Dune 2000 For Mac Os X

Dune 2000 is a Windows 95/98 game from 1998. It is a partial remake of Dune II, but it has a very much improved control set and of course improved graphics. If you own the original CD of the game, it should install and run fine on a 32 bit version of Windows. If you have a 64 bit operating system, you will have a hard time installing the game, as the installer is a 16 bit program. However, there's a way to install and play the game from CD, you can find instructions here.

Product description. Dune 2000 Long Live The Fighters (Computer Game Manual) Amazon.com. Dune 2000 is a real-time strategy game that requires gallant leadership, cunning tactics, and formidable military prowess to win the Emperor's challenge by being the first to harvest the most spice and take control of Dune.

Dune 2000 is a real-time strategy video game, based on the Dune universe. It was released in 1998, featuring full motion cutscenes, online multiplayer and a powerful storyline. Is there a better way to relive a classic then by playing a version with full HD and online support? Dune 2000 is an abandoned science fiction real-time strategy game based on the popular Dune franchise, started by the books of Frank Herbert. Dune 2000 was developed by Westwood Studios and released by Electronic Arts in 1998. The gameplay is classic real-time strategy in a top-down view.

Below you find another solution to play the original game on 64 bits Windows computers. There are also some alternatives for the latest Windows operating systems which also allow you to play the game in high resolution:

Play the original Dune 2000 on 64 bit Windows systems

So, what to do to make Dune 2000 work on a 64 bit version of Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista or XP, the easy way?

  • Download Dune 2000 here
  • Copy the contents from the downloaded zip file to a folder of choice, for example c:Games. You'll end up with c:GamesDune 2000.
  • When running Dune 2000 on Windows 10 or Windows 8, it could happen that Direct Play hasn't been installed. Dune 2000 needs this to function properly. To install/enable Direct Play follow these steps:
    • Make sure DirectX is installed
    • Press Windows key and X
    • Choose Programs and Features or press F
    • On the left, click on Turn Windows features on or off
    • Look for Legacy components, double click it or press the plus sign to see all components
    • Check the Direct Play checkbox and click Ok
  • Make sure you run the game in compatibility mode:
    • Navigate to the Dune 2000 folder, in this example c:GamesDune 2000
    • Right click the DUNE2000.EXE file
    • Select Properties
    • Click the Compatibility tab
    • Tick the checkbox at Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows 95
    • Click on Ok
  • Start the game by double clicking the DUNE2000.EXE file

Cutscenes

The downloaded copy of the game does not include the cutscene files. To enable the video files do the following:

  • Copy the MOVIES folder from the original Dune 2000 CD into the Dune 2000 folder. In our example, you'll end up with c:GamesDune 2000MOVIES.
  • Follow the steps above and start the game by double clicking the DUNE2000.EXE file
  • To watch the introduction video, click the Intro and Sneak Peek button in the main menu

Dune 2000 on VirtualBox and Windows XP

To play Dune 2000 on 64 bit operating systems, it is also possible to use VirtualBox with a 32 bit version of Windows XP. Please make sure that you also install the VirtualBox Guest Additions, otherwise Dune 2000 won't work properly. However, when you do have Dune 2000 running in Virtual Box, sound is not optimal, and the window resolution is low.

Dune 2000 on Windows 7 with XP Mode

Dune 2000 will install fine in Windows 7 XP Mode, it won't start however, because the emulated S3 video card does not support the required video modes.

5
2.18 GB

Developer: Intelligent Games

Release date: 2001

Version: 1.09 + Full Game

Interface language: Russian, English

Voice Language: Russian, English

Tablet: The program has been treated (does not require data entry / enter any data)

Platform: Intel only

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Emperor: Battle for Dune is a Dune video game, released by Westwood Studios on June 12, 2001. It is based in Frank Herbert's science fiction Dune universe. It is the third real-time strategy game set in the Dune universe, following its predecessors, Dune II and Dune 2000. While Dune II was a totally distinct story to that of Dune, and Dune 2000 was a remake of Dune II, Emperor is a direct sequel to the previous games. In particular, it is a sequel to Dune 2000, carrying on from where it left off, with several of the characters and actors returning. Like Dune 2000 and many of the other Westwood games that came before it, Emperor features cut scenes filmed with live actors.

Gameplay

Synopsis

Setting

Emperor is set shortly after Dune 2000. Emperor Corrino has been killed by his concubine, Lady Elara, and the Landsraad has been thrown into chaos.

Plot

The Spacing Guild has presented the three remaining Houses (the same as those in the previous games: House Atreides, House Harkonnen and House Ordos) with a unique challenge: a war of assassins on the planet Arrakis. Whichever House wins the war will become the new leader of the Landsraad, and its leader the new Padishah Emperor, Emperor of the Known Universe.

Dune 2000 For Mac Os X

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System requirements Emperor Battle For Dune for Mac Os:

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