Command & Conquer: Rivals
2018 video game
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Command & Conquer: Rivals is a free-to-play real-time strategy mobile game. The game was released on Android and iOS on December 4, 2018.
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| Developer | EA Redwood Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Designer | Greg Black |
| Series | Command & Conquer |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Release | 4 December 2018[1] |
| Genre | Real-time strategy |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
Gameplay
Command and Conquer: Rivals is a one-versus-one competitive multiplayer real-time strategy game.[2] The player can play as GDI or Brotherhood of Nod, with each faction offering unique abilities, and units. Players are tasked to control platforms surrounding the missile silo.[3] If the player manages to gain control of more platforms than the enemy for a fixed time, the missile will launch and obliterate the opponent's base.[4]
Development
The game was revealed at EA Play 2018 with a live gameplay demo, making it the first Command & Conquer game from EA since 2012's Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances.[5] A pre-alpha version of the game was released on Google Play on the same day.[6] Greg Black, who had worked on various Command & Conquer games, was hired to design the game's combat.
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 71/100[7] |
Command and Conquer: Rivals was widely criticized by players for being a mobile game instead of a real-time strategy game the franchise is known for.[8] Redwood Studios General Manager Michael Martinez responded by saying that the team hoped to bring a great real-time strategy game for mobile platforms. He also urged fans of the series to give this game a chance.[9]
Rivals received mixed reception from critics. On Metacritic, the game has a score of 71/100.[7]
Rivals was nominated for "Song/Score - Mobile Video Game" at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.[10]