This repository is an archive of work I started several years ago to attempt to recreate the original 2D Command & Conquer (C&C) games. The most useful outcome of this project has been a set of file conversion tools and working code examples of how to decode/encode various file formats from those games.
While I don't think I have the time any more to fulfil the original goal of running the original Red Alert campaign missions with this (there's that C&C Remaster project now!), I update this project every so often when I feel the urge to work on smaller things like graphics rendering, playing sounds, creating CLI tools, and general software architecture for games as opposed to my day-to-day which is web development.
Currently, this project consists of several modules in an attempt to prove out various parts of the overall engine. The first standalone modules are:
Instructions for use in projects can be found in each of those subproject READMEs.
To use the CLI tools (file conversion, playing back audio/video, viewing
maps/units), check the redhorizon-cli project for
installation instructions.
To work with classic C&C codecs and file formats in your own projects, check
the redhorizon-classic project for installation
instructions.