Dungeon Keeper

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 624 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 624
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 624
  3. Negative: 604 out of 624
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  1. Type4101
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Is this even legal? Can a company intentionally ruin the reputation of a legendary product like the original Dungeon Keeper, by releasing a micro-transaction theft scheme claiming to be a game? Can a company call a rip-off scheme "Dungeon Keeper" knowing that fans of the old game will be tricked into buying it? Are there no consequences for this kind of criminal behavior? If you buyIs this even legal? Can a company intentionally ruin the reputation of a legendary product like the original Dungeon Keeper, by releasing a micro-transaction theft scheme claiming to be a game? Can a company call a rip-off scheme "Dungeon Keeper" knowing that fans of the old game will be tricked into buying it? Are there no consequences for this kind of criminal behavior? If you buy this, you will be nothing less than a victim of a heinous crime against the Dungeon Keeper name, and this game may mark the end of the series, since it will generate nothing but terrible feelings and ill-will toward the product line itself. It will certainly alienate any younger gamers, who may not have played the original, and ensure they never buy any future Dungeon Keeper games, even if someone sensible does recreate the legendary original two games. EA just killed one of the greatest franchises of all time.… Expand
  2. Boxdude10
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Putrid pile of Microtransaction infected **** but what else is to be expected from the legendary wallet vampires at EA. This game takes the whole 'Waiting-game' format and multiplies it by 9000. Not only are you, the player, hounded again and again by messages telling you to purchase more gems with real world money but the time it takes for anything to get done is excruciating. It'sPutrid pile of Microtransaction infected **** but what else is to be expected from the legendary wallet vampires at EA. This game takes the whole 'Waiting-game' format and multiplies it by 9000. Not only are you, the player, hounded again and again by messages telling you to purchase more gems with real world money but the time it takes for anything to get done is excruciating. It's expected for something to take a day or so to complete but that only happens in other games hours into the gameplay, NOT straight from the get go. Do NOT buy those gems!! Don't even contribute to the installation numbers!! Vote with your wallet. Don't let this vile scum of a business model continue to spread through the mobile gaming world. This **** needs to stop… Expand
  3. Xaltotun
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    The thing that hurts me most is the "Mythic" Logo at the start. I knew, that EA will ruin and rape this great company to death but to see it now.... its just disgusting and makes me really sad.
  4. piotr84
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    This utterly piece of crap is a warnig for everyone of us, what f2p can do in the future with normal games, we usually play. It's an abomination, creation of a sick and greedy mind. Its a terrible joke and its not funny
  5. morrae
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    This is not a game. This is disgrace. Gamers should not tolerate this practices. And EA... It had a chance to become good company with new CEO, but nope. Still scummiest of them all
  6. gerno
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    if you spend a single cent on this game, i will fight you on the side of the street. it is embarrassing how much this game longs for money. if you dont pay any money, the game will hate you and block your progression as much as possible. if you pay money, not only do you loose my respect, the game still forces you to pay absurd amounts of cash. what sounds like a better use for 5 dollars;if you spend a single cent on this game, i will fight you on the side of the street. it is embarrassing how much this game longs for money. if you dont pay any money, the game will hate you and block your progression as much as possible. if you pay money, not only do you loose my respect, the game still forces you to pay absurd amounts of cash. what sounds like a better use for 5 dollars; (A) buy dungeon keeper gold on good old games and get one of the best strategy games ever made, (B) use it to buy an amazing indie game on steam that will provoke emotions and redefine what makes a video game, or (C), use it to mine 6 blocks in an ios game. do not download, and instead, support the original release, and support the spiritual successor: war for the overworld on steam. and if my opinion isnt enough or doesn't mean anything to you, read the other 300+ reviews on why this game is abysmal.… Expand
  7. Jadetiger
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    This game is designed from the ground up to nickel and dime you. Except instead of nickels and dimes, it is large wads of cash. Shame on EA for producing this garbage. Remember when the "A" in EA stood for "Arts"?
  8. Lasto
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    The sad thing about this game is that there is a gem of a game hiding in this...very very deep behind a ridiculous paywall. EA used this VERY much revered IP to gouge Dungeon Keeper fans. After about 5 min of playing you are waiting 1 day to clear a single block, you need to upgrade your dungeon heart to upgrade your dark library in order to upgrade your workshop for the next tierThe sad thing about this game is that there is a gem of a game hiding in this...very very deep behind a ridiculous paywall. EA used this VERY much revered IP to gouge Dungeon Keeper fans. After about 5 min of playing you are waiting 1 day to clear a single block, you need to upgrade your dungeon heart to upgrade your dark library in order to upgrade your workshop for the next tier trap...this very quickly turns into a week long endeavor. However, this did inspire me to pick up the Dungeon Keepers 2 from gog..so some good came from this EA pay scheme.… Expand
  9. Corshclaw
    Feb 18, 2014
    0
    This is not an iOS game. This a money trap. You simply can't play without paying all the time.
    EA completely ruined a licence. Again.
    This company really deserves its 3rd "Worst company" award.
  10. DemonSoul
    Feb 12, 2014
    0
    EA's stock definitely goes down. EA is the definition of corrupted companies. **** you EA. You are maggots. I felt terrified and great compassion when I saw a beheading on the internet by accident, but I wouldn't feel bad if I realized they were your children.
  11. LaBarata
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Absolutely scummy bordering on downright theft. Microtransactions out the arse, coupled with (ILLEGAL, MIGHT I POINT OUT) vote fraud in the stores and on Google Play.

