Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 545 Ratings

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  1. JohnS.
    Mar 24, 2008
    9
    When I bought this game, I expected fast pace intense gameplay, and that's what I got. The campaign is long and challenging, which is good, excluding the Scrin campaign which was only 4 missions. While playing through the campaign you are presented with HD cinematics (before, after and during missions) which are fairly cheesy and unconvincing, however, it's better then nothing. When I bought this game, I expected fast pace intense gameplay, and that's what I got. The campaign is long and challenging, which is good, excluding the Scrin campaign which was only 4 missions. While playing through the campaign you are presented with HD cinematics (before, after and during missions) which are fairly cheesy and unconvincing, however, it's better then nothing. The graphics, although not perfect, are very nice. In addition to the graphics is the neat sound design which is usually overlooked, so I suggest pumping up the volume. Balance wise, the game seems to be almost balance in patch 1.09, except for a few units, so if you're playing still with pre-1.09, I highly suggest you download the patch because it changes several major gameplay mechanics such as the economy which cutsdown "spamming" by a lot. Bottom line, if you have ever liked any C&C game, or you like RTS games in general, then I highly suggest you buy this because your missing out on a good game.… Expand
  2. DoisK.
    Apr 4, 2007
    9
    Great fun! Especially the Multiplayer. It would get a 10 if not for some of the problems it has like how people have issues trying to play the game despite meeting the minimum requirements. In my opinion, the game was prematurely released but I'm sure patches would solve many problems. My system can handle the game perfectly fine and it is honestly quite different from the previous Great fun! Especially the Multiplayer. It would get a 10 if not for some of the problems it has like how people have issues trying to play the game despite meeting the minimum requirements. In my opinion, the game was prematurely released but I'm sure patches would solve many problems. My system can handle the game perfectly fine and it is honestly quite different from the previous C&C games (in terms of gameplay) because of many brave new implements and greatly improved coding(Lag is minimal. Very very smooth gameplay). Overall, its amazingly fun but the fact that there are problems that significantly affect the gaming experience(I read in the forums about many people with problems), it doesn't get a 10.… Expand
  3. Seibab
    Nov 5, 2011
    8
    Okay, so just as a reminder, I'm reviewing this game about 3.5 years after its release. Besides Starcraft 2, there haven't been many big players entering the 'real time strategy' genre lately, and Tiberium Wars holds up very well.
    Gameplay: C&C3:Tiberium Wars is very fast paced. If you're playing on easy you'll be wondering why some of the units are so much more powerful than the others,    Okay, so just as a reminder, I'm reviewing this game about 3.5 years after its release. Besides Starcraft 2, there haven't been many big players entering the 'real time strategy' genre lately, and Tiberium Wars holds up very well.
    Gameplay: C&C3:Tiberium Wars is very fast paced. If you're playing on easy you'll be wondering why some of the units are so much more powerful than the others, and think it unfair; but playing against a difficult computer or player you'll find that there is usually no time or money to get to the bigger units, for better or for worse.
    Visual: In my personal opinion, I think the art and unit designs are great. The factions look like they should (GDI: Very professional, military-like, NOD: Sci-fi'ish, SCRIN: Buglike alien). The engine though hasn't held up very well, though on some maps (with particular lighting) the game looks just as good as anything released today, but the majority of the maps showcase a game that is only decent looking by today's standards.
    Single/Multiplayer: The single player is great, with many missions for each faction and live action scenes between each mission. I haven't played online, but I have played LAN a few times, which was pretty fun but we did experience synch issues a few times, and the game just wasn't as fun on multiplayer as it's predecessor, C&C:Generals.
    Overall: It's a great game, and if you're a fan of the genre it's a great buy.    … Expand
  4. SulfurousChain
    Mar 8, 2012
    8
    This game is to this day (03/09/12) one of my all time favorite strategy games on the Xbox and the PC. this games admittedly odd, yet interesting cut scenes convey the story like no other strategy game out there each mission feels like you're trying to accomplish something not just going for a skirmish although you mainly ARE going for the skirmish win it puts you in situations aroundThis game is to this day (03/09/12) one of my all time favorite strategy games on the Xbox and the PC. this games admittedly odd, yet interesting cut scenes convey the story like no other strategy game out there each mission feels like you're trying to accomplish something not just going for a skirmish although you mainly ARE going for the skirmish win it puts you in situations around them. like one mission you only have infantry to capture and hold 4 fully constructed bases with vehicles aircraft and turrets. it is extremely challenging at times like in the aforementioned scenario. the fast paced gameplay runs flawlessly on my admittedly poor PC. and one of the greatest parts of this game is the fact that you can watch as an upgraded army of Venoms slaughters literally thousands of enemy infantry in a few seconds (they are the weakest and best infantry killers in the game). the units are all balanced well and can be countered if you know what to build. the connection problems online are a problem however, not it doesn't happen that much anymore but there is always the risk of being given a message that says "Your game has fallen out of sync with your opponents, Disconnecting" and then the game shuts down contrary to what it says it doesn't mean that just you disconnect it means the server disconnects from you and it kicks everyone. aside from that i love this game and it's semi-expansion/full game/whatever: Kane's Wrath. I highly recommend this game to any and all strategy game fans.… Expand
  5. antdude
    Oct 4, 2010
    10
    I enjoyed the game and even bought Kane's Wrath. It's very pretty. It is not the best C&C game, but it is the last good one in the series. RA3 and C&C4 were bad. :(
  6. jwt7000
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    Possibly the fastest RTS game to date as well as having the most missions developed in a 3D RTS game ever. The story is great and so is the fast gameplay. Balance issues remain but some things should have been added into the game such as sky textures and the click and drag box with background shading.
