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Dune

Dune is a 1992 video game, based upon Frank Herbert's science fiction novel of the same name. Developed by Cryo Interactive, is the first of the Dune computer games. Dune blended adventure with economic and…

14 March 1992

Dune is an adventure developed by Cryo Interactive, released 14 March 1992 on Sega CD, Amiga and DOS. The main story takes about 13 hrs to finish.

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What Dune is

Dune is an adventure game developed by Cryo Interactive and released in 1992. It was published by Sold Out Software. It is available on Sega CD, Amiga and DOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Dune, a blazing hot deserted planet deep into the solar system, populated by a fierce tribal race called the Fremen and giant sandworms. A planet that is the source of the most precious substance in the Universe - spice. It is here that Paul Atreides must face up to his fate. His Imperial family has been granted the lucrative rights to mine the spice by the Emperor, knowing that it will involve them in a fight to the death with their sworn enemies the brutal Harkonnen, who have enslaved the Fremen to mine spice for themselves.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the Frank Herbert's Dune series

Dune is the first of 15 entries we hold in the Frank Herbert's Dune series. The next entry was Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty in 1992.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 13 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 22 hrs, roughly 1.7 times the length of the critical path.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Dune — frequently asked questions

When did Dune come out?
Dune was released on 14 March 1992 for Sega CD, Amiga and DOS.
How long does it take to beat Dune?
The main story of Dune takes around 13 hrs, or 22 hrs for 100% completion.

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