

We also like that the 13 missions are all around the right length to hop in for a little bit of fun without getting worn out by the admittedly dated graphics. Red Alert 2, released in 2000, helped upgrade and redefine the RTS genre with its excellent balance, interactive menus, and addictive gameplay that culminated in big victory rewards for those who could harness resources fast enough. Give the emulator a bit of time to load and you should be good to go, although controller support may be hit or miss. Note: This particular site includes a web emulator that allows you to play PoP online without the need to download anything - as long as your internet connection holds steady. Like many of the games on our list, it was part of a franchise that continues to this day.
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We did throw in a few old favorites you can buy for a few bucks on platforms like GOG, or choose to play more limited versions for free to get a quick rush from the old days.

Note: Most of these are free to play, which is a key advantage of abandonware.

