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License:
Free to try; $20.00 to buy
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Downloads:
31,287
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
1-opponent trial
- Date Added:
November 07, 2007
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Publisher's description of The General
In this version of the board game you lead your troops into battle against the computer opponent in a race to capture your enemy's flag. Initially you can't see how the enemy has positioned his troops and he can't see yours, which gives ample opportunity for bluffing and deception from both sides. Version 4 includes a built-in lobby system to arrange Internet games.
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Editor's review of The General
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- Version reviewed: The General 4
A computerized version of the classic board game Stratego, The General does a yeoman's job recreating the original. Your army faces an enemy force across a game board interrupted by two impassable lakes.
The goal is to capture the enemy flag while keeping yours safe. Until they fight, the identity of your units remains unknown to the enemy, and vice-versa. The game evolves into a series of assaults and bluffs, as you sacrifice weaker pieces and send your stronger ones smashing through enemy lines. The full version of the General provides eight computerized opponents and 36 opening arrangements of your units.
But the demo version provides access to only one of each. The graphics are passable, but we are a bit disappointed in the demo's simpleminded enemy AI. Nevertheless, the free version is a diverting work break, and Stratego fans might consider $20 a fair price to unlock opponents with more game.
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Version: The General 4
Pros: It's a clone of the board game Stratego.
Cons: I wouldn't buy it for 20 dollars. In fact, I probably wouldn't buy it at all.
Summary: Clone of the stratego game. not good for 20 dollars.
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