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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

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Welcome to Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3! As a real-time strategy game, you'll command one of three unique factions – the Allies, Soviets, or the Empire of the Rising Sun – in a world where World War II never ended and a new global conflict has erupted. You'll build bases, train armies, and deploy devastating units across land, sea, and air to crush your enemies. It's a wild ride filled with over-the-top units, a campy but fun story, and a fantastic soundtrack to boot.

This guide hub is your go-to resource for mastering the strategic battlefields of Red Alert 3. We'll cover everything you need to know, from understanding unit deployment and essential build orders for each faction to navigating the full campaign walkthroughs. Whether you're diving into the singleplayer campaign or teaming up for online co-op, we've got the expert tips to help you achieve victory.

>Table of Contents<

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 mission list and walkthrough for the Soviet Campaign, including The Shrike and the Thorn.

Table of Contents:

  1. 1.0 Introduction
  2. 1.1 Version History
  3. 2.0 Basics
    • 2.1 Story
    • 2.2 How to Play
    • 2.3 Factions
    • 2.4 Units
    • 2.5 Structures
    • 2.6 Support Powers
    • 2.7 Characters
    • 2.8 Co-Commanders
    • 2.9 Crates
  4. 3.00 Vanilla Campaign Walkthrough
    • 3.10 Soviet Campaign
      • 3.11 The Shrike and the Thorn
      • 3.12 Circus of Treachery
      • 3.13 Taking back Ice Harbor
      • 3.14 March of the Red Army
      • 3.15 The Science of War
      • 3.16 No Traitors Tomorrow
      • 3.17 To tame a living God
      • 3.18 The Stone-faced witnesses

Blight on the Big Apple

Complete walkthrough for the Blight on the Big Apple mission in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Learn how to defeat the Soviet forces in New York.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Advance your forces into New York City, engaging Soviet defenses.
  2. 2
    Destroy all Soviet structures and units to secure the city.
  3. 3
    Watch out for enemy reinforcements arriving via the water.
  4. 4
    Utilize air power to gain an advantage over ground forces.
  5. 5
    Capture key buildings to expand your control and gain resources.
  6. 6
    Defeat the final Soviet stronghold to complete the mission.
Tips
  • Prioritize destroying Soviet anti-air defenses early to allow your air units to operate freely.
  • Use naval units to blockade enemy reinforcements and bombard coastal defenses.
  • Scout ahead to identify enemy strongpoints and plan your attack routes.
  • Conserve your resources by building only essential units and structures.
  • Keep your units moving to avoid concentrated enemy fire.

The Moon shall never have them

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Imperial Campaign missions include The Death of Father Frost, To Conquer Shattered Spirits, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Imperial Campaign: Mission 3.30
  2. 2
    The Death of Father Frost: Mission 3.31
  3. 3
    To Conquer Shattered Spirits: Mission 3.32
  4. 4
    Behold the Mighty Saint of Swords: Mission 3.33
  5. 5
    Graveyard of a foolish Fleet: Mission 3.34
  6. 6
    Assault on the Black Tortise: Mission 3.35
  7. 7
    Rage of the Black Tortise: Mission 3.36
  8. 8
    Barbarians at the Bay: Mission 3.37
  9. 9
    Crumble, Kremlin, Crumble: Mission 3.38
  10. 10
    The Last Red Blossom Trembled: Mission 3.39

Uprising Campaign Walkthrough:

  • Uprising Campaign: Mission 4.00

Soviet Campaign:

  1. Soviet Campaign: Mission 4.10
  2. Raid on Lost Castle: Mission 4.11
  3. Schemes on the Intruders: Mission 4.12
  4. A Much Brighter Future: Mission 4.13

As Time Stood Still

Detailed walkthrough for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, covering the plot, gameplay, factions, and campaign strategies for the Allies, Soviets, and Empire of the Rising Sun.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Plot: The game begins with the Allies on the verge of victory over the Soviet Union. Premier Anatoly Cherdenko and General Nikolai Krukov travel back in time to 1927 to eliminate Albert Einstein, altering history to ensure a Soviet victory.
  2. 2
    Gameplay: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 features co-op mechanics in its single-player campaign and introduces the Empire of the Rising Sun as a new playable faction alongside the Allies and Soviets.
  3. 3
    Factions: The game includes the established Allied Nations and Soviet Union, and the new Empire of the Rising Sun, a high-tech Japanese-inspired army.
  4. 4
    Versions: The PlayStation 3 version is titled 'Ultimate Edition', and the Xbox 360 version is backward compatible. The PC standalone expansion is 'Uprising', with 'Commander's Challenge' released for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Tips
  • The game was developed by Electronic Arts Los Angeles and released in 2008.
  • Co-op campaigns were a primary focus, a first for the Command & Conquer series in its main campaign.
  • The time-travel element is a key plot device, mirroring events from previous Red Alert titles.

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