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.
| Panzer General 3D Assault | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Strategic Simulations |
| Publisher(s) | TLC Multimedia |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Computer wargame |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editPanzer 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.
Development
editThe game used the game NetImmerse game engine from Numerical Design Ltd.[2]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 80%[3] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |    [4] |
| CNET Gamecenter | 5/10[5] |
| Computer Games Strategy Plus | [6] |
| Computer Gaming World | [7] |
| GameSpot | 7.9/10[8] |
| IGN | 7.6/10[9] |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 14/20[10] |
| Next Generation | [11] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 80%[12] |
| PC Zone | 84%[13] |
The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[3] GameSpot characterized the game as "based on a good underlying system".[8] 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.[11]
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![14]
Legacy
editThe game was re-released in 2010 on GOG.com.
References
edit- ^ "M i n d s c a p e". 1999-11-28. Archived from the original on 1999-11-28. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "NetImmerse Technology Heads to the Front With Release of Panzer General 3D Assault". ndl.com. September 28, 1999. Archived from the original on January 19, 2000. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Panzer General 3D for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 2, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Baize, Anthony. "Panzer General: 3D Assault [sic] - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Cirulis, Martin E. (October 19, 1999). "Panzer General 3D Assault". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Lund, Carl (September 30, 1999). "Panzer General 3D Assault". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on April 28, 2005.
- ^ Carter, Tim (January 2000). "Pretty as a Panzer (Panzer General 3D Assault Review)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 186. Ziff Davis. pp. 108–9. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Ryan, Michael E. (October 4, 1999). "Panzer General 3D Assault Review [date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 12, 2004. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Butts, Steve (October 6, 1999). "Panzer General 3D Assault". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ la redaction (October 27, 1999). "Test: Panzer General 3D [Assault]". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Sanchez, Rick (December 1999). "Panzer General 3D Assault". NextGen. No. 60. Imagine Media. p. 116. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Trotter, William R. (December 1999). "Panzer General 3D Assault". PC Gamer. Vol. 6, no. 12. Imagine Media. Archived from the original on October 17, 2006.
- ^ Emery, Dan (Christmas 1999). "Panzer General 3D [Assault]". PC Zone. No. 84. Dennis Publishing. p. 110. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ CGW staff (March 2000). "The 2000 Premier Awards (Wargame of the Year)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 188. Ziff Davis. p. 75. Retrieved May 29, 2021.