Like the games before, RA3 also has over-the-top super weapons, each capable of utter devastation when used correctly. Players who are fast enough at climbing the tech tree may reach these quickly, but with the expert unit balancing, having one doesn’t mean you’ll win the fight. Still, when the Proton Collider, Vacuum Imploder, and Psionic Decimator are employed, they wreak no small amount of havoc to the enemy, and are just as fun to watch as they are to use.

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Popular actors, including Tim Curry, George Takei, and J.K. Simmons, along with many others do their part in lending RA3 its unique flavor. With a nod towards the genre’s major fan base, some very eye-pleasing actresses also appear: Jenny McCarthy, Gemma Atkinson, and Kelly Hu, to name a few. The video skits that precede the missions in Campaign mode are a hoot to watch, all the while doing what’s needed for passing along the next mission’s details.

I have a negative notion about a couple of things. First, in Campaign mode at least, the camera doesn’t pull back far enough. It allows you to zoom in real nice and close, but I would like it if I could pull it back another notch or two. Next, the Campaign ending was very anti-climatic in my opinion, very lackluster as compared to some mission endings before reaching the final battle. Lastly, in single player Skirmish mode, the video enemy taunts and ending reports could use a greater variety, instead of repeating the same messages.

Overall, RA3 is yet another shining addition to the Command & Conquer series, and I would recommend it to all RTS fans looking for a game of deep combat balanced with that often elusive fun factor. RA3 does an excellent job at providing some serious strategic gameplay, while tactfully never taking itself serious. That’s what fun is all about!

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Armchair General Score: 90%

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