Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 545 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 415 out of 545
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 545
  3. Negative: 54 out of 545
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  1. CommandoDude
    Jul 4, 2008
    7
    It was a good game to be sure. And it kept me entertained. The combat was nice, if not incredibly reminiscent of C&C Generals. Problems: The game requirements are phenomenal, I got sick of the game since it kept crashing on my computer. The faction and unit balance is horrible, Scrin is overpowered. Static defenses don't help much at all against anything but an AI since they can get It was a good game to be sure. And it kept me entertained. The combat was nice, if not incredibly reminiscent of C&C Generals. Problems: The game requirements are phenomenal, I got sick of the game since it kept crashing on my computer. The faction and unit balance is horrible, Scrin is overpowered. Static defenses don't help much at all against anything but an AI since they can get steam rolled too easily. Bases are also incredibly vulnerable since they basically force you to cram buildings close to each other. It was good for awhile.… Expand
  2. Senn
    Mar 4, 2008
    5
    When I first bought this in May of '07, I would have given C&C3 an 8. Game play was quick, action-packed, and though there were some balance problems, they were very minor, so I didn't really complain. Fast forward to 9 (yes, thats right, NINE!) patches later. Automatch still doesn't work correctly, there's still a slew of connection problems, and, worst of all, EA When I first bought this in May of '07, I would have given C&C3 an 8. Game play was quick, action-packed, and though there were some balance problems, they were very minor, so I didn't really complain. Fast forward to 9 (yes, thats right, NINE!) patches later. Automatch still doesn't work correctly, there's still a slew of connection problems, and, worst of all, EA succeeded in completely throwing the game's unit balance out the window. C&C3 is the perfect example of how a very solid game can be ruined. If the problems are fixed with Kane's Wrath, I might be back on the train for Red Alert 3.… Expand
  3. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    6
    Looks like this game had a pretty big budget just judged by the lot of television/ movie stars in the cutscenes. Its really awesome and i would just love to see that in more games. Anyways something that could be even better would be EA finally giving the budget to a decent team and stop letting the C&C franchise from going down the sewer with mediocre games.
  4. Rich
    Mar 28, 2007
    6
    EA should learn that high production values =/= fun gameplay. The cutscenes with Kane and Michael Ironside are cool, but that gameplay itself is tired; we've all played it before. The RTS genre innovates at a snail's pace; C&C3 shows why. If you've been spoiled by SupComm and CoH, save your money.
  5. Gameguy
    Apr 14, 2007
    7
    Since I'm a huge homo I didn't even play the single player I went straight online and did the usual, build one type of unit, rush, one type of unit rush. I was so shocked that I got bored doing this after only a few games yet I did it like 1 million times with starcraft, C&C is missing something...
  6. RobinB.
    Apr 5, 2007
    6
    Disappointed the enhanced generals engine looks dated. I was hopeing for better graphics than this the units fail the terrain is nice. Overly the Single player is a little depressing it doesn't grab me like previous storylines but the FMV is great and I look forward to them Kane is godlike again but NOD are owned far to easy. The scale of the maps is pitiful and at times restrictive. Disappointed the enhanced generals engine looks dated. I was hopeing for better graphics than this the units fail the terrain is nice. Overly the Single player is a little depressing it doesn't grab me like previous storylines but the FMV is great and I look forward to them Kane is godlike again but NOD are owned far to easy. The scale of the maps is pitiful and at times restrictive. Now that we have games like Supreme commander that show what a modern PC can do with 80kmx80km maps its annoying ti find this Generals Update so limited. Its still got the cracking multiplayer aspect though which is fast paced but I still find my self turning it off and going back to RA2 for the multiplayer. Great for a pick up put down game but its no stayer.… Expand
  7. EonfgeE.
    Oct 29, 2007
    5
    For who love the story's about the universe, its a must have. for those who fancy a simple, quik battle, its too. For all those who want inovation, with more choise of battlestyle-freedom, online action and some sort of replay value, it's not adviced to buy. The game uses tons of patches to fix all what doesn't fit (they changed every unit at least once, and total ecomy is For who love the story's about the universe, its a must have. for those who fancy a simple, quik battle, its too. For all those who want inovation, with more choise of battlestyle-freedom, online action and some sort of replay value, it's not adviced to buy. The game uses tons of patches to fix all what doesn't fit (they changed every unit at least once, and total ecomy is reballanced). And a reason to play online aint there, unless your with friends, the avarege player has as much personality as a CPU.… Expand
  8. kryo
    Mar 27, 2007
    6
    "Redefining the RTS" says the PR talk. Forget about that, there's simply nothing new in this game. It's very EA, with no soul - far from the original series' glory. The only good thing are the campy, cheesy videos, but playing the game in between is almost painful, especially after spending some time with Supreme Commander.

