Dune: The Battle for Arrakis

April 13, 2023Sega Genesis

Aka:	Dune II: Battle for Arrakis, Dune II: The Battle for Arakis
Console:	Sega Genesis
TV Standard:	Region Not Set
Developer(s):	Westwood Studios, Inc.
Publisher(s):	Virgin Games, Ltd.
Release Date:	1993-08-16
Players:	1
Co-op:	No
ESRB:	T - Teen
Type:	Strategy

Dune: The Battle for Arrakis titlescreen

Westwood Studios' real-time strategy classic Dune II received a major overhaul when ported to the Sega Genesis. While the basic concept remains the same, the game features all-new graphics, streamlined controls, changes to the tech tree as well as completely new levels.

As in the original game, the player controls the troops of one of three noble Houses, called by the Emperor to mine the Spice Melange on the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. A series of consecutive battles must be won by mining spice, constructing a base and building units to attack the enemy.

The rather complex menu-based controls of the original game have been replaced by a context-sensitive cursor system, where a unit reacts according to what is below the cursor - either moving to a destination or attacking an enemy unit, for example.

Dune: The Battle for Arrakis

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