Genre: Real-time strategy
Developer: EA Los Angeles
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year: 2009
Platform: PlayStation 3
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Ultimate Edition is a real-time strategy game developed by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts. Released for PlayStation 3 in 2009, this edition includes the base game Red Alert 3 along with the expansion pack Uprising.
The game is set in an alternate history Cold War scenario featuring three factions: the Allies, the Soviet Union, and the Empire of the Rising Sun. Players engage in base-building, resource management, and large-scale tactical combat. Each faction has unique units, abilities, and playstyles, emphasizing diverse strategies.
The PlayStation 3 version includes full single-player campaigns, cooperative missions, and online multiplayer support via the PlayStation Network. Controls were adapted to the gamepad, offering a different experience compared to traditional PC RTS controls. The game supports both split-screen and online multiplayer modes.
Visually, the game delivers detailed 3D graphics with vibrant animations and cinematic cutscenes. However, some reviewers noted the control scheme on PS3 as less precise than mouse and keyboard, which is typical for RTS games on consoles.
Critically, Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its story, art style, and multiplayer, but criticized for its control challenges on consoles.
