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Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Genre: Real-time Strategy (RTS) Compilation
Developer: Various (including Westwood Studios, EA Los Angeles, Barking Lizards Technologies)
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year: 2006
Platform: Microsoft Windows

Command & Conquer: The First Decade is a comprehensive compilation of the Command & Conquer series, released by Electronic Arts in 2006. This collection celebrates the franchise’s 10th anniversary by bundling together all the major titles and expansions from 1995 to 2003, providing both newcomers and long-time fans with an extensive overview of the series’ evolution.

The compilation includes the following games:

  • Command & Conquer (1995)
  • Command & Conquer: The Covert Operations (1996)
  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert (1996)
  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert – Counterstrike (1997)
  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert – The Aftermath (1997)
  • Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun (1999)
  • Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun – Firestorm (2000)
  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 (2000)
  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 – Yuri’s Revenge (2001)
  • Command & Conquer: Renegade (2002)
  • Command & Conquer: Generals (2003)
  • Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour (2003)

In addition to the games, the package includes a bonus DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage, developer interviews, concept art, and a montage of fan-submitted videos. A double-sided poster with high-quality renders from the series and a manual detailing unit descriptions and hotkeys for each game are also included.

The First Decade was designed to run optimally on Windows XP, with slight modifications to ensure compatibility with modern systems of the time. However, some users have reported issues with installation and functionality on newer operating systems, such as Windows 7 and beyond.

Critically, the compilation received positive reviews for its value and the opportunity it provided to experience the entire series in one package. It was particularly appreciated by fans for preserving the legacy of the Command & Conquer franchise and offering a nostalgic journey through its history.