Dune: Imperium

Great game, but the lobby is deep desert. Almost nobody is online, and the few people who are all seem to be playing with the expansions, which I don't have. So I sit there like a Fremen at the edge of the sand, thumping for a worm that never comes and rationing my patience like water.

This is my favorite strategy game right now. The multidimensional aspects of combat, influence and deck building lend themselves very well to the imaginative and complex plays that must be formulated to outsmart your opponents. The minimal luck based aspects keeps gameplay skillful while introducing enough diversity to keep you playing many more games. The rules feel well thought out and mostly balanced, rewarding both prudent and risky gameplay styles. The iconic and detailed universe of Frank and Brain Herbert’s “Dune” is very well adapted in this game’s theme and very high quality artwork, unlike some other Dune games. This game is far from perfect however, my main complaint for this game is how it handles its three DLCs (expansion packs). These are invaluable additions to gameplay that allow for much more move possibility and make the board much more interesting. However, purchasing all of them (which I have done) is expensive and more than double the cost of the main game. Playing online without at least two of these DLCs will make it very difficult to find a compatible online lobby which are already sparse. It is also impossible to 100% this game without all the DLCs as man…

This is a solid port of the board game to digital. The computer can put up a decent fight against new or moderately skilled players and the games can go by quickly since there's no physical setup or cleanup.

This is a perfect digital version of the board game. It feels almost exactly the same as playing the physical version, and it really removes the gap between playing at the table and playing on PC. The game itself is very deep and has great mechanics. You need to think carefully, plan your moves, and use good tactics if you want to win. It also works really well on Steam Deck. The controls feel comfortable, and the game is easy to play on the smaller screen, so it is a great option if you want to play away from your PC. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys deep strategy games and longer, more thoughtful gaming sessions.

Probably the most enjoyable boardgame ever created paired with a fantastic digital implementation

Very good board game and excellent implementation into digital. Availability and variability of multiplayer could definitely be improved