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the best video game ever made

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is a perfect blend of real-time-strategy, simulation, fanstasy role-playing and action. The graphics are mind-boggling, given the low system requirements. The audio is equally outstanding. The gameplay puts such classics as the Warcraft series to shame. It is, beyond any doubt in my mind, the best PC game ever made. Only the Grand Theft Auto series is this complete, this immersive, this original, this good. The terrible shame is that the developers, Bullfrog, shelved the third installment in the series. Write your congressman -- this must not stand! And if you don't already have DK2, get it immediately and prepare to lose weeks of your life to it.

Probably the best game I have ever played!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Absolutely great! Great graphics, (not perfect by todays standards!)super fun, and you can download lots of maps and even an editor!! I have half life, halo, doom 3, UT2004, all Need for Speeds,and more; yet I play this MORE!

Its like a combative version of the Sims!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

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

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

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!

Dungeon Keeper 2-A new type of Genre

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: August 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

When I got the first Dungeon keeper I was overjoyed. Finally a chance to play the bad guy instead of the cheesy good. I played it often, maybe once every two days. Then I heard that a second Dungeon Keeper was coming out, and I couldn't wait to order it. When I finally got it loaded onto my computer, I played it for hours, and loved it. It, like its predecessor, was of a genre-defying genre. It main type was real time strategy, but had strong elements of first person, action adventure, and god game (sort of like the sims). It is one of my all time favorite games, and takes gaming to a new level. It has great videos in it ranging from serious to ridiculous, and the graphics are astounding. I am sure that anyone would like this game. It is for eveyone, from the Sim city enthusiast, to the hardcore Quake player. So if anyone you know likes games, this is one that is sure to top their charts.

really good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: July 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

this is a sort off cross between the sims and warcraft the orc campaign. the differences are the graphics which are now 3D and a few different creatures,rooms, and spells

Evil is good, well maybe ok.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 02, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Like it's predecessor Dungeon Keeper, you once again enter a world where you are the evil mastermind and face down the minions of good and rival keepers. On the plus side this game has a much better AI, room building is a snap compared to the original, and multiplayer mode actually works. On the down side though, one of the best things about DK I was that all the creatures were useful. Many of the monsters in DK II have limited use (such as warlocks after all the research is done with). A consistantly winning strategy is to possess a high level (8-10) Dark Angel and trash your opponents Dungeon Heart. These are minor problems though, and overall DK II is a fine game. I am looking forward to the next instalment in the series.

Outstanding, nearly flawless game. A must-have!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. I have played it nearly every day for a year and I am still not tired of it. This is what computer games should aspire to be. Buy this game! And be sure to visit the DK2 website for the version 1.7 update. The game is good out of the box, but it is truly outstanding when you get the update.

Dungeon Keeper 2 rules.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: December 07, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The graphics are great. It's pretty much like living in your own little fantasy world. You can buld many things. Even torture chambers!

The Best Older Game:

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The graphics are decent, the objectives are challenging, and you get to play the villain...what could go wrong? True, it doesn't always work on all computers and crashes a lot but if you keep up with saves its not really that big of a deal. I do warn you that this game is pretty addictive once you get it running smoothly though.

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