Star General

Star General is a 1996 turn-based strategy game that takes the familiar mechanics of military campaigns and moves them into a science-fiction setting. Players command futuristic armies, deploy units across battlefields, manage resources, and attempt to outmaneuver the opposing force. The emphasis is on careful positioning and strategic planning, with different unit types offering different strengths and weaknesses. The game rewards players who think several moves ahead rather than charging blindly into combat, although charging blindly is always an option for those who enjoy learning through spectacular mistakes. Star General combines the tactical depth of traditional war games with futuristic technology and settings, giving the genre a fresh coat of science-fiction paint. Its turn-based structure makes it easy to study the battlefield and consider alternatives before committing to an action. Unfortunately, the computer gets to think too, which is generally where the trouble begins.