They are divided into ten classes, each with its own strengths and weaknesses: Heavy Infantry, Light Infantry, Skirmishers, Archers, (Heavy) Cavalry, Light Cavalry, Sky Hunter (fantasy equivalent of fighter planes), Bombardier (ditto for bomber planes), Siege Engine, and Spellcaster. Units are smaller than in Panzer General, each representing a squad of (usually 15) individuals or a single powerful hero, monster, or war engine. All maps have a time limit failing to achieve the goal within this time will result in the player losing the battle. If the offer is declined, all enemy units must be destroyed to win the battle. The goal of each battle is to either take and hold all of the objectives (marked with little flashing flags), or destroy most of the enemy's units, upon which the enemy will offer to surrender. Three play modes are available: 1) a campaign where the player leads an army in rebellion against the evil Shadowlord, 2) five stand-alone scenarios with preset forces that can be played against a computer or human opponent, and 3) Arena mode, where single battles with customizable armies, champions, and maps against a computer or human opponent can be set up and played.īattles take place on a hexagonal map the entire map is visible at the start, but there is a Fog of War which hides enemy units outside the player's vision. The game uses a modified (slightly simplified) version of the Panzer General engine to simulate battles in a High Fantasy / Fantasy Kitchen Sink setting with some steampunk elements (such as mechanical units and steam-powered guns). It is part of the Five Star General franchise, which also includes Panzer General, Allied General, People's General, and Star General. beastmen, orcs, mastodons and disease throwers - this game has it all!įantasy General is a Turn-Based Strategy game published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. Wizards, dragons, handgunners, chariots and camel riders vs.

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