Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 324 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 282 out of 324
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 324
  3. 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. tager3
    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. WhiteTalpa
    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. Ydun79
    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. M.Alex
    Jul 2, 2007
    4
    Just like command and conquer, just without the fun (and movies, and kane). Monotonous.
  8. [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
  9. CharlesF.
    Jan 14, 2004
    10
    just wait till u launch 4 nukes at ONE base!!!!!!!!!!! then u really luvvv this game.
  10. MattS.
    Aug 6, 2004
    10
    I love the nucler war fare and cinas massive armies units rule.
  11. jwt7000
    Oct 13, 2011
    4
    I wouldn't trust the critics and users on this one, but I do agree on what PC Gamer said. This C&C game just got much buggier than Generals and is much worse on balanced gameplay when it comes to a dozen factions. EA never fixed the major AI bugs. The popularity on modding on Zero Hour was just unthinkable since you can't run several good mods at once, just one at a time. Even most ZeroI wouldn't trust the critics and users on this one, but I do agree on what PC Gamer said. This C&C game just got much buggier than Generals and is much worse on balanced gameplay when it comes to a dozen factions. EA never fixed the major AI bugs. The popularity on modding on Zero Hour was just unthinkable since you can't run several good mods at once, just one at a time. Even most Zero Hour mods are also buggy as well. If someone can manage to fix Zero Hour's major bugs and make a better balanced game, I could play this game all over again and play its mods.… Expand
  12. Nitewolf
    Aug 16, 2020
    1
    The AI is just ridiculous and nowhere near human-like playing style. I've tried playing against Medium (Balanced) difficulty level and it's just consistently relentless at sending units to attack my base. Even if I manage to defend I eventually run out of tiberium.

    I wonder if the developers ever bothered to play against the AI to see what it's like. Also looking at the post-game stats    The AI is just ridiculous and nowhere near human-like playing style. I've tried playing against Medium (Balanced) difficulty level and it's just consistently relentless at sending units to attack my base. Even if I manage to defend I eventually run out of tiberium.

    I wonder if the developers ever bothered to play against the AI to see what it's like. Also looking at the post-game stats there is just no way that any normal player would be able to build units and structures and attack in such a short period of time. Really, because of this I'd say it's border-line unplayable.    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. TommyG.
    Apr 6, 2004
    10
    Fantastic.
  15. JothathanM.
    Oct 13, 2003
    10
    I loved the first game command and conquer and i absolutely love the new one, it rocks.
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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!!!!
  19. 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!!!
  20. 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.
  21. Joey
    Dec 3, 2006
    9
    This game is the best strategy / war game yet I hope the next one is better!
  22. Elenonde
    Oct 29, 2008
    7
    A fun game, with many flaws. With it's Blizzard-style interface and "modern" setting, it's only remaining C&C trait is its ridiculous weapons. Oh, and the computer player still isn't really AI, but more of a build script. And the strategy is still "build more stuff faster" with a few extraneous side-specific tactics. Imbalance is an even worse issue in the expansion, since A fun game, with many flaws. With it's Blizzard-style interface and "modern" setting, it's only remaining C&C trait is its ridiculous weapons. Oh, and the computer player still isn't really AI, but more of a build script. And the strategy is still "build more stuff faster" with a few extraneous side-specific tactics. Imbalance is an even worse issue in the expansion, since with the addition of Generals turtling with the US has become all the more easier. Still, it's hard to resist melting your enemies with a dozen superweapons or overpowering them a wide variety of fantasy-fied booms. woot GLA!… Expand
  23. AriT.
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    Excellent graphics. Many units. hot stuff.
  24. JeffB.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    This makes a great game and shoots it through the roof. Excellent job EA.
  25. ArifulH.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    Superve!! in a word I am the greatest general in the zero hour.
  26. 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.
  27. NasserS.
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    this is 2003s and hopefully 2004s best selling game, unless they make a new expansion pack!!!!!!
  28. 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!
  29. ZeusRa2
    Oct 5, 2003
    10
    What an expansion pack should be..... Freakin' sweet.
  30. EvanB.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    This game rocks, the b-2 is sweet, along with the c-130.
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#31 Best PC Game of 2003
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Game Over Online
    85
    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.
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  2. GameSpy
    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.
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  3. GameZone
    88
    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!
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