The storyline follows the books/movies, and there is an ititial choice to play as one of the three "houses" (teams), each with it's own unique weaponry - again, as the game progresses. Although the graphics, at first, reminded me of original nintendo (the men and vehicles kinda look like pixalated blobs), as the game progressed, the overall gameplay compensated for it. This pioneering RTS game follows in the footsteps of Dune 2, for the PC, which I played first in the early 1990's, and is BTW, a bit better overall (graphics and control primarily), good luck with finding a computer to run that one though - probably only availably on an emulator now.Īt any rate, Dune 2000 for the original PS1 is still quite enjoyable and dynamic. "OH-SKOO" RTS, But Still Compelling & Dynamic, Even In 2012 You can utilize any PlayStation memory card for saving game data and options. Upon completion of the necessary structures, it's time to attack your opposition! You'll command and control a wide variety of light infantry soldiers, troopers, saboteurs, and the aforementioned Fremen.ĭune 2000 also supports the Dual Shock Analog Controller for analog movements and the vibration function. Afterwards, it's up to you to build a fully operational base. You'll start the scenario with a power supply for building a Spice Melange refinery to generate money.
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As a 3D real-time strategy game, you'll begin by constructing a series of battle units, important housing structures (walls, construction yards, barracks, outposts) and vehicles this is vital in order to meet the mission objective. Her sisterhood is hoping that you will be victorious with that house above all others, as to create a clear faction in control of the Spice Melange in which her Order could form an alliance.Īfter selecting the house of your liking, a commander will give you a military briefing and objective.
Having arrived with Lady Alara on the desertous Arrakis, she has enlisted you as a commander of one of the three military powers. Gut feelings aren't acceptable in their society. Led by cyborg-like officers, they go into battle with a strategic mentality and play for the odds. House Ordos is a bit more unorthodox than their warring brethren. These blood-drinking savages enjoy battles and chaos more than the actual victory they reign with widespread fear. On the other hand, House Harkonnen is run by a tyrannical baron that demands victory. The nobles function much like a normal army, giving commands for the side of good. The House Atreides loathes and fears the evil forces of the Harkonnen and wishes to form an alliance with the Fremen, strange sand-dwelling warriors that inhabit the bowels of the planet.
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Not only does each house desire control, they also have different reasons for entering the war.
The three aforementioned forces include the noble House Atreides, the wicked House Harkonnen, and the enigmatic House Ordos. With all the bickering and fighting over Spice Melange, the Emperor has issued a challenge that basically states whoever controls the substance will control Arrakis. The mysterious spice can only be found on the planet of Arrakis every race in the known universe lusts for its power. Throughout the planet of Arrakis (a desert-like planet riddled with dunes and sand), three military powers have engaged in a fierce war to control a most prized resource known as the Spice Melange.
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