Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

After a long hiatus, the Red Alert branch of the Command & Conquer series of games is back.

In keeping with the series's trademarks, the Allies and the Soviets are at it again, with well known units such as the attack dog and the Kirov bomber coming back to our screens.

However, this title takes a leaf (or a few) from other titles of the genre, such as Command & Conquer Generals ("General Points" and "General Abilities" mechanics, a third faction, Empire of the Rising Sun). Sea-faring units are back and greatly emphasized, as are the amphibian abilities of many units.

As seen from the multiplayer beta and various teaser trailers, the graphism is very much reminiscent of it's predecessor, Red Alert 2, but the graphics quality is cutting edge, taking full advantage of current High Defenition technology.

The storyline is yet largely undivulged, but promises to be as compelling as any in the series, and, naturally, narrated in several live-action sequences acted out by a star-studded cast.

A must have title for series buffs, genre enthusiasts and casual players alike.

I discovered I missed out on C&C 3 and 4. I go online and WOW! Every game and expansion for $10!! The third was good but the fourth was a BIG disappointment! I found myself going back to the older games I remembered and I am stuck between RA2 and RA3. These games still got me playing all day unintentionally because they are so fun. I'm my top 10 games for sure :)

I just thought to post a review in light of what's going on in the world right now. As tragically perceptive as this game was, it was just a supreme piece of film. The soundtrack and humour blended with drama were fantastic.

So glad he joined the cast. Even to this day I watch the cinematics - such a fun fantasy narrative.

To be perfectly honest, I miss the days of red alert one and two. The franchise really took a different turn with this final installment. The characters weren't as gritty as they were before and the thread of the storyline didn't seem to go anywhere.

In saying this, the soundtrack was pretty awesome. The game itself was pretty playable. The new Rising Sun faction just aren't as interesting to watch and this storyline takes away the authenticity of Red Alert. What ever happened to the mind controlling Soviet characters like the one played by Udo Kier in the second installment?! Anyhow. Not a bad play, not great either. 6/10..