Dune: Awakening

"An immersive, immense MMO sandbox survival game that captures the fierce and mystical essence of Dune, with a merciless and seductive Arrakis. The combat system is subdued and there are technical uncertainties that limit its potential. But what fun!"

"Dune: Awakening is exactly the type of game the industry needs more of: ambitious, respectful of its source material, and willing to take real creative risks. It&s;s not perfect, and it&s;s definitely not for everyone, but for those who connect …"

"Dune: Awakening is a true love letter to the universe created by Frank Herbert."

"A solid, original and full of potential MMO, as well as being the best video game transposition of the universe created by Frank Herbert."

"Years of Funcom’s expertise managing Conan: Exiles have paved the way for Dune: Awakening to be one of the most impressive online survival games ever made."

"Funcom&s;s survival MMO delivers on the fantasy of the Dune universe but stumbles in the endgame."

"Dune Awakening isn&s;t your average survival game. Where so many other titles in the genre string together mechanics with no real goal other than surviving/escaping a location, Funcom&s;s game attempts something bigger, more coherent."

"If you are a fan of Dune, there&s;s a lot here to enjoy, the interplay between houses, the war of assassins, and of course the fear of being pursued by a worm and only just escaping, or perhaps not escaping. …"

"An engrossing survival and crafting game with flawed but engaging endgame systems."

"Dune: Awakening is a harsh survival game, an intriguing RPG, and a fierce open world PvP game all in one. Somehow, it pulls it off."

"Dune: Awakening might be a solid translation of Dune into the survival game genre, but its nature within that space and all the features that come with it could make for a rather dry adventure for those looking to brave …"

"The gameplay is rich, customizable and adaptable to many different styles . There is no shortage of quests either, truly numerous and able to keep you busy for a long time.ot yet available."

"Dune:Awakening does a phenomenal job of making Arrakis come to life, from the oppressing heat and sand as far as the eye can see, to the terrifying encounters with Shai Halud. Once you get your feet under you, the game …"

"Dune Awakening is an impressive MMO adaptation, but its combat gets lost in translation."

"If you are a huge fan of Dune, it&s;s going to be easy for you to overlook those issues. If you&s;re not, or just have a passing interest in the lore, you may find it&s;s just too difficult to get …"

"Dune: Awakening is a big game. Its wide array of content to explore makes the game a perfect one to boot up with a group, but it’s also entirely playable solo as long as you’re prepared for a slow grind."

"Dune: Awakening thrives in atmosphere, worldbuilding, and survival depth, even if its combat and grind somewhat drag behind its setting and systems."

"Engaging it with new game dynamics, with sandstorms that will change the landscape and bring to light points of interest, Fremen ruins, clearings, crashed airships. As well as, with new "interactions" between players and sandworms... maybe!"

"Playing Dune: Awakening is an uneven experience. The survival and building loops start strong, then eventually bog down, but experiencing the Dune universe and Arrakis is always engaging. If the game’s combat could reach the heights of its stellar world-building, …"

"Dune: Awakening delivers one of the most intense and immersive survival experiences I&s;ve enjoyed in years."

"All in all, I really enjoy Dune Awakening. This game introduced me to—and made me love—the survival genre, which is both new and refreshing for me. The quests are varied and engaging, the universe is visually stunning, and the well-thought-out …"

"Dune: Awakening has impressed me at every turn. Stunning cinematics showcase an immersive story inspired by Dune&s;s award-winning lore and set the scene for a thrilling adventure, focused on exploration, survival, base-building, and politics. In a time full of unfinished, …"

"Dune: Awakening, from developer and publisher Funcom, presents a massive world that feels and acts like what you would expect from a journey to Arrakis. The gameplay is led by extensive crafting, action, and exploration. While the controls can get …"

"Dune: Awakening turns survival into a dusty art form. You’re crafting gear, fighting rivals, and hauling resources across an unforgiving desert—and loving every sun-scorched second. Sure, combat can get clunky and animations stiff, but the world itself keeps you grounded."

"Dune: Awakening builds on the solid foundation of Survival gameplay mechanics from Funcom&s;s prior entry in the genre, Conan Exiles. While aspects of the game, such as combat and questing, are less than great, these flaws don&s;t prevent players from …"

"Dune: Awakening takes players on a story-driven journey through the Dune universe unlike anything experienced before. With its stunning atmosphere and intriguing narrative, it is an experience that MMORPG fans should absolutely give a chance to at least once."

"Dune: Awakening is a successful mash-up of MMO, survival and the Dune IP. The thrill of sandworm encounters, the intense pressure of survival and the faction systems all combine to create a great experience. But the combat, particularly in melee, …"

"If you aren&s;t a big fan of Dune, you might ironically get more out of this game than someone who is, since you won&s;t have to worry about it not living up to your expectations. While I can&s;t help but …"

"As I finally wrap this review, I don&s;t have a straight forward conclusion for you. Dune Awakening is a very good game. It might not be as deep as others, and it has plenty of bugs and issues, but as …"

"For fans of the franchise, there’s nothing else quite like it. For MMO players tired of formulaic grinds and empty worlds, this is something richer, even if it comes at a cost. But be warned: if you’re looking for fast …"

"Dune: Awakening is an excellent survival MMO that brilliantly captures life on Arrakis, usually to its benefit."

"If you&s;re looking for a ruthless, multiplayer survival adventure with a mesmerizing atmosphere that draws you into the world of Dune and lets you lose hours in the sands, you&s;re in the right place. If its areas in need of …"

"Much like the Houses that have descended onto Dune, and the Fremen had learned for millennia beforehand, Funcom will have to adapt to survive. What that looks like is yet to be seen, but I’m looking forward to it."

"Dune: Awakening delivers a unique survival MMO that captures the essence of the Dune universe while offering solid crafting, PvP, and social systems. Whether you want to build a desert empire, explore lore-rich ruins, or just glide over sand dunes …"