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Red Alert 3: Uprising features four new mini-campaigns, giving players a deeper dive into the storyline's of the Soviets, the Allies, the Empire of the Rising Sun and a unique campaign centered on the origins of everyone’s favorite psionic Japanese schoolgirl commando, Yuriko Omega.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is a family friendly, level editor and strategy game
developed by EA Los Angeles
and published by Electronic Arts.
Released on October 06th 2009 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Korean, Thai and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 5,324 reviews of which 4,450 were positive and 874 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎
The game is not available on Steam.
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- Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit)
- Processor: Any Intel Core Duo machine; XP: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2100+ or better; Vista: Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2800+ or better
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better
- Hard Drive: At lease 10 GB of free space
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card (Yamaha Xwave-512 is not supported)
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Last really fun C&C game before EA put a knife into the franchise's neck. Game does not cater to a balanced PVP experience, but that does allow the game to feature ridiculously overpowered unbalanced units to play around with in the single player experience and does away with the annoying mandatory co-commander mechanic. The game doesn't quite have the humor that the main game or RA 2 had, but is still a very enjoyable experience.
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Loved the upgrades, new units and maps, but i am completely ticked they didn't make this a multiplayer game. I see that as a very dumb move, as one of the draws to C&C is playing against or with friends.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising is a standalone expansion to the base Red Alert 3 game, developed by Electronic Arts Los Angeles and released in 2009. While it retains the core elements that define the Red Alert series—absurdist alternate history, over-the-top units, campy full-motion video cutscenes, and fast-paced real-time strategy gameplay—Uprising presents itself as a curious blend of indulgent fan service and experimental deviation. It doesn't try to redefine the franchise, but rather expands on it in new directions, offering a substantial amount of content for those who are already invested in the Red Alert 3 formula. Unlike most RTS expansions, Uprising doesn't include multiplayer. This alone positions it in a strange space—focused entirely on solo play, it delivers a single-player-only package that feels more like an extended mod or campaign pack than a fully-fledged release. However, what it lacks in online functionality, it attempts to make up for with four new mini-campaigns—one for each of the three major factions (Allies, Soviets, Empire of the Rising Sun), and a unique bonus campaign centered around Yuriko Omega, a psionic commando from the Empire faction. Each storyline picks up after the events of Red Alert 3, filling in narrative gaps and extending the lore with the same over-the-top storytelling and live-action FMVs that the series is known for. The campaigns themselves vary in quality and creativity. The Allied and Soviet missions offer familiar scenarios involving base building, tech progression, and massive engagements. However, the standout addition is the Yuriko campaign, which plays more like an isometric action-RPG hybrid than a traditional RTS mission. Yuriko, essentially a telekinetic superweapon, uses her powers to blast through enemies in linear levels with a mix of psychic attacks and character progression mechanics. While these missions are a bold attempt to break up the RTS mold and inject narrative depth into a single character, they can feel repetitive over time due to their rigid design and lack of real tactical depth. Still, they represent an interesting and rare genre mash-up in the C&C series. From a gameplay mechanics standpoint, Uprising retains the polished engine and snappy unit responsiveness of Red Alert 3. Base-building is intuitive, units are varied and well-animated, and faction diversity remains a strength. However, Uprising introduces several new units across all three factions that are undeniably designed for spectacle over balance. Units like the Allied Harbinger Gunship, the Soviet Grinder, and the Empire’s Giga Fortress are powerful, bizarre, and often game-breaking. In the context of single-player, this lack of balance isn't a major issue—it can even be part of the fun—but it highlights why these units were never integrated into the original game’s multiplayer scene. The focus here is clearly on sandbox-style experimentation rather than competitive fairness. Graphically, Uprising uses the same stylized aesthetic as its predecessor. Vibrant unit designs, exaggerated explosions, and bright, clean environments maintain the series’ tradition of colorful warfare. The cutscenes—delivered via full-motion video—once again feature a mix of Hollywood B-list actors and tongue-in-cheek performances that are intentionally corny. Notably, Malcolm McDowell and Ric Flair make appearances, chewing scenery with infectious enthusiasm. These videos are part of what gives Red Alert its signature identity, and Uprising doubles down on this theatricality to great comedic effect. If you’re a fan of the franchise’s self-aware ridiculousness, these sequences will be a highlight. In terms of difficulty, Uprising can be punishing. Some missions throw overwhelming odds at the player, demanding near-perfect micro-management or clever use of unit synergies. There’s a noticeable spike in challenge compared to the base game, and the absence of multiplayer or co-op play removes a safety valve for frustrated players. This uncompromising design might appeal to veteran RTS players seeking a challenge, but it can also feel unfair or exhausting at times due to limited tactical options or constrictive mission design. The game also introduces the “Commander's Challenge” mode, a lengthy series of standalone skirmishes against AI commanders with unique strategies and handicaps. This mode is arguably the most replayable part of the package. It pushes players to experiment with different tactics, rewarding persistence and creativity over brute force. Some challenges are cleverly designed puzzles in disguise, requiring careful sequencing and execution. This adds a layer of strategic depth and variation beyond what the main campaign offers. Ultimately, Red Alert 3 – Uprising is a niche but worthwhile entry for fans who enjoyed the base game and want more of its eccentric charm and gameplay variety. Its single-player focus is both its defining strength and its greatest limitation—without multiplayer, the experience feels somewhat isolated and ephemeral, but also refreshingly self-contained. While it doesn’t innovate dramatically or fix any long-standing flaws of the series, it succeeds in expanding the universe with flair, bombast, and a dash of experimentation. For players looking for a polished, albeit uneven, RTS experience filled with humor, action, and absurdity, Uprising is a guilty pleasure worth indulging. Rating: 8/10
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Empire got buff for tsunami tank, Bow infantry (anti air Infantry), new armor gundam (lmao)... it's help alot. Allied still OP from Cyrocopter and Apollo but it's okay. Soviet more interesting. RA uprising campaign i haven't try it, may be after all RA 3 Campaign clear.
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The best strategy game of all time, in my opinion. Unfortunately, they didn't make a fourth sequel to this great game, but everything has to come to an end, I suppose.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising received 4,450 positive votes out of a total of 5,324 achieving a rating of 8.10.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising was developed by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is not playable on MacOS.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is not playable on Linux.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is a single-player game.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising does not currently offer any DLC.
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EA Los Angeles
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Electronic Arts
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06 Oct 2009
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