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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

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  1. 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 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
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. Oct 4, 2010
    8
    Wow, this game was incredible back in 1995 when I was a sophomore in college. My friends and I were in awe even with its DOS talking installer. The game was rad. Sure, there were bugs, multiplayer were iffy, etc.
  3. Nov 17, 2010
    10
    It was an awesome game when I first played this game
  4. Aug 5, 2011
    8
    Being released in 1995, it obviously doesn't hold up as well as it could. But at the time, this game was awesome. If you're a fan of games of that era and you can stomach the troublesome interface, then check out C&C1.
  5. Sep 1, 2011
    4
    The first C&C game that started the RTS genre became history to the fans of C&C but not for its gameplay, buggy AI, graphics and sound. It wasn't until C&C Red Alert that fixed most of the issues from the first C&C. Gameplay is difficult and unbalanced as well as lack of stereo sound and music. I never got to play this game until it went freeware several years ago which also had unofficial patches involving high resolution. The story and the FMVs were also boring that was just the beginning. Expand
  6. RobW.
    Nov 10, 2003
    9
    Great Game! Follow-on are even better.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  7. JohnnyAce
    Dec 15, 2003
    0
    Boring!
    • 0 of 13 users said yes
  8. HaicoG.
    Mar 29, 2004
    9
    The best real-time strategy game I've ever seen.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  9. 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, but they changed everything too much, the general concept was lost too, which is a pity. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. Dave
    Nov 15, 2004
    9
    Although the game came out in 1995, which would explain it's heavily outdated graphics, it still remains my favorite RTS game, i believe that this is also one of the earliest games to include videos with good actors. i definently recommend this game to everyone along with all the other C&C games.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  11. Slaphappy
    Aug 4, 2005
    10
    A great game and one of the first great rts
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  12. Krajws
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    I've simply fallen in love...
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  13. JohnR.
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    The best game ever. There will never be another like it.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  14. 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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. 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.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  16. JohnG.
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    this is the first RTS i ever played and i found it very enjoyable.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  17. FreddieT.
    Jul 13, 2006
    10
    I first played this game with my m8 wen i was 5. I thougght it was great.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  18. Yadgiri
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    A classic that has made so many people fall inlove with the genre.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  19. 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.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  20. 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.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  21. PeterW.
    Jan 26, 2007
    9
    I think this is a good game I have C&C Decade and even thoght I like C&C Generals I still think this is good, it is a shame there is no online muiliplayer.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. 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!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. [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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. Mr.Orange
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Before there was Starcraft, before there was total annihilation, there was C&C.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  25. 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!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. Sep 30, 2010
    10
    C&C is the original gamers RTS. This game has great music and had excellent graphics for its day as well as an interesting story. this game is the model for today's strategy games.
  27. 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.
  28. Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Awesome game to kick off the hugely popular RTS series. Still 1 of the best games in the series,if a little outdated now. Has great units,great maps and great dialogue.
  29. Jan 1, 2012
    9
    Back in 95 there were very few good RTS games. C&C was not only good but new and special in its way. Its well flowing gameplay combined with its awesome soundtrack and cutscenes created a good atmosphere that made the game very enjoyable to play and to re-play.
  30. 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 games before. 10/10 -one of the most original, and influential real time strategy games of all time. Expand
  31. Mar 16, 2012
    10
    A highly original RTS game that is easily one of the greatest PC games of all time. This is a must play imo, You are stupid not to play it imo. I love this game.
Metascore

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. If you like strategy gaming, get Command & Conquer. [Nov 1995, p.108]
  2. An awesome game, and exceptional fun. If you're a fan of "Dune II" or "Warcraft" then this one will be a winner.
  3. 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.