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Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Counterstrike and The Aftermath
Surrender is not an option
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| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Y | Y | Y |
| German | Y | Y | Y |
Surrender is not an option
Mostly Positive
370 Steam reviews
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Y | Y | Y |
| German | Y | Y | Y |
Great old game. Works perfectly on my 2025 Asus laptop.
Кльово коли гра 96 року є в стимі
Ist und bleibt ein Spiel - Klassiker
Yea no. While I like RTS as a genre this game is just too old at this point to really enjoy it. The UI and controls are clunky. Giving out commands is a pain in the ass and the graphics are just awful (I'm saying this as a guy that doesn't really care about graphics in most games). Overall I'd say that while at the time this game really was making strides, today it's a really simple RTS with some weird aspects. You're not gonna have a bad time but you also won't love the game either. If you want to play the trilogy in order but you are suffering while playing this then just skip it and play from Red Alert 2 (Alternatively you can play the remastered collection which is miles better than this dodo crap). You won't miss much except the cutscenes which you could just watch them all on youtube. Also forgot about the music which is fire in any red alert game.
Better than the remaster, because you have map with scrolling, enemie counter and speed up with building. Very good!
Truly a timeless classic!
Love this game. It reminds me of old school LAN parties
Stara Dobra prosta gierka
仅对游戏好评，但是对现代计算机兼容性奇差无比，要是真的想玩建议等重制版打折时玩重制版
its red alert it may have horrible graphics because its super old but its what gave us red alert 2 and 3
Minden!
this game has 30 years old this year!
it's quite similar with tiberian dawn but it's slightly better
on the other hand you can get bored very easily if you play more than an hour!
Red Alert 2 still better than any RA I've ever played
I don't rlly recommend RA1 even if I'm a fan of C&C games but for a 1996 game it's worth to give it a try!
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childhood memory
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情怀吧
The game is really fun
fd
loved red alert back in the day and im so glad its back. still love it
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This version bricked my computer multiple times. I plan to check out the remastered version, but am very cranky I got this one at all.
been waiting to play this for a long time
Red Alert 2 balance was basically:
Allies: precision, mobility, science fiction nonsense
Soviets: what if electricity but angrier
And somehow it was still fun instead of rage-inducing because the game KNEW it was ridiculous.
Modern RTS:
“We carefully balanced unit counters for competitive integrity.”
Red Alert:
“Here is a tank that teleports. Here is a tank that shoots lightning. Figure it out, nerd.”
God I miss that era.
It's a good call back, to when it was a good RTS.
There's a REMASTERED collection, please get that, not this.
What is ther to say, its a classic ******
THIS is the only acceptable C&C version the rest are inferior. Even RA2 I noticed is lights and lasers and lightning shows.
Everything after RA1 is a different game.
RA1 is the GOAT but since when did they remove queuing ? Many features have been deleted over the years, I don't remember the game this badly crippled for user experience.
Очередной «шедевр» про кровавый режим Советов, который только и хочет всех поубивать и всё захватить. Если кому-то нравится начинать игру с миссии, где от вас требуют совершить массакр в деревне, то это многое говорит о таких людях. Мне такое делать неприятно. Осуждаю.
Kept freezing my pc so i could not even turn it off making the game unplayable
Das Game ist ein echter Klassiker geworden, ich bin damit aufgewachsen.
old school b ut a fun game.
👍
omg not this again... this sounds communist, and I don't like communism.
Лучше брать ремастер. Тут практически ничего нормально не работает. На карте во время перехода миссий фпс падает до 6 и приходится буквально неспеша наводится мышкой чтоб продолжить игру. Нет возможности создавать более одной боевой единицы как в последующих частях серии из-за чего приходится постоянно следить и прокликивать по новой каждого солдата и технику. При использовании Катушки Теслы фпс резко падает до 10-30, если на базе будет минимум штуки 4 стоять и тебя будут пушить то игра будет идти рывками в зависимости от срабатывания Катушки, а без неё защищать базу практически невозможно после середины игры так как это основное орудие защиты с огромным уроном. Враги поджимают твою базу по несколько раз в минуту из-за чего нападать в ответ практически невозможно, после 7-8 миссии когда откроется больше техники с двух вражеских баз будет ехать и лететь техника каждые 15-20 секунд, отстроить и защитить базу попросту нет возможности. В ремастере это всё дело пофиксили и враги нападают более щадяще и равномерно чтобы у тебя было время. Ещё очень странно работает водная техника, если наземные войска отстреливаются при приближении врага, то подлодки просто стоят афк пока по ним ведут огонь и пока не прокликаешь их чтоб атаковали они будут стоять. Майнинговым транспортам нельзя задать какой-то один спот, они будут по умолчанию возвращаться на ближайшие места залежей даже если там враги.
