Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

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7.9
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.1
(42 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.7
(2904 ratings)

The Good

The story and cutscenes are wonderfully corny, Fully cooperative campaign gives standard missions new life, Each faction is fun to play thanks to cool, balanced units, Vibrant visual design and smooth performance.

The Bad

Problematic pathfinding and other glitches, Clunky co-op invite system.

The Bottom Line

Return to the Red Alert continuity of the esteemed Command & Conquer RTS franchise in this full-fledged series sequel. Red Alert 3 breaks new ground in the RTS genre, featuring a fully co-operative campaign while bringing back the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.

In Red Alert 3, the desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia. The time travel mission goes awry, creating an alternate timeline where technology has followed an entirely different evolution, a new superpower has been thrust on to the world stage, and World War III is raging. The Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the East, making World War III a three-way struggle between the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire with armies fielding wacky and wonderful weapons and technologies like Tesla coils, heavily armed War Blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
80/100
score

Red Alert 3 is a raucously fun strategy game that overcomes its issues with both style and substance.

GameZone review logo
86/100
score

There is plenty to do with the 27 single-player missions and the plethora of multiplayer options, especially the new co-op feature. This is one game that will not leave your PC for quite some time.

IGN review logo
82/100
score

Red Alert 3 feels like a bubblegum version of real-time strategy. It's silly and campy, yes, and it's also fun. Keep in mind that it's just a familiar sort of fun, one that's almost unchanged over the decade the series has been around.

Character Profiles

Tanya Adams (Command & Conquer)

Tanya Adams (Command & Conquer)
Tanya is a character from the Command & Conquer video game series. Ever since the original Command & Conquer: Red Alert, the Allied player has always relied on a crack commando leader named Tanya. Whether it's always been the same Tanya is a matter of some debate, but one way or the other, Tanya's the one you go to when something needs to be blown up real good.

Game Features

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ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:10/28/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:EA Los Angeles
Genre:Strategy
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:Click here
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
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