Command & Conquer

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 493 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 12 out of 493
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  1. Slaphappy
    Aug 4, 2005
    10
    A great game and one of the first great rts
  2. Krajws
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    I've simply fallen in love...
  3. Philter
    Jan 16, 2006
    10
    The gameplay was great, the weapons concepts; Mammoth tank, oblisk of light, orca etc. were ingenious. The well scripted, entertaining mission briefings and other movies were the icing on a very nice cake.
  4. Mr.Orange
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Before there was Starcraft, before there was total annihilation, there was C&C.
  5. PARANOiA
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    I got this game when I was 8 years old, and didn't put it down for a few years. Though its hard to run on my PC now, I still manage... I still remember everything from when I was younger. I have 3 copies now, I lost one of them, bought one at goodwill, and then got another for Preordering C&C 3!
  6. [Anonymous]
    May 29, 2007
    10
    An all-time classic, and the real start of the real-time strategy genre. The storyline remains fascinating as well, even after a full decade.
  7. J.Smit
    Jul 28, 2004
    10
    This game, where the game command & conquer renegade is based on, is one of the best games i have ever seen! i bought an toolset along with it, and i can make maps, with a little hassle, this game is short in graphics for ths time, but certainly still strategically one of the best ones! its a pity westwood changed a lot when they released tiberiun sun, it was suposed to be the same game,This game, where the game command & conquer renegade is based on, is one of the best games i have ever seen! i bought an toolset along with it, and i can make maps, with a little hassle, this game is short in graphics for ths time, but certainly still strategically one of the best ones! its a pity westwood changed a lot when they released tiberiun sun, it was suposed to be the same game, but they changed everything too much, the general concept was lost too, which is a pity.… Expand
  8. Taz
    Dec 30, 2006
    10
    The first and only C&C game as far as I'm concerned. Command & Conquer is the pinnacle of Strategy Gaming, forever to be remembered as the best of the best.
  9. Jan
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    This game was just mindblowing when it was released in 1995. Every single part of this Game 2 steps ahead of its competitors, units, mission briefings, the legendary soundtrack the overall coolness. The demo alone made us sit in front of the PC for like two weeks in the middle of the summer. Clear 10 out of 10.
  10. FreddieT.
    Jul 13, 2006
    10
    I first played this game with my m8 wen i was 5. I thougght it was great.
  11. Yadgiri
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    A classic that has made so many people fall inlove with the genre.
  12. CharlesJ.
    Feb 14, 2008
    10
    Fantastic game, the beginning of an era, to be sure. I keep coming back to command and conquer just to hear that commando strut his stuff again and again!
  13. JohnR.
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    The best game ever. There will never be another like it.
  14. AndrewC.
    Apr 12, 2006
    10
    I first played the demo of this game when I was 11 years old. My very first, and most memorable RTS experience. The C&C series never saw anything quite as groundbreaking and entertaining as its first.
  15. JohnG.
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    this is the first RTS i ever played and i found it very enjoyable.
  16. TonyB.
    Sep 13, 2007
    10
    Command & Conquer is truly the definition of what a RTS game should be. Not only that, it still is the pinnacle the RTS genre and started one of the greatest series of games in gaming history. I remember getting this game way back in 97 and playing it for hours. Even my dad played a lot too. It took me forever to beat the game because of how much you have to strategize to beat each Command & Conquer is truly the definition of what a RTS game should be. Not only that, it still is the pinnacle the RTS genre and started one of the greatest series of games in gaming history. I remember getting this game way back in 97 and playing it for hours. Even my dad played a lot too. It took me forever to beat the game because of how much you have to strategize to beat each mission; sending your units at the most opportune time, sending the right units, organizing your units to optimize their potential, all in the midst of fending off the enemy and gaining ground. Most importantly, the story is amazing. Full-motion Videos really set this game off to. I can still vividly remember the briefing for the final GDI mission; the general is distraught, clearly tired, and generally pissed off. It really made the game just that more realistic. Is and always will be one my all-time favorite games EVER!… Expand
  17. DebanR
    Nov 17, 2010
    10
    It was an awesome game when I first played this game
  18. actionhunter
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Es ist ein sehr tolles Spiel das jeder Strategiespielfan gespielt haben muss. Man darf natürlich nicht die Grafik mit modernen Spielen vergleichen aber das Gameplay ist immer noch aktuell obwohl es schon sehr alt ist.
