《斬 精選輯》是以重現經典歷史模擬遊戲為目的的合集，將Wolf Team（狼組）於1990年代推出的三部代表作《斬 II Spirits》、《斬 III Spirits》與《三國志正史 天舞 Spirits》完整移植到Nintendo Switch。這三款作品皆曾在超級任天堂（SFC）平台上引起熱烈討論，並以其深度的策略性、龐大的武將數量及獨特的系統設計成為當時SLG玩家心中的經典。如今透過現代平台重新推出，除了保留原作難得的歷史風味，也加入符合現代玩家需求的便利功能，使其同時具備懷舊魅力與新鮮體驗。

整個精選輯的核心，是讓玩家體驗從戰國到三國兩個東亞歷史中最風起雲湧的時代。以軍事布局、武將指揮、地形活用、內政發展、情報運用等多層面的策略選項，現出出濃厚的歷史模擬質感。Switch版本加入的倒帶功能與快存快載，則讓玩家在享受高難度SLG的同時，也能更自由地調整策略、避免因一時失誤而陷入困境。

《斬 II Spirits》以日本戰國時代為背景，遊戲最大的特色，不必侷限於扮演名門大名，而可以選擇從「一介浪人」開始闖蕩亂世。這種自由度在當年的SLG作品中相當罕見，能深刻體驗戰國時代「下剋上」的殘酷與魅力。

地圖與戰鬥採用3D六角格形式，並引入高低差系統，使戰場策略更具深度。地形、天氣甚至士氣變化，都會影響部隊行動與攻擊成效。比起同年代的《信長之野望》，《斬 II》更強調即時戰況中的細緻調整，以及玩家對局勢的臨場判斷。內政與外交的比重較輕，但武將個性、忠誠度與能力成為勝敗的關鍵。需要透過獎賞、任命與征戰來擴大勢力圈，逐步走向統一天下。遊戲風格粗獷、自由度高，是許多老玩家心中能「真正演繹戰國亂世」的代表作。

《斬 III Spirits》在前作基礎上大幅強化內容，被視為狼組戰國SLG的巔峰之作之一。武將數量從900名增加到超過1200名，幾乎網羅所有戰國史上著名人物，並提供極高的劇情還原度。更重要的是，它首次加入「原創武將」功能，能創造自己的分身，在亂世中闖出一片天地，使沉浸感大幅提升。此外，加入「人望」系統，使武將之間的關係與玩家統治能力變得更有聯動性。人望高的玩家更容易吸引優秀武將、穩定領地，反之則會面臨叛亂與內部分裂的風險。

戰場畫面與行動選項比前作更細膩，兵科相剋、地形運用以及攻擊距離等要素使戰鬥層次更豐富。整體節奏比《斬 II》更成熟，也更接近現代戰略遊戲的雛形，因此被許多日本玩家視為 Wolf Team 歷史遊戲線的代表性作品。

《天舞 Spirits》則將舞台轉往中國三國時期，是當年少見採用「即時制」系統的歷史 SLG。這在過去傳統回合制的三國遊戲風潮中顯得格外突出，讓《天舞》成為三國題材中的另類名作。強調使用攻城兵器、機動部隊與地形壓制來形成戰略優勢。城池攻防戰張力極高，如何配置投石車、衝車、攻城塔等器械，是玩家能否突破堅城的核心要素。更重要的是，遊戲擁有官職任命系統，每名名將都可依能力分配任務，能否善用人才，比純軍力更能左右戰局。以緊湊節奏與大量臨場變數著稱，與光榮的《三國志》系列相比，它更注重戰鬥即時反應與部隊走位技巧，形成獨特的三國戰略風格。其系統放在當年極具野心，也因此成為硬派玩家之間長久流傳的佳作。

《斬》系列曾是1990年代策略遊戲愛好者之間的小眾經典，其硬派風格、自由度與歷史厚度吸引一批忠實玩家。Switch《斬 精選輯》消息公布後，在日本策略遊戲社群中獲得高度關注，尤其是對Wolf Team舊作有情感連結的玩家更是期待不已。

玩家普遍認為，這次移植不僅填補許多名作長期未能在現代平台登場的遺憾，便利功能如倒帶、快存等更能讓新玩家也能順利體驗老遊戲的深度。另一方面，也有部分玩家希望能進行畫面強化或系統調整，但考量官方主打原汁原味呈現，這類回饋較偏願望性質。整體而言，《斬 精選輯》在SLG愛好者之間評價正面，被視為一本讓戰國與三國歷史迷重拾經典的「懷舊寶典」。對於偏愛深度策略、軍事模擬與大量武將操作的玩家來說，這款作品無疑是2026年必玩的復刻佳作。

