Dune 2000

This game's cutscenes set the tone of what is quintessentially and magnificently Frank Herbert's Dune. The 80s film set the stage for an interpretation of the books and the likes of this game and the latest film installment carry that legacy.

The cast, script and direction are extraordinary for what is essentially a PC game that not many would have played. If you're a fan of the books, I strongly recommend playing this. I particularly like the addition of the insidious and devious Ordos house, who balance the noble Atreides and evil Harlingen houses well. The game plays out very much like a sci fi fantasy film. Highly recommended.

When Dune 2 was released it was a revolution in computer gaming, single-handedly creating the real-time strategy genre.

In 1998, Westwood studios decided to re-visit the spectacular world of Dune with this update/remake.

Game play is very good. The controls are intuitive, if a bit limited. The campaign missions are linked by full motion video scenes, where your advisor briefs or debriefs you.

All in all, this is plain old addictive good fun. ...

By the way, am I the only one commenting here who knows "Dune 2000" is actually the 1998 Westwood computer game, and *not* the mini series starring William Hurt?

I am currently playing it for PlayStation. Heck of a good game and solid storyline. It even has Gimley from Lord Of The Rings. Fascinated with every Mission. Very Difficult though. Hard to get all the way through without cheating. I rate it second to Command and Conquer Red Alert. Solid 8. P.S. it is a long campaign as there are 3 sides so if you are interested in playing it i'd Set aside a good month.

This is a remake of a Dune game made a long ago. This now has FMVs to give you mission briefs and further the story. Controls are a lot better too. Since this is from Westwood it uses the C&C engine which is great.

I'm a huge fan of strategy games and Dune 2000 is no exception. I love the fact that you have to create concrete so you can build your buildings without the worry of getting damage by the sand and wind. It may not seem like much but it adds to the strategy and gives it kind of a unique feel to it. Also beware of the Sandworms. If you ain't paying attention your harvester will become a snack and before you know it, you are out of funds. The Sandworms like the concrete, add more strategy and uniqueness to the game.

The only problem I do have with Dune 2000 is that all the basic units like the trike and the tank all look the same with only minor changes in the stats. Sure there are some unique units like the Freeman and the Mammoth Tank. But it wasn't enough for me. Nevertheless, it is a good little game.

Why is it that every previous comment here seems to be not for this game, but for the new miniseries? Perhaps people weren't paying attention. Anyways, this game is fun, and a must for fans of the novel series as well as the movie or miniseries, all of which I am a great fan of. The look of the characters and such are primarily based on the original, David Lynch film, but shows some originality. Essentially a redo of Dune 2 with modern game technology and touches of the C&C series, it's one real drawback is there are not three seperate disks for each side in the game, thus eliminating the idea of loaning a friend one of the disks and playing each other online. Unless your a Dune fan, stick with C&C Red Alert.