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Panzer General

Review

Command Axis forces in this turn-based hex strategy to conquer Europe, featuring hundreds of authentic WWII units and dynamic battle outcomes.

Panzer General was originally released for DOS in 1994 by Strategic Simulations, Inc., making it both the original release and the DOS version release year.

About Panzer General

Panzer General is a turn based strategy game set during World War II. It uses a hexagonal grid for movement and combat, with the pace of play being influenced by the speed of the player's computer, though it remains functional on slower systems.

Players assume the role of a German commander, directing a wide array of historically modeled Axis and Allied units across land, sea, and air. The objective involves achieving military success beyond what occurred historically, with faster conquests leading to a higher rated victory. The interface features a persistent menu on the right side of the screen, offering various configurable options.

The game includes a large selection of units, each accompanied by visual animations and sound effects for combat and movement. This title was the first in a series that would later expand with multiple sequels.

Panzer General Screenshots

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SSI Logo
Main Title
Main Menu
If you decide playing campaigns, you'll be briefed before every mission with occasional selectable choices.
Pre-battle map will select the point of attack, invader, and defender.
On CD version of the game, you will have short fmv before every mission.
Allied destroyer sinking couple of german u-boats.
German destroyer versus veteran allied gunboat.
AA guns blazing upon german's infamous Stuka bombers.
Soviet tanks crushing couple of panzer tanks.