Command & Conquer: Generals

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 374 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 294 out of 374
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 374
  3. Negative: 20 out of 374
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  1. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  2. basic123
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Best strategy game ever made by EA. Yes, it was not very politically correct but the gameplay was superb.
  3. MrBrooun
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    Игра юности, лучшая ртс стратегия, такого нынче не делают
  4. Gowron
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    When this game released it set the STANDARD for rts games
    The graphics was amazing ! So amazing that alot of the computers at the time had a hard time even running it
    Wanna play Generals in 2022 ? there is countless of mods / add ons and compitability patches
  5. ugarov_jr
    Aug 3, 2022
    8
    An excellent game of those years, with an interesting balance, graphics, and complexity. Only the campaign let us down, short and inexpressive, few missions and a complete lack of plot.
  6. Demon2017
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    Шикарная игра. Лучшая часть C&C и одна из лучших РТС уж точно.
  7. Moto270
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    This game was a step down from red alert 3 for me but I still played it for way too long. It could be modded. It fit my "build a base then attack" type of game play very well.
  8. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    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
  9. hwanin
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    One of the best 3D RTS games ever, though for me "Supreme Commander" is the ultimate RTS even till today. I bought this one including the expansion.

    I can't really write a detailed review. It's rather just my feelings poured into words. The game has beautiful graphics, good sounds and basically flawless controls. It obviously has some bugs. The only reason why it did not became the    One of the best 3D RTS games ever, though for me "Supreme Commander" is the ultimate RTS even till today. I bought this one including the expansion.

    I can't really write a detailed review. It's rather just my feelings poured into words.
    The game has beautiful graphics, good sounds and basically flawless controls.
    It obviously has some bugs. The only reason why it did not became the "ultimate" RTS is simply because of missing features and nuances that "Supreme Commander" has.

