Command & Conquer: Red Alert cover art

Game dossier

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

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A 1997 real-time strategy prequel featuring Allied and Soviet campaigns

The briefing

About this game

Command & Conquer: Red Alert is a real-time strategy game set in an alternate conflict between the Allies and the Soviets. Often considered a prequel to Command & Conquer, it uses an isometric, semi-top-down perspective and 2D sprite-based graphics.

Players build bases, establish defenses, gather resources, and command military units across varied mission environments. The campaign also includes indoor missions focused exclusively on infantry.

Game Details

  • Developer: Westwood
  • Publisher: Virgin Games
  • Release date: October 31, 1997
  • Genres: Real-Time Strategy, Strategy
  • Platforms: DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Sony PlayStation