Product ReviewsCommand & Conquer: Red Alert 3 -- Premier Edition (PC, 2008)

Red Alert 3 - WELCOME BACK COMMANDER!

The latest C&C release from EA Games is Command & Conquer Red Alert 3. I purchased the Premier Edition, which gives the owner some great insights, and a DVD video of the making of the game's movie scenes by the actors. And of course for all the males there's a great wall poster of all the very attractive female actors. There were seven in all but of these I loved the British Commander’s Assistant Eva the best. Played by Gemma Atkinson she was very pretty, sexy, and yet innocent and cute as a button as they say with her slight accent. The star filled cast included a cocky but sexy Jenna Jameson as the Allies sexy commando Tanya, Gina Carano as the pretty but deadly Russian sniper commando Tasha and the very attractive Ivana Milicevic as the Russian Commander's Assistant.

I bought this game as I've bought every one of the previous C&C games, and their extension games, going back to the very first one Command & Conquer. The sophistication of the game has greatly improved and none have ever disappointed me although some were better than others. This one gives a new ability and that's to go online with a partner to battle against others online. For some this is a great step forward to realism. In the last couple of C&C games you could have an assistant commander who wouldn’t fight against you but who would do his own thing on the battlefield fighting against the same opponents as you. This edition is the first one to allow you to issue commands to your Assistant/Co-Commander. You can also leave his decisions to the AI of the game as well but you can change this at any moment of the game. This is a huge step forward to truly commanding on a larger scale battlefield with the realism of results that aren’t completely controlled or executed by your direct orders.

One of the main benefits I like about the game is its familiarity to all the previous C&C games. You don't have to learn a whole new set of command structures to get playing the game. Like all the previous ones you do need to read up on the different powers and capabilities of each unit as they vary greatly. And those who are truly savvy C&C Commanders you know how to use many combinations of these with very decisive results that once used against your opponent he just sits there wondering what happened and it's all over for him! I personally love defeating my opponent early in the game to the point he can't possibly win and then just having fun with him and practicing new strategies. A true commander knows when the game really is over, even if he plays on for 30 minutes to an hour just for fun.

Another interesting thing about this game is the Premier Edition also delivers the all the game DVDs, all female actor poster and special Premier Edition goodies all in a collectors tin (box). This is a first for C&C.

I had been lucky enough to be picked as a beta tester/player for this game but unfortunately I was unable to find the time to participate. Nonetheless I wasn't disappointed in the result and am very happy EA Games continues to produce a high quality and exciting C&C game for those of us who have played it for the past decade. I'm sure I'll play until they write the final C&C game edition or I pass on to that big C&C battlefield in the sky and I hear a thundering "Welcome Back Commander" as I arrive. Good luck to all the commanders out there and if you don't have the game yet, as Tanya says if you let her start getting shot up, "What are you waiting for Commander?"Read full review...

Red Alert 3

The Story of Red Alert 3 is a regurgitation of the story of Red Alert One, except much more absurd. The game seems to be designed to resemble some colorful goofy warcraft game for kids. The graphics are a step down from C&C 3 but that is probably to streamline online play, which is apparently what this game is designed for. Though if you do want to play this game online, be prepared to jump through more hoops in the process than a tiger in a cheap circus act. The Production company seems to have attempted to use these many registrations and patches to prevent piracy, atleast for a little while. As for the gameplay itself, also among the worst of the series with the worst unit concepts and low variety as well. If you are looking for a game that is designed and streamlined for online gameplay, especially co-op, this is your game, if you are looking for an intelligent and challenging RTS, look to the earlier names in the series like C&C 3 and C&C: Red Alert.Read full review...

Great Game!!

Amazing game, been a diehard fan of this series back when RA2 was still new. I definitely recommend this game/series to any pc gamers out there.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: getngo07-4

Good game, but think before buying

It's a great game, just two drawbacks. 1) You have to go online at least once to activate it. 2) You need to make sure you install the latest patch BEFORE you go online to activate it.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: cigarcitypickers

C&C Red Alert 3 (Premier Edition)

I'm a great fan of RTS games and Red Alert 3 is at the top of my list. It's smooth playing and the story lines are difficult to beat. You can tell alot of thought and hard work went in to it's creation. The Premier Edtion comes with the music disk and a bonus CD of interviews guides and hints. Also, you get a great poster of the women of Red Alert 3. All in all, a fantastic package!Read full review...

Updated user interface is very good. Characters and game play.. no so much

I don't really like the fact that you're forced to play with another player (even in campaign mode). I like to manage my resources the way I want. In earlier versions of C&C I would build up credits because there's not enough room to group up all your forces in a safe area. Then when I attack, I'll use my resources I saved to quickly build up a defense force or a second attack wave. In this game you use it or lose it to the second player.

Also, Kari Wuhrer was a MUCH hotter Tonya and her acting was much better. The Red Alert 3 girls are a bunch of dumb bimbos with no acting skills.Read full review...

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (Premier Edition) (PC Ga

I have been playing C&C games for over ten years. This game fits into the same mold. Great action and graphics with great AI. The only thing I don't like is that it is too short. There never seems to be enough boards for C&C games and I love them all.Read full review...

Item as described.

Great game that comes with an amazing and a cd of the game's soundtrack that's hard to find.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: marine_michael

Tim Curry goes to Sppppaaaaccce and its awesome

The opening cutscene has Tim Curry, Andrew Divoff and Peter Stormare together with bad Russian accents...that alone is worth the purchase price. But the gameplay is phenomenal and the story is fun.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: corhobson500

Disk won’t read. I tried everything bad disk not happy......

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: rumriveroutpost