A dense Japan only strategic sim of the American Revolutionary War. Slow and austere, but genuinely deep.
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Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
American War of Independence strategy game with tactical battles between Patriots and British forces. Published by Koei, released in Japan in 1993. Colony and army management, turn-based tactical battles, diplomacy and resources and historical American Revolution maps. Super Famicom adaptation of Koei's Liberty or Death PC strategy game.
Dokuritsu Sensou - Liberty or Death review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Steering the American Revolution as Patriots or British commits you to long-form strategy, managing colonies, armies, resources and diplomacy before settling matters in turn-based tactical battles. The historical maps, the multiple paths to victory and the depth of management make each campaign last. As the Super Famicom adaptation of Koei's Liberty or Death, it keeps its aura of a demanding strategy game well worth replaying from both sides.
Technical info
💾0,78 MB📅23/04/1993
Published by Koei
Dokuritsu Sensou - Liberty or Death (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Dokuritsu Sensou - Liberty or Death still worth playing in 2026?
A Koei historical simulation of the American War of Independence, Liberty or Death pits British forces against the insurgents through strategic management of troops, resources and diplomacy. The rigour of the model, the political dimension and the fidelity to the historical context make it a demanding, instructive wargame. The arid interface, the slow pace and the dense text deter the uninitiated. A sharp simulation for fans of military history and of Koei style turn based strategy.
