Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

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  1. JacopKane
    Apr 15, 2013
    10
    Still the best video game ever. All times favorite. Epic story, epic movies, epic atmosphere, great unit and world design, lots of unique very clever RTS ideas.
  2. Tib3rian
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    People thinking that modern games are most hyped and commercial. They probably don`t remember this :)Evergreen from the golden era. never forget, Westwood!
  3. iddqd4
    Jan 21, 2018
    9
    Красивая и очень технологичная, я тогда читал про нее в Стране Игр, и очень ждал выхода, и не разочаровался, отличная стратегия.
  4. Zuloni
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    The first game I ever played, and it's still as good today as it was back then. Many hours have been wasted on this game in this household! Also has a great soundtrack by the amazing Frank Klepacki!
  5. Seansy00
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    My favorite multiplayer game experience of all time. The single player was great too, the missisons couldve been a little harder, but the story and gameplay was great! One of my most cherished video gaming experiences. Tiberian Sun. 10/10 Must play. 1999-2008 had some of the best online gaming days for Tiberian Sun, but Strike Team/XWIS let Tiberian Sun multiplayer fizzle and die. What aMy favorite multiplayer game experience of all time. The single player was great too, the missisons couldve been a little harder, but the story and gameplay was great! One of my most cherished video gaming experiences. Tiberian Sun. 10/10 Must play. 1999-2008 had some of the best online gaming days for Tiberian Sun, but Strike Team/XWIS let Tiberian Sun multiplayer fizzle and die. What a shame new players will never get to see the best era of RTS and TS.… Expand
  6. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This is by far my most favorite game ever played, and I played it for years growing up. It was fun just to sit in the lobby as well and talk to other players(Temple of Nod 2) when you weren't playing the game. I played this game from when it first came out until cheats kind of ruined the game(fiends, building anywhere glitch, money, etc..). I then took a break from it for years and stillThis is by far my most favorite game ever played, and I played it for years growing up. It was fun just to sit in the lobby as well and talk to other players(Temple of Nod 2) when you weren't playing the game. I played this game from when it first came out until cheats kind of ruined the game(fiends, building anywhere glitch, money, etc..). I then took a break from it for years and still go back to play this game from time to time, though I don't really remember who's on it now, and since WW is gone the online part is brought back by some people that took over the servers(can't recall the name as I'm at work), but it's still a great game, especially if you get some friends on and you play together. Maps like Terrace, Forest Fires are two of your best maps. This is an all time great game and after posting this I may just go install it when I get home.… Expand
  7. chookshagger
    Oct 26, 2016
    9
    Forget about the hype- if you played this game - gave a decent go and played in a lan arrangement with others you would have found this the best multiplayer around. A solid stategic patient grind. Still have a soft spot for it.
    Can still play others via cnc net etc
  8. leondref
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lost expectations e.g. dynamic daytime, system "hunter-target" and so on and it loses to i.e. EARTH 2150 in innovations.
    BUT.
    This game is PIECE OF ART and HISTORY. The creators' love is put in every pixel and every sound of this game. Thanks to Frank Klepacki and Jarrid Mendelson for their wonderful soundtrack. Only 'Gloom' is a standalone masterpiece! Despite the lack of balance, lack of some units and techniques it makes your heart pounding when three rockets launching to "Philadelphia" Station.

    Two decades later it looks as old lamp RTS, much more warmer then Red Alert 2, though the second looks more finished and released as product.

    I know that as product it got out raw but I CANNOT put score below 10 'cause as creation it is perfect.    … Expand
  9. Bucknorris
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun, the highly anticipated sequel in the popular real-time strategy franchise, delivered an immersive and nostalgic experience that took me back to a time of carefree gaming. While the game holds a special place in the hearts of many, it fell short of meeting the lofty expectations set by its predecessor. Unit balance issues and fleeting moments of leaderboardCommand & Conquer Tiberian Sun, the highly anticipated sequel in the popular real-time strategy franchise, delivered an immersive and nostalgic experience that took me back to a time of carefree gaming. While the game holds a special place in the hearts of many, it fell short of meeting the lofty expectations set by its predecessor. Unit balance issues and fleeting moments of leaderboard glory were notable drawbacks. Nonetheless, Tiberian Sun remains a treasured part of gaming history, evoking fond memories for its dedicated fanbase.

    One of the standout aspects of Tiberian Sun is its ability to transport me to a bygone era. Nostalgia runs deep as I reminisce about carefree nights spent playing multiplayer, competing against friends or online opponents until the early hours of the morning. The game holds a special place in the hearts of those who experienced the excitement of climbing the leaderboards, even if those moments of rank-one glory proved ephemeral.

