Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20542 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Platform: Windows 95

Amazon.co.uk Review
Command & Conquer reached the pedestal of timeless classics long ago, and doesn't really warrant a review. If you haven't played C&C, then you have missed out on a piece of gaming history. Command & Conquer is the game that redefined real-time strategy; the father of modern RTS gaming.

You take command of either the GDI or the NOD forces and battle to reach various military objectives and to push back the advancing enemy troops. You need to harvest Tiberian crop to fund your exploits, and your harvester and processing plant are among the most valuable possessions you will have in the game. Without money, no army can survive, so protecting and exploiting the Tiberian crop is a major tactical advantage.

As the game develops, so do the options in terms of building and resources. You will progressively be able to build more advanced weapons and defences, which will have a satisfyingly devastating effect on your opponents. Out of campaign mode, some of the best Command & Conquer battles are fought over a LAN or the Internet, where you can take your force to battle head-to-head with other gamers, in epic battles that can last for hours.

Overall the graphics were fantastic for their time, but by modern standards do look a little basic. Having said that, the quality of the graphics does not detract from the enjoyment of the game. The sound quality is also very good and original--even by modern standards.

Command & Conquer's success speaks for itself. This original game, plus the mission disc, still entertains despite being old. As C&C only requires 75MHz to run, it is suitable for even the older of machines. Those looking for something newer have the choice of Red Alert and Tiberian Sun, which use the same game basis, but more refined as the years have gone by. In summary, the Command & Conquer games are RTS--play them or sell your computer. --Chris Hall

Customer Reviews

An opportunity for the less fortunate...
Command and Conquer was above all rivals when strategy games were almost non-existent. Set in the future, levels were mission based and gave the player a chance to decide which route to success they would take. Now there is the chance to get the Megabox. If you have not already been fortunate enough to buy this title hurriedly add it to your shopping basket now. The megabox contains hundreds of scenarios, different mission types and extra features. Any strategy gaming fan will love this classic.

the most classic but not the most sophisticated of them all.
this is a very classic and beautiful game, it is very interesting and unlike it following the video scenes are well invested (the wining clips as well as the lossing clips), the units are nice and the game is challenging and has lots of units and fun.
although, to those of you who likes the sea units they don't exist in this game. in general this is a good package but if you buy it be awar that the games after it are more sophisticated and are also more reccomended, but still i say buy it for old times sake, it's good !