    C&C1 (re)defined the genre, the second    "Redefining the RTS" says the PR talk. Forget about that, there's simply nothing new in this game. It's very EA, with no soul - far from the original series' glory. The only good thing are the campy, cheesy videos, but playing the game in between is almost painful, especially after spending some time with Supreme Commander.

    C&C1 (re)defined the genre, the second installment introduced a more three dimensional view and at least tried to do everything better. This one simply doesn't try anything. Very disappointing.    … Expand
  9. [Anonymous]
    Apr 15, 2007
    5
    So average it is shocking. I now play this game as I do web games... i'm bored, have 15 mins spare so do another quick mission (they ALL take 1020 mins to complete). Make no mistake here - this is C&C, but unfortunately it is still C&C 1 just with nicer graphics. Walkthrough: harvest and defend for 10 mins, send out the tanks you have been building for the last ten mins, watch lovely So average it is shocking. I now play this game as I do web games... i'm bored, have 15 mins spare so do another quick mission (they ALL take 1020 mins to complete). Make no mistake here - this is C&C, but unfortunately it is still C&C 1 just with nicer graphics. Walkthrough: harvest and defend for 10 mins, send out the tanks you have been building for the last ten mins, watch lovely cutscene saying how good you are, rinse and repeat.... Personally, I was expecting so much more...… Expand
  10. JamieS.
    Apr 21, 2007
    7
    boring boring boring. The graphics look melted and lack detail - terrain, structures and units. As for the game... it's just like every other rts you ever played before. Only with mediocre graphics. SO why play? To look at the gorgeous terrain? Nah, it's so-so. To compete against wily AI opponents? Nope, they're mediocre. To experience something new? Nope, you've been boring boring boring. The graphics look melted and lack detail - terrain, structures and units. As for the game... it's just like every other rts you ever played before. Only with mediocre graphics. SO why play? To look at the gorgeous terrain? Nah, it's so-so. To compete against wily AI opponents? Nope, they're mediocre. To experience something new? Nope, you've been playing the essentially the same game with a "skin pack" for the last 20 years ever since the first RTS appeared. If there'd never been an RTS b4, this would be a fine game. As it is.... it's a re-re-re-re-hash of those who went b4. And there's just no reason to play it, when you could be playing compnay of heroes or even C&C generals instead.… Expand
  11. Jan
    Apr 28, 2007
    5
    Seriously this part of C&C, as it is now, is pretty boring and buggy. Its not even only bugs that screw up the gameplay, like not getting unlockables no matter how 100% you play through the game, or not getting the right end sequence of the game while replaying the last mission all over again for it. Sadly there are even exploits too that can be used in multiplayer part of the game, like Seriously this part of C&C, as it is now, is pretty boring and buggy. Its not even only bugs that screw up the gameplay, like not getting unlockables no matter how 100% you play through the game, or not getting the right end sequence of the game while replaying the last mission all over again for it. Sadly there are even exploits too that can be used in multiplayer part of the game, like mothership + buzzers + wormhole = instant boom of half the enemy base or army. Well and even besides the bugs and exploits this game is just plain boring too often. GDI singleplayer gameplay is like massing mammoth tanks and firehawks as much and as often as possible. Right now iam done with gdi campaign and didnt go on playing the nod campain for like 2 weeks, since it is too boring, looks more like work than fun and it feels like there is nothing really new too see there anyways. Multiplayer mode of this game is like 3 - 10 minutes of rushing in like 90% of the games. No 45 or 60 minutes long matches like you see between some starcraft gosus, no 3-5 side bases, no parallel attacks with different unit types on different locations of the map. It is all much more straight forward rushing and with less potential than other games. Since the overall presentation of the game with its actors and videos is ok and some units feel pretty cool (some sadly feel a bit overdone) in the beginning, this game still gets 5/10. Maybe 7.5/10 or something like that when the game is fully patched and ea releases some totally free content upgrades.… Expand
  12. CameronT-P.
    Jun 7, 2007
    7
    Overall, Command And Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars is a good game but fails to add anything revolutionary to the RTS Genre. With so so many online problems I've had with it, I just can't justify giving it a higher rating than 7, even though the Campaign on the whole is brilliant and my only complaint is that the Scrin campaign left much to be desired.
