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1999 · Strategic Simulations · Strategy · Turn-based strategy

Panzer General 3D Assault

Play in a full 3D environment of WWII. The next instalment of the famous Panzer General series got a new game system, totally redesigned interface and fresh 3D graphics. This strategic simulation will awe you! Promote your best commanders and give them the best equipment to get the job done.

Released: 31 August 1999
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy Turn-based strategy World War II
Developers: Strategic Simulations
Publishers: Strategic Simulations
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Warfare
Country: United States
Age ratings: GRAC ALL ESRB E USK 16
Languages: English, French

About

Panzer General 3D Assault is a 1999 computer wargame developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc (SSI) and published by The Learning Company. It is the third game in the Panzer General series, following Panzer General and Panzer General II.

Keywords

turn-based
tank
tactical turn-based combat
nazis

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Panzer General 3D Assault is the third sequel to Panzer General. It features a new 3D engine. It is still turned based and has a similar game play style to Panzer General 2. The game features 8 new campaigns based on the western front.

3 German campaigns and 5 Allied, playing with the nations of Britain, France and America against the Germans. Panzer General 3D's Action Combat System gives player the ability to manipulate individual units and give multiple commands each turn.

Reception

The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. GameSpot characterized the game as "based on a good underlying system". Rick Sanchez of NextGen praised the game for the amount of multiplayer and single-player missions, the ability to play as the American, British, German and French forces, and the streamlined playing system.

The staff of Computer Gaming World nominated the game for their 1999 "Wargame of the Year" award, which ultimately went to Sid Meier's Antietam!