Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Conquest is never final and the scope of your level of command is tested again and again. The Command & Conquer saga continues with this expansion pack for owners of Command & Conquer 3. RTS - Real Time Strategy pops up to new levels of reality where command is more sophisticated than ever. And the benefits or consequences of your actions become more intense. Expand the story and move forth as Kanes wrath burns hotter.
The single player campaign allows Command and Conquer 3 players to experience a new story that spans 20 years - from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. The story is told through a new set of high-definition live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast. Joe Kucan, the original actor who portrayed the character Kane in Command and Conquer games over the last decade, will reprise his role as the megalomaniacal leader of the Brotherhood of Nod.
The expansion pack to the original Command and Conquer (Tiberian Wars) features a new strategic layer to gameplay that allows players to establish bases, build customized armies, and attack their enemies on a global scale - and then dive into the frenzied tactical combat where their skills as a commander will make the difference in battle. The game also introduces six new sub-factions and a wealth of new units, structures, and powers to the armies of the Global Defence Initiative, the Brotherhood of Nod, and the enigmatic alien Scrin.
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Accessories
 Command & Conquer 3:Tiberium Wars DVD
Sins of a Solar Empire
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War Soulstorm
World In Conflict
Command & Conquer 3:Tiberium Wars Kane Edition DVD
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Universe At War: Earth Assault
Crysis
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Expansion Pack
Command and Conquer the First Decade (DVD-Rom)
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Reviews
They used to be additions only very successful games got to have. On the other hand, since it is important for a great number of Amazon customers, I have to mention it for the sake of a well informed decision. The graphics are beautiful, the physics detailed and the explosions and beam-weapons spectacular. Don't forget to turn on the volume on those speakers, because this is a total immersion experience. On the opposite ends of the spectrum, there is Reaper-17 (a Scrin sub-faction): with hard-hitting and powerful offensive options; and then there is Traveler-59 (also a Scrin offshoot): a much more devious faction that relies on mind control of humans (remember how much fun Yuri's Revenge. was). If you are boycotting SecuROM you should know that it is the copy-protection used (nevertheless, it is the usual version used in the original C&C3-TW as well, coming nowhere near the latest MASSE EFFECT/SPORE madness).
If you do not have it, take note that there is a pack available, including both original game and expansion (the prices fluctuate so make sure to get the best deal). GDI gets the MARV [Mammoth Armed Reclamation Vehicle], a souped-up triple-barreled tank; NOD gets the Redeemer, an augmented killer avatar; whereas, Scrin get the Eradicator Hexapod, a impressive six-legged mech. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. In between, GDI's (retro) Steel Talons and (futuristic) ZoCom and NOD's (mind-benders) Black Hand and (cyborgs galore) Mark of Kane. Story-wise, although an expansion, this is somewhat of a prequel to C&C3-TIBERIUM WARS, as it is set on the history of NOD, starting off just after the 2nd Tiberium War and continuing well past the 3rd.
May be the next C&C (say, RED ALERT 3) could have some TOTAL WAR infused into it, with battle formations options. Nowadays they are mostly the.other half of the game the publisher withheld when selling us half the original for $50. Most are not only devastating but are pretty hard to take down too. Finally, be advised that this is an expansion and, yes, you do need the original C&C3: TIBERIUM WARS to play it.
There is a big campaign comprising of 13 single player missions, new units and upgrades and a new (a la RISE OF NATIONS) Global Conquest mode, that can turn C&C3 into a Turn-Based game. C&C:KANE's WRATH is a rare exception that brings new dimensions to an already great game. Production of the new epic-units can tip the battlefield scales dramatically. What make this REALLY interesting are the six subfactions, each with its special units, strengths and weaknesses. However, I enjoyed the game so much that I was willing to be generous it. Not to worry, all GDI, NOD and Scrin get their own off-shooting factions.
Revamped units, such as the Shard Walker or the Reaper Tripod, or back-to-the-drawing-board units, such as the Prodigy or the Ravager all add to a renewed experience. As with the original: it misses the 5th star for fun because one cannot hold a battle formation while moving. I generally do not like expansions. Moreover, as a long-time C&C fan, I particularly enjoyed the reappearance of good-ol' units such as Titans and Wolverines on the side of GDI. As most units move at different paces (and although the AI has improved they keep bumping on each other), this results in the more agile, yet vulnerable, units having to face the enemy first - a short-lived sight. I usually withhold at least two rating stars because of such security inconveniences.
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