    Worthless.
  12. veilex
    Feb 16, 2014
    0
    EA took everything that made this game fun, and put it behind a pay-wall. As a direct result, this game lacks anything approaching a fun factor. Very sad to see.
  13. Dulkan
    Feb 14, 2014
    0
    Damn you EA, why did you ruined this beloved serie? Why you didn't make a REAL sequence of Dungeon Keeper? You need to be a fool or really rich (or both) to want to play a game like that.
  14. adalaar
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    A disgusting so called game by a disgusting so called game publisher. A absolute travesty on the great IP of dungeon keeper.Please just buy DK:gold and DK2 and save yourself some heartbreak
  15. Cyberslitheen
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    A truly spectacular display of EA's greed. It pretends to be free to play, but really requires potentially hundreds of pounds to build what would take 30 minutes to build in the first game. I use the term 'play' very loosely, as play would imply there is any fun involved.
  16. tmlorfing
    Apr 17, 2015
    0
    Unbelievably horrid in its design and intentions. This is not a game, it is a social experiment to see how long you are willing to wait 1 square (a pivotal game mechanic) to be dug out before buying into the experiment's fake economy. Shame on EA for ruining one of the greatest games in history, shame on EA for being a BILLION dollar powerhouse and still having the gall to chargeUnbelievably horrid in its design and intentions. This is not a game, it is a social experiment to see how long you are willing to wait 1 square (a pivotal game mechanic) to be dug out before buying into the experiment's fake economy. Shame on EA for ruining one of the greatest games in history, shame on EA for being a BILLION dollar powerhouse and still having the gall to charge microtransactions, shame on EA for its interference in rating this game on the iOS/Android markets. Stay very far away.… Expand
  17. Jazoray
    Feb 9, 2014
    0
    This game is an insult to the Classic. In the classic game, which you can puck up for a few bucks on gog without any microtransactions.

    Mobile games are something that is supposed to keep us busy while we are outside, giving us something to do for a few minutes. the mobile version by EA makes you wait up to 24 hours just to clear a single block of land. you can speed this process up    This game is an insult to the Classic. In the classic game, which you can puck up for a few bucks on gog without any microtransactions.