    While the multiplayer experience and the rush of achieving top leaderboard ranks were undoubtedly highlights, Tiberian Sun struggled with unit balance issues. Certain units often proved overpowered or underwhelming, affecting the strategic depth of gameplay. This imbalance could lead to frustrating encounters, where victory or defeat hinged on exploiting or countering specific units rather than showcasing skillful tactics.

    Despite its gameplay drawbacks, Tiberian Sun's atmosphere and aesthetics were commendable. The game presented a dark and gritty vision of a post-apocalyptic world, with detailed environments and impressive visuals for its time. The immersive sound design and memorable soundtrack further contributed to the game's engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

    The single-player campaign of Tiberian Sun featured an intriguing storyline that continued the saga of the Tiberium conflict. While it may not have reached the heights of its predecessor's narrative, it still provided an engaging experience with memorable characters and plot twists. The inclusion of full-motion video cutscenes added an extra layer of immersion to the game's storyline, capturing the attention of players.

    Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun is undeniably a game that left an indelible mark on the memories of those who played it. Despite its unit balance issues and unfulfilled hype, it stands as a cherished relic of a time when gaming was a source of carefree joy. The multiplayer battles, leaderboard ambitions, and late-night gaming sessions evoke a sense of nostalgia and hold a special place in the hearts of players who experienced its unique charm.

    In conclusion, Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun may not have lived up to the immense hype it generated, with unit balance issues hindering its strategic depth. However, its nostalgic appeal and immersive atmosphere make it a game that remains close to the hearts of fans who recall the thrill of multiplayer battles and leaderboard pursuits. Tiberian Sun serves as a reminder of a time and place when gaming was a carefree adventure, and the memories of those experiences will always hold a special place in the gaming community.    … Expand
  10. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    7
    Decent game but couldnt life up to its expectations.
    They just did not invest enough to boost gameplay and multiplayer to a level that it could keep up to its competitors.
  11. kane148
    Aug 6, 2012
    7
    This game was much-anticipated: at the time I kept up with all the latest news, concept art, etc. and was super-excited. Sadly, many of the most interesting features were left out. With that said, it's a solid game with a fun single-player campaign and decent multiplayer (though I felt it was a bit too slow-paced in MP). The storyline is pretty good for an RTS game and it feature cinematicThis game was much-anticipated: at the time I kept up with all the latest news, concept art, etc. and was super-excited. Sadly, many of the most interesting features were left out. With that said, it's a solid game with a fun single-player campaign and decent multiplayer (though I felt it was a bit too slow-paced in MP). The storyline is pretty good for an RTS game and it feature cinematic cutscenes which move the story along. Unlike C&C1 and RA, the soundtrack isn't all that impressive, but its more sombre and dreary tone does suit the Tiberium-ravaged world. The new unit types are pretty cool though (flying infantry, tunneling tanks, mechs, etc.) and new mechanics such as dynamic lighting and ion storms further help to set an intriguing mood. Overall, this game is a worthy successor to Tiberian Dawn; it's just a shame that they didn't put a bit more work into it and include some of the neater features.… Expand
  12. Rox22
    Sep 26, 2013
    7
    To be honest, this was game is a shining example of how hype can ruin a game.

    So much hype and such high expectations, when it was finally released it did not satisfy.

    Don't get me wrong I still think it was allot of fun and is a solid entry into the franchise, but I had expected so much more.

