Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 2020 Review | Still a Masterpiece?

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  • Red Alert 2 is 20 years old this year - and it's still regarded as one of the best, if not THE best Command & Conquer game in the series history. While we all hope to see it remastered like it's predecessor, that may never materialize, so we might be stuck with what we've got. So, let's see if what we've got is still worth playing in 2020.
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  • @gc1709
    @gc1709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +767

    So, Unfortunately, at exactly 12:22 into the video, my girlfriend asked me to go and help her with something, so I hit pause. Also unfortunately, she came back into the room and saw the computer screen before I did, the first I knew of it was "what the hell are you watching"...Took a bit of explaining! lol

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      Hope you got out that one safe brother

    • @gc1709
      @gc1709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      @@Zade_95 Lol. I had to show her the rest of the video and context. But I'm still alive lol.
      Great video. Keep up the good work mate 👍

    • @kungfuwitcher7621
      @kungfuwitcher7621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes. I ordered one of those replay discs the other day.

    • @user-su6ts9wm1h
      @user-su6ts9wm1h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      lmao

    • @krisfrederick5001
      @krisfrederick5001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Of course she would

  • @DeputyCartman100
    @DeputyCartman100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1211

    Whoever doesn't think that Red Alert 2 deserves a 4K remaster should be mind controlled and marched into the nearest Grinder.

    • @Name-tf4qp
      @Name-tf4qp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Man screw red al...my life for Yuri...

    • @ardantop132na6
      @ardantop132na6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Freedom Peeze Another bites za gurindo.
      Thanks for additional resource.

    • @xforcen233
      @xforcen233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I wish the remaster could reshoot all the cutscenes, and it would be great if they find those original actors to do the acting.

    • @gabrielgoncalves2763
      @gabrielgoncalves2763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@xforcen233 reshooting cutscenes would be preposterous! I love How cheesy they are.

    • @ivanspasov9831
      @ivanspasov9831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      executed on spot

  • @silverwolf5643
    @silverwolf5643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Just imagine if they remastered Red Alert 2 and Generals and continue making of Generals2

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      that's the dream right there

    • @walid.rashed
      @walid.rashed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or remake !!! 🥰

    • @KertaDrake
      @KertaDrake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd settle for them making Command & Conquer 4 finally... It's almost as bad as the wait for Half Life 3!

  • @microqueen69
    @microqueen69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Unit veterancy was actually first introduced in Tiberian Sun, not Red Alert 2. When playing through the campaign, you will notice some units have two bars or a star at the start of the mission. If you can micro your units well enough, some of your units will eventually get promoted. But the game doesn't notify you of this in anyway and the bonuses are not really something you would write home about. I believe at max rank they get passive health regen and a small damage bonus but I could be wrong. I never explored how veterancy works in TS extensively.
    When RA2 rolled in, the veterancy system was streamlined. It was easier to rank up your units and bonuses were much more rewarding compared to TS.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ah my bad! For some reason I don't remember it from TS, maybe it had less of an effect. Thanks for pointing it out!

    • @kratosgow342
      @kratosgow342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Zade It does have less of an effect in TS there’s might be subtle different there but in RA2 it a lot more noticeable especially the elite rank

    • @areoants9453
      @areoants9453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      RA2 is the one where they have a passive health regen. Tib Sun's vet system is... weird. They get specific perks at elite, but never elaborates what they are. Some of them are helpful, such as infantry auto-scattering (and thus rendering them nigh-invulnerable to crushing), to objectively usel, such as the Wolverine, whose perk makes them immune to Tiberium veins! ...a feature it already had regardless of rank. (Also some elites explode upon death. Because that's what you want your hard-earned elites to do.)
      Also they have to kill x10 their unit value as opposed to RA2's x3 (or x6, I can't recall). Not an easy task.

  • @DarthHavoc1
    @DarthHavoc1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    The answer is yes you should. It’s still a great game and hopefully will be the next remastered C&C games will be Red Alert 2 and Tiberium sun and the firestorm expansion

    • @MrOlechristian88
      @MrOlechristian88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yes!

    • @michaelandreipalon359
      @michaelandreipalon359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Also, death to Stalin, Romanov, Kane, and whoever's leading the GLA! Victory to the Allies, GDI, and the U.S.A.!

