Description

"Command & Conquer," originally developed by Westwood Studios, is a seminal real-time strategy (RTS) game that made its debut on PC platforms in 1995 and was later adapted for the Sega Saturn in 1996. Set in an alternate modern-day timeline, the game introduces players to a conflict between two factions: the Global Defense Initiative (GDI), a U.N.-backed global defense force, and the Brotherhood of Nod, a mysterious group with ties to terrorism and advanced technology. Players choose to command one of the two factions, with the goal of managing resources, building bases, and deploying troops to defeat the enemy. The game is noted for its compelling storytelling, delivered through both in-game sequences and full-motion video briefings, enhancing the immersive experience of strategic warfare.

The Sega Saturn version of "Command & Conquer" brought the intense gameplay of the original PC version to console players, adapting its control scheme to fit the console's gamepad. While maintaining the core gameplay elements, such as base construction, unit management, and real-time combat, the transition to the Sega Saturn included some compromises in terms of visual fidelity and user interface due to the hardware differences. Despite these challenges, it succeeded in delivering a solid RTS experience. Notably, this version features exclusive FMV (full-motion video) cut-scenes which were re-shot to better suit the console's output capabilities. Even though it faced stiff competition from its contemporary, "Warcraft II," on other platforms, "Command & Conquer" on the Sega Saturn is fondly remembered for bringing RTS games to a broader audience and helping to establish the genre's popularity on video game consoles.

Gameplay

Command & Conquer - Gameplay

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Command & Conquer - Gameplay

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