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Dune 2000 (IBM PC Compatible) Reviews:
"You will die on this planet. We have seen it," is the prediction that comes from the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood as the game, based on the epic novel, begins. Instead of sure death, it is more likely that players will just get addicted to the game.

Missions can be played from the perspective of three races, the noble Atreides, the insidious Ordos, or the treacherous Harkonnen. The main objective is harvesting the rare spice and gaining favor with the Emperor while eliminating the other races.

Dune 2000 is an update of one of the original real-time strategy games, Dune 2, and has spawned many a whole genre. In each mission, players must build up a base and work to eliminate the other powers. The update has also added Command & Conquer style missions including capturing space ports, rescuing captures units, and other extras assignments to keep the game interesting.

In many ways Dune 2000 is more of an update. The AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been greatly improved, new units have been added, and the game flows better. Scenes to heighten and embellish the story include performances from live actors like John Rhys Davies and the in-game graphics have been updated and improved while the game should remain true to fans of the series and game genre.

Where the game play does suffer is in the setting. Because the battle is on this desert planet, all the missions seem quite similar. There are no rivers, no woods, just endless screens of tan-colored sand. But for fans of the original game, or those who like a real-time challenge, Dune 2000 is an instant classic. Peter Suciu, All Game Guide

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