15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely for fans familiar with Dune, March 29, 2000
This review is from: Dune 2000 (CD-ROM)
If you are familiar with the Dune universe and are not that familiar with strategy games, Dune is a good game for you. I have the Sega Genesis version which I played long ago and this game is very similar to that. You have an option to play as anyone of three houses: Atreides, Harkonnen or Ordos. Although it in no way resembles the story line of the novels, it has many familiar elements. The hatred between the Harkonnen and Atreides still exist. And you must harvest spice to be successful on Dune. Harvesting the spice in the game is basically your resource gathering. Spice allows you to purchase new units and build structures. Your basic goal beyond harvesting spice is to gain control of the planet by eliminating the competing houses. There are about 8 or 9 scenarios for each house and they progress in difficulty. In some of the later scenarios you will be hooked playing for hours and wondering where the time went. Although this is a relatively simple RTS game, it still provides enjoyment when playing. If you are looking for greater immersion in detail and difficulty I would suggest the Command and Conquer series.
I would like to see Westwood create a new version of Dune in which you could play as either Duke Leto, Paul Atreides, or the Baron Harkonnen.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
DUNE 2000 RULES!, September 24, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Dune 2000 (CD-ROM)
This game rules!Its GREAT graphics,awesome gameplay,smooth acceleration,etc.Theres 3 different houses to choose from,each with their own specialtys,weapons,etc.You can play multiplayer with 3 other people with westwoods FREE internet service.You can also "Practice" by yourself against other AI's which is exactly how to set up a regular multiplayer game.If you like games such as Warcraft,Starcraft,Command & Conquer,or Age of Empires 1 or 2 I highly suggest to try this game.Its awesome!! JUST TRY IT!!!!!!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well, it's a good remake, but still..., June 12, 2000
This review is from: Dune 2000 (CD-ROM)
Dune II is one of the few games which launched the RTS genre in computer gaming, and after several years, the same guys who made Dune II came up with Dune 2000.
In gameplay, everything is virtually the same with Command & Conquer or Red Alert, except the graphics are much better and the units are the same from Dune II. Those who still remember the Sonic Tank, Deviator or the Devestator will certainly see a good look of them in the games. I just wish there was something new distinctive than the other games Westwood made.
Aside from the gameplay, the storyline is still the same: The Emperor propose a challenge to each of the three great house to mine spice in the spiceworld Arrakis, also known as Dune. The Atreides and the Harkonnens were both mentioned in Frank Herbert's novels and the Dune movie, but the Ordos was certainly made up by the guys at Westwood. It's interesting to know that the only really good guys are the Atreides.
Well... I wouldn't say much about the sound effects, but the music is certainly worth mentioning. Frank Klepacki, the same guy who made the music of C&C, Red Alert and Tiberian Sun, made some good tunes here. While some are much alike Toto's in the Dune movie, the remakes of Dune II's music was surely pleasant to hear.
Unfortunately, for those who love the Dune novels (or the movie), you won't be seeing any much of interaction, less of the Mua'dib Paul Atreides, since the game is much more about the fighting for Dune. Fortunately, the Fremen are around and ready to fight once they gain the trust to Atreides. Good thing though, John Rhys Davies can be seen here being the Mentat for the Atreides.
Bottom line: Dune 2000 is a good game, at least for the remake. But gameplay and units are virtually more of the same, and the movies aren't much to hold up a story line. But it's still a good buy.
Note: There's also a pack called Ultimate Sci-Fi series from Electronic Arts. It includes the games Blade Runner, Wing Commander Prophecy as well this game.
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