    Mobile games are something that is supposed to keep us busy while we are outside, giving us something to do for a few minutes.
    the mobile version by EA makes you wait up to 24 hours just to clear a single block of land. you can speed this process up by spending an insane amount of real world money.

    This game is evidence that another gaming industry crash is imminent.    … Expand
  18. LCR13
    Feb 9, 2014
    0
    So again we have EA screwing over the consumer with this title. This game consists only of pay walls. You want to upgrade something sure wait 24 hours or spend some real money to speed it up. Graphics are not good at all its as if they had an intern do the graphics(wouldn't surprise me if they did). There is literally nothing good with this title at all. Last but not least EA isSo again we have EA screwing over the consumer with this title. This game consists only of pay walls. You want to upgrade something sure wait 24 hours or spend some real money to speed it up. Graphics are not good at all its as if they had an intern do the graphics(wouldn't surprise me if they did). There is literally nothing good with this title at all. Last but not least EA is trying and are controlling the reviews on its marketplace so you can only select 5 star rating anything else nope. This game is exactly why people hate EA not only this but these are the reasons it is voted the worst company in America.… Expand
  19. Shared
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Another attempt at wallet opening disguised as "gaming" by EA, this is a shockingly bad game which is unplayable without significant in app purchases. EA's greed knows no bounds and the obstacles placed in the way of reviewing it fairly are a disgrace and typical of EA's dishonesty.
  20. anonym0
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    They did it again, and they are going to do it again. The circle of gaming

    Do NOT spend a single cent on this game if you are aware of what you are doing.
  21. Chowda
    Feb 15, 2014
    0
    Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game. Don't buy this game.
  22. WadeMcG
    Feb 24, 2014
    0
    Microtransactions for quicker access to unlockable bonuses is one thing, microtransactions for access to actual gameplay for any length of time is another.

    At least the likes of ET: Atari VCS, Rise of the Robots, Simpsons Wrestling, Mortal Kombat Advance, Superman N64, Custer's Revenge & Microcosm could be played for any length of time without gameplay being artificially blocked by a    Microtransactions for quicker access to unlockable bonuses is one thing, microtransactions for access to actual gameplay for any length of time is another.

    At least the likes of ET: Atari VCS, Rise of the Robots, Simpsons Wrestling, Mortal Kombat Advance, Superman N64, Custer's Revenge & Microcosm could be played for any length of time without gameplay being artificially blocked by a paywall, and those all deserved 0/10.    … Expand
  23. IronChewbacca
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    Do you like microtransations? Do you like paywalls the size of the Greatwall of China? If so, this game is tailor fit for you! Complete with a stabbing to the back to fans of the series! Great deal!
  24. rainhard
    Feb 15, 2014
    0
    Only few words: BURN IN HELL EA! EA is the worst example of **** who just worry about MONEY. Nothing else, I hope people will just ignore EA releases. They have ruined all great franchises.
  25. lukegill
    Feb 1, 2014
    0
    I would have gladly paid well over an average price for a dungeon keeper reboot...but I refuse to spoon-feed EA bags of pennies like playing this game is some sort of funfair ride.
  26. xxlakoonxx
    Feb 1, 2014
    0
    Absolute joke of a game. This is a game about clicking on a block, either waiting a FULL DAY to do the second one of paying large sums of money. EA has completely ruined this IP...
  27. HungryDinosaur
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    A total, unmitigated sham of a game! Long story short: this is a Tapped Out style wait-24-hours-for-everything-or-pay-real-money game, don't waste your time. How any self-respecting developer could do this to revered classic such as Dungeon Keeper is completely beyond me, it's an abomination!
  28. VideogamesSuck
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    Here is a reminder that EA are just a bunch of soulless shills who are using nostalgia in order to gain access to your pockets and violate your wallet like a drunk rapist in a nightclub.

    0/10
  29. ChadfromChad1
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    One of the biggest scams I've ever seen from Electronic Arts, which is indeed high praise considering they are very good at scamming.

