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Summary: Don't let this slip by!
Review: C&C Generals is definitely one of the best RTS games there ever has been. And with the low price for the game and the expansion, this is a great deal.
Generals was a very solid game. A good challenge with excellent graphics and gameplay. the only problem I had was the difficulty settings. If you play this on easy, it was too easy. It you played it on hard, it was extremely hard. Other than that, the only other thing would be that I wouldn't reccommed this game if your computer is below the following: P3 1000mhz, 256 ram, 64meg video card. It was quite laggy, but playable. I upgraded to a P4 2.8mhz, 256ram, 128meg video card and this game played great on the highest settings.
You also get the expansion pack Zero Hour which I believe is the second best expansion pack ever (behind only Warcraft 3).
You get 15 more missions that are pretty challenging with more units, maps, and just plain fun.
There is also something called the Generals challenge which allows you to choose 1 of 9 different generals and you play against the other generals in 7 different battles (they mix them up depending on which general you choose). And this is quite challenging (again, don't play this on easy as it is too easy) and very fun. You can also use these generals for games vs the computer opponents or for on-line/LAN play. The generals give you more units and buildings. this expansion pack is what really makes this game rock. Alot of replay value here.
If you haven't gotten any of the C&C Generals games yet, here is your chance to get the whole thing at a great price and enjoy a great game.
Rating: 
Summary: good but should be better
Review: First off: Can't skip cutscenes. Sometimes they are up to 2 mins long. Jeez. The interface is lacking a bit; it's tough to pick one unit out of the crowd (like say a sniper). When selecting a large group of different units there is no way to tell how many of each unit you have. So selecting just the tanks is difficult or impossible. Rise of Nations has a far superior interface. On the upside, it's pretty. Many cool units on every side. Skirmish mode is fun. Great superweapons.
Rating:
Summary: good but should be better
Review: First off: Can't skip cutscenes. Sometimes they are up to 2 mins long. Jeez. The interface is lacking a bit; it's tough to pick one unit out of the crowd (like say a sniper). When selecting a large group of different units there is no way to tell how many of each unit you have. So selecting just the tanks is difficult or impossible. Rise of Nations has a far superior interface. On the upside, it's pretty. Many cool units on every side. Skirmish mode is fun. Great superweapons.
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Summary: This doesn't go with the C&C series.
Review: I am a big fan of the real-time strategies and an even bigger fan of the C&C series ever since I was introduced to it. Everything about this game is fantastic, from the controls, to the 3-D graphics and fully rotating screen, everything! I was a little disappointed with there only being 3 sides to choose from, however it was nice of EA to include the 3 variations for each side so as to increase the game's longevity and fun factor. That was really my only complaint with the game, but don't a limited number of sides to choose from deter you from this amazing game!
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Summary: one of the best RTS games to date
Review: I am a big fan of the real-time strategies and an even bigger fan of the C&C series ever since I was introduced to it. Everything about this game is fantastic, from the controls, to the 3-D graphics and fully rotating screen, everything! I was a little disappointed with there only being 3 sides to choose from, however it was nice of EA to include the 3 variations for each side so as to increase the game's longevity and fun factor. That was really my only complaint with the game, but don't a limited number of sides to choose from deter you from this amazing game!
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Summary: one of the best RTS games to date
Review: I am a big fan of the real-time strategies and an even bigger fan of the C&C series ever since I was introduced to it. Everything about this game is fantastic, from the controls, to the 3-D graphics and fully rotating screen, everything! I was a little disappointed with there only being 3 sides to choose from, however it was nice of EA to include the 3 variations for each side so as to increase the game's longevity and fun factor. That was really my only complaint with the game, but don't a limited number of sides to choose from deter you from this amazing game!
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Summary: Great installment to the series.
Review: I bought this without reading very many reviews because I've loved all the C&C games in the past. I'm very pleased with it so far. The graphics are a huge boost from the previous installment, and the little details like civilians and foliage are great, and the little cut-scenes are right on. Character sounds are awesome and kind of amusing the first times around for some. Money-harvesting is pretty slow, and there's some slowdown in the game even on my new computer, but as of yet I haven't been very annoyed. The 'story' isn't too indepth, but that's to be expected. I haven't gotten to the expansion, Zero Hour, yet but by reading the manual and the few reviews that I did it apparently makes the game even better. A great installment in the series.
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Summary: Great installment to the series.
Review: I bought this without reading very many reviews because I've loved all the C&C games in the past. I'm very pleased with it so far. The graphics are a huge boost from the previous installment, and the little details like civilians and foliage are great, and the little cut-scenes are right on. Character sounds are awesome and kind of amusing the first times around for some. Money-harvesting is pretty slow, and there's some slowdown in the game even on my new computer, but as of yet I haven't been very annoyed. The 'story' isn't too indepth, but that's to be expected. I haven't gotten to the expansion, Zero Hour, yet but by reading the manual and the few reviews that I did it apparently makes the game even better. A great installment in the series.
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Summary: Finally, a Real-Time Strategy Game that Rivals TA
Review: I picked up C&C Generals Deluxe on a whim, and was not disappointed. Real-Time Strategy has to remain fresh and engaging to be worth playing, and you have tons of options in this game. First, you can play as one of three forces -- the U.S., China, or the "GLA" -- a terrorist group. Each of the three forces has unique skills, abilities, and weapons. With the Deluxe edition, you have two mission tracks for each of the three forces, so you have plenty of missions to play. Additionally, the skirmishes are incredible, you can edit your own maps, and online play is great. I'm still partial to Total Annihilation as the best RTS game ever made, and I don't think C&C quite measures up, since it has fewer options (for example, only four aircraft types as the U.S., two as China, and zero as the GLA) than TA. However, this is still a very solid game, and I've spent many hours playing this title. This is highly recommended.
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Summary: Finally, a Real-Time Strategy Game that Rivals TA
Review: I picked up C&C Generals Deluxe on a whim, and was not disappointed. Real-Time Strategy has to remain fresh and engaging to be worth playing, and you have tons of options in this game. First, you can play as one of three forces -- the U.S., China, or the "GLA" -- a terrorist group. Each of the three forces has unique skills, abilities, and weapons. With the Deluxe edition, you have two mission tracks for each of the three forces, so you have plenty of missions to play. Additionally, the skirmishes are incredible, you can edit your own maps, and online play is great. I'm still partial to Total Annihilation as the best RTS game ever made, and I don't think C&C quite measures up, since it has fewer options (for example, only four aircraft types as the U.S., two as China, and zero as the GLA) than TA. However, this is still a very solid game, and I've spent many hours playing this title. This is highly recommended.
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