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What if Albert Einstein was assassinated by Russians before he was able to conceptualise the Atomic Bomb? This was the scenario presented to us by EA in the latest Red Alert series. In Red Alert 2, there were only two main factions: the Allies and the Soviets. But because the premier has changed the course of time, Japan (or the Empire of the Rising Sun) suddenly became a superpower, striking the Soviets at just the right moment.
In order to get to know the basics, EA has included a short and clever tutorial where you can learn the ropes. Each faction is unique and gives users different ways to build an army. For example, the Empire's structures come in ‘Pods' that can be deployed anywhere, while Allied structures must first be built inside the MCV (Mobile Construction Vehicle) before deploying it in the battlefield.
It takes a while to get used to, so users should probably play the campaign missions first. Like any other Red Alert game, a short cutscene comes first before you can battle it out with the other factions. EA made sure that the cutscenes will be watched, as actors like Tim Curry, JK Simmons, Jenny McCarthy, and Gemma Atkinson are all on this game, lending their talent to EA. While the dialogue may be cheesy for some, it is this kind of dialogue that gives this game its charm.
