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Summary: Beware!!!
Review: Due to the extensive bugs that run rampant throughout this program that prevent it from running on many machines, EA is allowing customers to send in their original opened copy in return for a sealed copy that can be returned to the place of purchase. Companies never take this kind of action unless truly serious problems exist (e.g., Ultima 9).
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Summary: Excellent game - but requires 2 CD's to play LAN multiplayer
Review: Generals is a blast! The graphics are spectaculars, the sound effects are good, and the gameplay is tons of fun. I did all three campaigns all the way through. However, I am unhappy that I can't play multiplayer with my son, because the greedy bums (Electronic Arts) require that you buy 2 copies of the game to do multiplayer.
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Summary: hello my name is sue and i work in a button factory
Review: this game is awesome. it takes about 20 mins to play at a friends house and youll end up buying it within a week. im a RA2 veteran i miss the fast pace games online but generals has too much good stuff to let that get in the way. for one theres a ton of upgrades you can get for your tanks not to mention the new 3d engine. dont pay attention to campaign, it sucks. go online and play against people that can think unlike the AI. this game has infinite replay value. RA2 lasted me 3 years and i see this doing the same. and yes, you will suck for a couple weeks when you start even if u kicked [booty] at the old ones like me.
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Summary: Best C&C Title, Possibly Best RTS Ever.
Review: I have been an avid strategy gamer since the days of Dune 2000, Warcraft I, and the original Command & Conquer. I have extensively played the most popular RTS games out there, such as Warcraft II and III, all Command & Conquer titles (with expansions), Starcraft, and Brood War. However, after playing all these both online and single player, I have to say that C&C: Generals is a contender for the best RTS I have ever played. The graphics engine has vastly improved from Red Alert 2, and it is now on par with (if not better than) Warcraft III, bragging fantastically detailed 3D units and buildings. The size scale has also been realistically altered, so that now tanks are considerably larger than infantry, and buildings are considerably larger than tanks. The game uses a Warcraft-like bottom-of-the-screen command bar, which is an improvement from the right side command bar. The flashy FMVs have been replaced with cinematic in-game scenes (again, like WCIII!) which are very well done. You'll notice a few Matrix-style slowdowns and freezes in order to capture the action in these cutscenes. The game is fairly realistic, taking place a few decades from modern times. The sides are the USA, GLA (Global Liberation Army, terrorists), and China. Each side is relatively balanced and vastly different in their strategy. The USA has a huge airforce and is technologically superior to the other two sides. China has strength in numbers and its units get bonuses when grouped, but it also has several unique technologies such as nuclear siege weapons and flame tanks. The GLA excels in hit & run technology, boasting such units as Bomb Trucks and Terrorists (suicide bombers) and several vehicles that use enemy parts to upgrade themselves. While some may find the campaign a bit drab compared to other games, I found it very enjoyable and realistic. The difficulty is challenging, and there are many quirks that make it even more fun, such as reinforcements coming in by train and POWs that need to be rescued. However, if you play Skirmishes, or standalone battles, you will find yourself occupied for many hours. Online play uses a matchmaking system, and a world builder utility is included with the game, so you are practically guaranteed many sleepless nights of campaigns. There are plenty of other features that make the game worth playing, such as the General system, but I need not say more. You won't be disappointed if you like strategy!
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Summary: Greatest game to date
Review: Generals is one of the best games I have ever played. With the enhanced online play, realistic audio and high-res graphics, you have a complete balance of perfection. Play with or against your friends online to a variety of maps that you can manipulate to your liking using the included editor, or download new maps from others. You can choose to be the US, China or a terrorist group, taking advantage of each different style and weapons. If you like to build...and blow stuff up, Generals is the game for you!
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Summary: Red Alert 2 maintains Westwood's Lead in RTS gaming
Review: I am a long-time fan of Westood's RTS games, so I might be a little biased. Red Alert 2 Follows the idea of Red alert with the soviets once again on the offensive. Although now on American Soil. It gives you a decent story line for both the Soviets and Allies, with surprising twists on both sides. However, you have no control over the way the story line plays out. You can't exactly choose you missions. They are just handed to you. Also the missions are ridiculously easy, on the hardest setting the entire game took me five hours for all the missions together. As for strategy this game was very staightforward: Blow up bases.
