Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, développé par Westwood Pacific et édité par Electronic Arts, est un jeu de stratégie en temps réel sorti sur PC le 25 octobre 2000. Le titre, également connu en français sous le nom d’Alerte Rouge 2, place le joueur dans un conflit opposant les Alliés aux Soviétiques, sur fond d’histoire alternative : Einstein, ayant éliminé Hitler grâce à une machine à remonter le temps, voit l’Union soviétique de Staline se préparer à conquérir l’Europe. Le joueur peut mener les forces soviétiques ou alliées dans une campagne solo complète, ou s’affronter en multijoueur avec neuf nations et huit modes de jeu.
L’arsenal compte plus de 80 unités et structures, des chars prismes aux Tesla Troopers, en passant par les drones terroristes, les desolateurs, les calmars géants télépathes et les dauphins soniques. Le jeu propose également un système d’expérience permettant de transformer les nouvelles unités en machines de guerre aguerries. La version Steam inclut l’extension La Revanche de Yuri, qui met en scène des soldats soviétiques sous contrôle mental. Le jeu fonctionne avec le moteur de Command and Conquer : Soleil de Tiberium.
L’histoire principale demande environ 15 heures, et près de 31 heures et demie pour un parcours complet. Le jeu a obtenu un score Metacritic de 84 et une note agrégée de 86,17. La presse a salué son gameplay et l’équilibre des armées, tandis que d’autres ont apprécié son histoire pleine de rebondissements ainsi que sa généreuse offre solo et multijoueur. Les joueurs ont également laissé des avis positifs, certains évoquant le plaisir de jouer l’armée soviétique malgré une difficulté parfois élevée en début de partie, d’autres le qualifiant de jeu légendaire que les années n’ont pas érodé. Sur Steam, un joueur francophone dit avoir redécouvert le jeu avec le même plaisir en mode escarmouche, tandis qu’un autre s’amuse d’un échange entre Youri et le président.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« The game play is absolutely superb, with well-balanced armies and some simply brilliant new units including a new building system more akin to the WarCraft series that allows for a more efficient unit production system. »
« The game's plot-twisting story, addictive game play and bevy of single- and multiplayer options makes this an excellent addition to your CD-ROM collection. »
« I was completely won over by the simplicity of the resource management and gameplay, and will be playing it for many months to come. »
« Although the gameplay hasn't changed much from the original, the updated graphics and the resolution of minor bugs make this a wonderfully enjoyable title. »
« One of the most polished, best-conceived, and downright enjoyable real-time strategy games in recent memory. »
« OK, so it's not a quantum leap forward in gaming, but so what? It's a heck of a lot of fun from the company that defined RTS. »
« The gameplay is nothing new, but the engrossing story and intense action will keep you playing for hours. »
« Not only one of the best games that Westwood has ever created, but is easily one of the most entertaining, visceral, and tactically focused RTS products ever seen, and will likely be remembered as a true classic for years to come. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« i had a lot of fun playing as the soviet army. though sometimes the enemies are incredibly difficult to counter, especially when they attack you early, i had to keep saving and restarting every time that happened. overall, pretty fun »
« Yılların eskitemediği efsane oyun! Strateji sevip oynamadıysanız mutlaka oynayın! »
« Looking back, this was objectively not a "good" strategy game in terms of game balance, but the atmosphere, the music (by Frank Klepacki) and the art style were insanely cool for the time this was released. »
« Simplicity is the first thing that comes to mind with this game. Of course, we have to remember it was released back in the early 2000s, but even after all these years it still keeps that charming RTS vibe players used to love. Obviously, because of its age, it’s unlikely to gain many new fans today, but I’m sure everyone who played it back then can only say good things about it. The story is straightforward: after losing an alternate World War II, the USSR refuses to accept defeat and decides to take revenge on the USA. It sounds serious on paper, but the developers somehow delivered it almost like a parody. Funny cutscenes and goofy moments in between serious missions made the gameplay much lighter. Add in simple mechanics, and you’ve got Red Alert 2. I’m grateful to this game for a great childhood and the fact that I can still play it with the same excitement. This one fully deserves 9 out of 10 Kirovs heading for the USA. »
« Müzik şahane, ara sahnaler şahane, konu uygun , sırıtan hiç bir şey yok halen ara sıra skirmish açar oynarım ... »
« A lot of useless units - you only need grizzly tanks and jet-pack-infantry. you cant regulate the game speed. buildings are like made of paper, they can be destroyed in no time. The AI in skirmish is too difficult. But very good missions design and graphics are very nice for a 2D game. its an okay-game but not the best C&C imo. »
« I fell in love with the RTS genre because of this. The campaign is engaging, with memorable missions and hilarious FMV cutscenes that add to its charm. Skirmishes are addictive, offering endless replayability. While the graphics are dated, the gameplay remains timeless. For me, it’s the perfect mix of strategy and nostalgia. 10/10 »
« Perfect RTS. With great soundtrack and great campaign for both sides of the conflict. »
