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Dune 2000

Dune 2000

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Well, it's a good remake, but still...
Review: 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 a remake. But the gameplay and units are virtually more of the same, and the movies aren't much to make up a good story line. But it's still fun and 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.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Well, it's a good remake, but still...
Review: 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 a remake. But the gameplay and units are virtually more of the same, and the movies aren't much to make up a good story line. But it's still fun and 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.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Dune: The Ultimate Stratiegic Battle Game
Review: Dune truly is an awesome game. Choose from three houses and battle for control of the spice on the planet Arrakis, or Dune. You get to choose what kind of vehicles and tanks to produce in conquering the entire planet. The graphics are good, but it was probably intended more for the idea of the game, (Which is flawless). Sure made me power hungry. In general, it is a most stunning battle game.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Dune: The Ultimate Stratiegic Battle Game
Review: Dune truly is an awesome game. Choose from three houses and battle for control of the spice on the planet Arrakis, or Dune. You get to choose what kind of vehicles and tanks to produce in conquering the entire planet. The graphics are good, but it was probably intended more for the idea of the game, (Which is flawless). Sure made me power hungry. In general, it is a most stunning battle game.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I love these games
Review: I've owned all of the games EA has made like this, including Tiberian Sun, Command and Conquer, and the new Red Alert 2. Everytime they come out with a new version of any of them I have to get my hands on it. It's just so addictive. I'll spend hour after hour playing and replaying it. The only thing I wish EA would have done was to have more missions. If you had the time you could beat it in just a couple of days. I find myself getting frustrated with most games when I have a hard time trying to beat them, then I just give up and never play it again. But, I can't seem to do that with these. I just keep trying untill I finish the level that is giving me so many problems. I wish that they had a training function like the first Dune game. This game is a whole different build than that game. In the first dune you went around looking for caves that would have Fremen in them that would help you. Some you would make military, and some you would have create farms so you could get more men as the cave grew in population (it's been a long time, I may have forgotten some of it). Also, they had a space port where you could buy weapons. Now, that would make for a more exciting game for the whole EA family of these games. More, I can't wait till the next Dune comes out in 2001.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I love these games
Review: I've owned all of the games EA has made like this, including Tiberian Sun, Command and Conquer, and the new Red Alert 2. Everytime they come out with a new version of any of them I have to get my hands on it. It's just so addictive. I'll spend hour after hour playing and replaying it. The only thing I wish EA would have done was to have more missions. If you had the time you could beat it in just a couple of days. I find myself getting frustrated with most games when I have a hard time trying to beat them, then I just give up and never play it again. But, I can't seem to do that with these. I just keep trying untill I finish the level that is giving me so many problems. I wish that they had a training function like the first Dune game. This game is a whole different build than that game. In the first dune you went around looking for caves that would have Fremen in them that would help you. Some you would make military, and some you would have create farms so you could get more men as the cave grew in population (it's been a long time, I may have forgotten some of it). Also, they had a space port where you could buy weapons. Now, that would make for a more exciting game for the whole EA family of these games. More, I can't wait till the next Dune comes out in 2001.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Definitely for fans familiar with Dune
Review: 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.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not bad, not great.
Review: My wife bought this for 12 bucks. Its worth the price for the game even though its a few years old.

Over all its not bad. The added video scenes of John Rys Davies is a nice touch.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: GREAT GAME BUT......
Review: Okay...listen up...if you already have Dune 2, don't bother buying this game. It's the SAME game...a little better graphics...but most true strategy gamers don't care too much about the graphics. I'm not saying this game is bad...it's just the exact same game as Dune 2.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Dune 2000
Review: Okay...listen up...if you already have Dune 2, don't bother buying this game. It's the SAME game...a little better graphics...but most true strategy gamers don't care too much about the graphics. I'm not saying this game is bad...it's just the exact same game as Dune 2.


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