I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards.
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Unless you are some kind of sick purist, get the remastered collection.
如今玩完重制版和这个“最新”原版之后发现一个问题：1999年在我爸班玩上的时候，运兵船是能范围秒杀攻击的，World Map这张地图（当时只记得是要几乎拖到底，一个名字很长的W开头的多人图）是三个孤岛，电脑AI不会造船，所以可以爽玩。而官方最新版本并不是这样，运兵船自带秒杀大概率是魔改，那个叫“世界地图”的地图美洲、欧亚非、大洋洲没有桥连接可能是地图随着版本资料片迭代而更新的原因。
This game really need a remaster
Why wont work on win 11
Red Alert is one of the most "pure" RTS game ever made, though this version is glitchy and just has the original graphics, not to be confused with [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1213210/Command__Conquer_Remastered_Collection/]the remastered version[/url].
[h2]As a sequel[/h2]
Barely a reskin of the original Command & Conquer game, Red Alert inherits a claustrophobic implementation of fog-of-war, as enemy units instantly attack yours the moment you discover them, leaving you no time for tactics. The experience is often one of being dragged through conflict, but the strategy element was a bit more fleshed out as you can now leave a space between your buildings. There's a fun mixture of units, and the story (despite it kicking off with the player having to commit war crimes) features memorable cutscenes with acting through long takes.
[h2]Gameplay[/h2]
The pacing can feel a bit off, as buildings take a long time to construct, which is awkward because turning the game speed up makes it impossible to micromanage your units effectively. Matches can be too short, as the AI either focuses on your construction yard (destroying it in seconds) so that you can't build anything, or they often give up. A lot of maps have too little ore, which can result in slug matches.
It can have particular frustrating moments - you can start so close to the enemy in a match that their units are instantly firing at yours, and the AI will truce together to swarm your base even on easy mode. The AI micromanages their units to the extent that they send their vehicles to run over every last infantry unit you have, while theirs can instantly dodge any attempt to run them over.
It can be especially frustrating if your units won't return fire, and even when ordered to attack a unit, they might just move to where their target used to be, or go straight up to it, which results in them pointlessly taking damage - what's the point in making long-range units if they only want to fire from close-range? Artillery is a particular joke because they get destroyed if a unit so much as sneezes near them, while the enemy AI spams artillery and fires from a distance.
The balancing can feel pretty wild - infantry survive a huge number of aircraft missiles, and jets were supposed to be better than prop aircraft but you have to use a swarm of jets just to kill 1 man - they could have simply made aircraft slightly more expensive to justify increasing the damage. The unit pathing is terrible, which is compounded by the limited space as the maps are small and cluttered with cliffs. The nuclear bomb might feel underwhelming. Even with questionable balancing, it can be fun, especially skirmish mode, which is found in the multiplayer menu and can be played against AI.
[h2]Issues[/h2]
The game sometimes crashes. You can't jump to a point on the minimap with a unit selected, so it's tedious to scroll across the map just to target the last ore truck to kill it to end a match. Left-click can be glitchy. The music player seems a bit broken when you try to play specific tracks. The screen is letterboxed on [i]all[/i] sides. A patch to double-click a unit to select all units of that type would have been handy. Air units can't explore the fog of war, and don't appear on the minimap. You can't manually target air units when they're flying. Units can get stuck, and there's no option to restart a match.
