Genesis/Mega Drive

DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis

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 The rather complex menu-based controls of the original game have been replaced by a context-sensitive cursor system, where a unit r...

Genre: Strategy
Year: 1993
Developer: Westwood Studios, Inc.
Publisher: Virgin Games, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

51 achievements · 491 total points

Sand Snake Complete level 1 (Music is on)
1 pts
Desert Mongoose Complete level 2 (Music is on)
3 pts
Sand Warrior Complete level 3 (Music is on)
5 pts
Dune Trooper Complete level 4 (Music is on)
10 pts
Squad Leader Complete level 5 (Music is on)
10 pts
Outpost Commander Complete level 6 (Music is on)
10 pts
Base Commander Complete level 7 (Music is on)
10 pts
Scourge of Dune Complete level 8 (Music is on)
10 pts
Blue Planet Complete level 9 - Atreides (Music is on)
10 pts
Green Planet Complete level 9 - Ordos (Music is on)
10 pts
Red Planet Complete level 9 - Harkonnen (Music is on)
10 pts
Level 1 Challenge - Harmageddon Complete level 1 kill 13 enemies save your units and structures (Music is on)
2 pts
Level 2 Challenge - We want to destroy Complete level 2 with no more than 2 Refineries+Spice Silos (Music is on)
5 pts
Level 3 Challenge - Forever alone Complete level 3 with only one harvester (Music is on)
10 pts
4 - Atreides Challenge - I lost my wrench Complete level 4-Atr without fixing your structures (Music is on)
10 pts
4 - Ordos Challenge - Everything has its limit Complete level 4-Ord without reaching the spice limit (Music is on)
10 pts
4 - Harkonnen Challenge - All your base belongs to us Complete level 4-Har destroying no more than 3 enemy structures (Music is on)
25 pts
5 - Atreides Challenge - Wise mentat Complete level 5-Atr with no more than 10 of your dead units (Music is on)
25 pts
5 - Ordos Challenge - Uninterruptible Power Supply Complete level 5-Ord without electricity shortage (Music is on)
10 pts
5 - Harkonnen Challenge - One Refinery is enough Complete level 5-Har with 1 Refinery without Spice Silo (Music is on)
10 pts
6 - Atreides Challenge - Our structures will stand forever Complete level 6-Atr without destroying any your structures (Music is on)
10 pts
6 - Ordos Challenge - We don't need a Starport Complete level 6-Ord without any purchases in the Starport (Music is on)
10 pts
6 - Harkonnen Challenge - Batteries not included Complete level 6-Har with no more than 1 of your Windtrap (Music is on)
10 pts
7 - Atreides Challenge - Batteries not included Complete level 7-Atr with no more than 2 of your Windtrap (Music is on)
10 pts
7 - Ordos Challenge - Wise mentat Complete level 7-Ord with no more than 20 of your dead units (Music is on)
25 pts
7 - Harkonnen Challenge - I lost my wrench Complete level 7-Har without fixing your structures (Music is on)
10 pts
8 - Atreides Challenge - Your map is in another mission Complete level 8-Atr with the radar map turned off (in options before the start of the mission) (Music is on)
10 pts
8 - Ordos Challenge - Our structures will stand forever Complete level 8-Ord without destroying any your structures (Music is on)
50 pts
8 - Harkonnen Challenge - Take a look around Complete level 8-Har without accelerating the camera with C button (Music is on)
10 pts
9 - Atreides Challenge - Two Refinery is enough Complete level 9-Atr with 2 Refineries or less without Spice Silo (Music is on)
10 pts
9 - Ordos Challenge - All your base belongs to us Complete level 9-Ord destroying no more than 16 enemy structures (Music is on)
50 pts
9 - Harkonnen Challenge - Uninterruptible Power Supply Complete level 9-Har without electricity shortage (Music is on)
10 pts
I've got the power! Build your first Windtrap (Start with music is on)
1 pts
No way to play without vehicles Build your first Vehicle factory (Start with music is on)
1 pts
Always make backups Build your second Construction Yard (Start with music is on)
1 pts
Every credit counts Purchase in Starport unit cheaper than usual (Start with music is on)
1 pts
What is the real power of the palace Use the weapon of the Palace (Start with music is on)
1 pts
Earn 5000 credits Have 5000 credits (Start with music is on)
2 pts
Earn 15000 credits Have 15000 credits (Start with music is on)
5 pts
Spice up Your Life Harvested a total of 25000 spice (Start with music is on)
2 pts
Ace of Spice Harvested a total of 50000 spice (Start with music is on)
5 pts
Spice World Release all spice plumes (Start with music is on)
1 pts
Warlord Destroy 100 enemy units (Start with music is on)
2 pts
Chief Warlord Destroy 200 enemy units (Start with music is on)
5 pts
Worm's armageddon Destroy any worm (Start with music is on)
2 pts
Total Annihilation Destroy both worms before they eat anyone (Start with music is on)
10 pts
Most wanted Saboteur Destroy the enemy Saboteur (Start with music is on)
2 pts
Do not build on my terrain Destroy the enemy's Construction Yard (Start with music is on)
2 pts
Blow up the palace? EZ Destroy the enemy's Palace (Start with music is on)
2 pts
We want someone else's structure Capture any enemy structure (Start with music is on)
10 pts
Mission Impossible Build a special unit of another house (Start with music is on)
25 pts

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How do I play DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis online with a friend?

DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

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Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis have achievements?

Yes, DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis has 51 achievements worth 491 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play DUNE: The Battle for Arrakis for free?

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