Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. Spank!
    70
    If you're looking for no-frills old school resource management, then Red Alert 2 is what you are looking for.
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  2. All Game Guide
    70
    Straightforward, cautious, and pleasurable - this is a prequel-sequel that fills the stomach with candy that threatens very few intestinal side effects.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    Red Alert 2 can be both fascinating and bewildering, neither of which amounts to much when you are launching a tank rush in multiplayer games.

Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best PC Game of 2000
9
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
26
#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 568 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 506 out of 568
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 568
  3. Negative: 17 out of 568
  1. quacker
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    This game is brilliant. The AI could use a little work to increase the difficulty, but overall the missions are challenging and well thoughtThis game is brilliant. The AI could use a little work to increase the difficulty, but overall the missions are challenging and well thought out. The guy that said single player is impossible just isn't good at it. The faction imbalance in RA2 (Allies stronger than Soviets) is mostly corrected in the expansion. Each side has some very strong offense and defense and makes for an incredible multiplayer experience. Buy this game. It's worth it.… Full Review »
  2. chronoT
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    I think people who haven't played this game would be surprised at how fun it is. When it came out in 2000, it was truly a solid real timeI think people who haven't played this game would be surprised at how fun it is. When it came out in 2000, it was truly a solid real time strategy experience that brings in the soviet vs allies theme, which is still kind of relevant today. I know that the soviet union collapsed, but the kremlin and KGB did not :) No, seriously though, I had a lot of fun with this game, the sides are actually very well balanced and the game even supported (Maybe still) an online vs. that was extremely competitive. You can also create your own maps in this game, and it is pretty easy to do. Overall this was a great game, and I hope EA someday makes a C&C that is equally fun but also graphically pleasing. I am crossing my fingers for the new C&C, because Generals was ok but not superb.… Full Review »
  3. DSchrute
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    Far the best RTS game I ever play. Let's StandStrong and highlight that we can review only game which we played, and games can be reviewedFar the best RTS game I ever play. Let's StandStrong and highlight that we can review only game which we played, and games can be reviewed only if this site allows it - after the release. Wondering if people should write 0 reviews for games they never played.
    I love Red Alert 2 still and forever, a real classic.    … Full Review »
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