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Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation
PlayStation · Strategy
Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Westwood Studios |
| Publisher | Westwood Studios |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Command & Conquer |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation is a strategy game developed by Westwood Studios.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
It is part of the Command & Conquer series; on the PS1 you can also try Command & Conquer: Red Alert and Command & Conquer. The series also appears on other systems with Command & Conquer (Saturn) and Command & Conquer (N64). Westwood Studios also made Dune 2000 for the PS1.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation FAQ
When did Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation come out on the PS1?
Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation?
It was developed by Westwood Studios.
Is Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation multiplayer?
Yes. Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation supports up to 2 players.
How long does Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation take to play?
As a strategy game, Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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