Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

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  1. Explosivo
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    This is a prime example of what a remaster has to be like. Every aspect of the old games has been improved (without changing the original flair of the game). And even on release it had a fair price tag.
  2. Cavemaximus
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    It's basically a masterpiece, and even better when you use one of various patch-mods to round out the QoL issues. The developers managed to make the game even better than it was. No joke. Now, if you never played C&C, it's not going to impress you.

    Keep in mind, this is probably the only good thing that came out of 2020.
  3. Steelz3
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Great remastering of classic 90s RTS. Works great and there's still people playing online!
  4. UncleEd
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Command & Conquer:

    The original game that gave rise to one of the most entertaining strategy game series ever made, that is until EA acquired Westwood and killed it. Command & Conquer takes Dune II, dresses it with more realistic alternative history setting, improves the gameplay mechanics and introduces some of the best video game cinematics of all time. It is by all means the    Command & Conquer:

    The original game that gave rise to one of the most entertaining strategy game series ever made, that is until EA acquired Westwood and killed it. Command & Conquer takes Dune II, dresses it with more realistic alternative history setting, improves the gameplay mechanics and introduces some of the best video game cinematics of all time. It is by all means the definition of old school RTS. It is very fast and extremely fun. The music is second to none, except its own sequel, Red Alert. Yes, when you remove the nostalgia goggles, there are some problems with it. The campaign AI cheats and the missions are very scripted and the harvester AI can be really dumb at times. Like most RTSs, multiplayer is not that great, which is probably one of the reasons that the genre is on life support nowadays. You can’t really enjoy a multiplayer game where players build a base, defenses, an army and do strategic attacks. No. Players will probably attack immediately, with everything they have and the game will most likely end in less than 15 minutes.

    That said, I refuse to take my nostalgia goggles off. I love this game with a passion. As a teenager, I used to love the charismatic leader of Brotherhood of NOD, Kane. And after all these years, he is still one of the best video game characters ever created. This is Command & Conquer baby. This series was only surpassed by StarCraft (which heavily imitated it but at the same time improved it greatly) and the original game still holds up.

    Long live Kane and the Brotherhood of NOD!

    9.5/10

    Command & Conquer: Red Alert:

    Red Alert was my favorite game as a child. I spent hundreds of hours playing the campaign, skirmish missions and multiplayer on 56k internet. Revisiting was a big nostalgia trip for me and also interesting to see how it compares to the original Command & Conquer after all these years.

    Let’s start with the music. Hell March is one of the best video game songs ever, if not the best. The entire soundtrack is nothing short of a masterpiece, puts you in mood and is a great fit for the fast-paced gameplay of Red Alert.

    The story is a cheesy alternative history. Einstein invented a time machine and made sure Adolf Hitler doesn’t come to the world stage. This, however, makes Stalin rise as the absolute power in WWII. There are unforgettable characters from Tanya to Nadia, and more importantly Kane (I had erased from my memory that Kane appears in Red Alert. Without spoiling anything, let me just say it was a pleasant surprise). The cinematics have always been a strength of Command & Conquer series and Red Alert doesn’t disappoint. I especially enjoyed the ones with Tanya.

    Gameplay is enhanced in some ways. The two factions (Allies and Soviet) are more distinct from each other in comparison to GDI and NOD of C&C. There are many units which are exclusive to a faction. While Soviet appear to be impenetrable with their Tesla Coil and Mammoth Tank, Allies have the naval artillery cruiser which are the most powerful firepower of the entire game, as long as you have access to water.

    There are some serious AI issues in the campaign. You will often see your harvesters or submarines getting stuck. This one I remember from the original game. But there are also problems with the enemy AI, where the enemy stops responding to you efficiently as soon as you destroy some harvesters or power plants. I am not sure if this comes from the original game or if it is a problem with the remaster.

    In most aspects, Red Alert is better than its prequel Command & Conquer. It offers more strategic depth with a wider range of units. But in terms of offering a good campaign challenge in medium difficulty, Red Alert pales in comparison to C&C. The enemy in C&C is smarter. Again, this may be an issue with the remaster but not the original game. I am not sure.

    9.5/10

    Some words on the Remastered Collection:

    This is almost a perfect remaster of one of my favorite game series of all time. Remastered graphics are beautiful and true to their original spirit. Press space anytime and you can switch to old graphics.

    Red Alert medium difficulty felt easier than original medium and hard felt much harder than original hard. So I feel there are some issues with the difficulty balance in the remastered collection.

