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Dune
System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Developer:
Genre: Adventure

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Italiano
  • Español
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega-CD
    US     		$62.9962.99[1] T-70065
    Sega Mega-CD
    EU     		T-70035-50
    Sega Mega-CD
    AU
    Non-Sega versions

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    Dune is an adventure(?) game for the Sega Mega-CD based on the David Lynch film with the same name, which itself is based on a book written by famed science-fiction author Frank Herbert.

    Unlike the better known, ground-breaking real time strategy game Dune II, Dune is an adventure game.

    The game is pretty much a port of the PC / Amiga version with lower color palette but better quality music, voice acting and cutscenes ripped directly from the movie.

    Developers took story elements from both the book and movie while adding some of their own.

    Story

    Taking place in a fictional universe, players will assume control of Paul Atreides, only child of the House Atreides and attempt to take control of the Arrakis, also known as "Dune", an unforgiving and hostile desert planet, but also the only place in the universe in which an extremely valuable substance called "Spice" can be mined.

    Paul must forge an alliance with the "Fremen" planet's native inhabitants, mine the precious spice and raise an army powerful enough to challenge House Harkonnen, former rulers of the Arrakis and sworn enemies of the House Atreides.

    Even though the game follows the story of the book and the movie quite faithfully, certain storyline elements have been removed such as Paul's Gom Jabbar test, betrayal of Dr. Yueh or Sardoukar attack on Castle Caladan. Duke Leto's death also occurs off-screen. Princess Irulan also only appears during the movie cutscenes and never in the game.

    Gameplay

    Dune is an adventure game with strategy elements. While following a story line, players must also recruit and command Fremen, locate or purchase valuable equipment that will help them during their duties and mine spice. Mining Spice is important part of the game as Paul must send a tribute to Emperor Shaddam in every few days. Inability to send the demanded tribute will result in a game over.

    Paul must also stay clear from Harkonnen occupied territory and pick right choices during certain adventure segments in order to stay alive. Losing battles while participating them will also result in death.

    Commanding Fremen is the most important part of the game. While they will be mostly useful for Spice Mining, after a certain part of the game they can be trained for combat. A certain character will also allow your Fremen to be trained as farmers but this has very little effect in the game.

    In adventure segments, up to two characters can follow Paul as companions. They can offer insight into the situation your are in and even help you if you are stuck.

    Majority of the Dune's terrain consists of caves called "Sietchs" in which Fremen live. Travelling between different locations can be done with either Ornithopter (a helicopter like vehicle) or riding sandworms, gigantic worm like creatures that is worshipped by Fremen as gods.

    Characters

    Paul Atreides
    Main character and heir to the Atreides line. He is the product of centuries long careful genetical planning. Fremen believe that he is the "Muad'dib", the chosen one that will bring peace to Dune. His in game portait looks like Kyle McLachlan, the actor played him in the 1984 movie.
    Leto Atreides
    Paul's father and ruler of the House Atreides. An honorable and decent man who is convinced that allying with the Fremen is the only way to defeat Harkonnen.
    Lady Jessica
    Paul's mother and Duke Leto's concubine. A member of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, Lady Jessica has potent psychic powers and she believes that Paul actions will change the universe forever. Her ingame portrait looks like Francesca Annis, the actress who played her in the 1984 movie.
    Duncan Idaho
    Duncan acts as some form of a accountant, informing you about the status of spice mining in Dune and helping you to send tributes to Emperor Shaddam.
    NosferaThufir Hawat
    Duke Leto's "mentat" (a high ranking, talented assistant), Thufir will assist you in many ways from the Carthag Palace. His resemblance to a certain nightmarish creature has also been noted.
    Gurney Halleck
    Warrior-poet Gurney Halleck will be in charge of military matters. He will be insturmental in training the Fremen for combat. Patrick Stewart will probably look like him in a few years
    Stilgar
    Leader of Fremen, Stilgar will be your most important companion during the game, assisting you with recruiting other Fremen and providing strategic counsel for future battles. Thankfully, he doesn't spit on anyone in the game.
    Chiani
    A likeable and brave Fremen girl, Chiani will have a very important role in Paul's destiny.
    Liet Kynes
    An ecologist who dedicated his life to bringing vegetation to Dune, Kynes will provide you technology to make Dune a slightly less hostile planet to live.
    Harah
    A recently widowed Fremen, Harah will have a very limited role in the story.
    Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
    This decrepit, overweight and cruel man is the leader of the House Harkonnen, quite possibly most violent faction in the universe and sworn enemy of the House Atreides. Baron Harkonnen is angry over the loss of Dune and will not hesitate do anything to wrest the control of the planet from his hated enemy.
    Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen
    Baron Vladimir's nephew, Feyd has little role in the game besides taunting you over the comms. Unfortunately he will not be seen wearing his "Harkonnen Thong" in this game.
    Emperor Shaddam IV
    Cold and calculating ruler of the known universe, Shaddam needs spice from Dune to pay the debts he acquired during a civil war years ago. If you cannot pay for his tributes, he will send his elite group of warriors, Sardoukar, after you.

    Equipment

    Equipment can be either found in sietchs or Harkonnen bases. They can also be purchased from smugglers in villages.

