Overview and Gameplay
Control Arrakis by choosing House Atreides, Harkonnen, or Ordos and turning harvested spice into military power. This Sega Genesis adaptation of the DOS strategy game Dune II uses a streamlined console interface, redesigned maps, and a linear nine-mission campaign for each House. Build a base, protect harvesters, unlock stronger units, survive enemy attacks, and complete objectives such as stockpiling spice or destroying rival forces.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions move the battlefield cursor and menu highlight.
- A selects units or structures and issues context-sensitive movement or attack orders.
- B starts highlighted construction or cancels targeting and placement.
- C speeds up cursor movement when held.
- Start pauses play and opens the options screen.
Spice provides credits for construction, while concrete, refineries, factories, defensive structures, and House-specific technology shape each mission. Sandworms can consume units crossing open desert. Progress is stored with passwords, and the game supports one player only.
Version Notes
The North American release is titled Dune: The Battle for Arrakis. European Mega Drive editions retain the title Dune II: Battle for Arrakis.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1994
- Developer: Westwood Studios
- Publisher: Virgin Games
- Original platform: DOS
