1998 · Strategic Simulations · Strategy · World War II

Panzer Commander

1998 video game

Released: 30 April 1998
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy World War II
Developers: Strategic Simulations
Publishers: Strategic Simulations
Modes: Single-player
Country: United States

About

Panzer Commander is a computer tank-driving simulator released in 1998. Developed by Ultimation Inc. and published by Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI). The game is set in World War II as a tank simulator.

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

In the game the player takes command of an armored fighting vehicles (AFV). There are over 20 driveable tanks from Germany, Russia, the United States, and Britain and 28 support vehicles.

There are ten scenarios for each nationality and six campaigns - three German and three Russian. The game also offers Direct3D acceleration, an expansive scenario editor, and highly receptive multiplayer support for up to six players over LAN or the Internet.

Reception

The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Next Generation said of the game, "It's good-looking and historically accurate, and it controls well. What more could any tank fan ask for?"