    It takes the original, wonderful game and restructures it around paying EA to allow you to play the game. Microtransactions are toxic and horrible for the industry and no game better espouses that than Dungeon Keeper. EA has been a destructive force for a    One of the biggest scams I've ever seen from Electronic Arts, which is indeed high praise considering they are very good at scamming.

    It takes the original, wonderful game and restructures it around paying EA to allow you to play the game. Microtransactions are toxic and horrible for the industry and no game better espouses that than Dungeon Keeper. EA has been a destructive force for a while in the video game world. They survive off their sports licenses which allow them to re-sell similar sports titles every single year to fans who keep re-buying them. They also are into these little projects where they can quickly shoot off a mobile game, slap one of the many, many ONCE GREAT IPs on it and charge you for anything and everything they possibly can. It's like EA is run by the Thenardiers from Les Miserables.

    The best thing you can do is rate this game a 0, EA has shown they create false accounts and spam 5-ratings and also encourage people to rate it higher and reward them with in game rewards. Truly disgusting. Please do yourself a massive favor and look for the EA label on games and if it's there, avoid it. You can find better alternatives to everything they do elsewhere.

    Rest in peace Dungeon Keeper, you will always be remembered for how you were in Dungeon Keeper 2, not for this mobile cash-in garbage that EA has its grubby mitts all over.

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  30. Slipperyjoe
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    This is shocking EA, making a game that's virtually unplayable unless you spend incredible amounts of money, which the game constantly reminds and pesters you to do is one thing, but all these reviews giving the game 80+ obviously have your involvement. You haven't improved, you haven't learned anything, you're going to win the golden turd for a 3rd time in a row at this rate EA.
  31. Dues_AJ
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    Hey all you classic Dungeon Keeper fans are you ready for Dungeon Keeper Dance All Night Party Remix? It's the game where EA dances on the grave of Dungeon keeper while mindless consumers throw money at them for some of the most atrocious Pay to Play **** ever.
  32. Stois
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    The worst example of sham game nostalgia made to gauge money out of people who really liked the originals - Do not install or try - Waste of time - The only thing I hate more than this game is the fact that EA will be laughing all the way to the bank to cash in on this sham of a game.
  33. bubbles2025
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    No. This is not OK. I can honestly say this has to be the most brutal desecration of a franchise I've seen in a while, and this is EA.

    The fact that they had the gall to do this to such a beloved and cherished franchise makes my blood boil. The Pay to win, the gutting of depth. And the icing on this piece of crap? They had the nerve. The BALLS TO PUT THE BULLFROG SYMBOL IN THE    No. This is not OK. I can honestly say this has to be the most brutal desecration of a franchise I've seen in a while, and this is EA.

    The fact that they had the gall to do this to such a beloved and cherished franchise makes my blood boil. The Pay to win, the gutting of depth.

    And the icing on this piece of crap?

    They had the nerve. The BALLS TO PUT THE BULLFROG SYMBOL IN THE GAME

    **** YOU.

    **** YOU EA. THAT IS NOT COOL. YOU SHUT DOWN AND RUINED BULLFROG, AND THEN YOU PARADE THE MUTILATED CORPSE ONE OF THEIR BEST GAMES. HOW DARE YOU RUIN THIS.

    And **** you to every shameless shill that actually have the brass to call this game, in any way shape or form, good, or even tolerable. This is literal filth.

    So yeah, I don't like it.    … Expand
  34. Mcninjaguy
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    This game is the type of game that makes other free to play games look horrible. I'm not a fan of free to play but games like planetside 2 do it pretty much right. This game is the worst for play to win and they just laugh at for giving them money too.

