Fantasy General
Strategic Simulations · 2021 · Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based Combat
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About Fantasy General
Fantasy General includes the "Island Challenge" add-on. For over a century, the world of Aer was a place of peace, joy and prosperity. Through advances in technology and magic, its inhabitants created a harmonious society, rid of disease, destruction and evil. All was well within the land of Aer... Until the Shadowlord came. Once a mere man with a voracious thirst for knowledge and power, the Shadowlord explored where no other dared, forsaking his humanity for absolute control. Summoning forth creatures of evil and attracting the most despicable of men, he created a powerful army and conquered Aer, engulfing it in pain, suffering and death. With the populace kept weak and divided through brutality and fear, few dare to openly challenge his reign. But now, The Council of Five, a leadership of Aer’s wisest rulers and mages, has selected a powerful general to unite its people and challenge the Shadowlord’s rule. With magic, beasts, mortals and mechs at your disposal, you must construct and lead your army across the lands of Aer, defeating the Shadowlord’s forces and generals.. Join the battle and restore peace and happiness to this broken world.
Fantasy General is the third instalment in Strategic Simulations’ Five Star General Series, and invites you to leave the trenches of World War II and enter a world of heroes, swords, magic and beasts. As a turn-based strategy game, you must lead your army into battle with the Shadowlord’s forces and defeat each of his lieutenants across varying terrain and battlefields. Build your army from the ground up, research upgrades to strengthen your forces, and augment your army with items and heroes who will aid you in your plight. With an atmospheric choral soundtrack, a user-friendly, point-and-click interface and engaging strategic gameplay, this contrasting addition to the Five Star General Series will have you hooked from the opening cinematic and will keep you plotting and battling to the very end.
- Battle the Shadowlord’s forces and lieutenants across 5 continents
- Choose your general from four champions, each with its unique traits and abilities
- Customise and upgrade your army, with over 10 unit classes and four races to recruit from
- Uncover hidden items and heroes to upgrade your troops and lead your army
- Choose from three game modes: Campaign, Scenarios and Local Multiplayer
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It’s still quite fun and engaging, hex based turn based strategy game. But you need a guide to fully understand, but worth it.4 found this helpful
Fantasy General is one of those strategy games that just feels right the moment you start playing it. It takes the classic “Panzer General” hex-based formula, throws in fantasy units, magic, heroes and a lush 90s aesthetic – and somehow it all clicks perfectly. The core is super solid: you lead an army across a long campaign, keeping your best units alive so they level up, picking upgrades, buying replacements and carefully choosing where to commit your elites. Every scenario is a little puzzle of terrain, timing and unit composition – do you invest in heavy infantry, fast cavalry, flying units, or weird magical creatures that can completely flip a battle if used well? What really makes it shine is the atmosphere. The hand-drawn maps, the unit portraits, the UI – everything has that warm, slightly chunky fantasy look that modern games rarely go for. The soundtrack is surprisingly moody and memorable, and even simple things like marching across a misty forest or storming a fortress feel epic in a low-key, old-school way. It’s also fair but demanding. The game doesn’t hold your hand, but it’s not cheap either: if you think about positioning, combined arms and preserving your core …2 found this helpful
A game of rock - paper - scissors, played with dragons, swordsmen, archers, horsemen, magic, and steam punk. Starts off easy but does not stay that way. Morality is very black and white, for those looking to bash undead skulls instead of ponder the nuance of power vs. corruption.
Very fun game and still holds today. Running fine on Win10. Graphics is easy to read. If you like hexa turn base game -> just pick up this gem
Fantasy General, developed by Strategic Simulations and published by SNEG, is a turn-based strategy title that takes the well-established framework of the “General” series and reimagines it within a high-fantasy world. Instead of tanks and artillery, players command armies of knights, orcs, undead, and mythical creatures, all battling across hex-based maps that emphasize positioning and long-term planning. While the foundation is familiar, the shift in setting gives the experience a different tone, blending traditional wargame mechanics with elements of fantasy storytelling and progression. The core gameplay remains rooted in methodical, turn-based tactics. Units move across a grid where terrain plays a crucial role, affecting movement, defense, and combat effectiveness. Every decision carries weight, from where to position your forces to when to engage or hold back. The pace is deliberate, encouraging players to think several turns ahead rather than rely on quick reactions. This structure makes the game approachable at a surface level, but it gradually reveals layers of complexity as players learn how different unit types interact and how terrain can be used to their advantage. …
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