Fantasy General

Strategic Simulations

Rank: #2 / 14
Released: 1996
Studio: Strategic Simulations
Genre: turn-based strategy video game

At a glance

Fantasy General is a turn-based strategy game from Strategic Simulations, set in the fantasy world of Aer. Players lead an army against the Shadowlord’s forces and his lieutenants across varying terrain and battlefields. The conflict follows the Shadowlord’s conquest of Aer and the Council of Five’s selection of a general to unite its people. Magic, beasts, mortals and mechs are among the forces at the player’s disposal. The Steam edition includes the Island Challenge add-on and lists single-player, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It released on Steam in September 2021, with Windows listed on Steam; the broader platform list also names macOS. SNEG is the publisher. The game shifts the series’ setting from its World War II roots to battles involving heroes, swords, magic and beasts. Players direct an army in turn-based confrontations rather than a real-time battle format.

Who it is for

Fantasy General suits players who enjoy single-player, turn-based strategy built around army leadership, fantasy forces and varied battlefields. Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed features.

What is good

Turn-based battles across varying terrain
Magic, beasts, mortals and mechs available
Island Challenge add-on included
Steam Cloud and Family Sharing listed

What to know first

Single-player only
Steam platform listing names Windows

Verdict

Fantasy General centers on assembling and leading an army against the Shadowlord’s forces in a fantasy setting. The Steam edition includes the Island Challenge add-on and supports Steam Cloud.