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Definitely for fans familiar with Dune

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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.

Do you love Dune 2? Well...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: November 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

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.

Please don't rate this game compared to other modern games.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: July 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

OK, I need to clear some things up. #1. Nobody should every compare this to a modern strategy game. It wasn't made for that. It was made for the people who loved Dune 2 a long time ago. This shouldn't be viewed as a ultra-modern game, it should be rated as an upgrade to Dune 2. Thats why they called it Dune 2000! It uses the same story line, the same units (for the most part, there are some new ones) and the same fun that the old one once had. What are people hating about this game? It hasn't taken away anything from the game (unless you're a fan of Pong type graphics). What did the old one have? 5 pixels per infantry! Mouths moving and screenshots of poorly drawn troopers lying in the dust after each mission! The ability to select a whole 1 unit at a time! An amazing unit cap of 25 units!! A 5 minute wait in between spice deposits! A full 2 song soundtrack! And there's much, much more!!

The new one has digital videos inbetween each mission, conveying the storyline MUCH better than the original. It has wonderful unit animations. NO unit cap (that I'm aware of). The ability to select ALL units at a time. Quick harvesting. A complete soundtrack. This game is great! I love it!

DUNE 2000 RULES!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: September 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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!!!!!!

The spice must flow.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

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.

Dune 2000

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: July 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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.

Dune: The Ultimate Stratiegic Battle Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

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.

A bargain (and then some)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

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.

do not do it

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: May 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

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.

Red Alert 2000

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 18
Date: August 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is a direct rip-off of Red Alert. It has almost the same structures and units. If you liked Red Alert and are looking for a different setting with new structures and units this is a game for you. There is almost no unit personality or reaction to a battle situation, they will only follow orders to the letter. The game has no strategy to it. The way to win is to build the most units and kill your enemys in an all-out rush of units. A huge problem in the fabric of units and structures is that there is no worker class (units solely built to build buildings or repair units in the heat of balttle.

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