Console: | PC |
TV Standard: | NTSC |
Developer(s): | Firaxis Games, Jane's Combat Simulations, Westwood Studios |
Publisher(s): | Electronic Arts |
Release Date: | 2000-02-03 |
Players: | 4 |
Co-op: | No |
ESRB: | T - Teen |
Type: | Strategy |
Command and Conquer: Red Alert is the explosive real-time strategy game from the creators of the million-plus seller, Command and Conquer. Red Alert probes deeper into the mystery of the Command and Conquer universe and gives players completely new and exciting ways to wage war at home and around the world. With over 40 missions to play and dozens of multiplayer battle maps that are twice as large as those in Command and Conquer, you can create and trade maps with the Terrain Editor. This game comes with two CDs--one for you and one for your favorite victim. Multiplayer features include Internet head-to-head via Westwood online, eight-player IPX LAN, and two-player serial or modem play.
In Sid Meier's Gettysburg, your leadership could change the outcome of this pivotal battle forever. The challenges shift and change with each hill taken and each rally that succeeds or fails, just as in the real battle. Real-time combat delivers the most addictive Sid Meier experience ever. A random scenario generator and thousands of different campaign outcomes make this game fun to play over and over again. Brilliant AI is from the award-winning creators of Civilization, Civilization II, and Railroad Tycoon. Complete multiplayer support is available via Internet, LAN, modem, and serial link.
Command the world's most advanced fleets with cunning strategy and brute force in Jane's Fleet Command. Experience the awesome rush of power while commanding a fleet of the most sophisticated and lethal warships. Everything from frigates to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers obeys your orders. It's the only real-time game with a 3-D entity that allows the user to rotate and zoom in 3-D environments for intense real-time action. A point-and-click action map makes game play intuitive and engaging. An advanced interface eliminates the need to memorize symbols and complex key commands. Unbelievable special effects include time of day, clouds, rain, differing sea states, ship's wake, and pyrotechnics--all modeled in stunning detail. Free online gaming is available through janesCombat.net (ISP required for Internet play).