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Star General

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63%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, stability
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Star General is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Catware and was released on June 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Go where no strategy gamer has gone before - beyond all-previous award-winning 5-star series. Star General is light-years ahead of its proud ancestors and proposes a two-level combat system that accommodates space combat and surface combat. Resource management - conquer enemy planets and develop them for your needs. See the beauty of over 90 fully rendered 3D starships. 100+ ground units and mult…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and strategic gameplay with a unique blend of space and ground combat.
  • Nostalgic charm and a fun old-school feel, appealing to fans of classic strategy games.
  • Variety in factions and scenarios, providing replayability and unique gameplay options.
  • Dated graphics and a clunky user interface that may deter some players.
  • Lack of tutorials and guidance, requiring players to read the manual for a better experience.
  • The game's slower pace and methodical nature may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking fast-paced action.

  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its epic synth and techno elements, featuring a unique blend of saxophone that adds a distinctive flair. While some feel the soundtrack may feel out of place, it is described as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, making it worth the price of admission. Sound effects and audio design are also noted for their quality and effectiveness in complementing the gameplay.

    • “Epic synth/techno music with...saxophone?!”
    • “The soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission.”
    • “Great (though out of place) Blade Runner-like soundtrack too!”
    • “Plus... that space sax music...”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game features 24 scenarios that focus on small battles rather than a cohesive narrative, which some players find acceptable. While there is no extensive tutorial, a simple mission introduces the basics, and the inclusion of a scenario builder and diplomacy options enhances replayability, particularly through lore-driven missions.

    • “The game has a scenario builder and diplomacy for big games, and it features story/lore missions, making it very replayable.”
    • “There are 24 scenarios (no story but that's okay); small battle scenarios can be over in an hour.”
    • “There is no real tutorial, but there is a simple mission for the fleet which is easy and gives you the basics of the game.”
    • “The game has a scenario builder and diplomacy for big games, but the story/lore missions are lacking.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its scenario builder, diplomacy features for large-scale games, and engaging story/lore missions, allowing players to experience varied gameplay each time.

    • “The game features a scenario builder and diplomacy for large-scale games, along with story and lore missions, making it highly replayable.”
    • “Each playthrough offers unique experiences due to the diverse scenarios and choices available, enhancing its replayability.”
    • “The variety of gameplay modes and the ability to customize scenarios ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, significantly boosting replay value.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting that everything functions smoothly without technical issues, enhancing the nostalgic gameplay experience.

    • “Everything works and runs great, with no technical issues. It's a joy to revisit, filled with nostalgia and good old gameplay.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a stable experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.”
    • “I appreciate the consistent performance; it allows me to focus on the gameplay without worrying about technical glitches.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth performance and nostalgic appeal, with no technical issues reported. Races feature sufficient variation, providing players with unique gameplay experiences.

    • “Everything works and runs great, with no technical issues. It's great to revisit, filled with nostalgia and solid gameplay.”
    • “The races have enough variation that they each offer unique gameplay options.”

  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Reviewers note that while the game captures the strategic intensity of space battles reminiscent of scenes from "The Expanse," it lacks detailed graphics to visually represent these moments, relying instead on sound effects to convey the action. This absence of visual representation may detract from the overall immersive experience.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.

    • “This can be tedious.”
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Star General is a tactical turn-based strategy game. Common tags for Star General include turn-based, war, retro, wargame, combat and others.

Star General is available on PC and Windows.

Star General was released on June 6, 2023.

Star General was developed by Catware.

Star General has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Star General for its replayability but disliked it for its music.

Star General is a single player game.

Similar games include Sword of the Stars Complete Collection, Final Theory, Star Ruler 2, Stars in Shadow, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and others.