Command & Conquer Remastered

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Not without its flaws, but this is a proud testament to Westwood Studios' genre defining work.

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8.8/10

Zaher Albalbisi (IGN Middle East)

A very beautiful remaster that stays true to the core of the classical experience and adds more to it.

August 18, 2020 |

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This remaster is a winner. It’s a stellar package, and hopefully a template for what is to come. The minor shortcomings are all due to the age of this title – but this is an old game. You have to take it for what it is – a glorious little piece of history. In presenting that, this is a practically flawless release – but the old-fashioned, less friendly design in places will mean this one isn’t quite for everyone.

June 5, 2020 |

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5/5 stars

Alex Donaldson (VG247)

Recommended

Sam Machkovech (Ars Technica)

If you’re a fan of the core dated gameplay within C&C:TD or Red Alert, the QoL content spread across C&C:RC is for you: the vocal, 25-years-later contingent of Westwood’s RTS roots, who arguably favor the military stylings and ’90s-rock bombast of the series’ first two games over the insane balance and actions-per-minute madness of StarCraft or WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne.

June 5, 2020 |

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Zaher Albalbisi (IGN Middle East)

8.8/10 - (Read Review)

A very beautiful remaster that stays true to the core of the classical experience and adds more to it.

Alex Donaldson (VG247)

5/5 stars - (Read Review)

Sam Machkovech (Ars Technica)

