James Clavell's Shogun cover art

James Clavell's Shogun

An adventure game where the player must help their chosen character become the Shogun of Japan. Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell.

31 December 1986

James Clavell's Shogun is an adventure developed by Gang of Five, released 31 December 1986 on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.

Verified Sources: IGDB

What James Clavell's Shogun is

James Clavell's Shogun is an adventure game developed by Gang of Five and released in 1986. It was published by Mastertronic. It is available on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

James Clavell's Shogun launched on 31 December 1986, within three weeks of World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel and Leaderboard.

Released around the same time: World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel, Leaderboard.

Quick answers

James Clavell's Shogun — frequently asked questions

When did James Clavell's Shogun come out?
James Clavell's Shogun was released on 31 December 1986 for Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and DOS.

If you like this

Games like James Clavell's Shogun

See all