“The Zan Collection” is a compilation created to faithfully revive a set of classic historical simulation games. It brings together three of Wolf Team’s representative titles from the 1990s—Zan II Spirits, Zan III Spirits, and Tenbu Spirits: Records of the Three Kingdoms—fully ported to the Nintendo Switch. These games, originally released on the Super Famicom (SFC), were widely discussed at the time and became beloved classics among strategy game fans thanks to their deep tactical gameplay, vast roster of commanders, and distinctive system designs. With this modern re-release, the collection preserves the unique historical atmosphere of the originals while adding quality-of-life features tailored for contemporary players, blending nostalgia with a refreshed play experience.

The core of the collection is to immerse players in two of East Asia’s most turbulent historical eras: Japan’s Sengoku period and China’s Three Kingdoms era. Through multi-layered strategic systems involving military formations, officer management, terrain advantage, domestic politics, and intelligence operations, the games deliver a rich and authentic historical simulation experience. The Switch version adds features such as rewind, quick save, and quick load, allowing players to experiment more freely and avoid being punished too harshly for a single mistake in these challenging SLG titles.

Zan II Spirits is set in Japan’s Sengoku period. Its most distinctive feature is that players are not limited to famous daimyō—they can even start as a lone wandering swordsman. This level of freedom was rare among SLG titles of its time, offering a vivid experience of the “gekokujo” (the low overthrowing the high) dynamic that defined the Sengoku era.

The game uses a 3D hex-grid battlefield with elevation differences, making terrain and positioning crucial to tactical success. Weather, terrain, and morale all influence unit performance, requiring players to make moment-to-moment decisions in the heat of battle. Compared with Nobunaga’s Ambition from the same era, Zan II places greater emphasis on real-time battlefield adjustments and situational awareness. Domestic affairs and diplomacy are more streamlined, but officer traits, loyalty, and abilities are central to success. Players must manage rewards, appointments, and conquests to expand their domain and unify Japan. With its rugged style and high freedom, it remains a favorite among fans who love a raw, immersive rendition of Sengoku chaos.

Zan III Spirits greatly expands upon its predecessor and is often regarded as one of Wolf Team’s finest works. The number of officers rises from 900 to over 1,200, covering nearly every significant historical figure of the Sengoku period with impressive fidelity. The introduction of custom officers allows players to create their own avatar and carve out their own destiny in the warring era, significantly enhancing immersion.

A new “Reputation” parameter deepens interpersonal dynamics and governance. High reputation attracts more capable followers and stabilizes territories, while low reputation risks rebellions or internal collapse. The battlefield system is more refined, incorporating unit type advantages, terrain utilization, and attack range, resulting in richer tactical layers. The pacing is more mature and modern compared to Zan II, making it a standout work often cited by strategy fans as a hallmark of Wolf Team’s historical SLG design.

Tenbu Spirits shifts the setting to China’s Three Kingdoms period and was notable for adopting a real-time system—a rare innovation at the time when most Three Kingdoms games were turn-based. This made Tenbu a unique and ambitious entry in the genre.

The game emphasizes siege weapon deployment, mobile units, and terrain-based suppression to shape battlefield advantages. Siege battles are intense, and effective use of catapults, rams, and siege towers is crucial for breaking fortified cities. The officer appointment system allows players to assign roles to famous commanders based on their abilities, making talent utilization equally or even more important than raw military strength.

Known for its fast pace and high degree of situational unpredictability, it offers a fundamentally different experience from Koei’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, prioritizing real-time maneuvering and battlefield micro-management. Its ambitious mechanics made it a cult classic among hardcore strategy fans.

The Zan series was a niche but beloved classic among 1990s strategy enthusiasts, remembered for its tough gameplay, high freedom, and rich historical flavor. After the announcement of the Switch Zan Collection, many strategy game communities in Japan expressed strong enthusiasm, particularly long-time Wolf Team fans who hold deep affection for these titles.

Players generally appreciate the faithful porting and the addition of modern conveniences like rewind and fast saving, which make these older, more punishing games easier for newcomers to enjoy. Some fans hoped for visual upgrades or system modernization, though they acknowledged that the developers aimed for an authentic preservation of the originals.

Overall, The Zan Collection has been positively received among SLG fans, seen as a “nostalgic treasure” that revives the thrill of commanding across the Sengoku and Three Kingdoms eras. For players who love deep strategy, military simulations, and managing vast numbers of historical officers, this compilation is regarded as a must-play revival for 2026.