Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection – PC Origin [Online Game Code]

Been playing Red Alert since the series started. Find myself still playing it when I have time to kill This is all the packs I've had and even a couple add ons. Wish they still made more in the series. Don't make them like this no matter how fancy the new graphics get or maybe I'm just nestalgic

I wanted the C&C I played back in the day. Thought that's what I was ordering with the download . Nope . the game graphics were worse than the original . Yeah , it was cheap , but did they have to make the graphics crappy ?

This release is definitely lazy on EA's part - but instead of being critical like so many, I am thankful. Why? Because it's priced appropriately. It does seem kind of odd to have to Google and apply fixes from the Internet to a product you paid for, but it does work on both Windows 7 and 8. Some people want a buy it and play it release - this is most likely not it, but with a regular price of $20 and currently 75% off that, I much prefer spending 30 minutes Googling and applying fixes than getting slightly modernized versions at an higher price.For example, take AOE 2 and AOE Mythology that Microsoft has recently re-released. They are $20 and $30 respectively and while 100% compatible with modern systems, there is little updated with them to justify $50 for the two of them. They've both been 75% off making it $12.50 for the two of them. Still way more than this collection of 17 games. EA spent so little money on creating this release that they don't charge much.One thing that will take a bit of the pain out of this release is "C&C Ultimate Collection Launchers". Google it, it will fix Generals and many other games that fail to launch out of the box.The games themselves are great. I would have paid $5 for Generals and Zero Hour by themselves. It's a no brainer for anyone who's remotely a fan of the games.Origin is fine - not sure what the complaints are with it. If you right click on a game and click "Properties" you can choose to have Origin not run alongside the game. Then you can play offline fine and Origin doesn't even boot up or need to be running to play the games! That's better than Steam.

Here is what you need to know. Yes, it does work on windows 10. These instructions are for Red Alert2 and YR. It took some work. After purchasing, check your email and you'll get an email with an activation code. You must go to Origin (you'll need to create an account) and enter your code in order to redeem it and get access to the downloads. After installing it, it would run in single player mode but no network or online play. In order to play online or Lan, you then have to install another app. This one is now where the Westwood server is apparently. Search for CNCNet. (again you'll need to sign up) download the file CNCNet5_YR_installer You'll need to install the one for yuri's revenge. It will play RA2 and Yuri. I am not sure about the other games, I don't play them. I would think there is a similar process for generals, etc. It may give you an option, I just haven't looked. Also, when I first ran CNCNet it asked to update, I did. The current version is 7.7. Then, make sure you right click on the icon, Properties, compatability, click "run as administrator" apply and exit. You can then delete the shortcut that was created by Origin "command and Conquer RA2. You can run the app directly from this new link "Yuri's revenge CnCNet". Look for me "DNAFishing" and we can play a game. Hope the information helps.Games listed on this channel :Yuri's revenge (in the setup you can select RA2)Dawn of the Tiberium AgeTwisted insurrectionTiberion sunMental omegaYR- red resurrection

Honestly, I got this just for C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight, which is about the same price as the bundle (when at full price) anyway. It turns out, C&C 4 is terrible - it's buggy, ugly, and the controls are not well designed. C&C 3, on the other hand, is the hidden gem in this package - great controls, good challenge, and a whole lot of fun. My favorite RTS games are from the Supreme Commander series, and C&C 3 plays very similarly. The best part - you get the full C&C 3 and the expansion pack. The deal also comes with some of the old ones, and the only other recent one on par in the package is Red Alert 3. At $4.99 (sale price, but a common sale), it is definitely worth it if you don't already have C&C 3. It comes with a bonus soundtrack and some 'stunning' wallpapers (I guess for the true fans?), and the best part is, it runs in Origin! Hear me out here: since it uses Origin, once you buy the code, you unlock all the games, but then can INDIVIDUALLY install them - since I didn't want the old ones/already had some of them, I could skip installing them, but they're still there in my library, ready to download if I change my mind. Sure, most people prefer Steam, but I already have Origin (for the free On The House games), so why not?