Command & Conquer: Renegade Dominates Obscure Game Debate Amid Confusion Over Genre and Alternatives

Post date: August 14, 2026 · Discovered: August 14, 2026 · 3 posts, 38 comments

Commenters overwhelmingly identified the game in #010 as Command & Conquer: Renegade, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Electronic Arts for Windows in 2002. The game's identity was confirmed by multiple users, though some debated its classification as a first-person shooter or real-time strategy title. A few users suggested alternative titles like Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction and Robot Arena 2, but these were met with skepticism. One user, 'phailhaus', highlighted the game's 3D engine, which was later used in other titles like Generals and Middle Earth, underscoring its significance in the industry.

The discussion was split between those who insisted the game was a first-person shooter set in the C&C universe and those who were unsure due to its obscurity. User 'vikingtons' argued it was an FPS, while 'DingDongDitch' claimed it was Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction. Others, like 'redhorsejacket', noted the game's multiplayer mode and a fan-made remake called Renegade X. The debate also included claims about the game's development and publishing companies, with '64bithero' and 'Soulinyx' offering conflicting details.

The community consensus leans toward Command & Conquer: Renegade as the correct answer, with most users agreeing on its developer, publisher, and release date. However, the debate over its genre and potential alternatives highlights lingering confusion and the game's relative obscurity. The strongest arguments centered on the game's 3D engine and its place in the C&C series, with 'phailhaus' and 'vikingtons' offering the most compelling takes.

Key Points

#1The game is Command & Conquer: Renegade, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Electronic Arts.

Multiple users, including '64bithero' and 'vikingtons', confirmed this identification, citing the game's release date and developer.

#2The game's genre is disputed between first-person shooter and real-time strategy.

User 'vikingtons' argued it was an FPS, while others were unsure due to the game's obscurity.

#3Alternative titles like Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction and Robot Arena 2 were proposed.

User 'DingDongDitch' and 'Soulinyx' suggested these, but they were met with skepticism and countered by other commenters.

#4The game's 3D engine was significant in the industry.

User 'phailhaus' noted its use in other titles like Generals and Middle Earth, highlighting its importance.

Source Discussions (3)

This report was synthesized from the following Lemmy discussions, ranked by community score.

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Guess the game (#010)
[email protected]·19 comments·8/11/2026·by 64bithero·lemmy.world
97
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Guess The Game (#011)
[email protected]·16 comments·8/12/2026·by 64bithero·lemmy.world
70
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Guess The Game (#012) [Solved - See Comments]
[email protected]·8 comments·8/14/2026·by 64bithero·lemmy.world