First Impressions: Red Alert 3 [Retail] | Posted at 3:24 PM
I’ve posted previously on the multiplayer beta of Red Alert 3 and it was apparent how I felt about it (not so thrilled).
So what do I think of the single-player campaign and LAN play, the pieces of the game that I really wanted to see. I said previously I hope EA did it right and so here is my initial impressions.
The Bottom Line: It’s fun!
Yes, my hope that the campaign and network play would be fun has come to fruition. While it still did not provide the same “Wow� factor the first time I played RA2, it is a worthy successor. The humor is there, the diverse missions are there, and the cheesy FMV cutscenes are there. Unlike C&C 3, I will probably finish all the campaigns.
I have yet to finish the campaigns but as soon as I do (not for awhile) I will post a full reflection on my experiences. As of yet, my strategies have not developed fully nor have I played with the Rising Sun much.
There was one thing that jumped out that was extremely disappointing: no local co-op play. Me and my roommate sat down, both of us using my one copy of the game (we’re cheap), ready to work together and play the campaign together.
Unfortunately, RA3 is only co-op campaign over the internet and there’s no option for LAN co-op, which was really a disappointment.
On the other end of the spectrum, the music is fantastic. It’s got the same heavy hitting riffs RA2 had and really goes well with the game. I remember starting a LAN game and the music almost sounded like jazz or classical music, but when we started attacking it was some crunchy riffs. I am really enjoying the soundtrack.
