Taiheiki

About

Taiheiki puts you in charge of one side of the 14th century conflict between the Northern and Southern Courts. You pick a leader to direct your vassals while handling diplomacy and moving armies across provinces. When war comes, the map shifts to a top-down grid where you control individual soldiers in turn-based fashion. Battles play out on their own after you position your forces, with results driven by the stats of everyone involved. This title feels like Koei's historical simulations but brings its own flavor to the Turbografx-16 CD format. The story follows the real betrayal of Ashikaga Takauji and the struggle against the Hōjō clan without needing extra flair to feel engaging. Players often praise the depth of managing multiple factions at once since you control both the big picture strategy and the specific troop movements during fights. It stands out as a solid entry for anyone who likes detailed war games on older hardware.