    • @racelkatyusha403
      @racelkatyusha403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yuris revenge expansion too

    • @racelkatyusha403
      @racelkatyusha403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelandreipalon359 UNO REVERSE CARD

    • @wargamesmaster
      @wargamesmaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @DarthHavoc1 Don't forget the "Yuri's Revenge" expansion for Red Alert 2.

  • @RandomFlask175
    @RandomFlask175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    This video is titled wrong, I think you meant to call it "You SHOULD play Red Alert 2 in 2020"

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Ah, you're right! My apologies :p

    • @racelkatyusha403
      @racelkatyusha403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Zade_95 mental omega is best mod

    • @UntotenTheo
      @UntotenTheo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@racelkatyusha403 Agree

    • @rianwidz1435
      @rianwidz1435 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes..... Master yuri

    • @RoelWF
      @RoelWF 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Professeur Râleuragreed

  • @burntgrahamcracker2866
    @burntgrahamcracker2866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Although I’d never do well against another person due to having to have my base look nice I still love playing it against the AI.
    Also it led me into getting mental omega which if you haven’t tried you should just leave the foehn alone until you’re familiar

    • @FlyingEndeavor
      @FlyingEndeavor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Huzzah! :D I am glad I am not the only one who wants to build good looking bases as one of my top priorities xD

    • @UndeniableOctopus
      @UndeniableOctopus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm exactly the same! I also love to take on a few hard AI at once and take my time with the battle, I just feel like I'd get absolutely trounced online haha

    • @stagdragon3978
      @stagdragon3978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yay! a fellow individual who gets into good looking bases. I enjoyed making a gauntlet for my enemy AI to get through. I wish I could have a brutal AI that would allow me a head start though just so I could really put my defenses to the test.

    • @casioak1683
      @casioak1683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never play against other people too. I've always been a casual player. But I do love playing against Hard AI in any RTS games. Currently playing Company of Heroes 2 PvE (players vs AI)

    • @kramidanalub
      @kramidanalub ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here! I never want to rush when playing Red Alert. My campaigns always last an hour or so. I take my time and i don't want to lose a unit as much as possible. :)

  • @dane7584
    @dane7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Anyone playing this, please note you can go into the games folder and edit ini files, entering 1280 x 720 or anything else you feel suits best your monitor and you are golden.
    It's painful to watch the video in 4:3 because the game supports wide screen from the box.
    Same goes for Tiberium Sun.

    • @joshuareynard
      @joshuareynard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just type hires in the main menu, and they will open up the option for high resolution

    • @theeyeofmonitor6841
      @theeyeofmonitor6841 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a problem that the cutscene will go to the bottom right side of the screen on normal resolution and on 1920 x 1080, It will be on middle of the screen but tiny af. Any solution please?

    • @braveladder1682
      @braveladder1682 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theeyeofmonitor6841 Watch cutscenes on youtube? Sorry. You'll be done with campaign in about 7-12 hours anyway.

    • @dane7584
      @dane7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theeyeofmonitor6841 There is a line beneath the resolution that should read StretchMovies=yes, but I found it works only in Yuri's Revenge while the vanilla game just centers it while in the original 640x480 resolution.

  • @ChuckJansenII
    @ChuckJansenII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The mods and map editor were a blast. I used the map editor to create 'The Ridge.' I raised elevation from top to bottom of the map then populated it with neutral units from all factions. Then I covered blank spots with trees. On each side of the map were on place to deploy Con Yards. To help were massive ore fields. There were con yards to capture. In order for the players to attack each other they would have to cut through The Ridge. It took masses of troops on each side to get close enough to start taking units out, especially since there were a lot of snipers. It was just like watching Pickett's Charge. You just saw you troops melt away. Frequent saves were necessary because computers of the day weren't powerful enough. I wish they would update RA2 and Yuri's Revenge because computers now have the power to handle that map.

  • @willb.nimble6749
    @willb.nimble6749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I would have paid 20 dollars just to play this game again. Most of the bugs of the first game are fixed in this outing. It surprises me they didn't remaster this over the first one, as they ported the pathfinding and lack of attack move in the first one into the remake. This fixed all that.

    • @CaveyMoth
      @CaveyMoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait, what is an attack move? I keep seeing it mentioned all over the place.

    • @staalejonko
      @staalejonko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CaveyMoth Attack move is giving an order to an unit to walk/drive across the map and let it attack anything along it's path. This is frequently used with Attack Dogs in RA2 so they scout the map while still attacking enemy units to protect itself.