    Overall, if you consider yourself remotely interested in RTS games, you have to purchase this collection. It is a great remaster; it blows new life into the multiplayer scene and it brings back Command & Conquer franchise from the grave. I am only hoping we will see a similar treatment to other titles such as Tiberian Sun, Renegade among others.

    9.5/10

    PS: I will update my review once I play through the C&C and Red Alert expansions.    … Expand
  5. Juomhe
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Great game back then, great remastered. Hope to see Red alert 2 remastered soon to!
  6. Eaisworse
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    In my opinion this is only for old c&c fans, for the people, that can handle the "dumb" A.I. I never had bugs or frame drops (Gtx 970). The cut scenes and the game looks nice, the switch for "original" and "remaster" view s also a nice gimmick. The bonus gallery is a nice behind the scenes, it shows the actors and some deleted scenes. Finally, the German version is not censored, but someIn my opinion this is only for old c&c fans, for the people, that can handle the "dumb" A.I. I never had bugs or frame drops (Gtx 970). The cut scenes and the game looks nice, the switch for "original" and "remaster" view s also a nice gimmick. The bonus gallery is a nice behind the scenes, it shows the actors and some deleted scenes. Finally, the German version is not censored, but some text is like the old, and humans are robots, they could patch that, but for me, I just play the English version.… Expand
  7. sa180199
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This is truely a step in the rigtht direction from EA, and i hope to see more of C&C in the future, as well of the thousands of die-hard C&C fans such as myself.
  8. ChoicestGames
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    The Command & Conquer: Remastered Collection is a true love letter to the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert, one that fans can truly appreciate. While the AI and gameplay may seem primitive by today's standards, Petroglyph Games and Lemon Sky Studios have done their best in making the game palatable for newcomers and a trip down nostalgia lane for the veterans thanks to improvedThe Command & Conquer: Remastered Collection is a true love letter to the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert, one that fans can truly appreciate. While the AI and gameplay may seem primitive by today's standards, Petroglyph Games and Lemon Sky Studios have done their best in making the game palatable for newcomers and a trip down nostalgia lane for the veterans thanks to improved visuals, loads of content, UI improvements and a rockin' soundtrack courtesy of Frank Klepacki and The Tiberian Sons.… Expand
  9. Gugan91
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing remaster, graphics are great, sound is fantastic, a game we have all been waiting for! Now please bring on red alert 2 remaster!
  10. Ndi
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Well done remaster of the old classic, all the original movies, all the cheese, the missions the DLC, all redone.

    There are bugs. A rebalance that moved superweapons to buildings gave the AI air support in solo "1 unit versus base" scenario that meant my commando gets air burned. Other rebalances to the ship combat meant that in some missions I get nuked from off screen before I get    Well done remaster of the old classic, all the original movies, all the cheese, the missions the DLC, all redone.

    There are bugs.

    A rebalance that moved superweapons to buildings gave the AI air support in solo "1 unit versus base" scenario that meant my commando gets air burned. Other rebalances to the ship combat meant that in some missions I get nuked from off screen before I get to do anything.

    And I know this is made after the old game, but I will not apologize for not asking for QoL improvements. An autosave would not go amiss, spacebar has been traditionally bound to "last message" (it is "see original graphics") and you could have made the missions a bit more clear. Back in the 90s you could do obscure missions but this is 2020. Put a marker on what I have to do, please. Nobody wants to play a missions against 2 bases but if you attack one the nukes start to drop but if you attack the other they don't.

    But they are patching it and they seem to go in the right direction (they address keybindings in the latest patch). Also, mod compatibility. Also, load times, stutter and UI. So we're in the right lane.    … Expand
  11. thaforgah
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Red Alert, one of the best game ever made and will always be one of my favourite.
  12. Babutto
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I didn't finish the game back then. Now I could finally do it with better controls. Absolutely satisfied even though the videos look worse than original ones (probably because of the neuro network restoration).

    Must have!
  13. gamejediben
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    This is how you do a remaster right! Forget that Warcraft 3 abomination, EA actually made the gold standard of RTS remasters. The soundtrack alone is worth the price but the games themselves have never played better! Worth every penny!
  14. AkitoAK
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    I never saw this coming.. As a fan of the Westwood games, this was a brilliant news..
    The classic CnC returns with much needed improvements with the old cheesy fmv cut scenes..

    If you are a fan of RTS genre, may it be a new blood or an old veteran, it's worth the try!
  15. kedavis5
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I played Command & Conquer: Red Alert as a kid way back in 1996, where I routinely left a single enemy unit intact on the singleplayer missions so I could go nuts and build epic bases: Tesla Coils up the wazoo, tons of Mammoth Tanks, a sprinkling of Attack Dogs, and beautifully arranged layers of Concrete Walls and Barbed Wire. Ah, nostalgia!