    • Harvester: Increases spice mining speed considerably. Only for mining groups.
    • Ornithopter: Will protect mining groups from Sandworm attacks. If given to prospectors, it will allow them to move more quickly.
    • Krys Knives: First weapon type equipment for army groups. A nasty knife with a long curved blade.
    • Laser Guns: Second weapon type equipment for army groups. Primary ranged weapon in the Dune universe.
    • Weirding Modules: Third weapon type equipment for army groups. A device that ampifies voice significantly, allowing it to be used as sonic weapon.
    • Atomics: Fourth weapon type equipment for army groups. Illegal nuclear weapons.
    • Bulbs: For ecologist groups only. Allows fremen to start growing vegetation as long as there is a Windtrap in the sietch.

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Dune/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Dune MCD US PrintAdvert.jpg
    US print advert
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    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #57: "April 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
    also published in:
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    Print advert in Consoles + (FR) #25: "Novembre 1993" (1993-1x-xx)
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    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    94 [9]
    80 [10]
    88 [11]
    88 [12]
    87 №16
    84 №14, p44/45
    83 №8, p54
    73 №23, p70-72
    82 [13]
    96 [14]
    100
    79 [15]
    85 №49, p70-72
    92 №25, p58/59
    93 [16]
    Sega Mega-CD
    		 87
    Based on
    15 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Console Mania (IT) PAL
    89
    		[17]
    Consoles + (FR)
    94
    		[18]
    Edge (UK)
    80
    		[19]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    80
    		[20]
    Freak (IL)
    94
    		[21]
    Game Players (US) NTSC-U
    65
    		[22]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    88
    		[1]
    Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
    80
    		[23]
    Joypad (FR) PAL
    88
    		[24]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    84
    		[25]
    Mega Action (UK) PAL
    83
    		[26]
    Megablast (DE) PAL
    74
    		[27]
    Mega Force (FR)
    92
    		[28]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    70
    		[29]
    MegaTech (UK) PAL
    73
    		[4]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    82
    		[30]
    Player One (FR)
    96
    		[31]
    Sega Magazin (DE)
    80
    		[32]
    Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    79
    		[33]
    Sega News (CZ)
    80
    		[34]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    85
    		[35]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    92
    		[36]
    Sega Zone (UK) PAL
    73
    		[37]
    Sega Force Mega (UK) PAL
    93
    		[38]
    Supersonic (FR)
    94
    		[39]
    Todo Sega (ES)
    87
    		[40]
    VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
    70
    		[41]
    Sega Mega-CD
    		 83
    Based on
    27 reviews

    Dune

    Mega-CD, US
    Dune MCD US Box Back.jpgDune MCD US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
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    Disc
    Dune mcd us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega-CD, EU
    Dune MCD EU Box Back.jpgDune MCD EU Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    Dune MCD EU Spinecard.jpg
    Spinecard
    Dune MCD EU disc.jpg
    Disc
    DuneMegaCDEUManual.pdf
    Manual

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Mega-CD
    ✔
    CRC32
    MD5
    SHA-1
    		543,105,024 CD (EU) T-70035-50

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 GamePro, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 74
    2. ↑ Sega Magazine, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-10), page 120
    3. ↑ Mega, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-21), page 45
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 MegaTech, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-20), page 70
    5. ↑ Megablast, "4/93" (DE; 1993-09-29), page 34
    6. ↑ GamePro, "April 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 25
    7. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 5 May 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 23
    8. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 209
    9. ↑ Consoles +, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 90-93 (90)
    10. ↑ Edge, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-10-28), page 86/87 (86)
    11. ↑ GamePro, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 70 (74)
    12. ↑ Joypad, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 114/115 (114)
    13. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-10-xx), page 86-88 (86)
    14. ↑ Player One, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 60-63 (60)
    15. ↑ Sega Magazine, "February 1994" (UK; 1994-01-10), page 108 (109)
    16. ↑ Sega Force Mega, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-16), page 56/57 (56)
    17. ↑ Console Mania, "Aprile 1994" (IT; 1994-0x-xx), page 56
    18. ↑ Consoles +, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 90
    19. ↑ Edge, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-10-28), page 86
    20. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "March 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 42
    21. ↑ Freak, "1/94" (IL; 1994-xx-xx), page 1
    22. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 2 February 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 87
    23. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "July 1994" (UK; 1994-05-26), page 23
    24. ↑ Joypad, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 114
    25. ↑ Mega, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-21), page 44
    26. ↑ Mega Action, "Christmas 1993" (UK; 1993-12-02), page 54
    27. ↑ Megablast, "2/94" (DE; 1994-03-30), page 34
    28. ↑ Mega Force, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 72
    29. ↑ Mega Fun, "06/94" (DE; 1994-05-18), page 102
    30. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-10-xx), page 86
    31. ↑ Player One, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 60
    32. ↑ Sega Magazin, "November/Dezember 1993" (DE; 1993-11-03), page 76
    33. ↑ Sega Magazine, "February 1994" (UK; 1994-01-10), page 109
    34. ↑ Sega News, "Prosinec 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 30
    35. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-xx), page 70
    36. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-14), page 58
    37. ↑ Sega Zone, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-25), page 82
    38. ↑ Sega Force Mega, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-16), page 114
    39. ↑ Supersonic, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 12
    40. ↑ Todo Sega, "Noviembre 1993" (ES; 1993-1x-xx), page 52
    41. ↑ VideoGames, "May 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 60
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