    If you like 3D RTS games, but you did not play, give it a try, it's very entertaining.    … Expand
  10. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  11. ElleryHQ
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Я считаю, что это была лучшая стратегическая игра, что я играл. Прошёл её со всеми дополнениями на одном дыхании.
  12. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    I played this game single player. One of the first games i played. I don't know if it's playable rn but i have some good memories.
  13. dlcatalin
    Aug 1, 2020
    7
    Good game, but the Campaign was very short and not memorable at all. Just plain ... and generic
  14. LaCuna77
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This game sucks at StarCraft. Multiplayer is just awful! He is completely unbalanced. The game itself is incredibly boring
  15. TenionFCSM
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    For me, it’s still a mystery why the name of this game makes Command & Conquer. It has nothing to do with the universe. The game itself is interesting except for network battles. The story company causes only tears. In this game and close to the spirit and atmosphere of the legendary Westwood
  16. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    The game of childhood. I do not really like this genre, but this game was gorgeous. 9 points.
  17. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    7
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  18. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    Simple but good RTS. Well rounded, balanced unique factions and some good but not overly complicated new elements.
  19. OOa007
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    Excellent game I find myself playing it 17 years LATER still LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
  20. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    C&C in the finest :)
    Game suck you in after few hour of gameplay !!
    If only a campaign could be longer... too short for C&C game
  21. castillo2war
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    I put way to much time into this game. Like most RTS games, you fight in areas against opponents where all start with same resources available and no strategic advantages expect your own abilities and understanding on how to use your units. What sets this apart for me from other RTS games is the fact you use modern military units. China and their war machine, USA with their advanceI put way to much time into this game. Like most RTS games, you fight in areas against opponents where all start with same resources available and no strategic advantages expect your own abilities and understanding on how to use your units. What sets this apart for me from other RTS games is the fact you use modern military units. China and their war machine, USA with their advance tech, GLA with their ability to be resourceful. In addition like other C&C games you can steal enemy tech. I give this a 10 because I play the heck out of this game. However I wish to see an Open world RTS game in the future. A world where the world map looks like Civilization maps and you move your armies from area to area and depending on resources you develop the areas and conquer. This would make the concept of stealing enemy tech much more useful as well.… Expand
  22. iddqd4
    Feb 11, 2018
    7
    Переход серии в сеттинг реального мира не пошел на пользу игре, стало просто скучно.
  23. FameWin
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    It's just a great game ! After so many years , I decided to pay tribute to the wonderful game , which began my journey in the gaming industry . I cry with joy , but tears of happiness. THANKS FOR THIS!
  24. ApexPhilosopher
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    This game was my childhood! I am sure I have more than 1000 hours invested, and I could still go back and get my ass handed to me by some hardcore bots. I never had the chance to play it online, but I did skirmish like nobodies business, and the bots were fun to play against obviously. Generals is comparable to it's predecessors: Red Alert 1&2 + Yuri's Revenge, as well as the Original C&C.This game was my childhood! I am sure I have more than 1000 hours invested, and I could still go back and get my ass handed to me by some hardcore bots. I never had the chance to play it online, but I did skirmish like nobodies business, and the bots were fun to play against obviously. Generals is comparable to it's predecessors: Red Alert 1&2 + Yuri's Revenge, as well as the Original C&C. Generals is awesome as a stand alone, and with the Zero Hour expansion your world can get rocked upside-down. Unfortunately all of the games that follow C&C Generals really were complete trash... every last one. It seems like they tried to focus to hard on the graphics, and forgot completely about the game mechanics. If only EA would just let me direct just one of the current games, I could bring this series back from the grave.… Expand
  25. BobbyM747
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    The last time I played this game was many years ago, and I recently purchased it once again. It is definitely the best RTS ever created. It brings in a decent difficulty as well as addictive gameplay. Allowing soldiers to go into vehicles and take them to places? What about having soldiers stay inside a building until enemies walk by? I will warn you that it does not have 1920x1080The last time I played this game was many years ago, and I recently purchased it once again. It is definitely the best RTS ever created. It brings in a decent difficulty as well as addictive gameplay. Allowing soldiers to go into vehicles and take them to places? What about having soldiers stay inside a building until enemies walk by? I will warn you that it does not have 1920x1080 resolution, but it still plays just fine. If you ever wanted to play a very good RTS, purchase this game!… Expand
  26. kylester
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    This was my first video game, by far one of the funnest. This game is so fun and is WORTH getting. The best strategy game I have seen before. Great campaigns, differences between teams and strategies. The Campaign definitely gets more difficult as you go, but it is good. The one complaint I have is the final mission for the Chinese campaign. That mission is damn near impossible! (For me.)This was my first video game, by far one of the funnest. This game is so fun and is WORTH getting. The best strategy game I have seen before. Great campaigns, differences between teams and strategies. The Campaign definitely gets more difficult as you go, but it is good. The one complaint I have is the final mission for the Chinese campaign. That mission is damn near impossible! (For me.) This is a good game for new gamers, and regular gamers and isn't inappropriate. There is no cursing or anything like that. I mean, it IS a war strategy game. I definitely recommend this game, buy it! :D… Expand
  27. DGDrocks7
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Boy, is this game fun! This is the only C&C game that I've ever played. I haven't played the others because the futuristic (Tiberium series) and the alternate history (Red Alert series) themes somehow don't excite me. This is the only game in the franchise that has the modern warfare theme. You play as either the USA, China or the antagonist, the GLA (Global Liberation Army). AI is veryBoy, is this game fun! This is the only C&C game that I've ever played. I haven't played the others because the futuristic (Tiberium series) and the alternate history (Red Alert series) themes somehow don't excite me. This is the only game in the franchise that has the modern warfare theme. You play as either the USA, China or the antagonist, the GLA (Global Liberation Army). AI is very challenging and even frustrating, but frustrating enough that will make you come back. Have never played online, but you can play with bots in skirmish modes and that alone is fun, so imagine online play (which is still possible thanks to GameRanger). My only complaint is that sometimes your units don't defend themselves when attacked. Nevertheless, play this game. Right now, it's only available with the C&C Collection. And despite what I said about not liking the themes of Red Alert and Tiberium, I might give them a chance one day, if the gameplay is like Generals.… Expand
  28. MisterCrow
    Jan 10, 2014
    9
    Whilst not the deepest, most hardcore RTS ever made, C&C Generals still sits on my hard drive ever since it was released around 10 years ago. Why? Simple - it's just so much fun, and isn't that the whole point of gaming?

