |------------|-------------------| | Hokkaido | Absent (not part of the setting) | | 66 provinces (kuni) | ~45 territories | | Kyoto is political center | Kyoto gives a gameplay buff (+1 Fan) | | Iga is small mountain region | Iga is a major ninja fortress | | Naval travel limited | Simplified sea routes connecting far coasts | | Demon army = fictional | Replaces real foreign threats (e.g., Europeans) | sengoku rance map
| Terrain | Movement Cost | Defense Bonus | Notable Clans/Special | |---------|--------------|---------------|------------------------| | | Low | None | Takeda cavalry get extra charge bonus. | | Forest | High | Moderate | Ninja clans (Iga, Fuma) get ambush bonus. | | Mountain | Very high | High | Takeda & Uesugi have penalties; archers gain advantage. | | Castle Town | Medium | Very high | Siege battles only; walls must be breached. | | Port | Low (ship) | Low | Allows naval invasions and trading income. | | Hot Spring | Medium | None | Recovers unit HP faster between turns. | | Shrine | Medium | None | Can be prayed at for random blessings/events. | Introduction Sengoku Rance , the seventh main entry
