For my RTS book I am writing, I decided to take it upon myself to replay the entire Command & Conquer series as I only played bits and pieces of them back in the day. Returning to the game that defined the entire genre at the time was interesting, as it also meant going back to a different time in game design and game presentation. Whether or not the games hold up to this day is debatable, but the style is certainly timeless.
I’m a Mechanical, I’m a Mechanical…
The original game holds a fond memory for a lot of RTS fans being the one that really kickstarted the genre. Even after 25 years, the style of the game has gone from cutting edge to now a time capsule of 90’s FMV and animation. The live-action scenes may be a bit hokey, but that’s part of the charm.