Panzer General: Allied Assault is an impressive little game. It's challenging, but rewarding enough to become addictive. It's a game that changes your emotions; at times you question the computer's abilities when the dice go against you, but then you whoop for joy when the dice annihilate an elite panzer unit. A real sense of tension is achieved in deciding whether or not to sacrifice a high-value unit, predicting if it's worthwhile in the long run. The fact that it's a card-based game shouldn't put you off.
WorthPlaying writes: "In 1994, SSI Games introduced the PC gaming world to Panzer General. Back when the World War II wasn't a crowded time period to play in, the game used it as a backdrop to one of the most complicated strategy games of the time. It was a straight turn-by-turn strategy title that had little to no action on-screen but plenty of statistics and variables that kept hardcore strategy buffs happy for quite some time with several sequels. The console ports stuck to the simple aesthetics, but because console gamers at the time wanted a little more flash and weren't as interested in the mechanics of the game, it didn't garner as much interest as the PC counterparts."
Panzer General: Allied Assault is a title that very few people would enjoy. The game's slow speed and historical context will only appeal to strategic and war enthusiasts, rather than the typical average gamer.
GIN writes: "When it comes to representing World War II in videogames, there's practically a whole smorgasbord of games from which to choose. From shooters to flight simulators, now comes a two-player card game starting with the Invasion of Normandy through to the war's end."
