90
Suffice it to say that if you like strategy, military tactics, or liked the original game, you will love Red Alert.
90
While perhaps not upgrading the original Command & Conquer engine as much as some would have liked, its clean graphics, crackerjack music score and immersive sound effects all make for a game that's great fun to play...and that's what it's all about, isn't it?
91
Red Alert will be like by the legions of the faithful, and win new converts as well. [Dec 1996, p.238]
10
Masterpiece. I still play it today. I like this even more than the second entry. Music is amazing too for an rts
8
Another fantastic strategy game I understand the hype of the franchise it holds merit deserves a positive review
8
One of the games that established tha basics for the RTS genre. Big game full of fun
Command & Conquer: Red Alert
Released On:
Nov 22, 1996
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
90
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Generally Favorable
8.6
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95
Red Alert belongs in the same category as "Civilization II" and "Quake," games that followed legendary predecessors and immediately eclipsed them. One can only wonder where Westwood can take us from here.
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With lusciously detailed graphics and some superb sound FX and music rounding the game off, Red Alert looks destined to follow "Dune II" and "Command and Conquer" straight into the Westwood hall of fame.
User score
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8.6
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Dec 13, 2025
10
Masterpiece. I still play it today. I like this even more than the second entry. Music is amazing too for an rts
Jun 4, 2022
10
This was so much fun. One of the best RTS ever. The graphics are nice, the mechanics are on point. What else do you want?
91
Red Alert will be like by the legions of the faithful, and win new converts as well. [Dec 1996, p.238]
90
It not only completely satisfies the wants of any eager strategy player, it also covers those who like more action in their games, and then appeals to practically everyone in between. If you don't have Command & Conquer, buy this immediately.
90
While perhaps not upgrading the original Command & Conquer engine as much as some would have liked, its clean graphics, crackerjack music score and immersive sound effects all make for a game that's great fun to play...and that's what it's all about, isn't it?
90
Suffice it to say that if you like strategy, military tactics, or liked the original game, you will love Red Alert.
75
A lackluster second offering when so much more could be done with the Command & Conquer universe, but just see how much damage I do to you if you take it away from me.
Sep 26, 2021
10
The nostalgic feeling I get form thinking about this RTS trend setter for so many games. Made me start getting into the genre I will never leave. Just epic.
Sep 28, 2019
7
It's not that I really liked that game, but I tried it not at its time and didn't played for a long time, so can be more subjectively to graphic and game-play levels. In general I remember that it was very good classic RTS for many people with interesting story, so I decided not to brake rating to that game, so it will be average.
Jun 4, 2019
5
Although set in a different time period very similar gameplay to the first command and conquer. Story is just ok.
Jan 24, 2021
2
Game is Good , But I don't like it. , Become I confused this gameplay , It doing I frustrated and I don't like it , But you may like games Become It's best game for you but not me.
SummarySurrender is not an option. Dark experiments have permanently altered time. Or have they? Now, Soviet tanks crush city after city while Allied cruisers shell bases. Spies lurk, land mines wait, and strange new technologies aid both sides in their struggle for ultimate control.Command & Conquer: Red Alert gives you the opportunity to be m... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