    When Westwood were bought by EA, and me being a longstanding fan of the C&C series from the days of the very first C&C, I thought the series was doomed. But I was so    Whilst not the deepest, most hardcore RTS ever made, C&C Generals still sits on my hard drive ever since it was released around 10 years ago. Why? Simple - it's just so much fun, and isn't that the whole point of gaming?

    When Westwood were bought by EA, and me being a longstanding fan of the C&C series from the days of the very first C&C, I thought the series was doomed. But I was so surprised to see what a great job EA had done with it and brought C&C forward into the 21st century. EA have moved the series forward whilst keeping the classic C&C formula. For example, you still have the classic rock-paper-scissors formula i.e. tanks kill tanks but are vulnerable to rocket men, who in turn are vulnerable to the basic infantry units. But the resource system is now much better. In the past, whoever owned all the tiberium / ore, etc won the game. Strategy would usually involve annihilating your opponents harvesters / ore trucks, etc and starve them of cash. With the introduction of buildings / units that can generate an infinite amount of resources, players can no longer adopt this strategy. This means that more emphasis is placed on combat rather than waiting for your harvester to deliver a load of tiberium so you can build a tank and a man!
    This may not be to everyone's taste, but I think it works well. Tank rushes are still possible, but the AI opponents can opt for this strategy too (and frequently do).

    I don't generally enjoy playing RTS games online against players, and so spend most of my time playing C&C against AI opponents with or without mates. I always feel that the difficulty of this game is about right for me - it's challenging without being ridiculously impossible on the easiest difficulty setting (take note CoH2!) . Perhaps I'm just hopeless at RTS games, but "hard" really means hard, and "easy" really means easy in C&C Generals.

    At time of release, the graphics were impressive but although now clearly dated, they aren't laughable. I expect this game is cheap to pick up now and any RTS fan should pick this game up. Judging by the number of positive reviews on here, as opposed to negative ones suggests that this game is a must.    … Expand
  29. Contingencee
    Jan 27, 2013
    10
    C&C Generals is in my opinion one of the best strategy games ever released. Unlike many other games that call themselves "strategy" games, Generals really requires a good strategy to play well. It is very well balanced and very entertaining while it isn't as needlessly complex as many other strategy games are. Even though the game was release quite a few years before I write this review, IC&C Generals is in my opinion one of the best strategy games ever released. Unlike many other games that call themselves "strategy" games, Generals really requires a good strategy to play well. It is very well balanced and very entertaining while it isn't as needlessly complex as many other strategy games are. Even though the game was release quite a few years before I write this review, I still consider it a must-buy for people who enjoy strategy games.… Expand
  30. maiq
    Jan 18, 2013
    3
    Playability is awful, you can't scroll trough the map with keys, you must select buildings to build troops unlike other games in the saga, and the button configuration of the mouse is plainly retard: the left mouse button is used to both select and give orders, meanwhile the right button is used only to deselect.
    Also units don't return enemy fire unless you set them on guard, by default    Playability is awful, you can't scroll trough the map with keys, you must select buildings to build troops unlike other games in the saga, and the button configuration of the mouse is plainly retard: the left mouse button is used to both select and give orders, meanwhile the right button is used only to deselect.
    Also units don't return enemy fire unless you set them on guard, by default they stand by till death.    … Expand
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#23 Best PC Game of 2003
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#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. netjak
    89
    The graphics and animations are the best I have yet to see in a RTS, and the in-game effects are powerful. Just get ready to laugh like a maniac at what the units say during the game.
  2. GamePro
    100
    Generals has a rock-solid single-player game and the most addictive multiplayer skirmishes of the year... A gaming masterpiece.
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  3. Maxim Online
    100
    With amazing visuals and an arsenal that would make Saddam Hussein soil his prayer mat, C&C Generals is war at its flashiest.
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