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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 324 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 324
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  1. JamesB.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    It is an excellent expansion to an excellent RTS. All the new units add unparalled depth to strategy.
  2. Oct 19, 2010
    9
    Very fun, great replay value
  3. GidS.
    Mar 4, 2006
    10
    I think it need more real weapons like f117 more of aircrafts tanks and ships so on it is really good but need more weapons more tecnology bigger maps for same number for players.
  4. MichaelR.
    Jan 11, 2004
    10
    Superior strategy game with very well designed sequential learning curve built in - plays well for novice and experienced gamer.
  5. Jan 20, 2013
    8
    This is great DLC for an already great RTS. This game shows people how good c&c can be. There are a few problems like balancing issues and the AI is not perfect however this game is a must buy for any RTS fans.
  6. Feb 11, 2019
    10
    The battlebus, the GLA tunnels, thank you for the new shoes, .... I still remember it all. This was SO much fun on LAN parties.
  7. [Anonymous]
    Sep 21, 2003
    10
    Well first of all command & conquer generals is a excellent game their is a few bugs in it that can be worked out sempley with a patch. Other than that this game is one of a kind. In generals u get promotions and i think that is cool but when zero hour comes tommorow it will be grate. i was looking at a sight on the internet and it said the game was going to ship 4 days later than the Well first of all command & conquer generals is a excellent game their is a few bugs in it that can be worked out sempley with a patch. Other than that this game is one of a kind. In generals u get promotions and i think that is cool but when zero hour comes tommorow it will be grate. i was looking at a sight on the internet and it said the game was going to ship 4 days later than the regular release date. Expand
  8. CharlesF.
    Jan 14, 2004
    10
    just wait till u launch 4 nukes at ONE base!!!!!!!!!!! then u really luvvv this game.
  9. MattS.
    Aug 6, 2004
    10
    I love the nucler war fare and cinas massive armies units rule.
  10. NatoM.
    Oct 8, 2004
    10
    It's the best modern strategic one of all C&C series. I really love it (especially when twelve Particale Cannons beam created "the rain of lights" on the enemy base.) This game, may be the only one strategic game that can deal its superiority with Warcraft III.
  11. TommyG.
    Apr 6, 2004
    10
    Fantastic.
  12. JothathanM.
    Oct 13, 2003
    10
    I loved the first game command and conquer and i absolutely love the new one, it rocks.
  13. StefanK.
    Oct 10, 2003
    8
    Is for sure a fine add-on, but I don't understand why it focus so much on rushing. In the predecessor tank rushing was called primitiv and abominable. In Zero Hour, especially in the challengemode it's the main focus! Tank rushing. Aircraft rushing. Infantry rushing. Super Weapon rushing. Only some of the nine Generals are well balanced or demand advanced tactics, like the GLA Is for sure a fine add-on, but I don't understand why it focus so much on rushing. In the predecessor tank rushing was called primitiv and abominable. In Zero Hour, especially in the challengemode it's the main focus! Tank rushing. Aircraft rushing. Infantry rushing. Super Weapon rushing. Only some of the nine Generals are well balanced or demand advanced tactics, like the GLA stealth general. Expand
  14. PatR.
    Sep 16, 2003
    10
    This game is totally rocking!!!! I saw all the new units in the videos, and the aircraft carrier. This is the new stuff I've been jonesing for!
  15. RossG.
    Sep 18, 2003
    8
    If you liked generals yo will love this. However if you dont have generals, dont bother going to get them both, its not worth the cash (£50). There are only a few units but still, this add on will rock!!!!
  16. TimS.
    Sep 24, 2003
    10
    THIS IS A TOP QUALITY GAME!!!! i liked generals before but this.. i didn't expect an expansion... i've seen some screenshots of it.. and it looks like its TOTAL WAR!!! :) conclusion... : I LIKE IT!!!
  17. JordanA.
    Feb 18, 2004
    10
    This game made search every where after playing it on the lan i recomend the expansion if you already have the first generals to all gamers.
  18. Joey
    Dec 3, 2006
    9
    This game is the best strategy / war game yet I hope the next one is better!
  19. AriT.
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    Excellent graphics. Many units. hot stuff.
  20. JeffB.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    This makes a great game and shoots it through the roof. Excellent job EA.
  21. ArifulH.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    Superve!! in a word I am the greatest general in the zero hour.
  22. FrankD.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    I must say that I really like this game and this expansion pack. I can play the missions over again and again to try to tweak my strategies and have trouble leaving the game when started (-; I strongly recommend it and makes this comment to honour the game.
  23. NasserS.
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    this is 2003s and hopefully 2004s best selling game, unless they make a new expansion pack!!!!!!
  24. IzZo
    Oct 26, 2003
    8
    This Add On Rocks!!!! I mean its been touched up nicely graphically + the new units are jus so kewl. This is definetely in a class of its own as a war game, try playin this with surround sound then u'll know wat i mean!!+ adding the generals with their own special abilities was a neat idea, great work by EA n Westwood, i'll have to admit, if u liked generals, this is a must buy!
  25. ZeusRa2
    Oct 5, 2003
    10
    What an expansion pack should be..... Freakin' sweet.
  26. EvanB.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    This game rocks, the b-2 is sweet, along with the c-130.
  27. HankB.
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    This is what an expansion pack should be.
  28. CoreyB.
    Jan 19, 2004
    10
    Dude this is the best stragetic multiple units game ever i can play it non-stop!! but the problem is i played it at a game center and it won't work for my comp so im rather nailed to the wall but im a nerd to this game lol.
  29. NeilB.
    Jan 7, 2004
    10
    Amazing absolutely amazing best command and conquer game eva !
  30. JasonN.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    I have recently stolen a dozzer form the last general on the generals challenge with jamin kell i found she had all weapons and all upgrades for any army :) this is such a fantastic game.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Given the little over a week that it took me to run through it all, I feel that this expansion pack is about average. It contains a few little tweaks that improve the game mechanics noticeably, though some of the more basic problems with C&C:G continue to shine through.
  2. 90
    The addition of the specialized generals, however, pushes this expansion set over the top. If you've already got Generals, you cannot go wrong with getting Zero Hour.
  3. Finally, an expansion that is a must have for every fan of the game. Quite simply, if you don't pick this up, you are definitely missing out!