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Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™

PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS • 2024

Should you play it?

Surrender is not an option

What works

  • Strong nostalgic appeal
  • Engaging strategic gameplay
  • Iconic soundtrack
  • Includes expansions and map editor
  • Active multiplayer community

Things to keep in mind

  • Outdated graphics and interface
  • Poor pathfinding and unit ai
  • Bugs and crashes reported
  • Lack of modern quality-of-life features
  • Some missions frustrating or unbalanced

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Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 24/08/2026