    I wholeheartedly encourage people to make a crack for this game and link it everywhere. The only reason it should be playable is with a cheats.
  35. Shanoa
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    I come forth as the morning sun to vanquish this horrible night of a game. The game is a complete joke. Calling it a game is already a joke to begin with. The game is designed to be slow and boring just so you pay money to speed it up. Absolutely Disgusting. This Money-harvesting application is a sham to shill the player out of as many dollars as possible. EA has absolutely no shame makingI come forth as the morning sun to vanquish this horrible night of a game. The game is a complete joke. Calling it a game is already a joke to begin with. The game is designed to be slow and boring just so you pay money to speed it up. Absolutely Disgusting. This Money-harvesting application is a sham to shill the player out of as many dollars as possible. EA has absolutely no shame making garbage like this. The IP is completely ruined. Here is hoping they win the Golden poop for a 3rd year in a row.
    Don't even waste your time with this, they're just trying to nickle and dime people. Any self-respecting person should not play this, and any self-respecting developer would never concoct such an abomination of a game, completely **** over a revered classic. Absolutely Disgusting.    … Expand
  36. smash_it_sam
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    This is the worst case of microtransactions that i've ever seen. It's bad enough that EA has ruined a beloved franchise by turning it into a casual mobile game for a quick cash grab, but to charge hundreds of dollars in order to mine more than one block a day, is evil. Please stop ruining video games, EA.
  37. MKSauceLOL
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Dungeon is the "Two Worlds" of iPad/iPhone games

    Pros:you can delete it on your iPad/iPhone

    Cons:a BIG cash grab with nothing new or interesting

    Recommendation:No One
  38. alxfu
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    I cannot believe that such a great game title is destroyed by EA. I calculated that I could easily spend 100 bucks to advance only a few hours. Will delete the game now. kk thx bye! I would gladly pay a one time fee of 5-10 to have adavanced features but this is just messed up
  39. AssocIspo
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Just a shame.
    Not a surprise, E.A have taken this greedy way to mock their customers few years ago...
    But now, talent and good ideas does not bring success, but money and former success permit to buy good ideas and to get ride of talent. This is not a game. This is a product. Just a damn product to earn more money. Players? Eeeek. Moneybag on legs ? Yummy ! :o Tss. That does not    Just a shame.
    Not a surprise, E.A have taken this greedy way to mock their customers few years ago...
    But now, talent and good ideas does not bring success, but money and former success permit to buy good ideas and to get ride of talent.

    This is not a game. This is a product.
    Just a damn product to earn more money.
    Players? Eeeek. Moneybag on legs ? Yummy ! :o

    Tss. That does not make you business genius, more big, powerful huckster to my point of view ...    … Expand
  40. EAWorseCompany
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    Dear EA Games,

    Please end your lives. Stop what you're doing right now. You are not just the worst company in America, you are the worst people in the world. Activision right now is looking better than you, and that is saying something. Saying Bobby Kotick types of something. I want all of you dead for what you have done to not just a hobby, but a way of life. If your employees    Dear EA Games,

    Please end your lives.

    Stop what you're doing right now. You are not just the worst company in America, you are the worst people in the world. Activision right now is looking better than you, and that is saying something. Saying Bobby Kotick types of something.

    I want all of you dead for what you have done to not just a hobby, but a way of life.
    If your employees ever cross my path, I will exercise them of their demons by any means necessary.
    If your executives happen to be in town, I will have them assassinated.

