Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
Rating: 90.0
Acorn Amiga DOS MD

Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

Released: Dec 1, 1992
Series:
Dune
Genres:
Base Building Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy
Themes:
Science fiction
Perspectives:
Bird view / Isometric
Game Modes:
Single player
Description from IGDB IGDB

Dune II is often considered the first mainstream modern real-time strategy game and established many conventions of the genre. Even though set in Frank Herbert's famous Dune universe, the game is only loosely connected to the plot of any of the books or the films based from them. Controlling either of the three Houses, the player must fight a number of battles against the other Houses. In the early levels, the goal is simply to earn a certain number of credits, while in the later missions, all enemies must be destroyed. The single resource in the game is the Spice, which must be collected by harvesters. The spice is converted to credits in a refinery, which are then spent to construct additional buildings and units. There are two terrain types: buildings can only be constructed on stone, while the Spice is only found on sand. However, units moving on sand attract the large sandworms of Dune, who are virtually indestructible and can swallow even large units whole. As levels progress, new and more advanced buildings and units are made available, including structures like a radar station, a repair facility or defense turrets and, for units, various ground troops, light vehicles and tanks. Each House can construct one unique special unit, and, after building a palace improvement, can unleash a unique palace effect.

Storyline IGDB

The Emperor has proposed a challenge, to each of the houses: "The House that produces the most spice will control Dune. There are no set territories, and no rules of engagement." Vast armies have arrived. Now, three Houses fight for control of Dune; The Noble Atreides, The Insidious Ordos, The Evil Harkonnen.

Basic Info
Release Date: December 1, 1992
IGDB Rating: 90.0/100 (105)
Rating Count: 105
IGDB ID: 86
Additional Information
IGDB Rating: 90.0/100 (105 votes)
Release Date: December 1, 1992
IGDB ID: 86
Series: Dune
Платформы 4
Acorn
Amiga
DOS
MD
Genres 3
Base Building Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy
Themes 1
Science fiction
Player Perspectives 1
Bird view / Isometric
Game Modes 1
Single player
Developers
Westwood Studios

No description available

Publishers
Virgin Games

No description available

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