Dungeon Keeper 2 (Jewel Case)

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PC Gamer (1-year)

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Its like a combative version of the Sims! [Posted on 2002-03-25]
Every PC gamer knows of the Sims, and its quest to build a neighborhood, fulfill a happy life or ruin it, in Dungeon Keeper 2, your quest is to build an underground dungeon, dig for gold for funds and thwart treasure hunters and heroes who come to slay you. You start out with a "dungeon heart," which is the main area, if the heroes get to the heart they can destroy it, collapsing your dungeon. You begin with 4 imps, who do your dirty work, mine for gold, reinforce walls, build sturdy floors and carry things like gold and heroes. Once you have a nice size room, you can make a room theme, such as Lairs (where monsters sleep), hatcheries (monsters eat eggs), Training areas (where monsters train for battle), Libraries (where wizards go to learn spells) and Treasuries (holds gold). There are also Guard Posts, Casinos, Arenas, Graveyards, Dungeons and Portals. With Portals, that is where the monsters enter to join your dungeon. This game has a countless number of monsters (not scary monsters more like funny ones), Trolls, Goblins, Giants, Wizards, Bees, Skeletons, Vampires, Salamanders, Angels, Rouges and each with a specific use. Wizards study a number of spells, which you can use, anything from healing, creating an imp to lightning striking an enemy and possessing a monster so you can see what they can see and you can control them when fighting. There are two main ways to play (3 ways including multi-player), single player where you go through a series of dungeons (levels), which have different plots to them, such as slay a single knight, kill a colony of dwarves, invade a castle, prevent an evil wizard from escaping and torture information out of someone. Then there is the "my pet dungeon mode" where like the Sims you build your dungeon to your hearts content, and you control the heroes and elements (which having control of the elements gets boring). The graphics are dazzling, and there are cinematic cut scenes between the levels when it gives you a briefing. The big downfall is that your computer needs some real processing power for this game, because of the details when your monsters are fighting the heroes.

Great Gameplay [Posted on 2002-05-23]
Dungeon Keeper 2 is one of the most innovative games I've had the pleasure of experiencing. It combines an intuitive interface with excellent graphics and AI, and a unique setting. The interface is definitely the most interesting of these, as it is a combination of real time strategy and first person action. There aren't many games that attempt this, and those that do were almost uniformly horrible. It's great to see a game that finally got it right.

As for setting, DK 2 is pretty unique. It's reminiscent of a 'black' only Black & White, but keep in mind that this game is quite a bit older. Also, the emphasis isn't really on advancing your creatures- although there is that- but on building your dungeon and wiping out your enemy. You can do godlike things, such as picking up creatures and dropping them elsewhere or casting devastating spells to wreak havoc in the ranks of good. It's quite amusing to see many of our favorite D&D-type heroes, but this time from the other side. One doesn't really appreciate how pompous and axe-headed knights are until you're fighting them rather than playing as them.

About the only complaint I have about DK 2 is that it's old. Now, normally I don't complain about the age of a game. I still play Red Alert (not 2) and other fabulous classics from time to time. However, DK 2 seems to really suffer from its years more than other ones. There hasn't been an update for the game in 2 years, and the list of possible hardware conflicts is huge. This is because much of the hardware that existed back when it came out is now obsolete, and the designers didn't give much thought to the future. Also, DK 2 has some odd software quirks. In my case, I have to end task everything except Windows Explorer to get the game running. A hint if you have trouble- go to Bullfrog's website, NOT to EA Games. Their tech support doesn't know anything, and worse, all the troubleshooting links on this edition of the game will point you to them.

The bottom line is, despite its age, DK 2 is definitely worth the meager cost. Grab it while you can!

:) [Posted on 2002-06-26]
This is the most sadistic and funny at the same time game ever! Half of skirmish game i spend catchin' enemy in my prison, another half - in torture chamber...
mhahahahahahaha

dungeon Keeper 2 ( it's good to be bad ) [Posted on 2002-07-09]
Dungeon keeper 2 will capture your heart and the bonus games will allow you to liberate monsters from the other side in your torcher chamber and make a masterpiece at the end BUT KEEP IT AWAY FROM COUSINS MY STUPID ONE BIT IT AND BROKE IT

Awesome RPG [Posted on 2003-06-17]
DK2 is one of, if not the best, computer games I have ever played. It is complicated and simple at the same time. I know that sounds wierd but its true. You are in control of your dungeon and all the creatures within it. that's one of the things that make it great. Between training and keeping your minions happy, expanding your dungeon, attracting new creatures, capturing; torturing; interrogating; and converting the enemy,and trying to defeat each level it never gets boring. Also your are evil, I think that is a nice change from the norm. And its not that bad, I dont think it deserves to be rated Mature

WARNING: this game is extremely addictive. LOL

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