  19. EmperorAlphonse
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL REAL TIME STRATEGY GAMES OF ALL TIME. C&C, that's all i have to say. this game, after DUNE II and before Starcraft, got the RTS genre into motion. it got people hooked to RTS games, and gaming in general. I only say this because it is 2012 but, for it time C&C was mind blowing, and a boost to the gaming community, and people who have never played any gamesONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL REAL TIME STRATEGY GAMES OF ALL TIME. C&C, that's all i have to say. this game, after DUNE II and before Starcraft, got the RTS genre into motion. it got people hooked to RTS games, and gaming in general. I only say this because it is 2012 but, for it time C&C was mind blowing, and a boost to the gaming community, and people who have never played any games before. 10/10 -one of the most original, and influential real time strategy games of all time.… Expand
  20. ChoicestGames
    Feb 4, 2013
    10
    Arguably one of the classic games of all time, definitely for the RTS genre. This game had it all, two FMV-driven plots where you could play as the conventional, UN-backed Global Defense Initiative (GDI) or the radical terrorist group, the Brotherhood of Nod. Pounding your enemy with near-future weapons to the rocking soundtrack by Frank Klepacki is a memorable highlight of this game. TheArguably one of the classic games of all time, definitely for the RTS genre. This game had it all, two FMV-driven plots where you could play as the conventional, UN-backed Global Defense Initiative (GDI) or the radical terrorist group, the Brotherhood of Nod. Pounding your enemy with near-future weapons to the rocking soundtrack by Frank Klepacki is a memorable highlight of this game. The ability to choose your starting position each time you attacked a new territory and primitive multiplayer also ensured the game had good replay for its time.… Expand
  21. teshia
    May 30, 2012
    10
    An absolute classic. I've played every C&C game and expansion ever made and the first one still does it for me every time. They perfectly stuck the balance between camp and serious strategy without going over the line on either. It's pure fun. Death to Kane!
  22. Aeryx
    Jun 11, 2013
    10
    Cruel, merciless and untamed. That's how C&C started the RTS genre. This game--- sorry, I'll fix that, this LEGEND, made me scream harsh words so much, it unsettled the folks at home every time I played it. It was ruthless and tore apart players, who didn't think, very quickly. Ahh, the nostalgia of painful pleasure. Peace through power!
  23. logicsense
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    The nostalgic feeling I get form thinking about this RTS trend setter for so many games. Made me start getting into the genre I will never leave. Just epic.
  24. njkk
    Nov 16, 2012
    10
    Command & Conquer was a beast in the RTS genre at the time of its release. It took the best parts of Dune 2: the battle for arrakis and made it better. Not only was the music great the story line and graphics were too. This game was a big improvement on previous RTS games and i am sure games like Starcraft, TA, and Dark Reign took a lot from this game. This is the game that started the cncCommand & Conquer was a beast in the RTS genre at the time of its release. It took the best parts of Dune 2: the battle for arrakis and made it better. Not only was the music great the story line and graphics were too. This game was a big improvement on previous RTS games and i am sure games like Starcraft, TA, and Dark Reign took a lot from this game. This is the game that started the cnc series Nod vs GDI it did not disappoint at the time and it still doesn't, one of the best.… Expand
  25. Toffenuff
    Dec 7, 2012
    10
    When I saw this in the metacritic top rated games of all time, I felt a wave of nostalgia. I remember spending hours on this game. Of course it did help that I was really into the army and action/military movies at the time so this helped to sate my great thirst for such media and experiences. The story was also quite ridiculous but interesting and cool. Father of all current RTS games, IWhen I saw this in the metacritic top rated games of all time, I felt a wave of nostalgia. I remember spending hours on this game. Of course it did help that I was really into the army and action/military movies at the time so this helped to sate my great thirst for such media and experiences. The story was also quite ridiculous but interesting and cool. Father of all current RTS games, I would hazard to say. While subsequent iterations (and there are a lot of them) have been hits and misses, I do remember and highly praise the original C&C.… Expand
  26. DareJedi
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely gorgeous. Masterpiece and real classic. With remastered edition game lovers can play this RTS master. If you look some RTS game you have to try C&C series.
  27. wisockijunior
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    Best game of my life for sure I wonder if it will ever be made a remake for Android or Windows, just like the original, where resource gathering is the fun of the game, as the combat. thats it best game ever
  28. iddqd4
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Фактически прародитель всех RTS в реальном времени, и по совместительству классная научная фантастика. Спасибо Westwood за впечатления.
  29. SpaceBAR
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Best Command & Conquer ever! And I love the music! This game is beyond it's time! It is truly a masterpiece! I have great memories from it! EA killed C&C. So sad.
  30. BucksMacFan
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    I loved this game, bought every flavour which ever came to Mac! Never played multiplayer, but played the strategies over and over, eventually mastered the art of creating my own maps.
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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PC Gamer
    91
    If you like strategy gaming, get Command & Conquer. [Nov 1995, p.108]
  2. Yahoo!
    100
    An awesome game, and exceptional fun. If you're a fan of "Dune II" or "Warcraft" then this one will be a winner.
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  3. GameSpot
    93
    Playing the entire conflict in the role of the other side makes for twice the gameplay value, and I don't even want to think about what's going to happen when the six-player networkable version comes out. Highly, highly recommended.
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