It was the simplicity that made classic Command and Conquer work so well. Units were governed by a straightforward rock, paper, scissors system – tanks can easily destroy buildings, but they’re weak against rocket infantry – and the UI and layout were instantly intuitive. Click here. Now click here. That’s it – you’ve built your base. While the Westwood classic lies dormant, long-time RTS fans are surely pining for the return of Command and Conquer. We’ve got the boomer shooter. Why not the boomer real-time strategy game? Taking inspiration from Tiberian Dawn, Red Alert, and even the music of Frank Klepacki, one visionary developer aims to fill the void left by C & C. Available to play now, this is a new Steam RTS game with retro pedigree.

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