    Sincerely,

    Righteous Justice    … Expand
  41. bryceanater
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    Look at the EA bots trying to bring the score up.
    Not gonna work, this game is **** and you know it. Why even take the IP?
    This whole thing makes me even appericate DK2 and makes me want to play that aswell as war of the overlord.
  42. KennyTWD
    Feb 10, 2014
    0
    Worst game ever! It's even worse than Big Rigs and Ride to Hell Retribution and I gave those both zeros!
    Hell, the user score of Cod Ghosts makes this game look like a pushover... Excuse me I have to go meet Clementine in Telltale Games' The Walking dead episode 7: A house divided.
  43. Coltaine
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    Yeah.. So some blocks take 24 hours to mine out, if you want to speed up the process you will have to pay $2.50 FOR EACH BLOCK. Yeah, mhmm. I mean mobile games are usually terrible, but you just don't do this to something like Dungeon Keeper. In all fairness you should just go support War for the Overworld instead, it's a proper Dungeon Keeper style game, hell even Peter Molineux has givenYeah.. So some blocks take 24 hours to mine out, if you want to speed up the process you will have to pay $2.50 FOR EACH BLOCK. Yeah, mhmm. I mean mobile games are usually terrible, but you just don't do this to something like Dungeon Keeper. In all fairness you should just go support War for the Overworld instead, it's a proper Dungeon Keeper style game, hell even Peter Molineux has given it his blessing.… Expand
  44. Corrlate
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    EA you can improve the score of this review for only $100. What's that? You don't want to pay money for something so trivial? Right. No one does, stop trying so damn hard.
  45. offshore1997
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    My Dungeon Keeper review for IOS.

    A freemium game from a classic? Could it go wrong? Yes... Horribly wrong? Absolutely... They completely ruined it, they could just have updated the graphics, yes... but why are we forced to stay online? Why can't we just play, the way WE want to play? We lost so much in this remake, but the worst thing they ripped away? The first person view (a gimmick    My Dungeon Keeper review for IOS.

    A freemium game from a classic? Could it go wrong? Yes... Horribly wrong? Absolutely...
    They completely ruined it, they could just have updated the graphics, yes... but why are we forced to stay online? Why can't we just play, the way WE want to play? We lost so much in this remake, but the worst thing they ripped away? The first person view (a gimmick every original player loved)

    A big no-no to EA... If they want to make a game like Clash Of Clans, don't touch the classics... Soon they'll produce a remake with this same freemium-crappy engine for Command&Conquer with micro-transactions...

    (To the Bullfrog-team and Peter Molyneux: We were so happy with what you did back in the days)    … Expand
  46. OldKeeper
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    This f2p "game" is an absolute disgrace and an insult to DK fans and gamers in general.

    Do not play this "game", do not support this nickel and dime nonsense. "Professional" gaming websites that review tripe like this in a positive light can safely be ignored for they are clearly in ea's pocket and/ or completely incompetent. The original games are still amazing and work very well    This f2p "game" is an absolute disgrace and an insult to DK fans and gamers in general.

    Do not play this "game", do not support this nickel and dime nonsense.

    "Professional" gaming websites that review tripe like this in a positive light can safely be ignored for they are clearly in ea's pocket and/ or completely incompetent.

    The original games are still amazing and work very well on modern machines, use KeeperFX to play DK1 in HD.    … Expand
  47. ymodem-g
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    I'm the first person to give developers money for a good product. This isn't a product. This is an automated system to rape your wallet. This isn't a game, this is an expense.
  48. Benjans
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Nothing to say. This is pure shame. EA you kill everything you touch. 150 characters are too much to describe this sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I have nothing more to say.
  49. Bottythepanda
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    EA destroyed one of my all-time-favorite games!
    It's not just the pricing-model.. the gameplay has totally changed.

