Lgeneral

Lgeneral: Open-Source Turn-Based Strategy Game

Hexagonal battlefields, historical units and campaigns from World War II, and hotseat multiplayer in an open-source turn-based strategy game inspired by Panzer General.

What is Lgeneral?

Lgeneral is an open-source turn-based strategy game inspired by the classic Panzer General series. It aims to provide a fun and challenging strategic wargaming experience while remaining true to the spirit of the original Panzer General games.

The game features hexagonal tile-based battlefields, historical military units and equipment from World War II, and campaigns that follow some of the major fronts and operations of the war. Players take turns maneuvering land, air, and naval units on the battlefield, engaging in battles, and attempting to achieve their campaign objectives.

Units gain experience from combat, allowing them to become more powerful over time. A wide range of terrain types, weather effects, and special abilities add depth and variety to gameplay. The AI provides a reasonable challenge, employing sound tactical principles against the player.

In addition to the campaigns, Lgeneral also includes standalone scenarios and the ability to play against another person via hotseat multiplayer. Its open-source Java codebase and editor tool allows fan-made content and campaigns to be created as well.

Overall, Lgeneral aims to be an accessible, challenging, and feature-rich open-source turn-based strategy game appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers interested in strategic World War II combat with some simulation elements.

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