Dune 2000 Gruntmods Edition is a real-time strategy game, based on the Dune universe, featuring full motion cutscenes, online multiplayer and a powerful storyline. It provides a Mission Select Menu, complete with difficulty options to allow you full access to the original campaign missions at any time. Dune 2000 download free. full Game is a real-time strategy video game, programmed by Intelligent Games and released by Westwood Studios in 1998 for Microsoft Windows. It was later ported to the PlayStation in 1999.

Back In April 1993, Two Things happened that were to irreversibly alter the face of computer gaming forever. Both events were understated affairs that barely registered as farts at the time, but four years down the line each has mushroomed into a gigantic gaming air biscuit. Often imitated (especially of late), neither has actually been bettered.

But hey, instead of me gushing on about the mag which you are reading, let us concentrate instead on the phenomenon that was (and still is) Dune 2, essentially the first decent real-time strategy game and one of the first games to be reviewed. Dune 2 was an evolutionary leap onto dry land for a genre characterised by hexes and halitosis. Gone were the reinforcements that amved in turn 13, and instead players had to create their own kick-ass units by collecting resources, building bases and defending them from relentless attack. It was Sim City with tanks; Utopia in real-time; a strategy/action game, no less. And it was fantastic.

Wavy lines (don't do it)

The first game was based on the film of the book and was an interesting mix of adventure and strategy that, somewhat ambitiously perhaps, almost managed to capture the pseudo-religious ambience of the movie. Although it was well received, the characters (as in the film) all sported hairstyles reminiscent of the Bay City Rollers. French developers Cryo were responsible. Rather than go one better by upping the adventure element, new boys Westwood changed things somewhat. The rest is legend. But enough of the history lesson. We don't want to get too misty-eyed just to build up the fact that Dune 2000 is a remake of a four-year-old game. Or do we? Lewis Peterson, the game's producer, maintains that their make-over is still something to shout about.

'Dune 2000 is an RTS, much like the RTSs you know and love, like CftC. However, it's set in the Dune universe, an exotic setting full of political intrigue and danger. It was a classic game that we wanted to give devoted fans a chance to revisit, and give a new generation of gamers the opportunity to experience for the first time. The engine in Dune 2000 is new. It has been developed to support various new features that were not found in the original. It will contain all of the simplicity and excitement that made the original, CftCand Red Alert fun to play.'

Something borrowed...

What will be apparent only to people who battled through Dune 2 are the changes made to the control system. For any gamer worth their salt it will be nothing new, ported as it is from Red Alert, but compared to the fiddly old Dune 2 interface it should be a massive improvement. Players will be able to group units so that,.at the press of a key. hordes of infantry and tanks can trundle over the sand to crush the enemy base. Anyone with even a vague memory of Dune 2 will remember how frustrating it was to manually select and direct your attack unit by unit, resulting in weak and uncoordinated attacks.Those who already own a copy of both Dune 2 and Red Alert may well ask just how different Dune 2000 will be from the classic they know and love so well.

However, the fact that Westwood are updating all the old maps is perhaps testament to their longstanding playability.

'There will be nine missions for each of the three sides, making 27 missions in total,' says Lewis. 'Each mission from the original game has been redesigned to take advantage of the new technology and interface used in Dune 2000. This should provide fans of the original with a new experience, even if they played through every mission in Dune 2. Our designers are now finishing off the process of creating alternate missions for each side to add replay value.'

The redesign has also prompted a new set of cut-scenes -those old ones would never do. 'Yes, each House will also have its own set of specially shot video sequences.' Lewis explains. 'On top of that we have brought in different actors to play the parts of the mentats (advisors) for each side, as well as the Emperor, Bene Geserit truthsayer and a few others. We have also gone in and redone the artwork for each of the sides. This way, players can distinguish and really get a feel for the Houses they have chosen.'

Something new

It's the multi-player element that Dune 2 fans have been crying out for ever since Command & Conquer was released. Before starting a campaign, I myself have often wondered which of the three Houses would be the best in an out and out fist fight, and soon we'll all be able to find out. Lewis has always made it clear that the emphasis will remain on the diversity of the infantry units. They won't be just cannon fodder, instead they'll be harder to hit and able to dash up mountain sides via predefined routes. The idea is to keep multi-player Dune a very different experience from Command & Conquer. It seems that Westwood can't stress enough how fresh the ideas behind Dune 2 still are: 'With updated graphics, sound, special effects and multi-player capability, we expect Dune 2000 will stand on its own, New and old players alike will get another chance to conquer the desert planet Arrakis,'

'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.

Graphics: It is all desert!

Sound: Redundant but good.

Enjoyment: Real-time gaming like it should be played.

Replay Value: Three sides to play and lots of missions!

Dune 2000 is one of several games based on the Dune series of books by Frank Herbert; the basis of the story is that the most valuable substance in the galaxy is known as the spice, which can only be found on the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Whoever controls the spice controls the fate of the whole galaxy! The game itself is a remake of Dune II, also made by Westwood Studios, whom you may remember from the Command & Conquer series. The latter series has a great influence on this remake, with various game mechanics and the control system being very noticeably the same.

The concept is fairly simple, as with most RTS games: You begin by choosing your side between one of the three main houses - Atreides, Harkonnen, or Ordos. The story and missions are different with each house, so it does give you a certain amount of replayability which is always welcome. Each house has different strengths and weaknesses, with Harkonnen units often being stronger but slower than the Atreides equivalents, for example. The emperor announces that whoever produces the most spice will gain control of Dune, and to win this contest you will need to drive out your competitors. The missions mostly consist of gathering spice (which doubles as your money supply), and fighting the other houses, much the same as you would in Command & Conquer or in similar RTS games.

Each mission is introduced by a mixture of live-action and CGI scenes, with the same quality as you may be used to from other Westwood Studios titles. There is also a notable appearance by John Rhys-Davies, as the House Atreides advisor. Music is provided by a long-time Westwood Studios collaborator, Frank Klepacki, and the music is good, if perhaps not as memorable as some of his other work.

The game itself allows a choice of difficulty levels, so players new to the genre shouldn't be put off, as the Easy mode is exactly that on the first few levels. For those in need of a challenge, the normal and hard modes should provide a bit more difficulty. The strategic challenges are a little on the weak side, and overpowering your enemy with superior numbers is often the quickest route to victory. Whilst the various units have their strengths and weaknesses, in reality quite often the use of only one or two unit types is more than enough for many of the missions.

In the missions, the usual course of action is to build a base on the rocky parts of the map. You cannot build on sand, and in order to prevent your buildings from being damaged, it is best to first lay a concrete foundation. Once you have your base and are harvesting the spice, it's time to explore the map. When first in an area, the parts of the map unseen by your troops will be covered in a black shroud. By scouting ahead with your units, you can clear this from the map and allow yourself to see what your enemies are up to.

A constant threat to your vehicles (and usually your harvester) is the sand worm. These giant creatures travel through the sands of Dune and can consume large vehicles in a single gulp. When signs of the worm approaching are seen, it is best for your vehicles to find safety on the rocks and wait for it to pass you by.

In general, this is an enjoyable strategy experience, raised above other RTS games of its time by the setting and colorful art direction of the Dune universe. For many, this will be an exercise in nostalgia, and in that you will not be disappointed. Dune fans may also enjoy this, especially if you're a fan of the 1984 film, the style of which is mimicked in the cutscenes. However, hardcore strategy fans may wish to try something with a bit more depth to it.

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