Command & Conquer: Generals

If we are going to judge this game on its game quality, yes, for its time it was a great game visually and in terms of gameplay. But being the forum we are on, I would say this wasn't the best from a storyline perspective. There's three sides- essentially Americans, Chinese imperialists and Middle Eastern terrorists battling for territory.

But beyond that description, there's not much of a plot. This goes against the general formula of Command and Conquer games, where there is a stronger narrative component. I did like the voice acting and the music score is so diverse and something I still listen to. You could easily pass on this one.

This C and C installment is quite possibly the worst so far in the series. Don't hold me fully to this statement because I have only begun the game on each campaign, but I have instantly noticed that the game can actually be quite boring, something no c and c game has ever been to me. It is still however a good addition for C+C fans. The first chinese level requires a simple path to an enemy base, the first gla mission is well done, and usa is just boring. Your opposition and supplies are too merciful; I laugh at the thought of there actually being an 'easy' difficulty setting on this game. Check this with the first level on any other campaign on other games in this series and they will all require decent commanding skills and the AI on the lowest difficulty setting,(easy) is still challenging, with the exception of the first NOD mission on the original, which had good AI, but a simple objective. Westwood have worked on every C+C for the past nine years, this one is the only one that has disappointed me, partly because I know they could have done so much better with this game. I recommend you preplay if you plan to buy it.

Represents a shift in the Command & Conquer series, focusing on modern warfare rather than the science fiction themes of earlier titles. The game is set in a near-future world, specifically in 2020, and features three distinct factions: the United States, China, and a fictional terrorist organization known as the Global Liberation Army (GLA).

The game also introduces a Generals system, where players can choose a specific general from each faction, each with unique abilities and bonuses that influence gameplay. This adds an additional layer of strategy, as players must consider their general's strengths when planning their approach to combat.

10/10 great memories.

Weakest of all c n c games. Literally there was no story! Music and voice acting was good but that's about where it ends

The greatest shortcoming of this series is perhaps the lack of an in-depth story and associated cinematics that were in the past, part and parcel of all Command and Conquer games. The interface is also annoying and very slow. The load times are pathetic even on faster computers. But the game itself is excellent and includes not two, but 3 sides. The levels are however, a tad repetitive and not very creative. There are plenty of units and associated gib effects to make up for that though. The America and China campaigns are too easy on normal skill and only during multiplayer is there a real challenge that will force you to think more strategically. I think this game could have been much better if Westwood had more time on their hands.