Dune | Training The Fremen

👋 Welcome to my playthrough of the Retro Gaming classic Dune, Dune combines elements of real-time strategy and adventure games. The player assumes the role of Paul Atreides, son of Duke Leto Atreides and Lady Jessica, as House Atreides takes control of the desert planet Arrakis at the Emperor Shaddam IV's request. The family’s goal is to mine the valuable spice melange while forging alliances with the native Fremen to resist the rival House Harkonnen.

The game is presented entirely through Paul’s perspective, blending strategic resource management with narrative-driven exploration. Conversations with characters advance the story and provide information on spice production, military strength, or Harkonnen activity. Some dialogues include limited choices that can influence the outcome of certain interactions.

Game Structure
Dune features two interwoven layers:

Adventure layer – A first-person interface used to explore locations such as the palace at Arrakeen, Fremen sietches, and open desert. Travel between sietches is conducted by Ornithopter, with points of interest spotted en route and added to the world map.
Strategy layer – A top-down planetary map where Paul can direct spice-mining operations, manage Fremen tribes, and later train military forces. Time in the game passes continuously and affects both layers equally.
The game begins with Paul exploring the Arrakeen palace and meeting allies such as Duncan Idaho and Gurney Halleck. Early tasks include visiting Fremen tribes to recruit them for spice harvesting. Once a tribe agrees to join House Atreides, it can be assigned mining duties, collect equipment, or prospect for new spice fields. Spice collected is automatically stored at Arrakeen.