One Forgotten Game Was So Influential, Warcraft Wouldn’t Exist Without It

Back in the day, I was just a kid when the gaming world was introduced to a true legend – Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994. The sequel, Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness, came along a year later, followed by Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos in 2002. These games have left an indelible mark on the RTS genre, but it’s important to remember that the real pioneer might be Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty. This gem was launched way back in 1992 and is often hailed as the original blueprint for modern RTS games, much like Warcraft and the genre itself owe their existence to its remarkable legacy.








