Shingen the Ruler

Shingen the Ruler
Also known as: Takeda Shingen 2 (JP) Developer: Another Publisher: HOT-B Platform: NES Released in JP: August 21, 1989 Released in US: June 1990 This game has a hidden sound test. This game has a prerelease article This game has a Data Crystal page

Shingen the Ruler is a historical simulation strategy game, akin to Koei's own strategy games. It stars Takeda Shingen, a real-life samurai warlord, and it tells the tale of how he attempted to conquer the warring regions and unify feudal Japan during the Sengoku era.

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Prerelease Info

Sound Test

Hold Start + Select (Japan) or A + B (US) on Controller 1 and reset the game. As soon as it boots up, release the buttons and hold A + B + Right on Controller 2. If done correctly, the sound test should appear after the Hot-B logo.

Cutscene Viewer Codes

To trigger these codes, first hold Start + Select (Japan) or A + B (US) on Controller 1 and reset the game. As soon as it boots up, release the buttons and hold the following on Controller 2. If done correctly, the cutscenes should appear after the Hot-B logo.

(Note: the codes require pressing Left and Right at the same time, something that is normally impossible on official Famicom/NES controllers.)

• Takeda's Game Over Scene: Left + Right + B
• Katsuori's Game Over Scene: Left + Right + A + B
• Takeda's Ending: Left + Right + A
• Katsuori's Ending: Left + Right + A on Controller 2 and A or B on Controller 1

Ending Easter Egg

After the ending sequence is over and kanji "END" is displayed on the screen, press and hold A + B + Select + Start on Controller 1 and A + B on Controller 2 at the same time. The small chibi warrior will appear at the center of the screen. From now you can only reset the console.

Regional Differences

Title Screen

Japan	US