The original Command & Conquer was one of the first true PC games I ever owned. I poured so many hours into the original and subsequent sequels I have been a fan ever since (Except for Tiberian Twilight which I don't even consider canon in my mind)

That being said when I heard of the remastered and how they were going about making it I was shocked that EA would goto so much effort getting original parties involved (Petroglyph) and a studio with a proven track record for remakes as well(LemonSky). The biggest kicker was when I found out the original composer Frank Klepacki was in charge or remastering the sound track. I still to this day love listening to the C&C sound tracks and Frank's remaster and remakes found in this package do not disappoint.

Now fan boyism aside the down and dirty of this game.

Game play is near exactly what it was back in the 90's with the exception of a cleaned up build menu and queue most if not all the AI quirks that were present in the original are here.

Being a 20 year old AI don't expect it to be challenging but also it is unforgiving. Attack a harvester? Expect every unit at the AI's command to come crushing down on you. Its rather blunt in the tactics it uses. (There are mods to help with the AI issues)

Pathfinding is the same as it was before which is pretty bad(Again some mods address this)

Only reason I can't fault the game for these behaviors is this is how it was in the past. This game is almost a 1 to 1 remake of the experience from the 90's and I respect petroglyph's decision for such.

All and all I recommend this to anyone who wants to re-experience a blast from the past in HD quality or someone who came into the series late but wants to see where it all began. Just as I said for those who have never played the original be prepared as the AI experience is nothing like a modern RTS.

The original Command & Conquer was one of the first true PC games I ever owned. I poured so many hours into the original and subsequent sequels I have been a fan ever since (Except for Tiberian Twilight which I don't even consider canon in my mind) That being said when I heard of the remastered and how they were going about making it I was shocked that EA would goto so much effort getting original parties involved (Petroglyph) and a studio with a proven track record for remakes as well(LemonSky). The biggest kicker was when I found out the original composer Frank Klepacki was in charge or remastering the sound track. I still to this day love listening to the C&C sound tracks and Frank's remaster and remakes found in this package do not disappoint. Now fan boyism aside the down and dirty of this game. Game play is near exactly what it was back in the 90's with the exception of a cleaned up build menu and queue most if not all the AI quirks that were present in the original are here. Being a 20 year old AI don't expect it to be challenging but also it is unforgiving. Attack a harvester? Expect every unit at the AI's command to come crushing down on you. Its rather blunt in the tactics it uses. (There are mods to help with the AI issues) Pathfinding is the same as it was before which is pretty bad(Again some mods address this) Only reason I can't fault the game for these behaviors is this is how it was in the past. This game is almost a 1 to 1 remake of the experience from the 90's and I respect petroglyph's decision for such. All and all I recommend this to anyone who wants to re-experience a blast from the past in HD quality or someone who came into the series late but wants to see where it all began. Just as I said for those who have never played the original be prepared as the AI experience is nothing like a modern RTS.