[2] While Command HQ was recognized as one of the earliest real-time strategy games for the PC, it was preceded by the Ancient Art of War and other trailblazers.

Its user interface was also ahead of its time in its use of the mouse to plot movement and the clear presentation of game data.

The player can also install the latest version of the game from Safeharborgames,[3] and play online there without charge or copy protection issues.

[4] The game was reviewed in 1991 in Dragon #169 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column.

[8][9] Computer Gaming World in July 1994 reported a rumor that MicroProse was working on Command HQ II, with four-way and possibly network multiplayer support.