Emperor: Battle for Dune

 PC
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 95
  3. Negative: 5 out of 95
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Aug 23, 2001
    5
    Not the greatest game I have tried.
  2. wishanem
    Feb 18, 2015
    7
    Emperor was a much better sequel to Dune II (the originator of most RTS mechanics) than Dune 2000 was, but still flawed. Generally I'd recommend Dune II over Emperor to people interested in the history of videogames, and Emperor to people who loved Dune II as well as the books and who are looking for another window into that world.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Aug 23, 2001
    5
    Not the greatest game I have tried.

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best PC Game of 2001
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#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
32
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Total Video Games
    80
    It lacks the polish of other Westwood games, however seeing as this is their first foray into three dimensions we can forgive the slightly rough feel and lack of overall refinement.
  2. Game Revolution
    83
    The universe feels fully fleshed out and not just slapped together for a game. You understand the houses, the units, the motivations, and the raison d' etre. And of course, harvesting finally feels right.
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  3. Yahoo!
    50
    Good points aside, E:BD is a tired game based on a limited concept that was beaten to death in 1998.
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