[h1]Summary[/h1]
There's a simplicity to the gameplay that wasn't matched by later modern warfare RTS games, perhaps with the exception of Generals. The charming graphics have certainly remained unique, as later RTS games chased realistic visuals. Red Alert was one of the founding pieces of the genre; it was product of its time both culturally and technically - what it lacked in pixels, it made up for with style. The only [i]critical[/i] issue is that the Windows volume can suddenly jump to 100% when running this game, so I would describe it as a broken program. The remaster is more expensive, but might be worth a look instead, as it fixes the screen issue for Windows 10, and didn't seem to have the audio issue.
old 팬이라면 추억용으로 할만함.
30년도 더 된 게임이라 조작이 매우 불편한건 감안해야함.
Surrender is not an option because the game won't start in the first place. EA continues to sell and profit off the game without checking if it runs in the first place.
remember old days :)
alt aber gut
x-- 8/10 --x
I didn't play this a lot when it came out, but it's still an incredible experience.
Crashed my PC. Verified integrity of game files. Crashed my PC again.
тупорылые юниты которых нужно направлять каждые 10 секунд ибо они стоят на месте
no workey, play the remaster
Powrót do czasów młodości i pierwszego PCta ... wyzwania trudne ale nie nudzi się szybko.
good old game I love it
The game itself is great and iconic. However the Steam version does unfortunately not run on modern systems. Hope there will be a fix.
IK VIND DEZE SPEL HEEL LEUK VOOR SPELEN IEDEREEN DEZE SPEL DOEN
great classic, playing as the factions is pretty fun.
This could use a remaster, give it some nicer unit looks and such.
overall a fun classic to play....the flame units and towers are cool!
though infantry still seem to be way to squishey, literally!
Good old Red Alert 1
闪退、鼠标消失、选项文字消失，可以说是顶着bug在玩。
建议直接玩重置版。
this game is too freaking old
because certian missions they ssend under staff troops. instead of two or more squads. they sen only one and i hate the fog of war crap.
old school
easy recommend for RTS lovers, a classic
DAS SPIEL STARTET ÜBERHAUPT NICHT
Stare dobre czasy
Old butt not musty, Games suprisingly good not a problom at all (:
Command & Conquer: Red Alert, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Electronic Arts, is a landmark title in the real-time strategy genre that continues to influence RTS games decades after its initial release in 1996. Set in an alternate timeline where Albert Einstein’s time-travel experiments prevent Hitler’s rise, the game imagines a prolonged conflict between the Allies and the Soviet Union. This inventive premise underpins a story that is both engaging and humorously over-the-top, setting the tone for a series that blends strategic depth with a distinctive narrative flair.
At its core, Red Alert delivers classic RTS gameplay built around base construction, resource management, and unit strategy. Players choose to lead either Allied or Soviet forces, each boasting unique units and tactical strengths. The intuitive interface, particularly the sidebar command system, allows players to construct buildings, produce units, and issue orders in real time without interrupting gameplay, a feature that was innovative for its time. Coupled with the option for LAN and online multiplayer, the game fosters both competitive and cooperative experiences, offering immense replayability that has helped it maintain a devoted player base over the years.
The game’s two expansion packs, Counterstrike and The Aftermath, released in 1997, significantly broaden the scope of the original title. Counterstrike added more than a hundred multiplayer maps and sixteen single-player missions, including the quirky secret campaign "It Came from Red Alert!" featuring mutant ants. This expansion primarily strengthened multiplayer content while adding fresh challenges for solo players. The Aftermath expanded the arsenal with seven new units, including the Chrono Tank and Demolition Truck, and introduced eighteen new missions alongside one hundred additional multiplayer maps. These additions not only diversified strategic options but also extended the game’s longevity, keeping the gameplay fresh for both veterans and newcomers.
Beyond gameplay, the series is noted for its atmosphere and presentation. The original music tracks, voice acting, and sound effects created a compelling and often cinematic experience, amplifying the tension and humor of the alternate-history setting. In the modern remastered Steam release, enhancements such as widescreen support, improved graphics, and a map editor have updated the game for contemporary systems without losing its classic charm. The map editor, in particular, empowers the community to craft and share custom content, ensuring that the game remains vibrant and relevant.