Recommended - (Read Review)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
3DNews	Михаил Пономарев	9 / 10	06-14-2020	There it is! A nearly perfect remaster that will please as the old school gamers either the newcomers to the C&C series.	Read review
Ars Technica	Sam Machkovech	Recommended	06-05-2020	If you’re a fan of the core dated gameplay within C&C:TD or Red Alert, the QoL content spread across C&C:RC is for you: the vocal, 25-years-later contingent of Westwood’s RTS roots, who arguably favor the military stylings and ’90s-rock bombast of the series’ first two games over the insane balance and actions-per-minute madness of StarCraft or WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Brandon Adams	4.5 / 5 stars	06-15-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered isn’t just the best way to replay these classic RTS’, it’s one of the best and most consumer-friendly remasters ever made. Welcome back, Commander.	Read review
AusGamers	Kosta Andreadis	8 / 10	06-09-2020	In the end there is inherent value in a release like this, particularly from a preservation standpoint. And truth be told, playing through each campaign on the easier difficulty settings allows for the enjoyment of often cheesy but ultimately engaging b-movie stories being told to take centre-stage.	Read review
Cerealkillerz	Gabriel Bogdan	7.8 / 10	06-08-2020	The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection does the job, but nothing more. If you are looking for a quick nostalgia-trip, you won’t regret it. Because of the outdated gameplay and the hardly restorable cutscenes, people who never played the original games won’t get the right experience out of this collection.	Read review
CGMagazine	Robert B. Marks	8 / 10	06-25-2020	A long-deserved remaster of two very classic games, but there’s still some bugs to work out.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Lise Leitner	8 / 10	06-21-2020	Whether you’re a newbie wanting to try out a classic, or a veteran wanting to go down memory lane, Command & Conquer Remastered will have something on offer for everyone.	Read review
COGconnected	Lou Sytsma	90 / 100	06-11-2020	EA’s reverent approach to this remaster is not only visible on the screen but behind the scenes too. Involving the community and involving creative talents behind the scenes show the care and commitment taken here.	Read review
Critical Hit	Darryn Bonthuys	9 / 10	06-09-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is the gold standard for what a blast from the past should and can be, as Petroglyph’s efforts have resulted in a handsome and hefty package of classic strategy, passion and modern-day improvements.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Emil Gunnarsson	9 / 10	06-12-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection shows the whole industry how to do these things. It pays homage to every aspect of the old titles while bringing them into the 21st century. A must-have for anyone remotely interested in the series.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Moyse	8 / 10	06-12-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is a masterclass in how to re-energise a classic title. There’s no denying that the 25-year-old gameplay doesn’t quite hold up to its modern contemporaries, but with over 100 missions, progressive options, revamped multiplayer, and full mod support, C&C Remastered is both a solid package and a proud testament to Westwood Studios’ genre-defining work. Now, about Red Alert 2…	Read review
Digital Chumps	Steven McGehee	9.5 / 10	06-18-2019	This Remaster is a gem and I really hope it’s just a sign of things to come as more C&C games get remastered with this level of passion, community involvement, skill, and heart.	Read review
DualShockers	Kris Cornelisse	8 / 10	06-05-2020	Command and Conquer Remastered raises the bar for remasters. This is the definitive way to play these RTS classics, and they still hold up decades later.	Read review
Game Rant	Jason Rochlin	3.5 / 5 stars	06-20-2020	The Command and Conquer Remastered Collection applies updates that make its content feel fresh, but the same can’t be said for all its mechanics.	Read review
Game Revolution	Kevin Tucker	4.5 / 5 stars	06-05-2020	The original Command & Conquer might be almost 25 years old by now, but its signature fast-paced strategic gameplay hasn’t aged a day. Remastered does exactly what modern-era collections should, offering old-school action with modern-day fidelity and loads of extras. This is a perfect example of remasters done right: The original gameplay remains intact, the upgraded presentation is flawless, and the added bonuses are tremendous. Put simply, your favorite Command & Conquer games are back and better than ever.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	8 / 10	06-29-2020	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 rerelease the remaining parts of the series.	Read review
Gamersky	棘皮动物的野望	7.5 / 10	06-16-2020	Westwood Studio had created a masterpiece 25 years ago, which evolves RTS game deeply.With some polishing, C&C is still full of fun but mainly enjoyable for series fans.	Read review
GameSpew	Robert Gammon	7 / 10	06-05-2020	Despite its issues though, Command & Conquer Remastered Collection provides an excellent trip down memory lane – even if it is one that reminds us of how far videogames have come in the last 25 years. The real-time strategy might have moved on, but the Command & Conquer games still have a unique charm all of their own. Command & Conquer Remastered Collection certainly won’t win over any newcomers, but it makes for a commendable slice of nostalgia for those of us who grew up playing the games.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Zachary Atwood	9 / 10	06-26-2020	At its core, the game just feels great to play, and that’s a small detail that a lot of nearly great games miss out on. The remaster polishes almost every system, while somehow leaving the soul of the game perfectly intact. Both longtime fans and first-time commanders would do well to give this one a shot.	Read review
GamingBolt	Will Borger	8 / 10	06-10-2020	Command and Conquer Remastered Collection is an excellent effort and the definitive version of these games, but these games feel every second of their age.	Read review
GamingTrend	Ron Burke	90 / 100	06-05-2020	There’s a lot to love in this remaster. Eclipsing the 2012’s “Ultimate” edition, this version may not contain all of the sequels, but damn if it doesn’t make the originals truly fantastic. It might be too much to hope for a complete remaster of all of the sequels, but Command & Conquer Remastered is pure fan service. Welcome back, Commander.	Read review
Geek Culture	Jake Su	8.9 / 10	06-06-2020	An incredible experience, Command & Conquer Remastered Collection leverages on nostalgia and delivers on all fronts, especially if you are a big fan of the series in the first place.	Read review
Geeks Under Grace	Thomas White	8 / 10	10-29-2020	Command and Conquer Remastered Collection is a strong return to form for the franchise even if it doesn’t meet all the criteria that gamers have to come expect from remastered games.	Read review
God is a Geek	Mick Fraser	8 / 10	06-26-2020	By modern standards, the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is far from perfect, but without these games, modern standards wouldn’t exist	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Fran Soto	4 / 5 stars	06-05-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is a treasure trove of content for fans of all generations.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alejandro Alcolea Huertos	90 / 100	06-05-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is an example of how to do things right. In addition to improved graphics and audio, Petroglyph Games has introduced a new control system, many extras, collectibles and game modes.	Read review