    • @CaveyMoth
      @CaveyMoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@staalejonko Ohhh, that's useful. Saves a lot of micro managing

  • @nahkoratan9673
    @nahkoratan9673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is still a large community playing this game online and I am one of those person still playing this game.

    • @SCCGunny
      @SCCGunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lost my game when I moved house. So gutted. Would still be playing this along side civ 3

  • @paterson90
    @paterson90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That intro music to this game still gives me goosebumps! Probably my favorite RTS game, and can't wait for the remaster!

  • @Marc_Araujo
    @Marc_Araujo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They need to release a "Command & Conquer Remastered Collection 2" with Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 with Firestorm and Yuri's Revenge. I can't believe it still hasn't been announced yet.

  • @Helmutlozzi
    @Helmutlozzi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to see a remaster of the RA2 games. While I agree that the style holds up very well today, it would be so amazing to see the same treatment given as with its predecessor.

  • @fondlebuddies2982
    @fondlebuddies2982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man! Thanks for using my comment!
    Funnily enough tib sun is my fav too, but RA2 always deserves an honourable mention

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure! 😄 TS remaster when....

    • @fondlebuddies2982
      @fondlebuddies2982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zade_95 my man, I dream electric dreams hoping to see the remastered Mammoth mk2

  • @pakornwattanavrangkul2550
    @pakornwattanavrangkul2550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Still the best campaign in the series. I can still remember playing this on my old potato home pc, back in the day where getting a legit pc copy was next to impossible in my country.

  • @1InVader1
    @1InVader1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:25 Attack dolphins are very much a real thing, although they are mostly used for reconnaissance with detectors attached to their fins. They were used for clearing mines back in 2003 Persian Gulf too. They were developed during the cold war and have been in service ever since and Red Alert 2 is all about cold war vibes.

  • @andregon4366
    @andregon4366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    "Is it worth play it now?"
    Save your hype for the eventual remaster.

    • @BioHunter1990
      @BioHunter1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While I would love a remaster (I have major compatibility issues with it), I’m fine with the original too. It’s an incredible game.

    • @BrannedAortal
      @BrannedAortal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BioHunter1990 I honestly wish they would remaster so we have stable servers, i hate waiting on players that have 200 ping lmao

  • @kataloganz
    @kataloganz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to play this and others C&C games with my dad, we still play these, totally love them

  • @4rchD1abl0
    @4rchD1abl0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool story about the dolphins; they're actually based on a current military program - the US Navy Marine Mammal Program. Dolphins are actually TRAINED by the US Navy to hunt mines etc. These ones just have a sonar gun attached. The squids are mind-controlled because of Yuri.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's pretty sick, actually. I'll take the L there!

  • @Deckaio
    @Deckaio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    While Red Alert 1, has a dear place in my heart, which I played over and over. Red alert 2 is probably my favourite of the series. All the fun ways you can "cheese" the campaign-missions and the incredible ham in the story are a immensely enjoyable.
    I'm looking forward to your review of Red Alert 3, and your thoughts on Tim Curry.

    • @iesius267
      @iesius267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm going to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism ..... Spess

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm looking forward to playing it! I'll do my best

  • @Gravstein
    @Gravstein 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Red alert 1 2 and 3 and star craft 1 and 2 was some of my favorite games.
    Lan party's 3-4 days playing for hours, miss those days.

  • @KaoticReach1999
    @KaoticReach1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omega makes RA 2 even more of a masterpiece and what RTS could be

  • @corruptedpoison1
    @corruptedpoison1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mental Omega is the hardest RTS campaign iv ever beaten on hard, no doubt (at least to the most recent missons). That whole campaign is insane where they take the story. EXAMPLE (spoiler)
    The Soviets winning RA2s campaign and rename Washington DC to Stalingrad. The Allies have basically lost exept for the UK.Yuris invasion begins worldwide and you have to get the soviet commander (You the players body) out of Stalingrad.

