Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen (English translation: Advanced Great Strategy: German Lightning Operation) (1991)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
Japan: February 1991 - Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen (English translation: Advanced Great Strategy: German Lightning Operation) (アドバンスド大戦略 ドイツ電撃作戦)
North America: Not released
Europe: Not released
Australia: Not released
Manufacturer: Sega (Sega Mega Drive)
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega (licensed from SystemSoft)
Type: Turn-Based Strategy
Media: Physical Cartridge (~512 KB)
Controller: Sega Mega Drive Controller (3-button)
Gameplay and Plot:
Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen (English translation: Advanced Great Strategy: German Lightning Operation) is a turn-based strategy game in the Daisenryaku series, focusing on World War II campaigns where players command German forces or allies/opponents in historical battles. The plot recreates events like the Blitzkrieg invasion of Europe, with players managing units on hex-grid maps to capture objectives, supply lines, and cities. Gameplay involves turn-based movement, combat resolution (factoring terrain, weather, morale), and resource allocation. Players can choose scenarios as Germany or opponents, with AI or modem multiplayer. Features 40+ scenarios, unit types (tanks, infantry, aircraft), and modem support for up to 8 players. Single-player or multiplayer; no narrative mode, emphasis on tactical simulation.
Key Features:
Scenarios: 40+ WWII campaigns (e.g., German Blitzkrieg operations)
Units: Tanks (Panzer), infantry, aircraft (Luftwaffe), artillery
Mechanics: Hex-grid movement, combat calculations, supply management
Modes: Single-player campaign, modem multiplayer (up to 8 players)
Map: Strategic hex maps with terrain effects
Multiplayer: Sega Mega Modem (Japan-exclusive)
Game Length:
Single Scenario: 1-3 hours
Full Campaign: 20-40 hours
Completionist: 50+ hours
Sales Numbers:
No public sales data. Cartridge ~¥7,800 in 1991, ~$50-$100 in 2025.
Technical Specifications:
Media: Cartridge (~512 KB)
Resolution: 320x224/60 FPS
Save System: None (modem save in multiplayer)
Audio: Mono (YM2612 chip)
System: Sega Mega Drive
Back of the Box Description (Japan):
Command German forces in WWII! Strategize invasions and battles in Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen (English translation: Advanced Great Strategy: German Lightning Operation). Multiplayer via Mega Modem for ultimate tactics!
Additional Details:
Mechanics: Turn-based tactics, unit management
Multiplayer: Modem (Japan)
Difficulty: Hard (complex AI)
Development: ~1 year, Sega (SystemSoft license)
Localization: Japanese
ESRB Rating: Not Rated (pre-ESRB, ages 13+)
Technical Notes:
Load Times: ~5-10 seconds
Bugs: Rare unit pathfinding issues
Features: Modem multiplayer, historical scenarios
Requirements: Sega Mega Drive, optional Mega Modem
Historical Context:
Released February 1991 exclusively in Japan for the Sega Mega Drive at ¥7,800, Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen (English translation: Advanced Great Strategy: German Lightning Operation) is part of SystemSoft's Daisenryaku series of WWII simulations, licensed to Sega. It introduced the Advanced Daisenryaku sub-series with modem support, a rarity for the era. No Western release due to sensitive themes. Remade for PS2 in 2006 as Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 10. Praised for depth, criticized for complexity. A 2025 collectible for strategy fans.
Did You Know?
Modem multiplayer allowed 8-player games in Japan.
Unit names like Panzer and Luftwaffe in Japanese.
Part of Daisenryaku series since 1985.
Focuses on Blitzkrieg (Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen).
Fan translations exist for English play.
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