Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Commander's Challenge

 Xbox 360
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. TeamXbox
    75
    If battling with (or against) attack dolphins and scantily clad lady snipers wasn’t already your thing, you’ll want to steer clear of Commander’s Challenge. However, if you’ve been a supporter of this silly-meets-strategy series in the past, then, well, we probably had you at “psychic Japanese school girls.”
  2. IGN
    75
    Taking what is arguably the most compelling segment of the Uprising pack and releasing it on its own, players will have hours of play ahead of them as they work on and refine their strategy to dominate the three factions of the Red Alert Universe. However, they'll also have to deal with a less than perfect control scheme, a lack of unit information and visual issues to enjoy these strategy brainteasers.
  3. GameWatcher
    78
    The only issue that stuck out like a sore thumb was that the magnetism of the cursor was poor and three options to change it didn’t help either. For only 800 Microsoft Points, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3: Commander’s Challenge has plenty of replay value for offline players.
  5. NZGamer
    80
    At the end of the day, this certainly is an enjoyable download, and value for money. Honestly though, I can't recommend it to people with PC's. The download is huge and it's not the best introduction to the series. Who does that leave?
  6. Vandal
    75
    If you have enjoyed Red Alert 3 in console, there is no reason for not buying this expansion. Not recommended for newcomers.
  7. MS Xbox World
    75
    While it’s definitely missing a few features that could’ve extended the shelf life and fun factor of the game, Command & Conquer fans will easily get their money’s worth with Commander’s Challenge. Anyone looking to scratch an RTS itch through their Xbox 360 won’t be disappointed either, especially considering the hours and hours of gameplay you’ll get for the delightfully cheap price.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    Excellent value. [Dec 2009, p.106]
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  9. X-ONE Magazine UK
    90
    Based on longevity, this would receive about 500/10. [Issue#52, p.105]
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  10. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    But for $10, the price is alright for this fresh slice of strategic goodness. [Holiday 2009, p.81]
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Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. JohnS
    Sep 18, 2009
    4
    New units were unbalanced. Story was the worst of any Command and Conquer game available. (Atleast Generals had one) Many of the missions New units were unbalanced. Story was the worst of any Command and Conquer game available. (Atleast Generals had one) Many of the missions were very unbalanced as the AI preferred to use mostly one unit. AKA Attack Dogs, Desolaters or Samurai Archers. The music was still not as good as Red Alert 2. 37 Out of 100 at the most.… Full Review »
  2. Teddsey
    Feb 18, 2012
    10
    Well worth the download.My total play time 26 hours 100% completion.Story does not matter so much the challengers keep you coming back to tryWell worth the download.My total play time 26 hours 100% completion.Story does not matter so much the challengers keep you coming back to try beat your times.13 Main missions and 37 side missions lots of content for you cash...unlocking more powerful units as you go along seemed to work well.

    Negatives are no multi player not even skirmish would have been nice to try out the new units against a friend.Also missing co op play! if the developers of the new Generals game thats rumoured to be hitting the xbox in the near future read this please include co op... me and my cousin loved that in red alert 3! was cool.

    Would have Preferred Gemma Atkinson to be back but im guessing they could not afford her for this ;)    … Full Review »
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