Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

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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.
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The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection brings two classic RTS games, Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert, to modern platforms with updated graphics, UI, and remastered music. This collection also includes rebuilt multiplayer, mod support, and all previous expansion content. Experience the campaigns, skirmishes, and multiplayer of the original C&C games like never before in this remastered collection.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 31,794 reviews
graphics1,999 positive mentions
stability320 negative mentions
  • graphics6,100 mentions

    The graphics of the "Command & Conquer Remastered Collection" have received widespread praise for their significant improvements over the original titles, with many players noting the stunning 4K visuals and the ability to seamlessly switch between classic and remastered graphics using the spacebar. While the remastered graphics enhance the nostalgic experience, some critiques highlight that the core gameplay mechanics and AI remain unchanged, leading to mixed feelings about the overall modernization of the game. Overall, the remaster successfully retains the charm of the originals while providing a visually appealing experience for both new players and returning fans.

    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was greeted with the familiar yet polished visuals and sounds that brought me back to my teenage years.”
    • “The updated graphics are stunning, and I especially love the ability to switch between the classic and remastered visuals seamlessly.”
    • “The presentation throughout is just magnificent; the updated visuals are some of the most detailed and crisp sprite work I have seen, and the ability to toggle between the old and new graphics at any moment really exemplifies the improvements.”
    • “The cut scenes are half-assed; yes, the video quality is superior to the original games, but this is not due to some jazzy restoration work; it is simply Westwood Studios finding the original footage of the green screen acting and then overlaying it to an extremely 32-bit graphic.”
    • “I expected things like a map or graphic in the cinematography to be easily recognizable and understandable at the modern 1080p resolution, but no, it's as pixelated as an 8-year-old enlarging a picture.”
    • “I appreciate that you can play with the original visuals still, because the new '4K graphics' are, funnily enough, a giant step down in quality.”
  • music3,871 mentions

    The music in the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the remastered soundtrack by original composer Frank Klepacki, which includes both updated and classic tracks. The inclusion of a customizable jukebox feature allows players to create personalized playlists, enhancing the nostalgic experience. Overall, the remastered music is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay and evoking fond memories for long-time fans of the series.

    • “The music is, as it always has been for the series, incredible, boasting new mixes of the most popular tracks from original composer Frank Klepacki alongside the original tracks.”
    • “The remastered soundtrack, spearheaded by the legendary composer Frank Klepacki, breathes new life into the iconic scores.”
    • “The remastered soundtrack is a nice touch, too.”
    • “The backing tracks are amazing as always until the game decides to be a teenager skipping through their Spotify playlist insisting they can find that one specific song without using the actual lineup list.”
    • “The remastered soundtrack is already worth it for me.”
    • “The music alone is worth the price of entry in my opinion, and frankly (not pun intended) it outstrips the other enhancements provided in this package with the kind of flare you'd die for in a remaster.”
  • story3,446 mentions

    The "story" aspect of the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is characterized by a nostalgic blend of campy narratives and engaging mission design, featuring live-action cutscenes that enhance the experience. While the remaster retains the original storylines from Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert, many players note that the mission design can feel outdated, with some missions being frustratingly difficult or poorly balanced, often requiring trial-and-error strategies to succeed. Overall, the remaster offers a comprehensive package that includes all expansions and previously console-exclusive missions, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers, despite some criticisms regarding mission clarity and AI behavior.

    • “The campaigns feature an intriguing story and fun mission variety.”
    • “C&C remaster has been lovingly recreated with glorious new graphics, quality of life controls including some memorable and brilliant rock tracks from the 1990s - enough to set your heart pumping as you wade across decent sized battlefields, and get totally absorbed in cheesy but fun apocalyptic storylines.”
    • “The cheesy yet amazing cutscenes before and after every mission truly capture the essence of the game.”
    • “Worst of all, it plays horribly and suffers from outdated mission design.”
    • “I have no nostalgia for both games in this collection, and I can't imagine most people will like those games if they didn't play them in the 90s. The gameplay is extremely basic, pathfinding is infuriating, the difficulty is unfair most of the time with cheating AI and missions without base building are a nightmare.”
    • “Some missions are frustratingly difficult as a result of the fixes, but you could always google for walkthroughs or watch replays in youtube.”
  • gameplay2,452 mentions

    The gameplay in the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection remains largely faithful to the original titles, preserving the classic real-time strategy mechanics while introducing some quality-of-life improvements, such as unit queuing and an updated user interface. While many players appreciate the nostalgic experience and the engaging strategic depth, others criticize the dated mechanics, poor AI, and pathfinding issues that have not been addressed, making the gameplay feel clunky compared to modern standards. Overall, the remaster offers a blend of nostalgia and improved visuals, but it may not appeal to newcomers accustomed to contemporary RTS gameplay.