Where this game becomes worthwhile is in multiplayer(internet). With all sorts of new units you can take man to man strategy up a notch. The old-fashioned tank rush is fun still but can also be your downfall, because some units can teleport anywhere instantaniously and others can mind-control other units. These allow the more creative-not more powerful-player to easily gain the upperhand. I should know I've had the game for some while now, and know it inside out.
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Summary: Red Alert 2 maintains Westwood's Lead in RTS gaming
Review: I am a long-time fan of Westood's RTS game, so I might seem a little biased. Red Alert 2 Follows the idea of Red alert with the soviets once again on the offensive. Although now on American Soil. It gives you a decent story line for both the Soviets and Allies, with surprising twists on both sides. However, you have no control over the way the story line plays out. You can't exactly choose you missions. They are just handed to you. Also the missions are ridiculously easy, on the hardest setting the entire game took me five hours for all the missions together. As for strategy this game was very staightforward: Blow up bases.
Where this game becomes worthwhile is in multiplayer(internet). With all sorts of new units you can take man to man strategy up a notch. The old-fashioned tank rush is fun still but can also be your downfall, because some units can teleport anywhere instantaniously and others can mind-control other units. These allow the more creative-not more powerful-player to easily gain the upperhand. I should know I've had the game for some while now, and know it inside out.
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Summary: One of the best C&C games of all time
Review: I say "One of" because Generals is the best. But this isn't about Generals is it? Yuri's Revenge is extremely addicting. After about 1 year you'll get tired of it, but meanwhile you will be spending more time trying to figure out new strategies then the time spent at school. How fun is it you ask? Extremely fun. Especially if you're into Starcraft or Age of Empires. It's much simpler, and that's what I adore about the C&C games. You click and point and build. What's more fun than blasting the butt off an enemy? Invading their base with Prism Tanks and turning the base to a pile of rubble in a couple minutes, given that the computer doesn't nail you with air support or Apocalypse Tanks. I've been playing C&C games for a few years now, and this is one of the best games ever, right under Generals. My advice is to buy it immediately, you won't regret it!
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Summary: A must have for all C&C and FPS fans!
Review: Well, it's a very great game! Wanna explore C&C universe in FPS view? Now you can with this game! Another great work by Westwood! Although they cut several features before the release off the game. Pros:
Graphic - Well, although it's not very good compared with newer games, but from my view, with Westwood using their own created engines, I undoubtedly give them a superb score!
Gameplay - Very interesting new systems! I'd give Westwood 100 out of 100! It's no longer one-man show guys. It's about TEAMWORK. Ok, I know I'm here to write a review, not a strategy guide, but what I want to say is you'll have to march together with your team. In C&C mode on-line, Obelisk and AGT (base defenses) will make your one-man show almost IMPOSSIBLE. Although you've got a vehicle, but magine the battle from the original C&C, can a single Mammoth beat the obelisk? I don't think so. You'll be forced to attack as a team.
Action - Oh well, witness as your enemies' vehicles exploded with your rocket launcher.
C&C Things - Ion Cannon, Mammoth Tanks, Flame Thanks, Nuclear Strike, Apache, MRLS, oh my, it reminded me the original C&C!
Music - Good! I love the music, especially the first track, "Command & Conquer"
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Features - For your information, several great features were cut off the game before the release, including new gameplay modes such as Capture The Flag, DeathMatch, Team DeathMatch, I presume the reason is to prevent the delay of the game's release. This made the game to be much less interesting, Anyway. Hope they return later!
Enemy AI - Renegade Enemy AI = Stupid! I must admit it's one of the worst I've found so far, perhaps one of the worse EVER. Their advantage which made they seems godlike, is their health and weapon. That's all. Despite the taken off features, and those stupid AIs, C&C: Renegade is a great game to play! Multiplayer is the best, you play alongside several awesome players to conquer the enemy base! Personally, I think this is a lot better than other FPS games, which normally you must perform a one-man show. I've played sth like that, and it isn't fun at all. That's why C&C: Renegade rules. This concludes my review. Hope it's helpful, although it's quite late at the time I'm writing this... Thanks.
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Summary: Fun game but....
Review: What's with the lack of a commando type unit for the Chinese? The USA and even the stupid terrorists have their own "hero" unit that can do really cool stuff. The Chinese have one you build in the barracks but it's just not the same. Plus, the Chinese unit is a woman. Nothing wrong with that...but just another example of the bias Asian men face. Try making the American commando a woman next time. Otherwise, the game is pretty fun. Not a whole lot of strategy to it, though.
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