Panzer Corps: Wehrmacht is a computer wargame developed by Lordz Games Studio and Flashback Games, and published by Slitherine Software for Windows, iOS, and macOS. A sequel, Panzer Corps 2, was released in March 2020.
| Panzer Corps | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | The Lordz Games Studio[3] Flashback Games[3] |
| Publisher(s) | Slitherine Software |
| Designer(s) | Alex Shargin |
| Artist(s) | Lukas Nijsten |
| Writer(s) | Frank Leone Tim Delaney |
| Composer(s) | Alessandro Ponti |
| Platform(s) | Windows, iOS, macOS |
| Release | Windows iOS 18 December 2013[2] macOS 4 May 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Computer wargame |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editPanzer Corps is a turn-based strategic wargame played on a hex grid.[4] It covers World War II from the German perspective.[4]
Release
editBefore Panzer Corps, lead designer Alex Shargin made a Panzer General fan remake, Panzer General Forever.[5] Panzer Corps was announced on 2 December 2010. It was described as similar to Panzer General series.[6] An iPad version was scheluded for third quarter of 2012 but it was delayed to December 2013.[7][2] Panzer Corps Gold was released on 6 October 2016. It includes the main game and 17 expansion packs.[8] A macOS port was released on 4 May 2017.[9]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 80/100[10][11] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| 4Players | (PC) 86%[12] |
| GameSpot | (PC) 8/10[4] |
| GameStar | (PC) 85%[13] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | (PC) 81%[5] |
| PC Games (DE) | (PC) 85%[14] |
| PC PowerPlay | (PC) 8/10[15] |
| Pocket Gamer | (iOS)   [16] |
The PC and iOS versions received "favourable" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[10][11] Many compared the PC version to the Panzer General series. 4Players gave it a favorable review while it was still in development.[12]
Daniel Shannon of GameSpot summarized: "Panzer Corps is a great turn-based strategic wargame that captures Panzer General's deep and involving classic gameplay."[4] Tim Stone of PC Gamer UK said that the only negative aspect of the game was the steep price since there was "free fan-made versions of Panzer General 2 available".[5] Luke Plunkett of Kotaku called it "one of the best strategy games you can get on the PC" in 2014.[17]
See also
edit- Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, Slitherine's 2014 game that uses the engine from Panzer Corps[18]
References
edit- ^ IGN staff (22 June 2011). "Release Date Set for Panzer Corps". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Panzer Corps". Gamepressure. Gry-Online. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Panzer Corps". Flashback Games. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d Shannon, Daniel (19 July 2011). "Panzer Corps Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b c Stone, Tim (October 2011). "Panzer Corps review". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. p. 80. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ GamesIndustry International (3 December 2010). "Panzer Corps (Preview)". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Hodapp, Eli (27 April 2012). "'Panzer Corps' iPad Port is In The Works". TouchArcade. TouchArcade.com, LLC. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Prepare your tanks Panzer Corps Gold is OUT!". Steam. Valve Corporation. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Panzer Corps is out on Mac!". Slitherine Software. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Panzer Corps for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Panzer Corps for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ a b Naser, Bodo (22 June 2011). "Test: Panzer Corps (PC)". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ Deppe, Martin (9 July 2011). "Panzer Corps im Test - Das Comeback des Generals". GameStar (in German). Webedia. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Weiss, Stefan (15 July 2011). "Panzer Corps: Wehrmacht im Kurztest: Ein cleveres Strategie-Schwergewicht für Hardcore-Spieler". PC Games (in German). Computec. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Review: Panzer Corps". PC PowerPlay. No. 194. Next Media Pty Ltd. October 2011. p. 64.
- ^ Thrower, Matt (31 December 2013). "Panzer Corps". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Plunkett, Luke (18 June 2014). "Panzer Corps: The Kotaku Review". Kotaku. G/O Media. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ Thrower, Matt (23 June 2015). "Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (archived)
- Panzer Corps at The Lordz Games Studio (archived)
- Panzer Corps at Flashback Games
- Panzer Corps at MobyGames