Dune: Awakening

I think its funny all the people complaining about the games forced PVP have not been keeping up with current events. It is being removed The DEVS listen. There is TONS of content in this game, with more on the way. Housing, exploring, dungeons, co op, upcoming server merges because yes they OVER EXTENDED themselves with bad systems they are removing. Fun gameplay, do what you want, decent quests, things to find hidden ALL OVER (like chest in out of the way places). Take your TIME. Slow down. You can literally play ANY class and mix and match abilities to your playstyle on the FLY. A must OWN for survival fans and SCIFI lovers.

The game had some endgame shortcomings at launch, but Funcom has made great strides since then. The updates have addressed the bulk of the issues most players had at this point. There is something here for pretty much everyone. The game is getting better and better. I'm eager to see the continued growth of the game. At this point I can't say that it has been anything but a value for my money spent. If you like the Dune universe, survival, crafting, and base building, you should give the game a shot. If you played at launch and stepped away, you should try the new content and end game loop. It has plenty of room to grow but it is now at a place that it should have been at launch.

I don't typically take the time to review games but I felt I needed to speak up for Dune Awakening. I've had it since the beginning and absolutely LOVED the first 90% of the game. There were problems here and there and there have been bugs and changes I didn't agree with. However, and this is a BIG however, Funcom has been listening to the players and has been making positive changes to address our concerns. They have been releasing regular updates and have been actively trying to make the game better for the players, based on community feedback. PVP and PVE are now separate from each other. You don't have to engage with other players if you don't want to. They've also been adding new content. Because of these changes, I'm looking forward to starting again and this time, loving 100% of the game. This is also why I'll be picking up a couple more copies for family members so we can play together. Suffice it to say, If you are looking for a fantastic survival/crafting/RPG-lite game, set in the dune universe, don't let the negative reviews steer you away from this game. It really is a very enjoyable, immersive game. It can be exciting and it can be super chill if you want it to be. Although, there's nothing like having that worm run you down for the first time, or seeing your first spice bloom up close! Exploring all around the dune universe gathering materials, fighting NPCs, building a sweet base, it all works so well. As someone who loves a good PVE environment, I highly recommend this game. Don't let the negative reviews keep you from enjoying your own dune adventure.