  • @just_tin_tin6448
    @just_tin_tin6448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, umm.... There are so many channels of RA2 gameplay, which have more detailed and broader resolution and does not show infantry vs elite tank destroyer (infantry always wins it) :D However, thanks for this video, it was nice to hear arguments shared by so many in CNCnet community

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching - and yeah I totally agree. Inherently because of the variety of games I cover I unfortunately can't get as in depth as a lot of dedicated channels can. I hope I can maybe bridge the gap between knowing nothing, and knowing something! If people like it, they can find the channels that get more granular than I ever could

  • @Cythil
    @Cythil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dolphins make sense since the game unit roster if very much inspired by the more insane ideas for weapons that were actually in development. (as well as a lot of weapons that were never being developed but rumoured to be during the Cold War). And yes. USA actually did try to develop dolphin soldiers to mine ships and such. It is actually one of the more realistic units in the game in that way. ;)

  • @AverageEstonian
    @AverageEstonian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video and yes RA2 and YR along with mental omega mod are best. Now only thing missing is remaster of RA2,YR and TS+fire storm.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! And yes, BIG agree

  • @CaveyMoth
    @CaveyMoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing Red Alert 2 being played in 4:3 really makes me nostalgic. It runs so well on Windows 98.

  • @LevisH21
    @LevisH21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    we need a remastered version of RA2 Yuri's Revenge ASAP. this was my very first RTS game and still my favorite. GOAT. I hope EA will release a remastered version in 2022.
    gameplay is very cool and the BEST part in my opinion are the tech buildings.
    whenever you capture a tech building, you can actually expand your base very quickly and also defend them. tech buildings give you so much flexibility and perks.
    hospitals heal infantry.
    machine shops repair vehicles.
    oil derricks give you cash.

  • @TobiHReact
    @TobiHReact 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't we just all agree that the allied hardvester icon is actually Tommy the train? :3

  • @Crazyfrog_1911
    @Crazyfrog_1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's actually a famade version of an red alert 2 mixed with red alert 3 units and new missions and a remastered campaign. I wanna say red alert 2 is great, but the community had an idea on expanding it even more and created 'Mental Omega'. I think I need to take a look at that. Hope it I understand all units and abilities. (PS. Played Red alert 2 for 9 years by now and I think it's beautiful as it is, no matter if it gets remastered or not.)

  • @tonynovascotia1
    @tonynovascotia1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish remaster Red Alert 2 and Generals. It's the awesome game still and 2021!

  • @gentlemanviking2644
    @gentlemanviking2644 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    After some difficulties with origin and getting it to work I booted it up last year. Was so much fun.

  • @rubz1390
    @rubz1390 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The build progression and tech tree not being clear without looking at the manual is legitimate criticism. I mean not everyone keeps paper books for 20 years- things get lost and so on.Other RTS games throughout the years have made tech progression more clear with tooltips and other ingame means.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      EXACTLY bro. Exactly.

  • @MrLeary73
    @MrLeary73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best RTS game ever made, red alert 2 and it’s expansion yuris revenge can never be beaten. A red alert 2 remaster should be mandated to happen. Been playing this game on and off for probably close to 17 years now. It’s a game that never gets old, the campaigns are fantastic and the skirmish battles have endless possibilities. A remaster would sell like hot cakes and easily could be a top esport.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've no doubt it'll happen sometime!

  • @kaiserschnitzel89
    @kaiserschnitzel89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Vhy, Meester Preesident . . . vhatever do you meeeen?"

  • @sirnukealot84
    @sirnukealot84 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man i played c & c and red alert since 1995. Although my favourites are red alert 2, generals, tiberium wars but i do like the other entries too. I also loved the fmw movies in tiberian sun and firestorm, Would have loved to see what the story would have been for C & C 3 if it would have been released sooner. Also its a little sad renegade never got the love from EA that it deserved. Imo if they would have done a joint venture between Dice and the Renegade devs the result could have been amazing for renegade 2.

  • @wraithofsolidarity
    @wraithofsolidarity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    AOE II, Starcraft 2, RA II and Supreme Commander are all worthy of the 'timeless' tag.

  • @Masonicon
    @Masonicon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Red Alert 2 was my introduction to Command and Conquer series

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And what an intro it is!

    • @Masonicon
      @Masonicon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zade_95 even when there's something that's punish me from playing ra2 badly: and that's everything I use there blows up

  • @chedmirandax
    @chedmirandax 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not also the game is a masterpiece but the effort they made into the cinematics, voice and soundtrack. This game is an art.

  • @bloom93981
    @bloom93981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    red alert 2 is way ahead of its time concerning graphics its simple amd soest rely on effects and visuals and all that stuff that most gamers don't care about. ra2 is by far the top rts game made till now. we ll c in the future if an rts can match it in its pleasant graphics and Simplicity.

