Introduction
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty is a classic real-time strategy game released in 1992 for PC DOS. It is the sequel to the original Dune, and is considered to be the game that popularized the real-time strategy genre. It was developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Games.
As a 40-something gamer who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and 00s, I remember playing Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty on my old PC DOS machine. It was a great game that was incredibly fun to play. The game was set in the world of Arrakis, a desert planet from the Dune universe. You play as one of three different houses, each with their own unique units and abilities. The goal of the game is to build a base, gather resources, and defeat the other houses.
Review Scoring
Gameplay: 9/10
Originality: 8/10
Reception at Release: 8/10
Graphics: 7/10
Sound: 7/10
Summary of Positives and Negatives
Positives:
– Fun and engaging real-time strategy gameplay
– Unique units and abilities for each house
– Interesting story set in the Dune universe
Negatives:
– Graphics and sound are a bit dated
– AI can be a bit challenging at times
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Tags and Categories:
Tags: Dune II, Real-Time Strategy, PC DOS, Westwood Studios, Virgin Games
Categories: Retro Gaming, Strategy Games