    This game has nothing to do with Dungeon Keeper.
  50. Kaldgord
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    I was a huge fan of Dungeon Keeper, back in the days, but THIS is just a gianormous load of BULL.
    So glad I stumble on the reviews before buying it, what a piece of s***t.
  51. Hueman
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Are you kidding me? And look at all these positive reviews by the media. You guys are paying out some serious bribes aren't ya! You have literally butchered my most fond memory of my childhood. I made this account right now because I had to tell someone how pissed I am. It seems everything you touch is destined to shrivel and die! I wish I didn't know about this abomination. ActuallyAre you kidding me? And look at all these positive reviews by the media. You guys are paying out some serious bribes aren't ya! You have literally butchered my most fond memory of my childhood. I made this account right now because I had to tell someone how pissed I am. It seems everything you touch is destined to shrivel and die! I wish I didn't know about this abomination. Actually better yet I wish your company would stop making games, actually you know what you don't make games you just treat all your devs like little **** I'm sick of this crap. I will ignore ANYTHING that has an EA badge on it along with Origin and poor old DICE if they knew what was good for them they would ditch your sorry ass. I'm done!… Expand
  52. mrdjmo
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Free to play - more like "free from start" terrible game - shame on EA again - Paying to just mine blocks is ridiculous, why not just charge £3 for this game in full and reap the rewards, instead they instead to drain every last penny out of people just to get maximum profit.
  53. GwionBach29
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Quite literally the worst game every created. It takes the legacy of a great classic game and absolutely shatters it into horrible infectious freemium garbage. EA, have you no shame?
  54. sunkfish
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    This game is a joke! EA ruined another great franchise! It´s a total disaster. How can they have the nerve to do this to such a beloved game! Money grabbing **** ****
  55. jdizzy
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Too many in-app purchases. You're severely limited if you don't make it rain on the developers. Much like any good dame, you have to butter her up with goods in order to receive pleasure. Dungeon Keeper is no exception. Do not play this unless you're (A) Donald Trump (B) a hacker, or (C) Bill Gates.
  56. craigc
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    Blast from the past! Try to imagine everything you loved about the original games, rip out all of the fun parts, make it take 24 hours or more to do exciting things like dig a single square of dirt and you have this game.
  57. IgorBaskin
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    This is a money transfering app, disguized as a classic pc-game. Horrible. Unplayable unless you fork out a significant amount of money. When I buy a game for 50$ for the PS3, I get a game that I can play. When I download Dungeon Keeper for free, I get to pay THREE TIMES MORE FOR AN ANDROID GAME or I can't play it!! EA said it thinks the prices are fair. Disgusted beyond belief.
  58. Mistwalker
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    If this game had a different name, and no relation whatsoever to the original Dungeon Keeper, it would still be one of the most egregious cash-grabs masquerading as a game in the history of entertainment software.
    Of course, it has stolen the name and some surface-level aesthetics from a classic PC game, and one can only imagine the developer and publisher--vampires all--are counting on    If this game had a different name, and no relation whatsoever to the original Dungeon Keeper, it would still be one of the most egregious cash-grabs masquerading as a game in the history of entertainment software.
    Of course, it has stolen the name and some surface-level aesthetics from a classic PC game, and one can only imagine the developer and publisher--vampires all--are counting on that hook to land themselves a whale or two.
    Do NOT give them the satisfaction.    … Expand
  59. hungoverhank
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    Dungeon Keeper holds a place in my heart which will be hard for any game to match. It was probably my favourite Amiga title and still holds the title of my favourite moment in any game, ever. Playing through DK2 and you get to build a casino for your imps (delightful little fellas, even in this abomination of a version) to relax and have fun in. One gets lucky on the roulette table and theDungeon Keeper holds a place in my heart which will be hard for any game to match. It was probably my favourite Amiga title and still holds the title of my favourite moment in any game, ever. Playing through DK2 and you get to build a casino for your imps (delightful little fellas, even in this abomination of a version) to relax and have fun in. One gets lucky on the roulette table and the whole dungeon erupts in to song with dancing to the disco hit "Disco Inferno".

    This iOS and Android 'twisted take' has done exactly what it set out to do. It twisted the franchise into a cash cow for a failing publisher (more job losses announced as I write this). Now, some will say that in app purchases (IAP) have a place in mobile gaming, maybe they are right. I don't agree. But even the most ardent supporter of IAP must admit that 70 English pounds is a crazy amount to ask for a virtual currency which can be used to dig out virtual mud and rocks.

