
Another great detail of the game is the amount of effort implemented in the graphic part. Both the faces of the characters and the construction of the landscapes are built as direct references to its actors and locations. In the design of the characters, there is a clear inspiration in Dune's film adaptation, directed by David Lynch, a director who requires no introduction. The dialogue boxes, the structures, and even the filter in which the game is immersed obey this warm palette.
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This is based on the fact that the players' skin has a more yellowish tone than usual. In several moments of the game, it can be noticed how this was a creative decision and not a coincidence.

It could be said that yellow predominates due to the desert nature of the planet, but this is not the only reason. The graphics of the title perfectly accompany the theme that surrounds Arrakis. Among these elements and newfound powers that the character acquires in the middle of the game, the title finally revolves around accompanying Paul Atreides in his ascent to power. This more than being an aesthetic resource, the fact that each companion has different benefits, opens new gameplay frontiers. The player can also choose to ask another character to accompany him on his journeys. In this way, he travels on his ship while looking at the dunes on the way.
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Although there is the possibility of quick travel between locations, the user can opt for manual exploration. As the plot progresses, more and more places are unlocked to visit and continue with the adventure. Besides, a new factor appears: The player starts to take care of the ecology of the planet to bring it back to life.Īnother vital point of the gameplay is exploration. New characters and locations are unlocked, and the Harkonnen becomes more aggressive. As the game progresses, the gameplay subtly changes. In case he doesn't send the requested amount of Melange, he will send a troop to kill him, and it's immediately game over. On the other hand, he cannot forget that he is working for the emperor.

First of all, the player must use it to hire troops, acquire military training and items to fight the Harkonnen. In this case, the main objective of the player is to obtain the spice, the complicated thing is what to do with it. Although it seems only a graphic adventure, as the story progresses, a much more strategic gameplay is revealed. Quickly the involved ones realize that it is a hard mission because on that same planet inhabits the Harkonnen, mortal enemies of the family. Their goal is to mine the Melange, the most valuable spice in the universe.

The emperor of the universe sent Paul's family to planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. In Dune, the player takes control of Paul Atreides.
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Strangely enough, Dune is not connected to Dune II, which was developed by another software house, and it's an entirely different game. The game, based on the famous Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel, was also ported to CD and released for the Sega CD console. Dune is a strategy adventure developed by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games in 1992 for Amiga and PC.
