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Command & Conquer
PlayStation · Strategy
Command & Conquer
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Westwood Studios |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Command & Conquer |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 32 |
Developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive, Command & Conquer arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a strategy game.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Command & Conquer series; on the PS1 you can also try Command & Conquer: Red Alert 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Command & Conquer 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 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 FAQ
When did Command & Conquer come out on the PS1?
Command & Conquer was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Command & Conquer?
It was developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is Command & Conquer multiplayer?
No. Command & Conquer is a single-player game.
How long does Command & Conquer take to play?
As a strategy game, Command & Conquer 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 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.