    This remastered edition exceeds all    I played Command & Conquer: Red Alert as a kid way back in 1996, where I routinely left a single enemy unit intact on the singleplayer missions so I could go nuts and build epic bases: Tesla Coils up the wazoo, tons of Mammoth Tanks, a sprinkling of Attack Dogs, and beautifully arranged layers of Concrete Walls and Barbed Wire. Ah, nostalgia!

    This remastered edition exceeds all expectations. EA kept the game's integrity intact--quirky pathfinding included--and polished it up with eye-popping visuals and a stand-out soundtrack. They fixed the most glaring/dated user interface issues by adding unit queues and cleaning up the construction tabs. They created a "Mission Select" menu that outlines each faction's campaign (including briefing videos and victory sequences), and a "Jukebox" menu that lets you customize your in-game soundtrack. They tossed in a bunch of behind-the-scenes bonus content, some of which is hit-or-miss, but all of which creates an intense desire to complete every single mission and do justice to the game. Best of all, you can effortlessly switch from original graphics to 4K graphics by just hitting the spacebar. This is probably the best decision EA has made regarding the franchise since Yuri's Revenge--it somehow heightens the nostalgia factor while making the visuals pop, all at the same time!

    I have only a few minor complaints: as of July 2020, I'm experiencing a frustrating issue where the game crashes for no discernible reason, maybe once an hour or so, and creates an auto-generated crash log that takes almost ten minutes to process. Not fun! It's also painful to delete old saved missions--you have to do them one at a time, which can drag on if you find yourself saving a game every three minutes like I do. But these are quibbles that can probably be addressed in a later patch, and so they won't impact my rating.

    C&C Remastered is very clearly a labor of love. EA and Petroglyph threaded the needle by bringing the originals into the 21st century yet keeping their spirit intact. Anyone who played C&C as a child should strongly consider purchasing this remastered version--for $20 it's a steal. Now let's hope they've got plans for a Tiberian Sun/Red Alert 2 remake in a few more years!    … Expand
  16. amd117
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    It's a remaster done right. Updated visuals, same gameplay and story. It runs smoothly and has all the features of the original, and new features as well.
  17. roberttrufant
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Phenomenally well done. Brings back all the good memories. I didn't think that Frank Klepacki could improve upon an already legendary and excellent soundtrack, but he pulled it off. Such passion has gone into this work overall. I found myself just as absorbed over this past weekend as I was when I first played the game so many years ago. For me the music has always been the biggestPhenomenally well done. Brings back all the good memories. I didn't think that Frank Klepacki could improve upon an already legendary and excellent soundtrack, but he pulled it off. Such passion has gone into this work overall. I found myself just as absorbed over this past weekend as I was when I first played the game so many years ago. For me the music has always been the biggest part of the experience and compliments go out in particular to Frank and the Tiberian Sons for their remastered version of Rain in the Night. That piece alone, for me, is worth the price of the entire game. Such incredible guitar work. These guys should go on tours. Great job overall and a must play for any RTS fan who wants to know where it all started or was there when it all started and wants to relive it again.

    A few additions: Rain in the Night Bonus edition is the version I was mentioning previously (sorry).
    Please please please X 10^12 please do a remaster of Tiberian Sun pretty please pretty pretty please!
    Thank you so much,    … Expand
  18. FatherHay
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    If you're going into this, expecting a modern and flashy title. You will be disappointed. The games play almost identically to as they did back in the late 90s, with a few QoL improvements such as unit queueing and right click movement (should you desire it) and come with a huge graphical overhaul to make the game more appealing to the modern RTS player, without straying too far from theIf you're going into this, expecting a modern and flashy title. You will be disappointed. The games play almost identically to as they did back in the late 90s, with a few QoL improvements such as unit queueing and right click movement (should you desire it) and come with a huge graphical overhaul to make the game more appealing to the modern RTS player, without straying too far from the original artistic vision.

    It also comes with competitive ladders, steam workshop support and various other welcomed additions to the skirmish element of the game. With updates beginning to flow out to adjust the competitive aspect of the game, such as changes to the competitive default settings and map roster. We're also beginning to see improvements to the AI slowly trickle out, with an adjustment to harvester logic in the latest large patch.

