Command & Conquer

Command & Conquer. The series was created by Brett W. Sperry and Louis Castle, and developed by Westwood Studios, which was later acquired by Electronic Arts. The games are known for their real-time strategy gameplay, and have been released on various platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. The series has a large following, with fans including Guillermo del Toro, J.J. Abrams, and George Lucas, who have all been influenced by the games' science fiction and alternative history themes, similar to those found in Star Wars, Star Trek, and Battlestar Galactica.

Overview

The series is set in a variety of fictional universes, including the Tiberium universe, which is the main setting for the series, and features a science fiction theme, with games such as Tiberian Dawn and Tiberian Sun, which were inspired by H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds and George Orwell's 1984. The games typically feature single-player campaigns, as well as multiplayer modes, where players can compete against each other, similar to games like Age of Empires and StarCraft. The series has also been influenced by historical events, such as World War II and the Cold War, and features real-world locations, such as Berlin, Moscow, and New York City, which have been featured in games like Call of Duty and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon.

Gameplay

The gameplay in the series typically involves resource gathering, unit production, and combat, with players competing against each other or against the computer, using artificial intelligence similar to that found in Chess and Go. The games also feature a variety of vehicles and infantry units, as well as aircraft and naval units, which are similar to those found in games like World of Tanks and War Thunder. Players can also construct buildings and defenses, such as towers and walls, to protect their base and units, similar to games like SimCity and Civilization. The series has been praised for its gameplay mechanics, which have been influenced by games like Dune II and Populous, and have been compared to those found in Supreme Commander and Company of Heroes.

History

The series was first developed by Westwood Studios, which was founded by Brett W. Sperry and Louis Castle in 1985. The first game in the series, Tiberian Dawn, was released in 1995 and was a commercial success, selling over 3 million copies worldwide, and receiving positive reviews from critics, including IGN and GameSpot. The series has since grown to include numerous sequels and spin-offs, including Red Alert and Generals, which have been developed by EA Los Angeles and Victory Games, and have featured celebrity voice actors, such as Tim Curry and James Earl Jones, who have also appeared in games like Wing Commander and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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The main series games include Tiberian Dawn, Tiberian Sun, Red Alert, Red Alert 2, and Generals, which have been released on various platforms, including Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. These games have been developed by Westwood Studios, EA Los Angeles, and Victory Games, and have featured single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes, similar to games like Age of Empires and StarCraft. The series has also included expansions and sequels, such as The Covert Operations and Yuri's Revenge, which have added new gameplay mechanics and storylines to the series, similar to those found in The Elder Scrolls and Final Fantasy.

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The series has also included numerous spin-offs and expansions, such as Renegade and Red Alert: Counterstrike, which have been developed by Westwood Studios and EA Los Angeles. These games have featured new gameplay mechanics and storylines, and have been released on various platforms, including Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. The series has also included mobile games, such as Command & Conquer: Rivals, which have been developed by EA Mobile and have featured touch-screen controls and online multiplayer modes, similar to those found in Clash of Clans and Game of War.

Reception

The series has received positive reviews from critics, including IGN and GameSpot, who have praised the games' gameplay mechanics and storylines. The series has also been a commercial success, with games like Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert selling millions of copies worldwide, and has been compared to other successful game series, such as Halo and Call of Duty. The series has also been recognized for its influence on the gaming industry, and has been named as one of the greatest game series of all time by GameSpot and IGN, alongside other notable series like The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy. Category:Video game franchises