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PlayStation · Strategy

Allied General

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreStrategy
DeveloperStrategic Simulations, Inc
PublisherMindscape Inc
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Allied General is a strategy game developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc and published by Mindscape Inc.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Strategic Simulations, Inc also made Panzer General for the PS1.

Allied General supports up to 2 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Allied General 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.

Allied General gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Allied General cheats & codes

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

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Allied General walkthroughs & guides

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Allied General FAQ

When did Allied General come out on the PS1?

Allied General was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Allied General?

It was developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc and published by Mindscape Inc.

Is Allied General multiplayer?

Yes. Allied General supports up to 2 players.

How long does Allied General take to play?

As a strategy game, Allied General 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 Allied General 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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