Panzer General 3D Assault

Panzer General 3D Assault charts new territory for military strategy games by being the first of its kind to incorporate a three-dimensional environment without compromising the standards of depth and playability set by its predecessors. In this environment, forests burn during combat, cities and airfields can be destroyed, and units smoke and burn with damage. Additional features include a freely rotating camera and map, as well as a simplified and more intuitive interface. Besides making the leap into 3-D, Panzer General 3D Assault features a new combat system that truly puts the "General" in Panzer General. The system now emphasizes leader management instead of unit management. Players can promote, dismiss, or reassign their commanders in order to maximize their forces. As leaders gain experience and are promoted, they acquire more actions per turn and can perform more effectively. In addition to standard orders, leaders acquire and command up to 40 "veteran" orders, allowing them to launch all-out attacks, dive-bomb enemy positions, and attack with greater accuracy. Players can fight as the American, British, German, or French forces, choosing one of eight different campaigns on the Western Front during World War II, including North Africa. Ten areas of operation provide a variety of terrain and mission objectives. A new headquarters interface allows players to customize their armies to fit the upcoming battle. In addition to two-player combat via modem, Panzer General 3D Assault supports up to four players via LAN.