    Overall:
    A decent addition to franchise, but not what it should have been.
  13. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  14. Aeryx
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Being a kid that just entered high school, I felt truly bad @ss playing this. The story was wicked, the units we fearsome and the tiberium-covered world was very immersive. It felt like the dark future had finally come! My classmates back in school were helpless peasants to stay away from if they didn't know this game. The gameplay was very good and truly memorable. i still remember KaneBeing a kid that just entered high school, I felt truly bad @ss playing this. The story was wicked, the units we fearsome and the tiberium-covered world was very immersive. It felt like the dark future had finally come! My classmates back in school were helpless peasants to stay away from if they didn't know this game. The gameplay was very good and truly memorable. i still remember Kane and the GDI politicians feeling so real and serious. The story didn't quite treat you like a kid as most games do nowadays. I had to upgrade my PC to play this game and back then, I didn't know what the concept of upgrading a PC was. What's this thing called RAM? What's a graphics card? I JUST WANT TO PLAY! The gameplay was very enjoyable and I still remember filling the world with adult viceroids using infantry. The multimissile was very destructive though sometimes unpredictable. I'm still a NOD fanboy to this day and Peace through Power must be achieved! Those days were golden. Westwood studios will be sorely missed.… Expand
  15. xiiipehr
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    This was one of the best games ive ever played! about 23 years ago published! but it is better than many strategy games in these years! that was beautiful, very good units and features! very good BOTS TO PLAY against u! very good every thing! that was complete!
    i liked this game more than REDALERTs but Red Alerts had better advertisements i guess! they had more players!
    game nets had    This was one of the best games ive ever played! about 23 years ago published! but it is better than many strategy games in these years! that was beautiful, very good units and features! very good BOTS TO PLAY against u! very good every thing! that was complete!
    i liked this game more than REDALERTs but Red Alerts had better advertisements i guess! they had more players!
    game nets had redalerts!
    but this game was better!    … Expand
  16. AleZX
    May 5, 2020
    6
    В детстве очень сильно ждал и много играл, в меру своих сил (на момент релиза мне было 12 лет). У меня даже подробный мануал от Страны Игр был. Отдельный номер чисто про Tiberian Sun.
    Давно собирался перееиграть, и вот на самоизоляции смог. Прошел кампанию за любимый NOD. Буду играть дальше (пока не решил: GDI или DLC за NOD). Впечатления, к сожалению, смешанные.
    Какие были воспоминания.    В детстве очень сильно ждал и много играл, в меру своих сил (на момент релиза мне было 12 лет). У меня даже подробный мануал от Страны Игр был. Отдельный номер чисто про Tiberian Sun.
    Давно собирался перееиграть, и вот на самоизоляции смог. Прошел кампанию за любимый NOD. Буду играть дальше (пока не решил: GDI или DLC за NOD). Впечатления, к сожалению, смешанные.
    Какие были воспоминания. Игра очень атмосферная, сложная, долгострой. Один из хитов своего времени.

    Как игра выглядит сегодня:
    +Действительно, атмосфера тяжелого времени, некоего пост-апокалиписиса (хотя, апокалипсиса по лору не было), очень мрачное будущее. Все это и сейчас есть и ощущается отлично.
    +Музыка великолепна по-прежнему. В Red Alert 2 лучше и задорнее (здесь и далее буду сравнивать с ним, тк это прямой последователь). Но в Tiberian Sun атмосфернее. Плюс, в DLC классные мелодии добавили.
    +Отдельно - озвучка EVA и CABAL делает половину игры.
    +Я помню, как игру хейтили в прессе за то, что нет 3D. Но картинку считаю отличной, именно технологически. И если просто делать скриншоты, то все супер. Что плохо - ниже расскажу.

    -Сюжет. Игру и на релизе за него ругали, а сейчас он выглядит просто огромной проблемой. Чем дальше, тем слабее связаны между собой миссии, непонятна мотивация. Сюжет крайне неинтересный.
    -Видео. То, за что всегда любили C&C, сейчас (и на фоне RA2!) выглядит убого. Здесь все снято, на зеленом фоне. При чем, даже не смотря на это, декорации всегда одни и те же. Персонажей мало, бюджет крайне низкий. Смотреть это все не интересно. При том, что в RA2 были и интересные персонажи, и более разнообразные декорации.
    -Дизайн. Да, передать мрачное будущее получилось. Но все прохождение ощущение, что играешь в одну и ту же карту. На картах почти нет уникальных объектов, ничего не делает их узнаваемыми. Вспомните World Trade Center в RA2 или Статую свободы. Набор объектов для генерации карт крайне мал. Вас всегда преследует серо-коричневая цветовая гамма. Есть несколько миссий зимой, вот и все разнообразие.
    -Баланс. Тут проблема в том, что хай-левел юниты, в целом бесполезны. То есть, endgame ты будешь все также делать артой с поддержкой пехоты. Stealth tank, Devil's tongue - каково их предназначение? Супероружие также смысла не имеет. В детстве я считал NOD overpowered фракцией, а сейчас понимаю, как я ошибался. Обелиски света не нужны. Подземные юниты - понты.
    -Мелочи. Ввели прокачку юнитов, но она почти ни на что не влияет. Скорость игры по дефолту очень низкая. Очень скудная озвучка юнитов. На нормале сложность просто детская.

