I haven't played the other game so I can't comment on that.
The C&C is very good IMO. Just make sure you also get the Zero Hour Expansion...It GREATLY improves and expands the game.
The single aspect of the game is good, apart from the regular campaigns for the three sides (about 15 or so missions), you also get another 12 I think for the Zero Hour, plus the Challenge mode where you can pick any of the special generals (9) and fight each one of the other special generals (minus one depending on who you are and plus one at the end who is not playable) in order. Like a street fighter kind of game. There is also the skirmish mode that is good.
Don't get me wrong, the game is not perfect, but as far as RTS games with base building, it is my favourite. (even more than Axis and Allies RTS etc).
Of course you can try and find Emperor (dune) by westwood...
Oh,and I completely disagree about the propaganda thingy mentioned above..
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