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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Do you love Dune 2? Well...,
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This review is from: Dune 2000 (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)
This is truly an odd game. It is one of those titles that some people will hate, and others will love, regardless of their background. Those who have played Dune 2 may or may not like it. Those who don't know what Dune is also may or may not like it. Those who have seen the movies or read the books may or may not like it. Even those that have only played Command & Conquer before this may or may not like it. Speaking for myself, I would say it was a pretty decent game, but not the best I've seen.If you've had a crack at Dune 2- that most famed of real time strategy games- you might like this. It is basically a remake of Dune 2 with improved graphics, less action cutscenes and more mentat mission briefings. John Rhys Davies is the highest caliber actor in the game, playing the Atreides mentat Noree Moneo. Then again, it IS just a remake, so if you've played Dune 2, you might be bored stiff. If you don't know what Dune is, you might enjoy this. It follows The Westwood Formula- construction yard, build base, gather money, build units, kill the enemy. If you happen to appreciate this formula, and haven't had the honor of experiencing it before (yes, you are one of the five people that hasn't played C&C), you might like the game. Then again, you might not. If you have read the excellent Frank Herbert novel(s) and seen one of the (two I think?) movie adaptations, you might like to see how warfare on Dune works from a tactical, meat grinder perspective. The setting is unquestionably Dune, and the spice is very much present. However, you might be somewhat perplexed as to what the Atreides are doing alive and kicking, after supposedly being eviscerated in the Frank Herbert plot. You might also wonder what business anyone- even those stinking Harkonnen- has with atomics, and where these mentat usurpers came from. Those of you veteran GDI/Nod/Soviet/Allied commanders might like to wade into a different setting for a change by checking Dune out. It plays very much like the original C&C (Tiberian Dawn) on the fundamental basis. Just substitute spice for tiberium, and take note that it is usually safe to walk across it. Instead of visceroids, you'll see the (far worse) sandworms, and you can't build structures on anything but solid rock. Not like you'd want to make things on sand, what with all the worms. From this perspective, you might like the change of setting. You might also be bored sick of that style of gameplay, and rather opt out. It really depends. I fall into the latter two categories- I have read some Dune, seen the movies, and played (and loved) several C&C titles. My opinion? Dune 2000 was decent, a refreshing change of setting (I haven't touched Dune 2), well balanced, and fun. However, it did get a bit old after a relatively short time of play, probably due to the fact that those annoying sandworms kept eating my harvesters. I suppose that's just how life on Arrakis works, though. Hopefully you will have better luck avoiding them. P.S. If you aren't sure about this one, check out Emperor: Battle for Dune. That game rocks.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The spice must flow.,
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This review is from: Dune 2000 (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)
This is the kind of game that doesn't go out of style even as new technology flows in. Sure, it may not have the graphics and A.I. of newer games, but it has a lasting appeal. I've been playing one version of this game or another for 7 or 8 years, and the game itself has changed very little. This version adds new weaponry, more complex fighting, and a more balanced system than the previous Dunes. It also adds some great video clips.Between each mission you are briefed by your Mentat (one of 3, depending on which house you choose at the outset), and the acting is surprisingly good for a video game. John Rhys-Davies plays the Atriedes Mentat. The Mentats for House Harkonnen and House Ordos live up to their infamy as being "evil" and "insidious," respectively. The game is quite challenging, and the interface is easy to understand. However, units aren't as intelligent as they could be. For example, en route from point A to be B, a pack of tanks will go out of their way to run into a dead end, point C, where an enemy rocket turret is waiting. They will then turn around and continue to point B while being shot at. You have to keep your eye on them. This is a very stable game that will provide many hours of play. It's a different experience for each of the 3 houses, so you may want to go back and play it again. Emperor: Battle for Dune picks up where this game leaves off, so I highly recommend this game to play before Emperor.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A bargain (and then some),
By kdrcreagh (Brisbane Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dune 2000 (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)
Dune 2000 is essentially Command & Conquer with units (and plot) inspired by the Dune novels by Frank Herbert. This will either disappoint you or excite you. Personally, I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer series, even buying the much-maligned Tiberian Sun. So when I saw Dune 2000 for a mere $..., I was more than happy to part with my spare change.The game is not about blockbuster visual effects or mind-bending strategy, but rather old-school RTS graphics with pure build `em up and blow `em away fun! Some of the missions require some out of the box thinking, but overall your main objective is to take out the enemy. You have the option to fight for the Atreides, the Harkonnen, or the Orods, and the story changes accordingly depending upon your choice. The types of units at your disposal are unique to each House, and require you to alter your battle tactics to work with what you've got. The Atreides units generally are middle of the range - their armour and firepower is solid but not outstanding. The Harkonnen units are designed for sheer force, but suffer from a lack of speed and precision. The Ordos units don't have the mightiest weapons, but their armour compensates for this fact. The most outstanding unit from any House would have to be the famed Ornithopters - sure you have to use your imagination a little, but what fun it is to fantasise being Paul Atreides, if only for the briefest of seconds. The terrain of the maps is fairly consistent with the C & C series, but it's not quite as vivid as Herbert's description of Arrakis. Given the games graphical limitations, it's hard to get a sense of the living and breathing planet that is Dune. Guess we can't have it all. However the dreaded sandworms make an appearance every so often to spice up (pardon the pun) the action, so keep an eye on those harvesters! The story of the game isn't highly memorable, a disappointment given the source material the developers had to work with, but having fine actors such as John-Rhys Davies (now most famous for his role of Gimli in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films) briefing you on your duties is a fine treat indeed. Overall for the price, the concept, the game play, and nostalgic-RTS graphics, you can't go wrong with Dune 2000. 2115|R1I9861VVGTNQ1;2115|R28NB6F1N7Y9PD;2115|R1UKU7TJFO5AOT;
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