Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2008
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    Online play is as good as we’ve seen out of the genre on console, mostly because of the improved controls, but C&C 3’s reliance on hard counters, unit specials, and speedy expansion is a terrible fit for the limitations of the gamepad interface. Kane’s Wrath executes its mediocre ideas solidly, but that doesn’t make it any more fun to play.
  2. VideoGamer
    70
    Kane's Wrath's biggest problem, though, lies not with the controls but with the difficulty. It feels like it doesn't know what kind of gamer it's aimed at.
  3. Total Video Games
    70
    If you played C&C3 and came away from it feeling distinctly unmoved by the experience, then Kane's Wrath certainly isn't for you. This is a game for diehard C&C fans or, alternatively, gamers who didn't get around to playing C&C3 last year and fancy a bit of fevered RTS combat over the weekend.
  5. GamerNode
    70
    Kane's Wrath is as good an adaptation of classic RTS action to a home console as I've seen, but still makes it painfully obvious that there are far better ways to control the construction and command of complex virtual armies.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Nothing really new. [Aug 2008, p.92]
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  7. PTGamers
    70
    The Xbox 360 version of Kane's Wrath really shines through its slick interface.
  8. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    68
    An entertaining expansion, but it needs to be gack to the drawing board. [Sept 2008, p.74]
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  9. GameShark
    67
    Kane’s Wrath on the 360 isn’t quite a delight, but it’s not a disaster either. The very simple C&C economy is suited to the platform, and since the game is all about beating the stuffing out of other things, there isn’t a lot of tactical nuance to worry about.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    The game's force variations and library of over 50 maps make it a solid online contender, assuming you can forgive the fact that major battles still reduce an otherwise attractive presentation to a slow and unresponsive slideshow.
  11. GameSpy
    50
    It's certainly as competent in execution as the original and the developers did toss in a few nice console-only goodies, but as a whole, this expansion is quite forgettable.
  12. Eurogamer
    50
    A relatively solid but entirely uninspired expansion - one for the dedicated fans only, albeit one with a very clever new control system. It's by comparison with the PC expansion that this game starts to look seriously bad.

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#76 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#81 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. Hemp316
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    This is by far my favorite Command And Conquer title.I love how you play as the bad guys throughout the Game.You assume A genetically enhancedThis is by far my favorite Command And Conquer title.I love how you play as the bad guys throughout the Game.You assume A genetically enhanced clone and become supreme commander of the NOD Armies.The Leader Kane commands you and the mayhem begins as you strike at the heart of the Allied forces.The Actor who plays Kane is at His finest as neat little video cut scenes begin each Mission.The videos are not what most think as they are well acted and are not reminiscent of FMV (full motion video) from the likes of the Sega CD or 3DO.They look nice and are very fun to watch.As for controls,this Game perfects the way RTS Games are played on A Console.Are they as good as those on A PC version?No.However,they work great for A Console and Xbox360 Controller.I love all the alternate Armies and their individual special Units only found for that particular Army.It's A lot of fun just to play Skirmishes just to mess around with them.The separate Rise of NOD (or whatever it's called) mode is fun,but very hard and unforgiving.I found it A bit too difficult for myself anyway and I'd like to think I am pretty good at C&C in general. Overall,for A stand alone expansion of Tiberium Wars and the low price point Kane's Wrath is beyond worth the time and investment especially if you A long time Fan of the Command And Conquer Franchise as I am.If you are then you have no excuse not to buy and play this wonderfully exciting and fun Game.Do not disappoint Kane!… Full Review »
  2. Rox22
    Sep 26, 2013
    6
    Controls and visuals are improved from the previous game. Missions are fun and challenging, yet as a whole, the game lacks any real depth andControls and visuals are improved from the previous game. Missions are fun and challenging, yet as a whole, the game lacks any real depth and doesn't really have any real substance to it.

    Overall:
    As an expansion it would have been good, but as a stand alone title it's rather weak and lack a decent story driven campaign that made the others feel more whole.    … Full Review »
  3. illage2
    Sep 26, 2011
    4
    The Xbox version of this game could have been really enjoyable. However it is very unstable, having huge FPS drops on practically every mapThe Xbox version of this game could have been really enjoyable. However it is very unstable, having huge FPS drops on practically every map and level, to the point of it being unplayable.

    The control scheme is fluid, and works well. The graphics are very good.

    I just couldn't play it with the massive FPS drops. Worth a buy if your a C&C fan.    … Full Review »
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