  7. marqpas
    Oct 3, 2010
    9
    Still playing and loving it (with TiberiumEssence mod to bring back the original gore). A true 3D hommage to itself: the Command&Conquer RTS. Simply a must-have.
  8. keefbaker
    Oct 27, 2013
    9
    Pretty much the greatest this series ever got. Great cast (mostly pulled from Battlestar Galactica), engaging story and really enjoyable base building strategy.Also the extra race was both a surprise and a delight.
  9. SharbazR.
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    OFMG! EA has brought C&C back from the dead and it's even better than I could have ever imagined! If you've ever played an RTS game before, you'd be a fool not to go out a buy this one!
  10. AlexM.
    May 6, 2007
    10
    The best RTS game ever. Its like comparing it to every RTS ever made, combined, would not even add up to half what this game has to offer. With the best graphics in any RTS to date. Lots of story to play with. And dont even get me started on the multi-player. Fighting against GDI and all of a sudden, what the... Laong comes scrin. I have to admit, its the only RTS that has made me sweat. The best RTS game ever. Its like comparing it to every RTS ever made, combined, would not even add up to half what this game has to offer. With the best graphics in any RTS to date. Lots of story to play with. And dont even get me started on the multi-player. Fighting against GDI and all of a sudden, what the... Laong comes scrin. I have to admit, its the only RTS that has made me sweat. Amazing, Awsome, RTS is back, with avengence.… Expand
  11. LasseA.
    Mar 3, 2008
    9
    This is an excellent game in it's own right and an even better game when in the C&C perspective.
  12. ToddS.
    Apr 10, 2007
    8
    Great game, leaves me missing something though. Doesn't have the depth starcraft did but it's the best RTS out currently.
  13. anggadaz
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    The game is about strategy game with new resource, tiberium. The tiberium can use for power plant, weapon, etc. If your infantry through pass tiberium, that can damage your infantry.
  14. iansarmy1
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    A must have for any RTS fan, this is the apex of the C&C series coming on the eve of its decline in the playable but very flawed Red Alert 3 and then its total debasement by EA in awful C&C 4. The unit balance and differences between the 3 factions are perfect, the graphics were way ahead of their time and still look great and its has a very long and challenging single player campaign withA must have for any RTS fan, this is the apex of the C&C series coming on the eve of its decline in the playable but very flawed Red Alert 3 and then its total debasement by EA in awful C&C 4. The unit balance and differences between the 3 factions are perfect, the graphics were way ahead of their time and still look great and its has a very long and challenging single player campaign with an interesting story and varied game play.… Expand
  15. SharbzR.
    Mar 27, 2007
    10
    OMFG!!!! This game is by far the best RTS out there! The single-player campaign is unbelievable with all of the live action cutscenese (it's soooo damn cool having Michael Ironside and Boomer from Battlestar Gallactica telling me what to do, not to mention LANDO from STARWARS!!!) EA definitely pulled out all the stops and made this title worthy of the name Command & Conquer!
  16. RHill
    Apr 1, 2007
    9
    I'm a big CnC and Red Alert fan and I really enjoyed this game with it's nice eye candy graphics. They did a great job keeping to the classics. The only thing I don't like are some of the balance issues such as the Mammoth tank is a little over powered with it's heavy durability, rail gun upgrade, and ability to fire at ground and air targets. GDI has a mobile battle I'm a big CnC and Red Alert fan and I really enjoyed this game with it's nice eye candy graphics. They did a great job keeping to the classics. The only thing I don't like are some of the balance issues such as the Mammoth tank is a little over powered with it's heavy durability, rail gun upgrade, and ability to fire at ground and air targets. GDI has a mobile battle base which can repair tanks and vehicles. They must have forgot to give NOD a mobile repair vehicle which is sad. The Avatar (NOD's heavy unit) is awesome but is way to expensive and time consuming to upgrade and doesn't even come close to the Mammoth tanks cheaper raw power. Well enough of my balance rant! This game is definitely great for all the Command and Conquer fans.… Expand
  17. JamesB.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    I have always been a fan of the Command & Conquer series but this game makes the cake. It takes the RTS genre to a whole new level in entertainment for me, just the right amount of units and with only three sides the battles never stay the same but never get overly complicated. In my opinion, this is the best RTS ever.
