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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Strategy/2D Real-Time Strategy
RELEASE DATE
--/--/96
ESRB RATING
TEEN, Realistic Violence
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
Virgin Interactive Entertainment
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DESCRIPTION
Command & Conquer: Red Alert is the sequel to Westwood Studios' real-time strategy war game Command & Conquer. Although a sequel, the game itself deals with the world as it was leading up to conditions relevant to and introduced by the original title. Pertaining to a timeline, then, one should view Command & Conquer: Red Alert as a prequel.
In the "what if" alternate-history universe portrayed in Command & Conquer: Red Alert, World War II was not initiated by Germany under the leadership of Adolph Hitler but was a blight on mankind authored by the rise of Russia's Joseph Stalin instead. The war itself happens but the driving factor is the invasion of Europe by Soviet forces, thus the significance of the title "Red Alert".
As in the original game, Command & Conquer: Red Alert supports multi-player action but doubles the number of possible players (from four to eight) via a LAN or the Internet. The game features many new enhancements including a much more detailed level of unit command on land, in the air or at sea, a practice option (Skirmish Mode) and a choice of playing as either Soviet or Allied forces, each with 13 specific missions. Additionally, the game introduces a large number of new units and structures ranging from attack dogs to Chronosphere Generators.
The game's real-time aspect is preserved and gameplay includes appearances of both famous and infamous historical figures. Command & Conquer: Red Alert has a dedicated web site containing such extras as a "War Factory" for learning about the various vehicles (helicopters, mine layers, tanks, submarines, missile launchers and more) available during gameplay and a "Research Archive" that offers information on weaponry. Special software designed for chatting with other fans of the game can also be found at the site. ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide
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“The last C&C game I really liked. This series is acceptable as an RTS game but each additional sequel has done very little to innovate the genre while other games have actually branced out and tried new things. ”
“The last C&C game I really liked. This series is acceptable as an RTS game but each additional sequel has done very little to innovate the genre while other games have actually branced out and tried new things. ”
created 24/OCT/2009
“Okay, after a long break i finally found the time to write the second half of my rant :). After i got fed up with new C&C games i've been playing other RTS titles such as CoH, DOW and WIC. Then...”
created 17/SEP/2009
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“That's the one taking place in the Cold War setting, right?”
“That's the one taking place in the Cold War setting, right?”
created 13/SEP/2009
“Definitely one of the best RTS games ever. In it's own time the best by far!”
“Definitely one of the best RTS games ever. In it's own time the best by far!”
created 07/SEP/2009
“I thought of writing my thoughts about these 2 franchises because of the huge ongoing debate about whether EA has ruined the C&C franchise. The reason i chose to compare this with supcom is...”
created 24/AUG/2009
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“The game that started it all.”
“The game that started it all.”
created 08/AUG/2009
“Classic RTS that expands on the original C&C by offering more diverse units and play-styles. Although it's fun, and the single-player mode is worth a play, the game is extremely unbalanced, with Soviets easily trumping Allies. Freeware, so...”
“Classic RTS that expands on the original C&C by offering more diverse units and play-styles. Although it's fun, and the single-player mode is worth a play, the game is extremely unbalanced, with Soviets easily trumping Allies. Freeware, so get it.”
created 17/JUL/2009
“This is my favourite game in one of my favourite genres, bar none.”
“This is my favourite game in one of my favourite genres, bar none.”
created 04/JUL/2009
“SOVJET”
“SOVJET”
created 03/MAY/2009
“What would have happened if Hitler had to die earlier? Right. The west powers fight the soviets. So take a look who wins. Tanja ftw”
“What would have happened if Hitler had to die earlier? Right. The west powers fight the soviets. So take a look who wins. Tanja ftw”
created 01/MAY/2009
“Chew on 'dis - cha ching! Who can forget Tanya, Tesla Coils and Mammoth Tanks - seriously? This was my first RTS suggested from a friend; totally enjoyed SP, Skrimish, and head-to-head with my brother.”
“Chew on 'dis - cha ching! Who can forget Tanya, Tesla Coils and Mammoth Tanks - seriously? This was my first RTS suggested from a friend; totally enjoyed SP, Skrimish, and head-to-head with my brother.”
created 12/MAR/2009
“Everytime I play an RTS I have this issue. Anything that can be Captured I will try and Capture. I try not to build many buildings except one main base. After that It is capture every possible...”
created 11/MAR/2009
“Best C&C ever!”
“Best C&C ever!”
created 05/MAR/2009
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The number of games with "Pirate" in the title.
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