Tempest Rising

"Tempest Rising blends old-school RTS brilliance with the power of modern technology, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh experience for everyone. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it looks great, plays even better, and hits all the right notes—gameplay, troop variety, quality-of-life, …"

"Tempest Rising is a classic RTS with a campaign, a spiritual successor to Command &a; Conquer that painstakingly remakes all things we know from the past. It won’t make the publishers want to give us more games like this, but …"

"Combining nostalgia and challenge in the right way, Tempest Rising proves that war strategy games not only still have a place in the market, but can also be unmissable experiences, capable of winning over new and old fans alike."

"Tempest Rising is a bold throwback to classic RTS games, with massive maps, satisfying destruction, and strong faction design. Despite a few rough edges, it offers a polished experience that captures the spirit of the genre’s golden era."

"Tempest Rising might as well be one of the best strategy games of the year, where the release calendar does look to have a lot of strategy games on the horizon. This is definitely a game that’s worth a buy …"

"RTS has returned in a beautiful form, reminding us of the golden era of this genre. The single-player campaign of Tempest Rising might not be memorable, but the classic multiplayer is here to keep you engaged."

"Tempest Rising is finally an RTS that will appeal to both veterans and younger players. It offers a very pleasant compromise between classic gameplay and modern processing. Don&s;t expect a lot of originality, but there&s;s no shortage of fun."

"Tempest Rising is a call-back to the wonder years of the RTS, but does more than enough to bring titles like that into the present day."

"Developer Slipgate Ironworks provided an experience that nobody knew they actually wanted and this is perfectly modernizing an old formula"

"A loving homage to classic Command &a; Conquer, Tempest Rising&s;s single-player campaign brings back the fast-paced RTS gameplay but can&s;t quite recapture the campy vibe"

"After years of waiting for the revival of the Command &a; Conquer franchise, Tempest Rising has been developed, brilliantly reworked popular game mechanics, added new and original ideas, and laid the foundations for a new universe and brand. Aside from …"

"Tempest Rising feels like a nostalgic tribute to the classic RTS games of yesterday, with familiar gameplay that should appeal to old-school players and an incredible amount of polish that no classic can compare to. However, it may feel less-than-innovative …"

"Tempest Rising wears its C&a;C influence proudly, and while this overreliance on tradition limits its full potential, Slipgate Ironworks&s; overall effort is remarkable and must be celebrated."

"Tempest Rising is a must-own for fans of Command and Conquer and RTS games and I cannot wait to see what they do next."

"While Tempest Rising may not reinvent the genre, it provides a strong foundation that helps shape it for future iterations."

"Tempest Rising is a game that will surely please dinosaurs like me who miss Command &a; Conquer but want to see its dusty pages presented with a modern aesthetic and comfort."

"A loving tribute to classic strategy, Tempest Rising nails the fundamentals of base-building and tactical warfare. While its ambitions stop short of reinvention, its clarity, pacing, and polish make it one of the most enjoyable RTS releases in years."

"Tempest Rising has a solid story and some interesting mechanics to keep things going. It has the potential to restart a past era and maybe spark some new interest in the old RTS games that we all know and love."

"Tempest Rising is a wonderful throwback to a genre that often feels forgotten in the modern age. With two well thought-out factions and great gameplay, it feels like the modern incarnation of Command &a; Conquer that has been missing in …"

"Calling Tempest Rising "familiar but fun" sounds damning, but it&s;s the most accurate way to describe it. Most of what Tempest Rising does, it does very well. There&s;s nothing particularly exciting about it, and it&s;s all been done before."

"Slipgate Ironwokrs did what a lot deemed to be impossible, create a balance between a good “Command &a; Conquer Homage” and a spiritual successor. “Tempest Rising” is complex, but not overwhelming. Alongside a great campaign and a solid multiplayer, it’s …"

"I can only say I&s;m satisfied with Tempest Rising. It&s;s true that the multiplayer mode is still in its early stages, with necessary balancing needed both in terms of AI and factions, but the single-player campaign already offers between 20 …"

"Tempest Rising is a game lifted alive from the 1990s, but with contemporary ambitions and modern visuals. Unfortunately, my heart, as a Red Alert 2 fan, took a very uneven beating at times. Despite the beautiful packaging and solid foundation, …"

"Tempest Rising comes at a great time, with few classic-type RTS games making an appearance. Tempest Rising easily recreates the fun of those early games and their addictive mechanics. At the same time, it looks and runs like a current …"

"Tempest Rising is a smart, satisfying return to RTS roots with just enough modern spice. Whether you&s;re a Command &a; Conquer veteran or just RTS-curious, this one&s;s worth deploying for."

"Tempest Rising successfully delivers on its promise of a classic RTS revival, blending nostalgia with smart updates and modern design. With great optimization, a catchy soundtrack, and well-crafted factions, it appeals to both Command &a; Conquer veterans and newcomers. While …"

"Let&s;s party like it&s;s 1998! Tempest Rising brings us back all the right memories of Command &a; Conquer, and it&s;s a lot of fun at an adrenaline-filled pace."

"Tempest Rising is the spiritual successor to old school Command &a; Conquer games that even the franchise itself couldn&s;t recreate. It looks and sounds absolutely fantastic and, with two memorable story campaigns and deep and challenging strategy gameplay, it&s;s the …"

"Developer Slipgate Ironworks will need to improve this a bit in the future. Nevertheless, "Tempest Rising" is a very welcome comeback for the classic real-time strategy game and is therefore warmly recommended to any fan of "Command &a; Conquer.""

"Tempest Rising offers RTS fans hours of nostalgic yet modernized gameplay centered around a unique energy source that sparks a global war; while the game lacks innovative mechanics and is limited to just two factions, its excellent music and engaging …"

"Unashamedly retro in spirit yet modern where it counts, Tempest Rising is a riveting flashback to the halcyon days of the RTS."

"Tempest Rising is exactly what it promised to be: a love letter to the real-time strategy games of the 1990s, and in particular to the Command &a; Conquer series. Everything, from gameplay to mission design, from the soundtrack to the …"

"Tempest Rising is an authentic homage to what many would consider the peak period of RTS gaming. Fans of the genre looking for a solid campaign will be happy with what Tempest Rising has to offer, but don&s;t expect it …"

"A new RTS that evokes classics like C&a;C and StarCraft. Its familiar UI and layout are impressively reworked to be accessible even for RTS newcomers. However, Tempest Rising still lacks defining elements to establish a unique identity, and the absence …"

"Slipgate has managed to create a game that simultaneously breathes the &s;90s and feels like the 2020s — and that, in itself, is an achievement. It&s;s not easy nowadays to convey the passion of this genre to new generations. If …"

"This is the Command &a; Conquer sequel we never got. It scratches an itch that has been ignored for too long. It’s fast, fun, and filled with the kind of soul that modern "bloated garbage" lacks. While it has some …"

"Tempest Rising captures the spirit of classic RTS games while forging its own path, delivering a thrilling, tactically rich experience that both old-school fans and newcomers can enjoy."