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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... At any rate, Dune 2000 for the original PS1 is still quite enjoyable and dynamic. 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. 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. The cutscenes between levels are thankfully brief, but quite enjoyable and again, follow the book/movie theme. Overall gameplay is VERY time consuming, with initial levels taking little time, to later levels taking numerous hours - just to build and fortify the initial base setup (this doesn't even include completing the required tasks), which can be seen as good or bad, depending on the player. I found it frustrating that I could not figure out how to save within the level (between levels it is afforded), which meant that if a level was started, hours better be available to finish it, or the work would entirely be lost. Other features that seemed to be missing were an auto-recall back to base, and the "team" labeling didn't seem to work right. Also, scrolling through the larger maps was a bit tedious... back and forth, back and forth. All in all, for what it's worth, this is a pretty good game to own, especially if RTS (and like to build, attack, defend, strategize, etc.) is your thing. And although the graphics are indeed lacking, and the controls miss a few marks, it is nonetheless fun, compelling, challenging, dynamic, and replay value is very high, as the different houses can be chosen to play (and different cut scenes watched).Read full review
First off the game worked so that’s great. Old memories of 24 hour gameplay sessions bringing me back. The only gripe about this purchase is the case cracked off a piece because it was only in a bubble mailer. Jewel cases are notorious for breaking in those, so a little sad to see but happy I got a working game.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
As an avid Dune fan, I'be been playing the PC versions of the dune games release by Westwood for many years. I've never owned game consules and was given one last year as a birthday present (Playstation 2). Thanks to e-Bay, I've been able to find all my Dune games for the game system and this was the last game I had to get. The similarities to the PC version are there of course, but the game controls took a little getting used to, since I'd always played the game with a mouse. I'm enjoying the game in a whole new way - using the game contrl is faster in some ways and not in others so there's some adjusting I have to do. All in all, although the game is older, the graphics are nice and the game play is enjoyable.
Truly a better version than the original Dune RTS but on the PS1 with improvements and it can even be played with the PS1 mouse!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great packaging and game work 100%.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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