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Command & Conquer Renegade

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 28 critic reviews
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Based on 30 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Westwood Studios
Genre(s): Action, First & Third Person Shooter
Players: 16
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: February 26, 2002
Summary
For the first time, experience the Command and Conquer universe up close and personal as you fight it out on the ground among the structures, vehicles and weapons made famous in the original C&C. You assume the role of Havoc, elite GDI commando who fights and explores from a first or third-person viewpoint. Battling through exotic indoor and outdoor environments, you're free to use both brute force and stealth in your mission objectives against the evil Brotherhood of Nod. [Electronic Arts]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Hot Games
The world of first-person shooters is so crowded that in order to stand above the crowd you need to at least have outstanding graphics, and Renegade fits that bill.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
One of the most original takes on a first person shooter to come along in quite a while. The game's clever blend of shooter and real time strategy almost warrant dubbing CCR a Real Time Shooter Strategy.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Renegade has its assorted other problems, like Gump-level enemy A.I. and somewhat silly mechanics (destroying a building’s master terminal disables the entire building), but the sheer fun of blasting your way through Nod's defenses and just being a badass makes up for a lot.
Read Full Review >Media and Games Online Network
Only two other games, "Half-life" and "Deus Ex" have given me the same Buzz as completing Renegade has.
Read Full Review >Game Over Online
Probably the only other thing that bugs me is the map restrictions. There are a lot of small rocks and other areas that you aren’t allowed to scale, climb, or jump over and end up hitting this invisible wall.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
As the novelty wears off the C&C setting begins to dissolve, you're left with a decent FPS that quickly becomes as easy to put down as it was to pick up. [Apr 2002, p.84]
G4 TV
As a first-person shooter, it doesn't quite reach the level of a "Quake" or "Half-Life," but neither is the correct measuring stick, since the gameplay here falls somewhere in between the two.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
The detail and immersion of these environments is such a pleasant surprise that it may take even a seasoned player a while to realize that the single-player missions are rather linear, and that the artificial intelligence of the enemy troops is a little...lacking.
Read Full Review >Total Video Games
It lacks the finer subtitles that recent FPS such as "MoH: Allied Assault" and "Wolfenstein" both have. However Westwood have done a fantastic job of recreating the C&C universe in the first-person perspective.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
Imagine a long-time Trekkie's glee at being given the opportunity to walk around the original 60s set with the cast; Renegade is the virtual equivalent for the C&C fan.
Read Full Review >Pregaming
A mixed bag. You have fun, you have long boring, tedious moments, you have what could be a great multi play mode which is bogged down by laggy servers.
Read Full Review >PC Gamer
Renegade's strongest asset...is the way it conveys the feeling of being at ground central in a huge, raging war. [Apr 2002, p.64]
Gamer's Pulse
The real fun of this game, of course, is playing online (or networked) multiplayer games. Be warned; heed the system requirements. Otherwise, this game is unplayable both online and offline.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The game does have some noticeable problems, though C&C fans may find themselves having too much fun to care.
Read Full Review >GameZone
If there is a drawback to the game it lies in that the AI is not overly strong. Considering that the enemy is engaged in a firefight of enormous proportions, running straight into a gun, or standing immobile with backs to the approaching shooter seems a little ridiculous.
Read Full Review >ActionTrip
Fix the physics on the engine, scale it for lower-end machines, tweak the netcode on the multiplayer side and overhaul the AI and Renegade is the game that every C&C fan wants it to be. It's a good game, just not a great one.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
Anyone who enjoyed those games might get a kick out of it and it is a good choice for those new to action gaming.
Read Full Review >IGN
I guess I wanted something a lot less scripted and a lot less cramped from the single player game...As it is, it's a lot like running through a hall until you get to a building, clearing the building and then running through a hallway until you get to the next building.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
All round AI is lacking. Enemy AI is laughable at times – walking toward you backwards or standing still while you spray them with the flamethrower.
Read Full Review >PC Gameworld
Despite my initial aversion, this game turned out to be quite entertaining, if not revolutionary in any way. A must have for C&C fans, and a lot of fun for FPS players.
Read Full Review >Computer Gaming World
If the C&C faithful really build up a strong multi-player community, this game could be a must-buy in a month or two. [May 2002, p.73]
GameSpy
It's not "Medal of Honor," but if you can get past the first-generation engine and various technical and design glitches, there's still a good deal of fun to be had.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
The storyline is weak, but the emphasis is on challenging action with little room for plot development.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
While Westwood got the big things right, they could have done better on the little things that us gardcore gamers pick up on. [May 2002, p.57]
Adrenaline Vault
Little more than a standard run and gun shooter with a few innovative features that aren't pulled off well.
Read Full Review >GamePen
The epitomy of a game whose long development period has caused it to be already dated on release. It's at once very new and very old.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
While the strategy series is a study in gameplay refinement, Renegade is a somewhat typical FPS and sacrifices the needs of the solo gamer for the benefit of the clan.
Read Full Review >Voodoo Extreme
The AI is about...wait...did I just call it artificial intelligence?! What I meant to say was artificial silliness just cracked me up on a couple of occasions, as I've witnessed NOD soldiers walk towards me with their backs turned, while I just kept filling their butts full of chain gun lead.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 30 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Alex S. gave it a10:
This game made me realize the greatness of Command & Conquer AND the FPS genre. I love the game so much and I can't wait for a Renegade 2!
Anson G. gave it a4:
This game is nothing like i thought it would be. This game for one, has a LOT of bugs. Luckily i download this game, i didnt buy it. When i played this game was total letdown. The training is completely worthless. Enemy A.I bots is absolutely horrible. These guys was stupid as king kong. After i finished a single player, there is no storyline, lame....u could go on to play multiplayer, which i will talk a little more postively about. U can easily just join any clan, leave a clan, search rankings. Very cool. U have all your buildings and basically your goal is to destroy their base. Sounds easy? Well its not. Virtually the only way to navigate the map at all is with a tank, or a humvee, or something of that sort. The maps are just too big! This quickly becomes vehicle combat and not deathmatch. It really falls flat and totally extinguishes any replay value. Could of been a lot more, a lot btter. Im ashamed this game.
T. TBA gave it a10:
Although the single-player missions suck, with ridiculously stuipid AI bots, the multiplayer is really fun. You can try to win for your team, drive around in a tank, snipe, defend your base, etc. This variety of gameplay makes this game the best I have played. Buy it for the multiplayer.
Adam M. gave it an8:
Nice multiplayer! Graphics were behind its time, but it's still a fun game. I enjoyed it for Months! If you are a C&C fan, this game is for you.
Michael gave it a10:
The game is great i love it!!!!!
Trooprm02 +TRPM+ Clan Leader gave it a10:
This game is the best game in history! Even with the new XWIS transfer, which have only sped up the servers! I am ranked 13th in North America, and am the leader of the +TRPM+ Renegade Clan!
x3ll0s gave it a10:
I am the master of multiplayer, you cannot deafeat me!
