Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy
General Chaos
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Game Refuge |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep 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 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-Combat | FFD3E5:09 |
|---|---|
| No Health Red Team In Close-Combat | FFDDB1:00 |
| Turn Off SFX | FFD3C9:00 |
| Auto Complete Special Mission | FFE4E3:01 |
| Blue Team Health | FFD253:64
FFD3F5:64
FFD597:64
FFD739:64
FFD8DB:64 |
| Red Team Health | FFDA7D:00
FFDC1F:00
FFDDC1:00
FFDF63:00
FFE105:00 |
General Chaos walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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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.