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Great Strategy in Multiplayer Mode

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 96 / 105
Date: March 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm a huge fan of the Command and Conquer series, so buying Generals didn't require any thought. We were rewarded with great graphics and amazing multiplayer gameplay.

First, the good. The graphics are quite impressive, definitely a step up from previous games. The various terrains - from snow to sand to grass to concrete - are well done. The trees sway in the wind. The units leave little tracks as they move, the construction of buildings makes you really feel like you're watching an army base get built.

The sound and music is well matched and makes the game feel realistic. Controls all work just the way you'd hope they would - after so many games they really have that down to a science.

On the down side, the usual problems in strategy gaming exist here. pathfinding isn't always perfect, units get stuck against buildings or in chasms. The campaign missions help you learn your skills but aren't extremely challenging.

Still, as with just about every game that comes out today, the built in gameplay is merely a training ground for the real challenge of multiplay. There's no way a computer could compete with the challenge posed by a real human being with experience and knowledge at the other end of the map. This game really shines in multiplayer. The three sets of units are well balanced, and if you get yourself onto a large map with teammates and opponents, you'll be hooked for months.

Skirmish mode is quite fun too, earning medals for different accomplishments.

Definitely a great game for any strategy gaming fan!

Command & Conquer: Generals - Amazing!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 51 / 69
Date: December 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

For all strategy players in the world, this is a must-have and even better. For those who have tried the previous Command & Conquer games, it is a little step away from them. Buildings no longer just pop up from the ground, here you use bulldozers or workers for building things. Generals also uses a new "experience system", this means you get more experience points for each unit/building you destroy. The experience points is used to buy new upgrades, how many upgrades you got depends on your rank.

Even though I'm only playing the beta test, this is the best game I ever tried. This is a must-have!

PS: The age 12, really isn't my age...

A whole new experience

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 34 / 40
Date: January 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Command and Conquer enters a whole new war as the Chinese and terrorists enter the Command and Conquer series. Generals sports a new 3d engine which is starting to pop up in a lot of games which allows you to zoom in to see the action. The action is also a lot cooler and feels more realistic (even though the weaponry seems kinda comical at times). Generals also impliments new weaponry and spying technology like UAV's and satellites. Another new feature is the ability to customize vehicles by adding turrets or upgrading weaponry (machien gun turrets on tanks, laser guided bombs for stealths, missile barages for apache helicopters). Command and Conquer enthusiasts might be surprised though as a few things are different in Generals. The Veteran system is a new design to the game plus you no longer have resource fields. Instead, you have big stacks of supplies sort of like Warcraft goldmines. Also, you no longer have Primary buildings, it is more like starcraft where you build stuff per building. So now you can build 6 barracks and get 6 troops at once. Also, arrow keys function as unit changers instead of moving the map so this may seem to be a minor problem. Also, there seems to be a limited amount of buildings but i do not believe this to be a problem since in other C&C games, a lot of buildings were just needed to activate special items (special items of the sort are activated in command centers/barrackses and war factories instead of in special buildings). In the end, Generals might be a very fun game in the final release (im doing the multiplayer beta test). So far it looks like loads of fun but a little different from teh old C&C games. NOTE: One review says the specifications are VERY HIGH, but this is very wrong. The multiplayer beta that is out right now is using unoptimized code which runs slow on anything (2ghz , 512 ram neccessary to play it). The final release will use the optomized code of course and only need the 350 mhz 64mb specifications Westwood is saying it will need.

Awesome and gorgeous

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 24 / 35
Date: January 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Wow! This game really rocks. I've been playing the multiplayer test (released in November) and its nothing short of amazing. I haven't had this much fun playing an RTS for ages - and I'm a huge Starcraft fan. The test is months old and I can only imagine how far the game has come since then. I wasn't much of an Age fan since its moves so slow and Red Alert 2 was good but not a must have for me. So far, this one blows them away. I recommend you get this on the first day.

Generals system spec

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: February 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Just wanted to clear up the rumors about high system specs needed to run the game.

The minimum system requirements are an 800MHz Intel CPU, 128 megs of RAM and a GeForce 2 graphics card.

This minimum system spec will run the game fine and if you have a higher rated CPU, more memory, and newer graphics card, you will get better looking graphics and faster performance.

Recommeded system specs are 1.8GHz CPU, with 256 megs of RAM, and a Geforce3 or equivalent graphics card.

The game ships mid-February so the reviews here are posted about the multiplayer test that EA released during November.

The first reviews of the final product come out from France and Germany and rate the game as 90+ game. More official reviews coming soon from US.

AWESOME!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: May 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I love this game! I play strategy and action/adventure games, and this game rocks! In this game you can play as the U.S.A., China, and GLA (Global Liberation Army). The U.S. was what I would say as the most advanced technology in the game. China has probably the best options for building units. Oh, the GLA, what can I say? They aren't the best, but not the worst. They have "unique" weapons such as, anthrax, chemical missles, etc. (Can you tell who the GLA is yet? Duh! Iraq, Afganistan, and more!)

Pros
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1.Great Graphics
2.Realistic units
3.Appeling due to current events
4.Nukes, anyone?
5.Good story line

Cons
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1.Game ended to fast
2.No NAVY!!!!!!! ARGHHHHHH
3.A.I. could have been better
4.Single player games take awhile
5.Weapons of the GLA might offend people.

Like I said, I love this game! If you play Empire earth, Red Alert, Real War, or any modern strategy games you HAVE to add this to your collection!

A GREAT GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

IS A NEW TYPE OF GAME WITH EXELLENT GRAPHIES AND SOUND.YOU ONLY HAVE TO SEE THE PICTURES AND YOU WILL NOTICE THIS.I AM A BIG FAN OF COMMAND AND CONQUER GAMES.

brilliant

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 30
Date: November 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

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"THE BEST C@C EVER!"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: February 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

"I Love this game",If you want a fast pace, adrenalin pumping,fast thinking RTS look no further. Generals is it! USA,China,and GLA all ready to battle it out on your PC.(There are three different covers you can buy, I suggest you pick up the USA cover, it has the best detail as well as being the best side in the game.)

COMMAND AND CONQUER AT ITS BEST!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: February 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Command and Conquer: Generals is the best Command and Conquer game ever, hands down. The graphics are awesome, the music is great, and the sound effects are something else. When you blow up a GLA truck, you see the guy flying off and hear him scream until he hits the ground. That's just one of the subtle additions to this game that make it their best. When in doubt, BUY THIS GAME!

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