Command & amp; Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Xbox Review

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In a world where real-time strategy (RTS) games are few and far between, it's refreshing to see Electronic Arts continue the successful Command & Concerge series with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As an expansion pack for the critically-acclaimed original game, Tiberium Wars, does this new offering live up to its forebears?

The short answer is yes.

Kane's Wrath picks up where we left off in Tiberien Wars' final act and continues the story of a war-torn galaxy torn apart by alien invasions. You'll once again take control of your favorite C&C heroes as they fight for survival against an arrayed force hell-bent on eradicating all life.

Graphically speaking, Kane's Wrath looks very much like its predecessor - and that's not necessarily a bad thing. While some may complain about the lack of significant graphical updates since Tiberium Wars' release in 2008 (yes, you read right), what is undeniably present are more units to command than ever before.

From new infantry classes such as Lighning Rifle troopers and Heavy Assault Tanks to an expanded array of air support including helicopter gunships and stealth fighters - Kane's Wrath gives players everything they need to wage war on a scale previously unimaginable in the C&C universe.

But it wouldn't be Command & Conquer without some new features thrown into the mix. Enter 'sacrifice' mode, where you'll pit your best units against waves upon waves of increasingly difficult AI opponents with one catch: every unit lost will permanently reduce your overall army strength until victory is achieved or total annihilation follows.

Other notable additions include an improved campaign that offers up to 13 hours' worth of single-player action spread across five new campaigns, each featuring a unique story mode and set on four different maps inspired by classic C&W locations. Multiplayer modes have also received some love with the addition of two-on-two team play as well as ranked matches for those looking to test their mettle against online opponents.

In conclusion, Kane's Wrath is an excellent choice for fans of both Command & Conquer and real-time strategy games in general. While it may not reinvent the wheel graphically speaking compared to more recent RTS releases such as Starcraft II or Dawn Of War III - what makes this expansion pack so compelling lies elsewhere: in its tried-and-tested gameplay formula that still manages to deliver plenty of intense action-packed fun after all these years.

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Recommended for fans of:

- Real-time strategy games

- Fans of the Command & Conquer series

- Anyone looking for a solid single-player campaign with some great multiplayer modes thrown into the mix

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