Matrix Games - World War II: General Commander

Overview ( More Info )

World War II: General Commander is an introductory war strategy game which brings a unique mix of scale, combat dynamics, and force management. An intuitive combination of rules and controls will give beginning wargamers and real time strategy fans the opportunity to simulate Germany’s famous last Blitzkrieg from either side. Evaluate the tactical situation while monitoring your overall strategy over real scale 3D maps, with high quality graphics and effects!

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Features

Simple and intuitive control system that allows both wargaming veterans and beginners to the genre to immediately pick up the game
Attempt a last ditch offensive or desperate defence across 14 scenarios including famous engagements like Bastogne and Operation Nordwind
Fight with 3D units over a beautifully rendered topographic map that stretches across hundreds of miles
A full scenario editor to create new battles – scenarios can then be used as multiplayer engagements
An engaging blend of tactical and strategic considerations – the defense of one town can effect the flow of multiple engagements dozens of miles away
Realistic operational maneuvers and formations
Multiplayer support – face off against other commanders in full real time intensity
Set rally points and withdraw areas to slowly draw down a defensive position and delay the enemy before your next line of defense
Order air strikes and air superiority missions to turn the tide of any engagement
Realistic weather patterns visible right on map that effect efficiency and air operations
Issues orders at the Battalion, Regiment or Divisional levels – lower level units will follow the lead of a Battalion or Division HQ to simply command

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Review on Out of Eight
7/8 - Simply put, gamers looking for a more straightforward strategic wargame should immediately direct their attention towards World War II: General Commander.

Review on Gamer's Hall
[Translated from German] I would commend GC for the following: elegant design and especially the elaborate interface which skillfully avoids the known problems of many 3D engines in terms of manageability.