    Итог. Насколько я помню, игра была довольно прохладно принята. И сейчас я вижу, почему. Зато все наработки и нереализованные задумки явно были использованы в Red Alert 2. Плюс, там же учтены почти все описанные выше недостатки. Неудивительно, что Red Alert 2 помнят и играют до сих пор, а Tiberian Sun в целом забыт.    … Expand
  17. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    In fact, I was very surprised that this game has so few player reviews, and generally none from critics. It seemed to me that it was a very famous game of its time ... because it was very good and interesting. It's a pity. The Tiberian Sun really deserves attention and encouragement, at least for a terrific idea and plot, and for the atmosphere of post-apocalypse, which was shown veryIn fact, I was very surprised that this game has so few player reviews, and generally none from critics. It seemed to me that it was a very famous game of its time ... because it was very good and interesting. It's a pity. The Tiberian Sun really deserves attention and encouragement, at least for a terrific idea and plot, and for the atmosphere of post-apocalypse, which was shown very successfully in this game.… Expand
  18. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    As and sequel is a great installment
    New engine, new units, new mechanics.
    Story is even better :)
  19. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    A groundbreaking real-time strategy game which is great to play decades after release.
  20. Bloodnes
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Стратегия школьных времен, играли по сети, захватывающе, игра получилась стоящая! 8/10
  21. S1l3ntr1v3r
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    The graphics are good, the gameplay is great and the soundtrack is good too. Its my favorite CnC. the fav track of my mate Benjamin Dürre is Mad Rap.
  22. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    The graphics are good, the gameplay is great and the soundtrack is good too. Its my favorite CnC. the fav track of my mate Benjamin Dürre is Mad Rap.
  23. Shokisan
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Fantastic RTS that deserves a modern remaster. I'm not sure why they remastered the original and red alert only to leave the best games in the series by far completely untouched. Come on, remaster this game already! The GDI campaign is laughably bad but the Nod videos are just fantastic. Kane is fantastic and is easily the standout character of this whole franchise. the RTS gameplayFantastic RTS that deserves a modern remaster. I'm not sure why they remastered the original and red alert only to leave the best games in the series by far completely untouched. Come on, remaster this game already! The GDI campaign is laughably bad but the Nod videos are just fantastic. Kane is fantastic and is easily the standout character of this whole franchise. the RTS gameplay (campaigns) is really tight (be sure to play on Hard for the real experience), and I can't believe this game came out in 1999. It plays better than Age of Empires IV imo. This game really needs a remaster and so does Red Alert 2 and perhaps even CNC3. This game is 100% worth playing just for the bizarre entertainment that comes from playing the Nod campaign. It's a classic, and it's in the top 5 best RTS of all time.

    One of the biggest perks of this game is the atmosphere. They really nailed the vibes. The soundtrack is great, although not as good as the original game. Frank Klepacki is fantastic as always, tho.
    For 1999, the game also revolutionized ai-pathing, making this one of the tightest old school RTS experiences you can have as long as you're okay with single-player (I never played this online).

    So, I really like it, but it certainly has a few flaws.

    1) I constantly have to change my speed, and I can't figure out the hotkey to do this...game speed needs to be adjusted constantly between gathering resources (Fast,Faster, or Fastest) and combat (you will want to change to anywhere from Slowest-Medium in order to react to everything going on).
    2) Speed again, it feels like Slowest-Fast is okay but even medium and fast feels too slow sometimes. Faster is like really fast but doable, but combat tactics are hard. Fastest is just a joke setting when you need resources fast, it's unplayable and dangerous.
    3) no multiplayer scene that I'm aware of in 2023, and I'm not even sure it works at all.
    4) Kane/Nod, while being vastly entertaining, ultimately amount to little more than cartoonish villains. I still revere Kane as one of the most iconic video game characters, but his motive changes in each game, and the overall plot/storyline makes no sense lol.
    5) If you're playing the GDI campaign, it's almost impossible to avoid the subterranean units. The concrete is basically an annoying deterrent as they will *always* find a way in your base. You just need to prepare your defenses for this. It happens also in the Nod campaign vs other Nod so the subterranean units are just annoying, but it's part of the gameplay I guess.
    6) 100% requires a fan-made patch for it to even run at all on Windows 10. It's kind of ridiculous that EA released this game as part of their super command and conquer pack and then didn't even bother patching it to make sure it works. It says a lot about EA as a company that they release broken products like this.

    If you want this game, I recommend to find it for free online since it's technically freeware - don't bother with the official version. And make sure you patch it (you can google for the fan tiberian sun patch).

    Anyway, this game is a work of art and it's arguably the best of all the command and conquer games, although less flashy and popular than red alert 2. It has aged very well, much better than 3D RTS.    … Expand