A funny cartoon real-time strategy game by EA, with two armies of little soldiers. Local co-op is especially fun, worth a try for its offbeat tone.
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Category
Real-Time Strategy1 player12+
Description
Generals command soldiers in chaotic military battles in this Electronic Arts Mega Drive RTS. Published by Electronic Arts, released in the United States in 1994. Real-time strategy with military humour, commanding varied troops and chaotic battles.
General Chaos review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The soldiers are small expressive figurines, drawn in cartoon style, gesticulating, arguing and sprawling comically when hit. The miniature battlefields, hills, camps, bridges, are seen at an angle with a concern for readability closer to toys than to military simulation.
General Chaos is the USA/EU edition of the EA game, a satirical action-strategy title with up to four simultaneous players via multitap. Its collector value comes from this multiplayer configuration that is rare on Megadrive and from the fact that the game remains one of the most singular EA productions of the 16-bit era.
Is General Chaos still worth playing in 2026?
A strategic action by EA, General Chaos offers burlesque battles where you command a small unit of wacky soldiers in particularly delirious two player clashes. The cartoon art direction, ever present humour and local multiplayer cooperation make it a festive experience perfect for evenings with friends. For anyone fond of original and humorous multiplayer games with assertive attitude, a warm recommendation still valid today on Mega Drive without any hesitation for fans truly here indeed for any newcomer.