IGN Italy	Unknown	9 / 10	06-05-2020	A wonderful remaster of two masterpieces. This remastered collection of Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert is a love letter to the classics that you need to play whether you are a veteran or a new gamer that wants to try a rejuvenated classic.	Read review
IGN Middle East	Zaher Albalbisi	8.8 / 10	06-18-2020	A very beautiful remaster that stays true to the core of the classical experience and adds more to it.	Read review
IGN Spain	Unknown	8.5 / 10	06-05-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection manages and compensates to the millimeter each of the euros that its acquisition costs. And win a glorious battle with weapons of all kinds. It is the most comfortable, complete, accessible and colorful way to approach a cult saga whose first games represent some of the best RTS in history. And the war will be long. With mods, maps, multiplayer, extras …	Read review
KeenGamer	Luan Erasmus	7.5 / 10	06-12-2020	It has been 25 years since the release of Command and Conquer, one of the most influential strategy series in gaming history. Today we look at an HD remaster of the two games that started it all for this franchise. The wait is finally over, Welcome Back Commander.	Read review
Leadergamer	Alper Dalan	10 / 10	06-15-2020	Memories of past years bring with it a few drops of tears.	Read review
PCGamesN	Richard Scott-Jones	9 / 10	06-05-2020	These games often feel their age, but their genius shines through, especially in this polished package. This is one of the best remasters around, and an easy recommendation for the nostalgic or the curious.	Read review
Player2.net.au	Matt Hewson	Recommended	06-09-2020	“Command and Conquer is back in a big way in this lovingly remastered version that is bound to keep fans happy and hopefully fuel desire for new entries in the franchise”	Read review
Polygon	Ben Kuchera	Recommended	06-05-2020	This is a respectful but surprisingly full-featured dive back into the world of Command and Conquer, and I can only hope EA greenlights this sort of treatment for more of its games.	Read review
Press Start	Unknown	8.5 / 10	06-07-2020	Command And Conquer Remastered is a release for the fans with lots of community input that helped piece together this fantastic collection. There’s lots of content to dive into and lots of bonuses included. It’s a remaster done right for a game and series-long forgotten. Welcome back, commander.	Read review
Rapid Reviews UK	Mike Hallam	4 / 5 stars	08-24-2020	The granddaddy of the real-time strategy genre returns with the original two games straight from the ‘90s. Armed with cheesy FMV sequences and a doggedly faithful recreation of every nook, cranny and wart, all wrapped up nicely with a textural coat of military-grade paint (up to 4K resolution), classic Command & Conquer is back.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Steve Hogarty	Recommended	06-08-2020	It’s as close to a perfect restoration as you’ll get, and the treatment these genre-defining games deserve.	Read review
Rocket Chainsaw	Adam Ghiggino	4.5 / 5 stars	07-18-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection really breathes new life into the series, even if it’s just wrapping up its two oldest games in modern clothing. It reminds players of exactly what they fell in love with about Command & Conquer, with fun, challenging missions, goofy FMV’s and awesome music.	Read review
Screen Rant	Dylan Warman	4 / 5 stars	06-12-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection makes a classic nice and shiny.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Matúš Štrba	8 / 10	06-10-2020	Welcome back to the golden age of RTS with one of its best franchises. There is enough content for the whole lifetime but there are very little improvements in its core.	Read review
SpazioGames	Daniele Spelta	6.5 / 10	06-05-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection goes back to memory, with two of the most iconic games from the ’90, but this operation only shows the evolution made by the RTS.	Read review
Stevivor	Steve Wright	8 / 10	06-06-2020	Command and Conquer Remastered Collection offers hours of entertainment — I didn’t even get to multiplayer in this review process — for a very reasonable price	Read review
The Games Machine	Nicolò Paschetto	8.8 / 10	06-05-2020	As a remaster, this is as good as they can possibly get. As a game to be played in 2020, it still stands up pretty well, and its raw gameplay is so distant from today’s standards that it feels like a breath of fresh air.	Read review
USgamer	Eric Van Allen	4.5 / 5 stars	06-05-2020	Command & Conquer: The Remastered Collection gathers up every conceivable ounce of content from the first two games in the series and gives it a full makeover, resulting in a collection that feels holistic, modern, and true to its roots. It has some wrinkles that add an asterisk, but only just that much. This is Command & Conquer, not just how you remember it back then, but how you’ll want to remember it years from now.	Read review
VG247	Alex Donaldson	Recommended	06-05-2020	This remaster is a winner. It’s a stellar package, and hopefully a template for what is to come. The minor shortcomings are all due to the age of this title – but this is an old game. You have to take it for what it is – a glorious little piece of history. In presenting that, this is a practically flawless release – but the old-fashioned, less friendly design in places will mean this one isn’t quite for everyone.	Read review
Wccftech	Chris Wray	9 / 10	06-05-2020	Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is, simply put, an amazing value for money at only $19.99. Containing two legendary strategy games that have been masterfully touched up, looking great and also including the ability to see the old view for comparison, the games have also been touched up with new modern features as and when required, without sacrificing what made the games the iconic titles that they are. There are ever so slight issues with pathfinding at times and the difficulty can ramp up at an insane level, with the AI almost seeming like it’s cheating, but overall this is the best remaster I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing and one that I can’t help but recommend to anybody and everybody, even those brand new to the series.	Read review
WellPlayed	Aza Hudson	8 / 10	06-13-2020	Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert may have gotten one of the best audiovisual overhauls I think I’ve ever seen in a remaster, but it’s still the same old story – for better and for worse	Read review
Windows Central	Rich Edmonds	4.5 / 5 stars	06-05-2020	EA and Petroglyph Games have created something truly incredible for fans of the series and the RTS genre.	Read review

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A remastered version of the original Command & Conquer, part of the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection. Created by the former Westwood Studios team members at Petroglyph Games alongside the dedicated community. Every game element has been recreated in 4K detail, including the completely remastered legendary soundtrack by Frank Klepacki.

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