Panzer Commander
Panzer Commander is a computer tank-driving simulator released in 1998. Developed by Ultimation Inc. And published by Strategic Simulations Inc.
Panzer Commander
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- 1998
- Publisher
- Strategic Simulations
- Genre
- strategy video game
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Panzer Commander is a computer tank-driving simulator released in 1998. Developed by Ultimation Inc. And published by Strategic Simulations Inc.
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The game is set in World War II as a tank simulator.
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• Developer — Ultimation Inc. • Publisher — Strategic Simulations • Genre — Vehicle simulation • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Platforms — Windows Panzer Commander is a computer tank-driving simulator released in 1998. Developed by Ultimation Inc. and published by Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI). The game is set in World War II as a tank simulator.
Gameplay
Gameplay
In the game the player takes command of an armored fighting vehicles (AFV). There are over 20 driveable tanks from Germany, Russia, the United States, and Britain and 28 support vehicles. There are ten scenarios for each nationality and six campaigns - three German and three Russian. The game also offers Direct3D acceleration, an expansive scenario editor, and highly receptive multiplayer support for up to six players over LAN or the Internet. The gameplay revolves around scripted scenarios with time limits. Infantry is represented by static emplacements and fortifications and artillery and air support are not under your control.
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The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Next Generation said of the game, "It's good-looking and historically accurate, and it controls well. What more could any tank fan ask for?"
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- 1.News for May 15, 1998. Online Gaming Review. May 15, 1998.
- 2.CBS Interactive. Panzer Commander for PC. GameRankings.
- 3.Peters, Terry. Panzer Commander - Review. AllGame. All Media Network.
- 4.Cirulis, Martin E. Panzer Commander. Gamecenter. CNET. June 23, 1998.
- 5.Chick, Tom. Panzer Commander. Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. June 1, 1998.
- 6.Cobb, Jim. Rommel Rides Again (Panzer Commander Review). Computer Gaming World. Ziff Davis. 169. 194–95, 197. August 1998.
- 7.Miller, Patrick C. Panzer Commander Review [date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000"]. GameSpot. CBS Interactive. June 3, 1998.
- 8.Bates, Jason. Panzer Commander. IGN. Ziff Davis. August 13, 1998.
- 9.Imagine Media. Panzer Commander. Next Generation. 46. 132. October 1998.
- 10.McDonald, T. Liam. Panzer Commander. PC Gamer. Imagine Media. 5. 8. August 1998.
- 11.Lindgren, Ian. Panzer Commander. PC PowerPlay. Next Media Pty Ltd. 27. 94. August 1998.
- 12.Shoemaker, Richie. Panzer Commander. PC Zone. Dennis Publishing. 66. 114. August 1998.
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