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Summary: Non-stop action
Review: Ok, lets get something straight here, this game isn't made for the REALITY, but it's made for the FUN of it. If you like to command battalions of tanks, armies of minigunners (I'm a fan of C&C) and escort harvesters through enemy territory to steal their spice, you'll like this game. 10 years ago, I was only 3 yrs of age, so I couldn't play Dune 2. I REALLY wish I could play Emperor in this game so I could spam the enemy with the Sarakours, but defeating the missions are quite amusing in every House you choose. Many units to make use from, and you can pick any amount of units at a time, unlike Starcraft (which I hate) where you can only select 12 at a time. I saw the movie "Dune" which was made in 1979 I think. And the Harkonnen DID in fact fire a nuke at the Atreides base. The movie was quite different from the game, but don't expect for a game to be a perfect copy of the movie. It's very hard to make. But it's close enough. this game makes the Atreides look SO GOOD and the Harkonnen look SO BAD I wish they remade it. But Harkonnen will still be my fave nontheless. This game has an awesome soundtrack too. If you don't have this game, get it now! :-)
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Summary: C&C stunk too
Review: The only time I would ever play this game is if some body locked me in a room and said "Play either C&C red alert or Dune 2000." Sure,there are plenty of units and junk for all three houses, but do we really need westwood to show us that they can make another C&C that isn't a hit? The graphics are probably the worst part of Dune 2000. Westwood used the same engine for Red alert, and made the graphics even worse by including only one type of terrian: sand. There really isn't much to the sound, if fact so little that I can't remember. The only reason you would ever want to spend your perfectly good money on this is if you are a die hard Dune and C&C fan who is bored out of their mind. Even then, prepare for another trip to the game store in a week.
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Summary: do not do it
Review: This is a terrible game and can't even measure up to it's predecessor Dune 2, the original real time strategy game. Unfortunately, it is rehash of the original with no interface improvements, which will become old quickly to those playing any newer RTS. Wait for Emperor of Dune or pick up the original.
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Summary: Out of this world!!!!!
Review: This is one of the best games I have played and I have played them all. The level of complexity and detailed graphics make this a game to be liked by all strategists.Juggling resources, blending attack with defence and using sneak attacks give this game 5 stars. I finished the conquest with both Atriedes and Harkonnen but it wasnt easy. (I hate the ordos so I dont play it). The most important rules for success are 1)Play defence , build plenty of rocket turrets and use walls to limit enemy entry via one route only. This makes it very easy to defend and an enemy coming through a narrow channel is really vulnerable. 2)Keep seige tanks along with each Rocket turret otheriwse they will be blown away by troopers.
All in all it is the most exciting game u can buy and this price it is a steal!!
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Summary: The spice must flow.
Review: 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.
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Summary: Do you love Dune 2? Well...
Review: 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.
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Summary: Indeed a Classic
Review: When this game came out, it was a little bit behind the times with respect to the graphics. But the graphics are MUCH better than Dune 2, from which the game derives. As an alternative to one of the first Real-time Strategies EVER!... this game is dang good. If you have the processing power though, and a nice video card, you should definately venture for Emperor: Battle for Dune instead.
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Summary: Indeed a Classic
Review: When this game came out, it was a little bit behind the times with respect to the graphics. But the graphics are MUCH better than Dune 2, from which the game derives. As an alternative to one of the first Real-time Strategies EVER!... this game is dang good. If you have the processing power though, and a nice video card, you should definately venture for Emperor: Battle for Dune instead.
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