    • “The new user interface is intuitive, and features like the 'construction queue' and enhanced controls make the gameplay smoother, especially for those new to the series.”
    • “The gameplay remains as engaging as ever, offering a perfect balance of strategy and nostalgia.”
    • “The developers have successfully maintained the core gameplay that made Command & Conquer a strategy masterpiece, ensuring that veterans will feel right at home while new players can easily grasp the mechanics.”
    • “I have no nostalgia for both games in this collection, and I can't imagine most people will like those games if they didn't play them in the 90s. The gameplay is extremely basic, pathfinding is infuriating, the difficulty is unfair most of the time with cheating AI, and missions without base building are a nightmare. It's not a bad game, but it's a product of its time and for a remastered collection it needed more quality of life improvements.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are so horrendously outdated that it feels like playing an RTS with both hands tied behind the back, while the computer has free reign.”
    • “The gameplay is a painful reminder of why Total Annihilation was so much better, and as far as visuals are concerned, yeah, the play area is pretty much up to par, but the videos still look like they've been upscaled to extreme proportions.”
  • stability378 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players noted that the game runs well on certain systems and retains nostalgic elements, the overwhelming consensus is that it suffers from persistent issues, including unresponsive AI, freezing menus, and connectivity problems in multiplayer modes. Overall, many reviewers express disappointment in the game's stability, suggesting that it remains a "buggy mess" despite its remastered status.

    • “Well remastered, not buggy.”
    • “The game runs great and has great quality of life improvements.”
    • “It runs great, looks great, has cool new features that improve minimal things, but still maintains all the original without any compromise.”
    • “Main story mode is unbeatable due to glitches and AI trouble.”
    • “Unfortunately, the Red Alert remaster is very buggy and has numerous graphical bugs and crashes that render it unplayable on my systems.”
    • “This game constantly crashes, and is buggy/glitchy; Steam support refused to acknowledge my dissatisfaction with these issues and request for a refund even though I have only had the game for three days and played for no more than 7.5 hours... with horrible gameplay.”
  • optimization308 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant stuttering, freezing, and crashing issues, particularly during large battles or when using certain hardware configurations. While some users have experienced smooth performance and praised the visual upgrades, others have found the game nearly unplayable due to persistent lag and frame rate drops, especially on non-SSD installations. Overall, it appears that while the remaster has potential, it suffers from optimization problems that developers are still working to address.

    • “This has all the nostalgia of the classic C&C and Red Alert, but optimized for modern systems and for modern aspect ratios.”
    • “I guess we could say that we got what was promised to us: 'we will give this set of games an entire visual revamp and make it compatible and optimized for Windows 8-11!' They sure delivered on what they promised.”
    • “Such a great remaster, fixes a lot of issues with the original PC game, graphics are very clean and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “The game is plagued with performance issues (at least for me) and AI pathfinding is really bad... I do recall that back in the day the AI was wonky but it seems worse in this release.”
    • “This game has constant stuttering which makes it unplayable during any combat, even when meeting system requirements.”
    • “Great game but it just does not work, stuttering so bad it's not playable.”
  • monetization160 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users praising the absence of microtransactions, in-game purchases, and DLCs, which is considered a rarity in today's gaming landscape. However, some reviewers perceive the remaster as a cash grab, suggesting that it lacks substantial new content and effort, while others appreciate it as a well-priced, nostalgic experience that respects the original games. Overall, the consensus leans towards a positive reception for its straightforward pricing and lack of exploitative monetization practices.

    • “It is such a fun strategic military battle game and provides hours and hours of fast-paced competitive warfare with other online players. Definitely recommend, especially for only costing a total of 20 dollars with no in-game purchases required, which is rare in a game like this these days.”
    • “This is how remasters should be done - better resolution, more features that are quality of life and not game-changing, no microtransactions, developer extras, and just a good graphics polish, along with all expansions included.”
    • “I find it baffling that EA gave us 2 full games with 3 expansions and bonus content at such a reasonable price, and there's no sign of DLC or microtransactions.”
    • “It was fun for a few minutes because of the nostalgia, but it seems like a cash grab and a missed opportunity.”
    • “This was a cash grab while trying to make the least amount of work put in.”
    • “Just a disappointing cash grab.”
  • humor154 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely characterized by its nostalgic charm, with many players finding the intentionally cheesy cutscenes, over-the-top acting, and outdated graphics to be hilariously entertaining. Users appreciate the blend of nostalgia and humor, often laughing at the game's quirks, such as poor AI and pathfinding, while also enjoying the remastered visuals and soundtracks that evoke fond memories. Overall, the humor is seen as a delightful throwback to the game's origins, making it both amusing and endearing to long-time fans.