  • @JustPeasant
    @JustPeasant 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thing about C&C: Red Alert 2 (unlike some other titles) is that game itself does not take itself seriously at all.
    Edit: yes I'm looking at you, Homefront (2011, Kaos Studios, THQ)...

  • @scope40k
    @scope40k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you looking for a middle point between classic C&C sprite games and modern 3d ones, I think that you are missing the piece, which is Emperor: Battle For Dune -- it fits for a perfect middle better than Red Alert 2 imho. Not only 3d, but change of total vibe as well, with its experiments in implementing new game mechanics, etc.

  • @OneAngrehCat
    @OneAngrehCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just FYI, Empire at War was done by a great part or the full team of C&C after they got bought by the slave masters of EA.
    It is legit to consider EaW a heir to classic C&C, since it had the same guiding gameplay principles and dev team.

  • @burhanbudak6041
    @burhanbudak6041 ปีที่แล้ว

    RA2 and TibSun +DLC remaster could be great, who knows maybe it will be competitive.

  • @thelizardkingdc
    @thelizardkingdc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would love to see Red Alert 4 with modern mechanics (like Company of Heroes).

  • @DavidSmith-fm5lx
    @DavidSmith-fm5lx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are still fan sites that host a number of new maps and missions, it’s still fun to play.

  • @Zesserie
    @Zesserie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    45% in the comments are saying that dolphins were used by the us millitary
    45% are saying that veterancy was introduced in TS first but was much slower to acheive
    12% are telling their memories of the games and soundtrack
    1% realize that i cant do simple math

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you speak the truth

  • @kedarunzi9139
    @kedarunzi9139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually, the statement around 12:30 is somewhat incorrect. I would say it is unknown whether parts of the soviet campaign are canon. All of the allied definitely is, however the soviet campaing ends with you becoming premier of the whole world, so that definitely isn't canon. It probably is possible that some missions are canon, as they don't really clash with the allied campaign. Same goes for yuri's revenge.
    edit: unit veterancy as far as I am aware goes like this
    veterancy improves all around stats, like damage, speed, armour, etc. , it requires I think three times the amount of the base cost of the unit (for example a conscript would have to kill units worth 300 credits, since they cost only 100 credits to produce
    elite status improves these stats even further, also adding automatic health regen and completely changing the units main weapon, for example, the three factions battle tanks either fire two or three rounds when elite, the soviet ore miners machine gun changes into a cannon, the soviet dreadnoughts basicaly fire mini nukes. Some units change completely, for example, regular and veteran tesla troopers cannot fire over walls, however, elites can. Regular chrono troopers can fire over walls, elites cannot. It requires 6x the unit's base cost when promoting from regular tier and 3x from veteran tier (I think)

  • @alexanderstoyanov7464
    @alexanderstoyanov7464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely was, is and will always be THE Masterpiece!
    Edit: old games like RA2 are very hard to record cause they aren't windowed, which is why most recording software will show black screen when you try recording

  • @tomasbegley3032
    @tomasbegley3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How are you playing it? It was one of my childhood games and I would love to play the campaign again. Unfortunately whenever I load it up on windows 10 I get a laggy jittery mess. (Both an old disk copy and the origin ones)

    • @tomasbegley3032
      @tomasbegley3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I should also say that the multiplayer mod works fine just not the campaign's :(

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I played via the CNC Ultimate Bundle from EA. Maybe try this? www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Command_%26_Conquer:_Red_Alert_2

  • @1986Maciej1986
    @1986Maciej1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little hint... Type hires in main menu, it will unlock higher resolution modes ;)

  • @rfla92
    @rfla92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just glad that RA2 and C&C in general is taking back some relevancy in 2020.
    Here's some hope that EA might realize that it still is a strong IP and there isn't a better studio to resurrect it other than Petroglyph.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah man me too

  • @ciyborg
    @ciyborg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for highlighting mental omega. its an amazing mod

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure!

  • @tylerduggan6041
    @tylerduggan6041 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this has been what I've been waiting for!

  • @TheDreamManifester
    @TheDreamManifester 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Game’s a masterpiece. Peak of C&C history.

  • @VexTheLatios
    @VexTheLatios 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Veterancy actually first popped up in Tiberian Sun

  • @blazikem
    @blazikem 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You may need to download an external config but once you get RA2 at 1080p or your native resolution the graphics look so much cleaner.

