#31
Command & Conquer (PC)
Change From Last Year: -1
The original Command & Conquer is the game that made me a fan of real-time strategy, and although it's naturally somewhat dated by today's standards as the genre has moved forwards and introduced numerous new elements and tweaks to its gameplay, I can still go back and play it at pretty much any time and have a great time. I love the relative simplicity of the game, and even though nostalgia naturally plays a role in C&C's relatively high placement in my top 50, I can honestly say I prefer real-time strategy games from the mid-90s through to the early 2000s to most games in the genre today. I just find these older titles a much more enjoyable experience than most modern RTSs.
Besides the gameplay, I also really like the story in the game, and I still think Kane is one of the best villains in video game history. In addition, the soundtrack to Command & Conquer is great, and remains among Frank Klepacki's best works to this day.