    There is one issue that many people are having, some of my close friends included - where texture loading is causing some lag, so if you have an SSD - make sure you install it here. Though patches are coming to try and correct these issues.    … Expand
  19. TenionFCSM
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is the most correct remaster. They approached him with love, leaving completely the atmosphere from 1995 and 1996. I went through both games for GCD and GDI, for Soviet and Allied, without stopping. These games reminded me that the strategies of those years were far from simple!
    I also want to say separately about remade music. She is amazing! In general, for $ 20 we got a game that    This is the most correct remaster. They approached him with love, leaving completely the atmosphere from 1995 and 1996. I went through both games for GCD and GDI, for Soviet and Allied, without stopping. These games reminded me that the strategies of those years were far from simple!
    I also want to say separately about remade music. She is amazing! In general, for $ 20 we got a game that you can play very, and many evenings! Thanks Westwood and thanks Petroglyph!    … Expand
  20. Vilq2108
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Solid work of art. Graphics is beautyful and music of Frank Klepacki outstanding! Now that the first patch is out, game is just perfect!
  21. HassanS
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This is a remaster that makes you happy remasters exists.
    It does make me sad to think of how EA killed this gaming brand, but very happy to see this make a comeback.

    Music is remastered, visuals upped and the core gaming remains the same or can be upgraded to current RTS standards.

    Thumbs up.
  22. rsly75
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. I hope they remasters the rest of them. I really loved playing this when I was younger, and they continued to keep that same feeling alive.
  23. DrEMT
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Exactly what everyone wanted from a remastered of a classic. The only way this could be better is if this game was an actual complete remake. But for as a remastered? This is as good as they can ever get.
  24. level52
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Yapay zekayı biraz daha geliştirselermiş keşke.Sanırım orijinal kalsın istemişler.Çok daha güzel olabilirmiş ana bu hali de harika
  25. Wiedzemir
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It's a great remaster. The game doesn't try to fix shortcomings of the 25 years game but brings the technical aspects of the game up to modern standards. The original is not diminished in any way.
  26. MohammadBAghri
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This text does not contain spoilers
    This title is the best strategy title released in 2020. Attractive gameplay, compelling story and acceptable graphics for a remastered version.
    The creativity of the creators to put the two parts of the original graphics and the graphics of the receiver is very admirable. Conclusion: If you are interested in strategy style, this title can entertain    This text does not contain spoilers
    This title is the best strategy title released in 2020. Attractive gameplay, compelling story and acceptable graphics for a remastered version.
    The creativity of the creators to put the two parts of the original graphics and the graphics of the receiver is very admirable.
    Conclusion: If you are interested in strategy style, this title can entertain you for hours.    … Expand
  27. Kuner
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    It reminded me why I fell in love with PC gaming. Rarely has a game been able to capture the imagination as well as Command & Conquer did. The game holds up amazingly well, the story is still engaging, the new remastered music is fantastic, and I can't wait for the next one. After Fallen Order, this is the second time EA has done right by us. Thank you!
  28. Fragdude
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is the first time in my life I write a review for a game online. Just want you developers to know you did an outstandig job. Thank you, really guys, good job. When I was 9 years old Command & Conquer was the first great game I have played, it were truly awesome times. This remaster is really really good and brings back the memories in a refreshed but authentic form. I feel like I amThis is the first time in my life I write a review for a game online. Just want you developers to know you did an outstandig job. Thank you, really guys, good job. When I was 9 years old Command & Conquer was the first great game I have played, it were truly awesome times. This remaster is really really good and brings back the memories in a refreshed but authentic form. I feel like I am going back in time, but in a very nice and good way. Please do the the next ones ( Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2) in a similar great way. If EA tells you can skip the fan/community part, please remind them this is exactly the reason why the Command & Conquer remaster is great.… Expand
  29. arostislavna
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    When people wanted C&C to make a return, they wanted this, not that mobile game I cant remember anything about.
  30. Tomthehitman
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Faithful to the original even with all it's faults. That's fine with me though and the new graphics looks great. Hoping they remake the rest in the series!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 58
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  1. Riot Pixels
    Sep 20, 2020
    70
    While adding remastered graphics and a modern UI, Remastered Collection avoided dealing with 20-year old shortcomings of the original game, like poor pathfinding for infantry and harvesters, for instance. On the other hand, these flaws will definitely make your missions much more exciting on higher difficulty settings.
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  2. GameMAG
    Sep 12, 2020
    80
    Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is a great gift for fans of the genre. Despite a number of problems, we support the initiative and hope that the publisher will decide to re-release the remaining parts of the series.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    64
    C&C was difficult not because of good AI or interesting tactical puzzles, but due to poor usability. With modernized interface, it’s a walk in the park, and will be enjoyable only as long as nostalgia lasts. [Issue#247, p.44]
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