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New, better, and easy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Red Alert 2 has everyting that everyone wanted in Red Alert 1. It has better grapics, a better story, and fresh units. Both the Soviet and Allied single player mission are great and fun with interesting twists. As usual Westwood Studios has given us a great game with a good backstory and bad cinemas (but since most people don't even watch them it doesn't really matter.) Yet there is one problem with this great game, it's too easy. If you start the single player missions on normal it can be challenging to beginners yet after a while it can get dull even on hard. Yet Westwood puts in a solution to that too. Since the game features single player skirmish battle and a wide array of multi-player games. It's one of the best RTS games I've ever played. If you're into RTS games this is a must have.

Good Balance of Strategy and Leveling Things with Tanks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

C & C Red Alert II does not attempt to reinvent the wheel. Rather, the game offers and opportunity to build bases, armies, and blow things up. It's a simple formula that works out into a great game. One of the coolest new features is the ability to garrison structures with your infantry. If you're looking for a fun game with a simple concept (build tanks, blow things up, repeat), this game is for you.

This Game Is Very Fun.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This Game is like the second best computer game I have ether then Star Wars-Galactic Battlegrounds.I Would say buy this game now.

The best....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is what computer games are all about - its fun, its addictive, it has endless replay...RA2 has become a world unto itself for good reason, there are a bunch of great sides to choose from, and they all have unique items to bring to the battle. The graphics are getting dated now - but they are sufficient - too fancy and you wind up with a train wreck like GENERALS...The online play is awsome (cept they need to work on keeping hackers OUT) and the add ons, map editors and downloads FANTASTIC...A MUST HAVE for strategy gamers who like it exiciting and challenging, but not so complicated you need a PHD and get bored after ten minutes like some other games (MOO3)

Eye opening.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm sure this is a great game, but as I was trying to install it a loud voice said 'Warning: military software detected.'

This worried me so much I packed it up and shipped it to the Pentagon. No word from them yet, so I assume it was top secret stuff if they don't want to mention it.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you liked Tiberian Sun this one is just as good. The video intros are not as cheasy as others have said. They are funny and just like a DVD clip with real actors. Still they are a bit silly. This does not alter the fact that the game is another very great C&C game. My favorite part is how the units gain rank and really become better (once they hit the elite status they can regain health!). Some similarities with other C&C but plenty of differences.

gripping

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

a amazing game of stratergy and battles whith an almost real storyline involving allied and soviout countries

Excellent skirmishes! Cool game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is extremely exciting and fun, especially the incredible little skirmish battles. It features:Many maps to choose from, both Soviet and Allied sides, and just plain fun. Sometimes I battle Allied against Allied, and Soviet against Soviet. Some of te best fun you'll ever have on the computor!

good game (when lots a casulteis)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

played this game online against a freind i was an allied team it was fun if you pick a good map were you can have land and sea battles on it think i broke the record for most units lost(it was a 3 hour game) 5332 for both sides allies are way better than soveits because i only lost 1032 units!!!!!! (most were tanks cause the soveits have stronger armored units) naval battle is also fun cause you have to have naval superioety i had 32 destroyers 9 aegis cruisers and 11 air craft cariors a good game but AI is pridictable (ecuse all my miss spellings)

A Wonderful RTS and worthy of the Original...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I played this game about 2 years ago and I have to say that it's really a brilliant Real Time Strategy Game. I've been a fan of RTS games since I was 8 years old and "Red Alert" was the firts RTS that I ever played. It was the most memorable one too, so when "Red Alert 2" came out, I was thrilled to re-live my childhood conquests. Well, sorta...

Many years after the War with Stalin, Russia has re-built her mighty army and has invaded the United States of America and Europe. In response to this invasion, The U.S has re-formed it's old alliances with Europe and launched a counter-offensive on the invading forces. In the middle of this epic struggle for World Domination is...you. You can either play as a Commander on the Soviets side or as one on the Allies. So what's your choice? Do you aid the Might Soviet Union in their quest for World Dominance? Or will you help the Allies push back the Russian scum? The storyline is not highly inventive, but is believable and interesting nonetheless. 9/10 for the storyline.

If you're looking for a game with stunning graphics, "Red Alert 2" is not your answer. But it still looks sleek and the units are well defined and recognisable. But the graphics are pretty simple and there aren't too many visual effects, so 7/10 for "Red Alert 2" graphics-wise. In terms of gameplay however, this game is fantastic. The action is fast, furious and realistic and there are plenty of units and features to keep you busy for ages! 10/10 for gameplay. Soundwise the game's good, but I wouldn't say it's anything fantastic. You can hear sound effects and unit speech, but there could be more environmental noises. So "Red Alert 2" gets 7/10 for sound.

There are plenty of units to keep you entertained. From the Allies highly-trained G.I's to their Aircraft Carriers and Chronospheres; and the Soviets Conscripts to their mighty Tanks and Atomic Bombs; the weapons and units will definitely not disappoint you. And the new option of Garrisoning buildings introduces Urban Warfare to the RTS experience. 10/10 for unit variety and features.

In terms of difficulty, "Red Alert 2" can get pretty intense in some spots. I didn't find it quite as hard as the first game, but it was challenging in any case. I recommend those who are just starting RTS play the "Normal" difficulty on this game. But those who are seasoned commanders and generals are obligated to play it on the "Hard" setting. So "Red Alert 2" gets 4/10 for the "Easy" Difficulty, 6/10 for "Normal" and 8/10 for "Hard." So enjoy.

Overall the game is fantastic. It has the option of playing skirmishes too, not to mention a multiplayer option. So it really is a sweet deal. "Red Alert 2" gets 10/10 overall for it's sheer fun-factor, lastabiliy and engaging gameplay. So go ahead, buy it, rent it, borrow it...but please, play it!

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