General Chaos Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy

General Chaos

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreStrategy
DeveloperGame Refuge
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

General Chaos is a strategy game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Game Refuge and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

General Chaos supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing General Chaos is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

General Chaos gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

General Chaos cheats & codes

21 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health Blue Team In Close-CombatFFD3E5:09
No Health Red Team In Close-CombatFFDDB1:00
Turn Off SFXFFD3C9:00
Auto Complete Special MissionFFE4E3:01
Blue Team HealthFFD253:64 FFD3F5:64 FFD597:64 FFD739:64 FFD8DB:64
Red Team HealthFFDA7D:00 FFDC1F:00 FFDDC1:00 FFDF63:00 FFE105:00

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General Chaos walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

General Chaos FAQ

When did General Chaos come out on the Genesis?

General Chaos was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made General Chaos?

It was developed by Game Refuge and published by Electronic Arts.

Is General Chaos multiplayer?

Yes. General Chaos supports up to 4 players.

How long does General Chaos take to play?

As a strategy game, General Chaos typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about General Chaos on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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