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Command & Conquer: Red Alert
PlayStation · Strategy
Command & Conquer: Red Alert
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Westwood Studios |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Command & Conquer |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 33 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert is a strategy game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Command & Conquer series; on the PS1 you can also try Command & Conquer and Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation. 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 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 want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Command & Conquer: Red Alert 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.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert FAQ
When did Command & Conquer: Red Alert come out on the PS1?
Command & Conquer: Red Alert was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Command & Conquer: Red Alert?
It was developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is Command & Conquer: Red Alert multiplayer?
Yes. Command & Conquer: Red Alert supports up to 2 players.
How long does Command & Conquer: Red Alert take to play?
As a strategy game, Command & Conquer: Red Alert typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Command & Conquer: Red Alert on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.