This game stinks. No other way to say it. I haven't played the first Red Alert, but I do play Red Alert 2 quite a bit. Red Alert 3 is ridiculously cartoonish, gives EVERY unit a special ability, has too much humor (not dark humor like the the second one), dumped the older actors/actresses, messed up the story, and took away all of the tactics. Red Alert 2 was all about being quick, brainy, and balanced. Only three units had special abilities without mods. Now, everyone has one. Mining ores and economy is just plain stupid, as you get money all the time from your sadly nerfed refinery. The game speed is too slow, and it took away the enjoyment of rushing Apocalypse Tanks or the sound of Prism Tanks opening fire. Don't get this game if you've played Red Alert through.