  • @FellowHuman137
    @FellowHuman137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cia tried to train dolphins to deliver mines in the 60s.
    But as a bizarre side effect, or experiment.
    Dolphin beastiality happened.

  • @TheSlayer.
    @TheSlayer. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would definitely love to play RA2 again if I knew how to get it to work in my computer!

  • @RobDarkhalf
    @RobDarkhalf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Red Alert 2 and Generals (and Zero Hour) are my go to games.

  • @voswouter87
    @voswouter87 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I basically bought the C&C remaster hoping they'd remaster this one and Generals.
    The only fix I want on the original is balance.

  • @simounobrien9096
    @simounobrien9096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Should you play Red Alert 2".
    What are you talking about? I am already playing it buddy XD!!!!!
    Red Alert 2 is really enjoyable from start to finish. While I do not think it is quite as unique as Starcraft in terms of different races and playstyles and that the story is not as polished as Starcraft's, Red Alert 2 still manages to be fun and hilarious :D!!!!
    A definite recommend

  • @meowreforma5209
    @meowreforma5209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Red Alert 2: Lacks some Tanks and Units and structures but the campaign was awesome. 8/10
    Red Alert 2 YR: Holy fucking shit! This is the real deal! 9/11

  • @Ketchup_And_Rice
    @Ketchup_And_Rice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep Grinder is still the greatest Main Menu BGM

  • @basilio572
    @basilio572 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I haven't watched the video, but I can already answer the question - YES!

  • @vadeemrerogi
    @vadeemrerogi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Graphics are temporary. Art Direction is eternal."
    - wise old man

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      flippen well said

  • @KrK-EST
    @KrK-EST 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RA2 need a remaster also, it needs support for better resolutions and good mod support, thanks to good community we have online gameplay already, so should integrate that too and do coperstion with that community.

  • @cuckoophendula8211
    @cuckoophendula8211 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Now let's begin with the music"
    (turns volume up)

  • @shaunscott4773
    @shaunscott4773 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a wonderful game, does anyone else have the pink screen issue when the campain starts though for yuries revenge?
    Thabks for the video!

  • @aratanas
    @aratanas ปีที่แล้ว

    Ally has BECAUSE U.S. was training dolphin for base protectection and research during last 30 years.

  • @chimp8350
    @chimp8350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about command and conquer the ultimate collection on steam?

  • @Norex7777777
    @Norex7777777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    veterancy was a thing back in tiberian sun too, im surprised you managed to miss that in your years of playing that game

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happens to the best of us (or so I'm told)

    • @Norex7777777
      @Norex7777777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zade_95 understandable :)

  • @DanMcLeodNeptuneUK
    @DanMcLeodNeptuneUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dolphins aren't mind controlled! They're just total bros and volunteer for the Allied navy!

  • @FAVOURITEBRO
    @FAVOURITEBRO 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For music, killing machine from firestorm is my favourite song.

  • @defaulted9485
    @defaulted9485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes. I still have not untapped the full Skirmish and Yuri's Revenge potential of this game.

  • @OblivionIsatHand
    @OblivionIsatHand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Command and Conquer red alert 2 and Yuris Revenge, are THE game-Legends ever!!!!!! The 2D format is pure nostalgia, and I promise, if C&C red alert 2 / Yuris.. are coming again, remastered in there 2D format, with more missions, and more specials and more KI, I'm ready to pay 40€ only for this version, CD or download ORIGINAL from the producers!!!!
    This game is not a game, its a portal through time traveling. This game is a playable legend of games!!!!!
    BOOM BABY, to the Americans and the Soviet Union 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @TechRide.
    @TechRide. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just set the resolution of Yuri's revenge to 1080p and im very satisfied with the graphics.

  • @duku222
    @duku222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I haven't watched the whole video, but why did you only show 4:3 low res footage? You can easily play Red Alert 2 in full HD and it looks beautiful. I understand you were probably trying to capture the old school look, but this video is about playing it in 2020 and it doesn't do it justice imo.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very fair criticism, you're right I was going for the OG look - but maybe I should consider running games higher if possible. Thank you!

  • @jason620362
    @jason620362 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know, 12:20
    Commanders need to relax, or build more tensions 😏

  • @sethhadams9383
    @sethhadams9383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite game in C and C is generals zero hour, the scud storms are op and the soundtrack is fine but it has a great game play

  • @j.t2548
    @j.t2548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best RTS Ever. Next to Tiberian Sun.