The enduring appeal of Red Alert and its expansions lies not only in their gameplay mechanics but also in their combination of humor, narrative creativity, and strategic depth. Players are challenged to balance tactical thinking with resource management while enjoying the whimsical absurdities of an alternate history war scenario. The expansions, Counterstrike and The Aftermath, reinforce these elements by introducing new content that enhances both single-player and multiplayer experiences, making the series a complete package for RTS enthusiasts.
In conclusion, Command & Conquer: Red Alert along with Counterstrike and The Aftermath exemplify the best of classic real-time strategy gaming. Their innovative mechanics, engaging storyline, and well-crafted expansions have cemented their place as iconic titles in gaming history. For both longtime fans and new players, these games offer an immersive, challenging, and entertaining experience that highlights the enduring legacy of Westwood Studios’ pioneering work in the RTS genre.
Rating: 8/10
i thought this was counterstrike
感觉红警2的画面还不如红警1，有没有同意的。
第一次玩这款游戏是98年，在学校附近的机房，
再也回不到那个年代了...................
Gyermekkorom hozta vissza!
I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards
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Игра, в которую приятно вернуться. Играл еще в детстве, но тогда так и не прошёл. Сейчас же прошёл с удовольствием, хотя миссии довольно однообразны. Уже намного приятнее играть в сравнении с первой C&C, хотя отличия больше в лоре и враждующих фракциях, но и интерфейс с балансом стали чуть приятней.
Spoko gra
Crashes PC with win11. It just freezes everything, and you got nothing but to restart your PC, even alt+f4 and ctr alt del won't work
Oldie-goodie.
Mooie nostalgie!!!
Absolutely recommended RTS oldschool game.
If you can get this game, then do it, the content its great for your money.!
Delightful blast from the past.
Classic RTS but only with CnCnet patch on Windows 11
Pretty fun.
Excelente! un clasico!!
Just as good as i remember, if a tad more difficult! I probably just got old
Its a classic....!
The remaster doesn't work anymore on win11 for me for some reason, but with the CnCnet patch, this does. Hell yeah.
这游戏的胜利条件是要把每个敌方单位甚至平民全杀光么，满图找人有点难受。而且还是那个经典的堆人海就能过，感觉一般
Booted up Red Alert. Stalin’s moustache threatened democracy. Tanya blew up five buildings with a pistol and sassy one-liners. I built twenty Ore Trucks because I couldn’t micro, then lost them all to a dog.
In *Counterstrike*, I discovered ant missions where I fought a giant insect invasion with tanks. No one explained why. I didn’t ask. In *The Aftermath*, they gave me teleporting Chrono Commandos and Tesla Tanks that turned war into a rave.
The cutscenes are pure Oscar-bait nonsense, the units scream in five languages, and I’ve never had this much fun being bad at strategy. 11/10—peak 90s chaos in a bottle.
Старая, ламповая классика)
un classico intramontabile, da giocare e rigiocare.
classic simple game
Just crashed on Windows 11 and that's all. Pity I can't get refund
Has launching problems. Sad that you cant play it.
BLOODY AMAZING!
Long, long ago, my father purchased me a copy of Red Alert when pc games still came in large card-board boxes at Walmart. That got me into my first RTS game, and the genre in general. Getting it again on steam as part of an all-C&C bundle, on sale, is a pretty good deal. Tons of nostalgia, even if it is a bit rough around the edges from the lack of modern QoL improvements modern games tend to have. Loads of fun. Save often.
cool
Sleepy.
苏军战役难得要死，垃圾玩意
Just the way I remember playing it while waiting for Napster downloads to complete.
兼容性很差，很多不能玩 或者玩到一半崩溃，退款还不给退，太坑了
왜 안켜져....
When it starts it's great, but most of the time it just halts whole computer.
Will crash windows 11 computers
good year ago. out of date and not worth playing anymore
典
Bought it for the Nostalgia i had playing this growing up, The game doesn't launch half the time you don't even get anything to pop up the other half the time it shows the good ole red alert 2 screen and stays FROZEN on that screen not allowing you to ALT F4 or task manager close the game. if you aren't gonna keep a game in working condition TAKE IT OFF THE DAMN STORE.
