Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2008
  • Also On: PC
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
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  1. 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 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.
  2. KellarWilliams
    Jul 2, 2008
    5
    The production quality on KW 360 is solid, and the cinematics are stellar, but I do agree that the game-play is nothing to remember. Multiplayer and a decent frame rate is really all the game has going for it. The interface is better than Tiberium Wars, but like others have said, the interface in Universe at War 360 is far superior. KW 360 is worth a rent if you are a 360 RTS buff.
  3. KevinR.
    Aug 12, 2008
    7
    Pretty good game. There are a few things that should've been done to make it better though. Kane's Challenge is a nice addition but there really isn't any variety to it for each faction. It's just using the same strategies over and over again which doesn't make the game's lasting appeal very good at all. The campaign is ok for an expansion pack but it just Pretty good game. There are a few things that should've been done to make it better though. Kane's Challenge is a nice addition but there really isn't any variety to it for each faction. It's just using the same strategies over and over again which doesn't make the game's lasting appeal very good at all. The campaign is ok for an expansion pack but it just doesn't do much to keep you interested in what is going on. The new sub-factions are a great addition to the game. It brings variety to the factions but, as I said earlier, when you play Kane's Challenge with all of the factions you can just use the same strategy over and over which makes it repetitive. Overall it is a good game.… Expand
  4. ILikeFood
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    Brilliant, superb gameplay, one of the best expansion packs ever!
  5. MikeS.
    Jun 27, 2008
    2
    Even with the new modified control scheme in KW 360, it still feels very clunky when compared to Universe at War 360. As for gameplay, it is very forgettable. Typical RTS, generic factions. I will say the missions are a least different and mostly tolerable. If Kanes Wrath 360 was sporting the Universe at War 360 interface my review would be at least a 7.0.
  6. MaxP
    Sep 21, 2008
    0
    Lousy game, really pales in comparison to previous cnc games such as RA1. EA was too lazy to make the game themselved (not that they would have done a better job anyway) so they outsourced it to some random developer. Cnc was a great franchise, its dead to me now though.
  7. 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 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.
  8. 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 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.TheThis 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!… Expand

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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
  1. 1UP
    75
    Ultimately, as good a game as Kane's Wrath is, it's just better on PC -- you just won't get the complete experience with the 360 version.
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  2. TeamXbox
    84
    EALA R&D'd a new control scheme which does pretty well overall. There’s also a fairly fleshed-out Live arena, a custom Xbox 360 gauntlet mode and the ability to play this title without having to jump it with "Tiberium Wars." All of this– at a price that won’t scare away the RTS n00b– makes this wrath worth enduring.
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  3. 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.
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