Panzer General: Allied Assault

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2009
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. NZGamer
    85
    Despite the bizarre you-failed-because-the-Germans-surrendered quirk this is one of the top turn-based strategy titles of the generation. On the down side it isn’t something casual gamers will get into easily. Play the trial first.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    84
    A quite good and fast-paced strategy game. It's basically a digital board and card game. [Jan 2010]
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  3. GameShark
    83
    Turn based gaming on the 360 is rare, but hopefully Allied Assault finds its niche with gamers looking for yet one more way to win World War II.
  5. TeamXbox
    82
    Even though you’ll use your mind instead of your trigger finger, you’re still killing Nazis—never a bad thing!
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    Wonderfully deep gameplay underneath layers of complexity. [Dec 2009, p.86]
  7. MS Xbox World
    80
    Panzer Generals: Allied Assault is an impressive little game, the battles are challenging but also rewarding.
  8. GameSpot
    80
    It's not the Panzer General that you might remember, but this card-based XBLA game is impressively deep and addictive.
  9. GameZone
    80
    For the decent price of 800 MSP ($10) Panzer General delivers great gameplay over a lengthy campaign. The slow down will bother some, but most will come away pretty pleased with this unique style of board game.
  10. Talk Xbox
    80
    Panzer General hits it where it counts – in the gameplay department. If you can get past the weak visuals, you will find a surprisingly good game.
  11. Eurogamer Italy
    80
    Panzer General: Allied Assault is a card-based board game set in the WWII, with simple mechanics and deep, enjoyable gameplay. A good choice if you like little, tactical games.
  12. IGN
    79
    It's not going to win any beauty pageants and customizing your deck should be easier, but there are dozens of hours of solid tactical gameplay to be fought through here.
  13. WonderwallWeb
    78
    A good game in many ways, let down by its lack of fun.
  14. Everyeye.it
    75
    Card Game meets RTS, in an unusual but thrilling game experience.
  15. Worth Playing
    75
    Panzer General: Allied Assault is not a pretty game to look at. It isn't a sonic masterpiece, either, and the lack of an active community means you have to spend some time with friends or others if you want a multiplayer game to happen. With all of this going against it, one would think that this title is doomed, but the gameplay is more than solid enough for people who love hardcore strategy in any form.
  16. Eurogamer
    70
    Panzer General: Allied Assault is not for everyone. It will definitely gain a small subset of rabidly devoted XBLA players and rightly so - it's a great tactical turn-based game. But the average gamer will be a long way outside of their comfort zone.
  17. Vandal
    70
    One of those honest games, with nothing lacking or not needed, that plays directly from the beginning and is able to provide lots of hours of fun to players who engage.
  18. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    A worthwhile strategy jolly. [Issue#53, p.105]
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  19. Gamer Limit
    65
    Panzer General: Allied Assault will likely please fans of the strategy and card genres, but all others should likely avoid this title.
  20. GamingXP
    61
    If you are fond of any kind of strategy game, Panzer General: Allied Assault is a must-have. Enjoy many hours of playing time and drive your opponents to their knees in the compelling online multiplayer mode.
  21. Console Monster
    35
    A title that very few people would enjoy. The game’s slow speed and historical context will only appeal to strategic and war enthusiasts, rather than the typical average gamer.

Awards & Rankings

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#76 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#72 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. aspentitan
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    This is a video game adaption of a board game and for the $5 price it's a steal. Basically the board is 5 x 6 tiles and the board gets anThis is a video game adaption of a board game and for the $5 price it's a steal. Basically the board is 5 x 6 tiles and the board gets an ititial populating then gameplay begins. You draw cards which can be units, actions or combat enhancements. These cards are part of your deck (which is customizable) and the two countries in the game have different cards (but similar themes). The game takes place by players making moves within their turn, attacking or moving toward the objective tiles on the board. In the case of battle players can exchange blows and depending what cards are in your hand you may not want to attack, or you may. That's where the drawn cards become very strategic. You can waste them ineffectively and/or be goated into using/wasting them thus limiting options going forward. You can play cards and enhancements if you have enough points to use them and this works like mana or magic in other similar card type games. You get spendable points by occupying territories which all have a value. After your turn these values are added up and become your spendable points. It's can easily happen that you may be out of points and handcuffed even if you have good positions. If you do battle you play cards with your points and at the end of each attack/defence attempt a die is rolled for a bonus or subtraction to what will be the combat results. Even with solid card play that die roll can mess you up or save you. This randomization really adds to the gameplay results. It should be noted there are some guaranteed attacks but also some cards which can mute all combat. All angles of strategy seem covered so this very simple to learn game can be pretty deep. The game contains 12 scenarios in the campaign plus two more you unlock. Anyway the gameplay is very solid, strategic and customizable so very entertaining and replayable. There are two difficulty setting and I believe you can play both sides but have yet to beat the game (I'm close enough). For $5 you get solid gameplay for at least 10-12 hrs and much like risk this is a game I'm sure you can come back to and enjoy over and over. The only reason I'm not giving this 10/10 is because 2 player is not offered for offline gaming. This makes no sense it would be such a great family game to be shared among siblings and this surely was possible. The game does offer online but then you need to pay and that doesn't make sense for a $5 game. Overall I was thinking this would be a basic game and I'm pleasantly surprised at both the quality and entertainment it provided. It surpassed my expectations easily. I would love to see this game expanded on a major scale it's a bit of a teaser what it could really be if it had expansion but I'm very happy to have tried the game. I liked it so much I'm actually tempted to but the board game for the 2 player stay at home gameplay, and maybe that's what the intention of this game was. Regardless $5 well spent in my opinion.… Full Review »
  2. Gamer10442
    Aug 5, 2011
    8
    Game was a solid turn based game. I read somewhere about it being a little slow and it was for the first 25 minutes, but if you look at theGame was a solid turn based game. I read somewhere about it being a little slow and it was for the first 25 minutes, but if you look at the way the award system works a game is only supposed to go 4 turns if you good, that takes about 15 min total per match. I beat the first half of the campaign in about 2 hours (which is the first 6 missions) this is included going back to 2 of them to beat them for the top ranking. I also feel i should mention i know nothing about history or war. I read some Critic review that you needed/cared to know that for this game. Totally False.… Full Review »
  3. eivuokko
    Nov 4, 2010
    9
    I was surprised how much fun Panzer General: Allied Assault was. The game features small board and well-balanced turn-based tactical fightsI was surprised how much fun Panzer General: Allied Assault was. The game features small board and well-balanced turn-based tactical fights with maintenance of few resources types. There isn't proper introduction, so if you can't figure out the basic game during trial, it's probably frustrating -- maybe not recommended for people new to the genre. On the other hand, the game mechanics are fairly simple. For this money, the campaign is fun, but AI can't keep up outside the campaign. I didn't play online so no comment about the longevity or community. There are few glitches (one with victory condition can be annoying) and UI could ever so little more polished.… Full Review »
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