  • @witalian1
    @witalian1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There was unit veterancy in Tiberian Sun although it did not make much difference. It wasn't nearly as good as in Red Alert 2.

  • @mixis1931
    @mixis1931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion, Yuri is THE BEST villain in fiction. Period.

  • @redterrorproductions1373
    @redterrorproductions1373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Short answer: Yes.
    Long answer: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

  • @trblemayker5157
    @trblemayker5157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    Red Alert 2 was the best rts made back then. Two campaigns, skirmish, a killer soundtrack, different units and loads of FMVs. While RA1 was my first C&C, RA2 will always be on top for me.

    • @daDonn
      @daDonn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too, brother! On both counts; though my first RTS actually being the free demo for RA1.

    • @advancedomega
      @advancedomega 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can't agree more!

    • @HragFarraGaming
      @HragFarraGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree. I personally prefer Tiberian Sun's story as it was similar to a B movie, but RA2's gameplay, and units were better.

    • @user-su6ts9wm1h
      @user-su6ts9wm1h 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @miu-kb2ue
      @miu-kb2ue 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t agreed more

  • @depressedweeb1177
    @depressedweeb1177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Seeing G.I.s not being deployed in the video makes me anxious.

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      my apologies!

    • @StrataVision
      @StrataVision 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Seeing him using german tank destroyers to destroy buildings and kill infantry really hurt me. But i get it, it's new to him.

    • @appalachiandiner
      @appalachiandiner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I just watched a speed run and my anxiety was through the roof when he sold off construction yards and half his base every mission.

    • @TheOmegaPlayer
      @TheOmegaPlayer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiner gotta ask because now I'm curious, RC1985 by chance?

    • @BSabinB
      @BSabinB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      From what I remember, GIs are better against infantry without deployment, but lose some range.

  • @mdandrews
    @mdandrews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    I love that Frank Klepacki gives credit to damn near every person in Westwood before himself. What a legendary sound designer and composer

    • @Zade_95
      @Zade_95  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know right. Champion

    • @casioak1683
      @casioak1683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Because people at Westwood Studios had so much passion creating this masterpiece.. 90s developers were. Like Maxis, Eidos, or Ensemble Studios.

  • @Yetiforce
    @Yetiforce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Should You Still Play it Today? Too late I already played it today.

    • @batz_benzer
      @batz_benzer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please tell me how, it just won't work on my windows 10 pc..

    • @gerrygunawan4130
      @gerrygunawan4130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do u have download link especially with Yuri revenge dlc ?

    • @realah3001
      @realah3001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just download pirate version and cnc net

  • @Caiddenn
    @Caiddenn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Having been born after the Cold War, this game was my first encounter with the Soviet Union. When I later learned they didn't actually have Kirovs, Apocalypse Tanks or the Iron Curtain Device I was sorely disappointed.

    • @scottsound4711
      @scottsound4711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Classic 👍

    • @Demicleas
      @Demicleas ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Living in the defacto second cold war I am thankful they don't have em.

  • @arlenn729
    @arlenn729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This game is my childhood, nothing else to say, my absolute favorite game all the time.

  • @RD2rush
    @RD2rush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    In my opinion red alert 2 is one of the best game ever created.. be one with yuri 😌

    • @beatboxhighlight6036
      @beatboxhighlight6036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree and the best RTS game

    • @isanarditama
      @isanarditama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Better than ra3?

    • @FriztTornow
      @FriztTornow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Furiosa yes better

    • @gunnerrunner1498
      @gunnerrunner1498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hours after school. Also yes I did all my homework in class so I can go home and go on the computer to play this game😃😶..13 HOURS LATER😬😲😯😮...🐦☀️..🤔What The..😦...🚍beep beep

    • @aljonmahinay4639
      @aljonmahinay4639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Activate
      5G tower
      Be one with Yuri

  • @cncfan
    @cncfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Yuri .... Yuri ... Yuri ... Can't we just get along?

    • @HalalKaibaLegacy
      @HalalKaibaLegacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "His mind is weak" You just wouldn't get it.. The greater *bad* knows no truce!

  • @PointofSu77ering
    @PointofSu77ering 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Just finished C&C Remastered. Definitely a Red Alert 2 Remastered is a must! It's an incredible masterpiece!

