Dune

Dune, released in 1992 by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games, is a unique blend of adventure and strategy inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary science fiction novel. Players step into the role of Paul Atreides, heir of House Atreides, who must take control of the desert planet Arrakis and rally its people against the ruthless Harkonnen invaders.

The game combines narrative-driven exploration with resource management. Players interact with key characters from the story, build alliances with the native Fremen, and gradually gain the ability to harvest spice, train armies, and expand influence across Arrakis. Its mixture of dialogue, cinematic sequences, and evolving strategic gameplay gave it a distinctive identity compared to other adaptations.

Praised for its atmospheric graphics, haunting soundtrack, and faithful adaptation of Herbert’s universe, Dune became a cult classic among MS-DOS gamers. Its successful fusion of adventure storytelling with tactical depth laid the groundwork for Dune II, which would go on to shape the real-time strategy genre.