  13. RickD.
    Feb 16, 2008
    6
    At best, very mediocre. The gameplay will have you mass spamming a select one or two types of units and hurling them at the enemy. The game lacks any type of strategic depth, despite the introducion of things like directional armour. Spamming and rushing with your vanguard units are the order of the day and ultimately doesn't amount to much more than a refinement of 90's RTS At best, very mediocre. The gameplay will have you mass spamming a select one or two types of units and hurling them at the enemy. The game lacks any type of strategic depth, despite the introducion of things like directional armour. Spamming and rushing with your vanguard units are the order of the day and ultimately doesn't amount to much more than a refinement of 90's RTS mechanics. Even tech buildings, while sometimes worth capturing, are fairly uninspired. If you enjoyed the previous games I guess this is worth playing, even if it's trying to seel you repackaged 90s gaming. Be warned though, if you liked the GDI/NOD story and expect this to be a faithful successor to Tiberian Sun, you can forget about it. You can literally count on a few fingers the number of elements that survived from TibSun. CNC3 feels more like a regressive sequel to Tiberian Dawn than anything else. The bottomline: if it wasn't for the weight of the CNC name, the polished graphics, marketing and the general big-budget extravaganza in its production, Tiberium Wars would attract the score it really deserves - which is 60-70%.… Expand
  14. TonyD.
    Mar 19, 2007
    7
    In light of currently amazing RTS game releases such as Company of Heroes, Medieval 2, and Supreme Commander, it seems strange that anyone would release a game that feels as archaic and looks as average as C&C 3 does. I suppose that there's some logic in providing an RTS games that more lower-end PCs can run smoothly but overall, this game just feels too 'meh'. The whole In light of currently amazing RTS game releases such as Company of Heroes, Medieval 2, and Supreme Commander, it seems strange that anyone would release a game that feels as archaic and looks as average as C&C 3 does. I suppose that there's some logic in providing an RTS games that more lower-end PCs can run smoothly but overall, this game just feels too 'meh'. The whole fast-paced rush-rush gameplay is no longer as fun as it was in the dawn of the genre and the game brings no new innovations and actually foists off some clunky User Interface designs that actually make the game less user-friendly that some older games in its category. Just an average game all-around. Don't fall for the hype, buy Supreme Commander or Company of Heroes, or even Medieval 2 before you pick up this throwback game.… Expand
  15. Bester
    Apr 22, 2007
    5
    The game marks a return to the insipid gameplay of the original c&c series. Whilst prettier than RA2, looks don't mean everything especially when the gameplay is boring. I mean the game does not look that pretty anyways really ... considering it is using a refurbished battle of middle earth 2 engine.
  16. CarlK.
    Jun 25, 2007
    7
    The re-release of the original IMO and at this time when game companies are struggling with the balance of quaility and functions versus release and profit is why this still scores so high. Its really sad to see games that have come out and with this quility beating so many new games. I thisnk if more put the investment and look as they have with this one. This game would have been The re-release of the original IMO and at this time when game companies are struggling with the balance of quaility and functions versus release and profit is why this still scores so high. Its really sad to see games that have come out and with this quility beating so many new games. I thisnk if more put the investment and look as they have with this one. This game would have been ignored. Old theme just redone. Its still fun but gets old fast....build allot of med tanks and RUSH RUSH...they still cant fix that with something like 5 min wait time or ubder base defenses that would eleminate the rushers....but that mot why for my vote. Its just the same sage repackaged...last about a week of fun then its repeat, repeat, to the point its too boring. There so much more that could be done with this on a multiplayer side then the limited way its setup.… Expand
  17. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    5
    A fine enough RTS with solid mechanics and art design. Ultimately a pretty forgettable experience.
  18. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    7
    A decent RTS, not the best one in the series, but certainly worth playing at least for the C&C atmosphere and cool cast.
  19. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 8, 2023
    7
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best PC Game of 2007
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. PC Gamer
    90
    It's action-packed gameplay; attractive, colorful visuals; and star-studded videos are sure to draw in both hardcore fans of the series and large numbers of new players. [Apr 2007, p.20]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    82
    It's deeply hilarious - as aracde-feeling as strategy games can get...It does everything it can, bar a song and dance routine, to entertain you. And it succeeds. [Apr 2007, p.62]
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  3. Eurogamer
    80
    After years in the wilderness, RTS is pretty cool again right now, and something as cheerfully straightforward as this is just what's needed to stop the big braininess of "Company of Heroes" and "Supreme Commander" leading to another plunge into an inaccessibility that turns more casual players off the whole genre.
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