  18. AnonymousMC
    May 5, 2007
    10
    I have to disagree with all the nitpickers. Sure, its the old CnC all over again, but there are enough features that make this game unique. Sure, there are no innovations as in WCIII, but this game was made to give back CnC to the fans after the rather untypical and generic Generals. The campaign is very diversive, and great fun, the graphics effectladen and still well performing, theI have to disagree with all the nitpickers. Sure, its the old CnC all over again, but there are enough features that make this game unique. Sure, there are no innovations as in WCIII, but this game was made to give back CnC to the fans after the rather untypical and generic Generals. The campaign is very diversive, and great fun, the graphics effectladen and still well performing, the engine itself very stable. The atmosphere and feel is just adorable, like the wonderful units and buildings, the main idea, the cheesy cutscenes, the military drill, the strategical options, the fast paced action etc.
    We should not forget what CnC and Dune did for this genre. For Red Alert 3 tough, there have to be innovations, regardless how they mastered and slicked what we loved about the old CnC games. That everyone gives the series the credit it deserves.    … Expand
  19. M.Alex
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    Fantastic game, solid storyline, addictive gameplay. Videos are slightly on the cheesy side, but i take for granted that that was intended. Perhaps some younger gamers will consider this came a bit of an anachronism, but if you liked the classic RTS's (Dune 2, Command and Conquer, red alert) its worth checking out.
  20. GrantG.
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    A brilliant RTS, includes all the elements of the C&C universe that everyone loves, but improves on the story line by bringing it bang up to date!
  21. BenC.
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    Great addition to the C&C series. Does the 'traditional' RTS formula incredibly well.
  22. KevinC.
    Mar 30, 2007
    9
    Tons of fun, good looking even on moderate systems, and probably the best (and fastest playing) installment since Red Alert 2. And ignore all the lame haters. They sound like the type who, if the game did play like current RTS titles, they'ld still be here whining about how they played around with the formula or something like that and still giving it a 2.
  23. TadhgR.
    Apr 11, 2007
    9
    A fine addition to the C&C series. Has lost some granularity of control over individual units. But all in all great fun, and fine graphics. If you like C&C, buy this.
  24. TomG
    May 6, 2007
    9
    We finally just got ourselves a new king of RTS games. C&C 3 really delivers with it's action, online MP, powerful graphics engine, and the level of thinking is off the hook. The only downside to it is some of the live action cutscenes, good they may be, are somewhat over acted, but luckilly, Mr. Michael Ironside comes to save the day for it. It's a definate buy for all fans of We finally just got ourselves a new king of RTS games. C&C 3 really delivers with it's action, online MP, powerful graphics engine, and the level of thinking is off the hook. The only downside to it is some of the live action cutscenes, good they may be, are somewhat over acted, but luckilly, Mr. Michael Ironside comes to save the day for it. It's a definate buy for all fans of the C&C franchise.… Expand
  25. DaveK.
    Jun 1, 2007
    8
    An excellent extension of the C&C series, it suffers from slight balance issues, but still a total blast. It's reminiscent of the classic games, but with a shiny engine and, woohoo, they brought back good ole human videos. Multiplayer is a blast, but not too much of a metagame that I saw, although I'm much more into single player. Plenty of room for mods makes this worth buying An excellent extension of the C&C series, it suffers from slight balance issues, but still a total blast. It's reminiscent of the classic games, but with a shiny engine and, woohoo, they brought back good ole human videos. Multiplayer is a blast, but not too much of a metagame that I saw, although I'm much more into single player. Plenty of room for mods makes this worth buying for now and later.… Expand
  26. KeithM.
    Mar 7, 2008
    9
    A great RTS that doesn't try to be anything more than it's genre. It's simplistic, well balanced and both the singleplayer and multiplayer (I don't play online, just LAN) are overall well made and enjoyable.
  27. ErraticCommunist
    Nov 14, 2007
    9
    Westwood would've done it better, but EA deserves the credit for not screwing it up like they did with a lot of other franchises. Probably one of the best of modern RTS, along with Supreme Commander - and will probably stay that way until Universe at War and Starcraft 2 are out.
  28. PCZocker
    Mar 10, 2007
    9
    The game-play is like Tiberium Sun! And that is good, but i should say some things a not ready and this game will played on WCG. That will be a look how balanced that game is... I'm excited!
  29. Zedix
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    Awesome graphics, smooth gameplay, best part is the FMV sequences. Finally a C&C game that brings me back to the classic games. Love it!
  30. DeathKnight
    Mar 26, 2007
    9
    Man whats wrong with the people who gave it below 8??? What the hell were they expecting? Command & Conquer is all about fast paced battles and high quality MFVs. Most of the fans weren't expecting any ground breaking innovations. They, like me, just wanted a game which was true to is predecessor. Cnc3 has all these things. Moreover, the multiplayer is extremely fun. A TRUE cnc3 fan Man whats wrong with the people who gave it below 8??? What the hell were they expecting? Command & Conquer is all about fast paced battles and high quality MFVs. Most of the fans weren't expecting any ground breaking innovations. They, like me, just wanted a game which was true to is predecessor. Cnc3 has all these things. Moreover, the multiplayer is extremely fun. A TRUE cnc3 fan should not miss this one.… Expand
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#19 Best PC Game of 2007
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#56 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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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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