    • @TheBikeOnTheMoon
      @TheBikeOnTheMoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hope they remaster yuri revenge expansion too

    • @PointofSu77ering
      @PointofSu77ering 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheBikeOnTheMoon Same, man. What a dream come true that would be!

    • @tracypanavia4634
      @tracypanavia4634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anti air buggies that you could put engineers in.. is that RA2?

  • @trevynlane8094
    @trevynlane8094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    Fun fact: dolphins are used by the real US Navy, for underwater demolition, bomb disposal, and scouting.

    • @MrMediator24
      @MrMediator24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      They were used in my city during Soviet time when it was military closed one for very...intresting reason. Dolphins would approach enemy divers and hit them using there nose with a freaken poison needle!

    • @EmonWBKstudios
      @EmonWBKstudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Hooray, war crimes and animal abuse!

    • @fsextremegamer2606
      @fsextremegamer2606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But i didnt laugh?

    • @dickmelsonlupot7697
      @dickmelsonlupot7697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Atheistrix
      Actually it's true.
      But they no longer do that.
      At least, that's what they officially say. Who knows what dumb shttt the Navy does

    • @granttutty6210
      @granttutty6210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why you telling us for? Makes me laugh! Dude curb your fun facts... we Lready know this shit considering we played this game like 17 years ago...

  • @rochester212
    @rochester212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Warning- military software detected"- Goosebumps!!!

    • @AlejoConejo-vb8ln
      @AlejoConejo-vb8ln 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Top secret clearance required!

    • @KertaDrake
      @KertaDrake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The first time I heard that my volume had been maxed out... Startled me and freaked out my parents for a bit.

  • @awhatnow9861
    @awhatnow9861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    last time I was this early I could still beat the hard ai in a skirmish

    • @corruptedpoison1
      @corruptedpoison1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mental omega will kick anyone's ass

    • @redalertsteve_
      @redalertsteve_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CorruptedPoison those AI don’t fuck around

    • @UntotenTheo
      @UntotenTheo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@redalertsteve_ As a person who played Mental Omega's skirmishes and campaigns, I can confirm even on Easy difficulty.

    • @dragondragon5437
      @dragondragon5437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mass air and sometimes only uragan can bea't mental omega Al in skirmish...Even on mental...Never beat with Yuri on mental

    • @UntotenTheo
      @UntotenTheo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nuuk_Nuke_Nook I meant the Mental Omega mod, it literally takes the dial up to 11. AI has gotten several buffs and I cannot stress enough how difficult it is most of the time, I have times where I just slip by the level almost losing, Vanilla RA2 is *REALLY* easy though, I've gone up against 4 Brutals and won, still gonna practice to go for 1v7
      Edit: Did I mention there's a *Mental* difficulty? Yeah, take the pain of Easy mode and crank it up to 50.

  • @nickholt3898
    @nickholt3898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The answer is "Yes, until."
    Yes, until they remake TibSun and RA2 in the future, because they damn well better...

  • @FlyingEndeavor
    @FlyingEndeavor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Red Alert 2. This is the VERY first game I ever played, and I was hooked on gaming ever since. Even the installation of the game was iconic, from the disc that is. I legitimately thought I had only like 20 seconds to input my game key in the installation screen lest I want to be liquidated by seals. (I was very young at the time.) I unfortunately misplaced the old discs... I did buy the Ultimate Collection from Origin, and personally, I think it is a GREAT deal. It has yet another game which shaped my childhood, C&C Generals and Zero Hour. Proud to say I am still playing both Red Alert 2 and C&C Generals til this day, but I have been running into constant display issues and random crashes with Red Alert 2 in particular.. I really hope that there would be a proper remaster for this game in the future.

  • @metalspoon69
    @metalspoon69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Red alert 2 was one of the first games i ever played, i think my mom pirated it for me (i know, i know) i didn't understand shit because i couldn't speak or read english.
    In one of the first missions as the soviets you had to repair some bridges, and you needed an engineer for that.
    I had no idea what the word engineer meant and to this day i remember running out in our garden and asking my dad what the word engineer meant, he told me it was a guy with a yellow hat, finished the mission afterwards.
    so weird that i can remember little things like that after all these years.

    • @AlejoConejo-vb8ln
      @AlejoConejo-vb8ln 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao me too! I didn't understand much. I knew engineer cuz my dad is an ingeniero, but other stuff I had to assume the meanings of.