Command & Conquer Renegade™

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"Command & Conquer Renegade™" is a first-person shooter set in the iconic Command & Conquer universe. Play as Havoc, the GDI Commando, and utilize brute force, stealth, and strategy to defeat the Brotherhood of Nod. Explore full-scale structures, commandeer lethal vehicles, and choose from a variety of weapons to bring down your enemies in this immersive and action-packed game.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 698 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic gem that combines FPS and RTS elements, providing a unique gameplay experience.
Despite its age, the multiplayer mode is still active and engaging, with a dedicated community and custom mods enhancing the experience.
The campaign offers fun gameplay with memorable moments and a great soundtrack, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, particularly in later missions, making it frustrating to complete.
Graphics and AI feel outdated, with clunky mechanics and poor enemy behavior that detracts from the overall experience.
The single-player campaign lacks depth and can become repetitive, often requiring frequent quick saves due to its design flaws.

story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
86%
10%
The story is generally considered simple yet engaging, with connections to the original narrative of the Command & Conquer universe, particularly during the GDI vs. Nod conflict. However, many players found the pacing and mission design repetitive and frustrating, often hindered by bugs that disrupt gameplay and prevent mission completion. While some appreciated the nostalgic elements and cutscenes, the overall execution of the story left much to be desired, with critiques pointing to its lack of significance within the broader franchise.
- “The story basically takes place during those events as GDI fights against NOD.”
- “There are some events that are directly linked to the original story which I won't spoil, so if you're familiar with the story, it's awesome seeing some of these events in a first-person view.”
- “The story so far is simple but interesting for its time, and the jokes are quite funny, and the gameplay is just really fun and has really good mechanics.”
- “When this was out, I never finished single player; the story was too boring and many things could one-shot you.”
- “Honestly, I struggled to stay engaged, and the missions felt repetitive quickly.”
- “The story is standard action with one campaign only, and it is so unimportant in the C&C universe that it probably isn't canon or just filler.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
85%
5%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of nostalgia and frustration, with some players enjoying the fun mechanics and unique blend of real-time strategy and first-person shooter elements, particularly in titles like "Command & Conquer: Renegade." However, criticisms arise regarding clunky controls, stiff gunplay, and dated mechanics that may not appeal to modern audiences. Overall, while the gameplay offers interesting concepts and variety, it often feels rough around the edges and lacks the polish expected in contemporary games.
- “The gameplay in Renegade is where it truly shines.”
- “Command & Conquer: Renegade is a nostalgic gem that brilliantly combines real-time strategy with first-person shooter gameplay.”
- “The ability to commandeer various vehicles and structures adds layers to the gameplay.”
- “The gunplay mechanics feel stiff, and the AI is... let’s just say not the brightest bunch.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, with awkward transitions between action and strategy elements.”
- “There certainly is no strategy to the gameplay or the way this game was put together.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with many users noting that they have not aged well compared to modern standards, particularly for first-person shooters. However, some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of the early 2000s style, and there are suggestions to use community patches or fan-made versions like Renegade X for improved visuals. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they still capture the essence of the game's era.
- “While the graphics may feel a bit dated by today's standards, there's a certain charm to their style that perfectly captures the essence of early 2000s gaming.”
- “Graphically still a great looking game considering its age.”
- “As for the graphics, it was great to see the old pixels from 2002; it really brings out the Command and Conquer in you.”
- “All for a meh shooter whose graphics make me want to vomit.”
- “- horribly, horribly aged visuals (I played this when it was originally released and I distinctly remember disliking the visuals even back then)”
- “Unbearable graphics.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The music in the game, primarily composed by Frank Klepacki, receives mixed reviews; while many praise it as a standout feature with engaging remixes and original tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, others find it forgettable or generic. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its ability to evoke a sense of battle and nostalgia, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “With a soundtrack made by the great Frank Klepacki, the music gets you ready to rock and roll and do some shooting… left-handed.”
- “Soundtrack is an absolute killer full of great remixes and original tunes.”
- “Still incredibly fun to play, with a great soundtrack and a myriad of callbacks to the original games.”
- “- dreadful, generic soundtrack”
- “- the music is utterly forgettable.”
- “- music.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its cleverness and ability to hold up over time, with many players reminiscing about the fun and laughter it brought during late-night gaming sessions. The writing features a mix of wry, dark humor and amusing cut scenes, contributing to the game's overall personality and enjoyment. Players appreciate the blend of engaging gameplay mechanics with comedic elements, making for a memorable experience.
- “The story so far is simple but interesting for its time and the jokes are quite funny, and the gameplay is just really fun and has really good mechanics.”
- “Additionally, the writing and humor from something in the early 2000s era actually holds up and doesn't come off as cringe.”
- “Renegade may look, feel, sound, and play like Quake or Unreal, but it's so chock-full of personality and wry, dark humor.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and various bugs that hinder gameplay, such as characters becoming unresponsive and glitches affecting level progression. While some players noted that controls and graphics performed well, the overall experience is marred by these persistent performance problems, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
- “Also, the bugs don’t help the experience—crashes, freezes, and occasional performance issues plague this release.”
- “Also very buggy, I quit due to my character just randomly being locked in place for no reason when there was nothing around me to stop me from walking.”
- “Great to play a classic again, but damn the game is buggy as hell and poorly made.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
16%
67%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with frequent stuttering, crashes, and freezes reported by users. It fails to support modern display resolutions and is incompatible with current hardware and software, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the lack of updates and improvements has left the game feeling outdated and poorly optimized for contemporary gaming systems.
- “Finally, there were some levels where I experienced loads of stuttering.”
- “Also, the bugs don’t help the experience—crashes, freezes, and occasional performance issues plague this release.”
- “Same poor optimization for mainstream OS and devices, same dead online service plus same dead Westwood. EA improved nothing but sold old stuff which is incompatible with modern software/hardware structures on a platform that has already stopped support for outdated architectures.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leveraging nostalgia for early 2000s titles without offering substantial value. Users note the absence of ads but suggest that the game feels rushed and is primarily aimed at profiting from abandonware, with some even resorting to questionable third-party programs to enhance their experience.
- “No ads, no fancy movements.”
- “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
- “Reeks of a rushed cash grab.”
- “This is a clear cash grab, from the early 2000s though.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

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