Command and Conquer Red Alert 3
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 from EA brings back the fan-favorite real-time strategy game with new features, powers, technologies, and a different world, all for the Xbox 360. In this newest version, you can play not just by yourself but also cooperatively with a friend as you take on the enemy in this glorious, over-the-top romp.
Co-operative mode lets you and a friend play together in campaign mode. View larger. |
Wage battle on sea as well as on land and in air. View larger. |
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Intriguing Plot Twists
In previous games, the war between the Allies and Soviets was coming to a close with the Allies nearing victory. In desperation, the Soviets created a time-travel device that they’ve used to assassinate Albert Einstein before he is able to develop the weapon technology the Allies later use to defeat the Soviets. Upon returning, they notice a new world, and there is a world war taking place between three groups for control of the world.
Red Alert 3 continues Command and Conquer’s tradition of using live-action video scenes to tell the story. Presented in beautiful, high-definition video, Red Alert 3 features of an hour of footage with the largest cast ever assembled in the franchise. Play As Three Different Factions for Varied game play
In Red Alert 3, you have the choice to play as the Allies, the Soviets, or the Empire of the Rising Sun. Each faction has its own story-line and distinct units with advantages and disadvantages that you have to master in order to win. The new faction to the series is the Empire of the Rising Sun, derived from Imperial Japan, with an all-new cast of units and characters.
The three factions have many differences, which is exemplified by their wildly different types of units. The Soviets, for example, have armored attack bears, Allies have the Dolphin ship which can high jump and use a sonic attack, and the Empire of the Rising Sun features such quirky units as a giant transforming mecha and ninjas. As they’ve done with the series, EA injects humor into the game when possible, keeping a smile on your face as you wage war.
Fight on Land, in the Air, and on Sea
Red Alert 3 has land units, air units, and naval units, all integral parts of the game. Unlike most strategy games that don’t bother with naval warfare, Red Alert 3 makes controlling the seas an essential part of the game. Controlling resources in the seas and mounting attacks from all directions are strategies that must be employed to achieve victory.
Cooperative Mode Lets You Team Up with Your Friends
Red Alert 3 has a fully co-operative campaign mode where you and a friend can play together to achieve victory. This means that you have to develop a strategy together, as well as execute it in synch in order to win. If your friends aren’t online, you can also choose one of several AI commanders as your teammate.
Play Against Your Friends in Multiplayer
With the different units and play mechanics of each faction, you and your friends will have a great time playing against each other, perfecting different strategies to best suit the units you have and the maps you play on. And thanks to the balanced game play, no one will have an unfair advantage.
Innovative Interface for Xbox 360
Real-time strategy games have traditionally been the PC gamer’s domain, but thanks to a new and enhanced version the CommandStick interface implemented in Red Alert 3, Xbox 360 gamers will have a control scheme that offers the speed and efficiency of the keyboard and mouse.
For previous fans of Command and Conquer, Red Alert 3 will provide the same light-hearted game play, but with more units, more strategies, and more fun. Newcomers to the game will soon see what all the fuss and laughter is about.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Welcome back commander
Like the other command and conquers on a console , you use the command stick . There are 3 campaines , and each faction gets many units . Unlike other RTS titles water combat is well implimented . Fans of the series should recignize the trade mark silliness and the silly acting . The special powers , are aquired like in Generals .
5 Stars great game
This game is highly addictive. I got this game around the same time I got Fallout3, Left 4 Dead and End War. I was surprised how great this game is. I’ve always loved the Red Alert series. This one doesn’t fall short.
RTS on a console is a little different than a PC. However, once you make the switch for an hour or two, you hardly miss the controls of a keyboard and a mouse. The UI (the way they designed the controls) was well thought out.
This game has been so addictive that I’ve put Fallout 3, End War, and Forza 2 aside for the time being.
4 Stars Very Steep Learning Curve
If you can get passed the RTS on a console controller ordeal (cramming way too many features onto way too few buttons) then you can really enjoy a great game. The control scheme is frustrating as all get out and can really put the cramp on things when you need to get through the menus quickly whilst you’re under attack.
All that aside, the game is a lot of fun and the videos are unintentionally hilarious.
5 Stars Great Game
This game is really good, but honestly it doesnt beat Red Alert 2. But so far EA has done a good job with C&C games that they have developed, controls are easy to use on the Xbox 360
5 Stars Definately one of the better functioning RTS’s on a console
Old school keyboard and mouse player here. Can honestly say this is the best functioning RTS on a console.
