Dune: The Battle for Arrakis (Genesis)

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Description

Westwood Studios' real-time strategy classic Dune II received a major overhaul when ported to the Sega Genesis. While the basic concept remains the same, the game features all-new graphics, streamlined controls, changes to the tech tree as well as completely new levels.

As in the original game, the player controls the troops of one of three noble Houses, called by the Emperor to mine the Spice Melange on the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. A series of consecutive battles must be won by mining spice, constructing a base and building units to attack the enemy.

The rather complex menu-based controls of the original game have been replaced by a context-sensitive cursor system, where a unit reacts according to what is below the cursor - either moving to a destination or attacking an enemy unit, for example.

The tech tree has been simplified: Among other changes, concrete slabs are only available in the 2x2 size, there is only one type of vehicle factory and the advanced units do not require an IX research center anymore.

Finally, the progression of levels in the console version is strictly linear, as there is no choice of the next map to be played as in the original version.

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Alternate Titles

• "Dune II: Kampf um den Wüstenplaneten" -- German title
• "Dune II: Battle for Arrakis" -- European title

Part of the Following Groups

• Console Generation Exclusive: Sega Genesis
• Dune universe
• Westwood Studios' Dune strategy series

User Reviews

Real Time Strategy Starts Here

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Critic Reviews

High Score	Sep, 1994	5 out of 5	100
Sega Magazine (UK)	Jan, 1994	93 out of 100	93
Hardcore Gaming 101	2000	9 out of 10	90
Sega-16.com	Aug 01, 2005	9 out of 10	90
Game Players	Mar, 1994	87 out of 100	87
Video Games	Feb, 1994	83 out of 100	83
MEGA	Jan, 1994	80 out of 100	80
Power Unlimited	May, 1994	7.7 out of 10	77
Retro Archives	Jun 27, 2017	15 out of 20	75
Game Informer Magazine	Jun, 2004	7 out of 10	70

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