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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Ultimate Edition

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Ultimate Edition
75
6.6 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 23 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: EA Los Angeles

Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy

Players: 8

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: March 23, 2009

Summary

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 blends the over-the-top humor and fast, fluid and fun gameplay the series is known for with exciting new innovations for the RTS genre, including fully co-operative, story driven-campaigns and an unprecedented emphasis on naval gameplay. PS3 gamers use the intuitive Command Stick 2.0 interface, the series' signature control system that allows gamers of all skill levels to easily and efficiently command their units on the battlefield. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition also packs in a tremendous amount of bonus content, including: Five exciting new multiplayer maps; Behind the scenes videos and trailers, including Raising the Iron Curtain Documentary, From Pens to Pixels, the Girls of Red Alert 3, Bloopers & Outtakes, the Red Alert 3 Remix and many more! PS3 exclusive Command & Conquer TV programming, including PS3-dedicated BattleCast PrimeTime and a special episode of Command School focused on tips, tricks and strategies from the development team. In-depth profiles on all the Red Alert 3 Units. The official Red Alert 3 soundtrack. [Electronic Arts]

What The Critics Said

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85

PSX Extreme

Red Alert 3 boasts a deep single-player experience that allows you to take control of three separate nations, and watch a rather cool story unfold. The co-op experience and the solid visuals are also a pleasant surprise for an RTS game. And sure, the acting is stale, but that isn't enough to hurt Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3. Fans of the series and/or genre, pick this up.

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85

Kombo

Red Alert 3 is the best console RTS game available.

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85

GamingXP

If you are fond of strategy games, there’s no risk in buying this title. The handling for the PS3 is very well done, but the humor is a bit strange, sometimes.

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80

PSW Magazine UK

More fun, humour and kitsch value than ever. Welcome back.

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80

GameZone

Red Alert 3 is one of those wildly enjoyable and outrageously campy games that make this a good time for anyone looking for a real-time strategy game for their PS3. A few annoying issues aside, the fun campaigns, video sequences and numerous options does make this an impressive console version.

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80

Playstation Official Magazine UK

Amazingly it works - particularly in online co-op. [May 2009, p.97]

80

Armchair Empire

I’m a fan of the Red Alert series, warts and all. It’s just too much fun for me, whether playing with people through the co-op campaign of Red Alert 3 or the single-player aspects of Uprising, it’s all goofy fun. And that’s mainly what I want from my games: fun.

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80

Gamers' Temple

Red Alert 3 is ultimately a slightly better game than it was on the Xbox 360, but they're on par when it comes to classic and delightfully cheesy real-time strategy action.

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80

Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)

It proves, just about, that a PC-focused RTS can make the leap to PS3, and we just hope for a more simplified control method next time out. [June 2009, p.72]

80

XGN

For the RTS-fans with a PlayStation 3, Red Alert 3 is certainly worth a try. After some practise you will find out that the keyboard and mouse are not necessary anymore , and you can enjoy a fantastic RTS-game.

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79

Pelit (Finland)

Proves to be pretty ordinary but working RTS. Minor stupidities of AI, a bit stiff controls and lack of new bonus content are the wost flaws of game's Playstation 3 port. [May 2009]

77

IGN

It's a good and amusing experience, and if you're willing to overlook some of the gameplay issues that come along with it, you'll enjoy battling Soviets, Allies and Imperials until the next true RTS comes along – or until EA decides to provide the Uprising content as a downloadable pack through the PSN.

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75

Game Chronicles

A fantastic game that just doesn’t fit in with the everyday console crowd. It’s a shame because EA-Los Angeles really put their heart into the PS3 version, but the game ultimately stumbles because it’s just too darn complex for the controller crowd. Still, if you can get past the overly difficult HUD and gameplay design, Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 is one hell of a game.

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75

Gamervision

Though it has its silly side, and the side is definitely prevalent, the game is well balanced and has a good amount of depth that should keep fans of the series happy.

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75

1UP

While RA3 is still tip top -- featuring vibrant graphics, fast-paced gameplay, hilarious cutscenes, and the best co-op mode in RTS today -- it is absolutely no different in its "ultimate" edition than it was in its PC/XB360 regular edition.

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75

GameSpot

Dubious claims of exclusive content aside, this version of Red Alert 3 is all good, rambunctious fun.

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73

SpazioGames

Despite some control and visual issues, this Ultimate Edition is still an exciting experience, a “must try” for every strategy fan. The claimed “exclusive content” is not there, so don’t expect anything new if you already played it on PC – Xbox 360.

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71

PSM3 Magazine UK

Fiddly and frustrating, but not without its stand-out features. [May 2009, p.62]

70

Teletext GameCentral

The best console version yet of the PC hit - and accessible enough to suit even real-time strategy haters.

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70

VideoGamer

Essentially the Ultimate Edition isn't that much different to what's gone before. It's better than the 360 version on account of the improved technical performance, but, as with so many console RTS', it's got nothing on the PC version. If you're a PS3 owner looking for a solid RTS with good controls, this is the best the console has to offer. If you've got both "next-gen" consoles, Halo Wars is still the daddy.

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69

Games Master UK

With poor controls and shoddy visuals, this is a low-point in the Red Alert series. [May 2009, p.82]

65

Play UK

A fun, and occasionally tense videogame, Red Alert 3 welcomes genre newcomers and casual gamers alike. However, C&C fans and real-time strategy stalwarts that get to grips with the controls may find the action a little bit lightweight.

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50

Gaming Nexus

This is a game that Command & Conquer fans will enjoy (and it’s definitely the best version for those interested in purchasing it) but for everyone else, I suggest you rent it first.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 6.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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