    • “There's a completely hilarious lack of balance in the units, leading to single-unit spam, and the AI will exploit that ruthlessly (aka it will squish every single infantry man within 2 squares).”
    • “The real-life cutscenes are hilariously bad and that makes them great.”
    • “You just gotta love the tongue-in-cheek humor and the over-the-top cheesiness of it all; the cutscene videos are great.”
    • “Not funny”
    • “Not funny”
  • replayability88 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability, enhanced by features like skirmish modes, updated multiplayer capabilities, and robust mod support, allowing players to create and share custom content. Each faction's distinct units and abilities add depth, while nostalgia and modernized mechanics keep the experience fresh. Overall, the remaster has significantly improved playability, ensuring that players can enjoy countless hours of engaging gameplay.

    • “The introduction of a skirmish mode in Tiberian Dawn and updated online multiplayer capabilities significantly boosts replayability.”
    • “This feature allows players to create and share their own custom maps, missions, and mods, further extending the replayability and longevity of the game.”
    • “The active community and robust mod support ensure endless replayability and new challenges.”
    • “To be honest, it won't make a difference; people will play a couple of times and then move on. RA, RA2, etc. are playable as they are now with an active multiplayer community; graphics won't make a big difference.”
    • “I get the point of having a warts-and-all remake to preserve the original experience, but I think I would have been happy to pay a bit more to have had the option to switch to a remastered AI to make it a bit more playable.”
    • “Simply HD graphics do not make this replayable for me.”
  • atmosphere84 mentions

    The atmosphere of the remastered Command & Conquer games is widely praised for its ability to evoke nostalgia while maintaining the original's intensity and immersion. The combination of remastered audio tracks, improved graphics, and attention to detail in world-building and sound design successfully captures the unique charm and flair of the original titles. Players appreciate the balance between modern enhancements and the preservation of the classic atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the remastered collection.

    • “The remastered collection hits exactly the same as the original games did - their own unique atmosphere, campaigns that made you feel like a character in a movie, and a perfectly remastered and expanded soundtrack that could only be described as overkill of the highest order.”
    • “Without sacrificing its original style, content, and atmosphere, the C&C remastered collection feels, sounds, and looks better than it has ever done before.”
    • “The graphics, world-building, soundtrack, and atmosphere all combine into something that is entirely unique and timeless.”
    • “The old C&C games have a strong atmosphere, take themselves seriously for the most part, and come with interesting cutscenes and great art design.”
    • “Yet, despite the changes to its aesthetics and controls, the games have the same feel and atmosphere as the originals.”
    • “Sounds and music bring back the original atmosphere better than anything.”
  • emotional74 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the remastered game is overwhelmingly positive, with many players expressing nostalgia and a deep connection to their childhood experiences with the original title. Reviewers describe the remaster as a heartfelt tribute that evokes strong memories, making them feel young again and bringing back cherished moments spent with family and friends. The emotional resonance is further enhanced by familiar music and character interactions, creating a touching experience for long-time fans of the franchise.

    • “Even though my last playthrough of the original version must have been more than 20 years ago, replaying the campaigns in this remaster made me feel like it was yesterday.”
    • “This game made me feel like a teenager again and that's the best recommendation I could give.”
    • “Yesterday I was being hit by a nostalgia that made me cry: me and my father were playing the Command and Conquer games a lot.”
    • “The AI, both enemy and my group, along with the boring story, fails to evoke any emotional engagement in 2020.”
    • “The emotional depth that once captivated me is now overshadowed by uninspired gameplay and a lackluster narrative.”
    • “What used to be an emotional experience has turned into a monotonous grind, leaving me feeling disconnected from the characters and story.”
  • grinding74 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often frustrating, with many missions requiring excessive micromanagement and repetitive tasks that detract from enjoyment. While some appreciate the nostalgia and the challenge, the outdated mechanics and slow pace make the experience feel laborious, leading to a consensus that it may not be worth the investment unless for nostalgic purposes.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Going back is an absolute chore and the micro-management because you can't trust any of your units to take care of themselves and fire on what you want them to just makes a lot of missions tedious.”
    • “The level of micro you need to engage in is so maddeningly tedious and unsatisfying because your units are so dumb.”
    • “This core mechanic of the game gets incredibly tedious, very quickly.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The character development in this remastered old-school RTS is praised for its artistic design and depth, reflecting the passion of its creators. Players appreciate the engaging storylines and the charming character designs, which contribute to a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience. Overall, the game successfully combines challenging gameplay with beautifully crafted characters, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

    • “The character designs are amazing, charming, and beautifully crafted, showcasing the passion of the developers.”
    • “This game features a mission with an amazing story that enhances the character development, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
    • “The remastered music complements the character development perfectly, adding depth to the overall experience.”
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Play time

18hMedian play time
51hAverage play time
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*Based on 54 analyzed playthroughs

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