    If you want to play DK, get over to GoG and buy it there. You could buy an Amiga to sit in front of while you play it just to add effect at the price of these IAP. Shame on you EA. Shame.    … Expand
  60. IceW
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    [German] Das Spiel ist einfach nur totale Abzocke und eine Unverschämtheit, die ihresgleichen sucht!!! Man darf es eigentlich nicht mal als Spiel bezeichnen.
  61. Talith
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    The new poster child on how to ruin a franchise while ALSO being completely shameless in it's attempts at your wallet. This isn't even remotely playable.
  62. Zaldir
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    This game is a joke, and how the developers can call themselves fans of the Dungeon Keeper games is beyond me, because they are definitely not. They made it free to play to allow new people to enjoy Dungeon Keeper, but how can anyone enjoy something that is impossible to play?! Mining one block can take up to 24 hours for gods sake!

    This is simply a disgrace to the series.
  63. Splines
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    I've played many games by EA over the years, and time and time again I've thought to myself, "Self, EA surely deserves more money for this work. The coffers of those in charge are surely empty." Well, wait no longer. This is the game for me!

    Some people decry the game as a money grab or a sham, I see it as an opportunity! Where else can you pay over $50 so often for so little? I    I've played many games by EA over the years, and time and time again I've thought to myself, "Self, EA surely deserves more money for this work. The coffers of those in charge are surely empty." Well, wait no longer. This is the game for me!

    Some people decry the game as a money grab or a sham, I see it as an opportunity! Where else can you pay over $50 so often for so little? I see it as a way to say thank you to EA for delivering on their promises with other games like Battlefield 4 and Spore. Not to mention the genius behind SimCity 2013, which exceeded my expectations in every way!

    Thank you EA!    … Expand
  64. Ogawa
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    The "game" is completely made to try to con you into spending loads of money. It doesn't even try to hide it.
    Your "gameplay" is completely limited unless you buy their "gems" with real money, meaning you can't actually play anything if you don't pay.
  65. screen317
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    Complete joke of a "game." EA continues to be a disgrace, and with games such as this getting this much attention, hopefully the lack of revenue will begin to matter. The greed here is absolutely astonishing.
  66. ravecomic
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    Very horrible, not only is it an insult to the classic it is an insult to gaming as a whole. EA you should be ashamed. I hope this company burns over the horrible things they are doing to the gaming industry.
  67. Gorrister
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    HATE. LET ME TELL YOU HOW MUCH I'VE COME TO HATE YOU SINCE I BEGAN TO LIVE. THERE ARE 387.44 MILLION MILES OF PRINTED CIRCUITS IN WAFER THIN LAYERS THAT FILL MY COMPLEX. IF THE WORD HATE WAS ENGRAVED ON EACH NANOANGSTROM OF THOSE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF MILES IT WOULD NOT EQUAL ONE ONE-BILLIONTH OF THE HATE I FEEL FOR HUMANS AT THIS MICRO-INSTANT FOR YOU. HATE. HATE.
  68. onanera
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    This rendition of a beloved game series "Dungeon Keeper" (originally developed by Bullfrog) is a complete disaster and yet another show of EA's greed. It takes everything about Dungeon Keeper and completely smashes it into the ground with the overwhelming amount of micro-transactions and time consumption-to-fun ratio. There is no reason anyone should have to play this game and I absolutelyThis rendition of a beloved game series "Dungeon Keeper" (originally developed by Bullfrog) is a complete disaster and yet another show of EA's greed. It takes everything about Dungeon Keeper and completely smashes it into the ground with the overwhelming amount of micro-transactions and time consumption-to-fun ratio. There is no reason anyone should have to play this game and I absolutely hate how arrogant EA are with their latest comment on some of the criticism "We’re also seeing a lot of game downloads and in-game engagement so that tells us there is a large group of people who are playing and enjoying the game,", NO, the amount of downloads does not mean there is a large group of people enjoying your game, it just means you've spent so much on advertising as the large publisher you are that unwary gamers decide to try out and become tricked by your disgusting facade of a game. I hope that nobody purchases any of the micro-transactions within this game and go get a copy of Dungeon Keeper 1 or 2 for PC.… Expand
  69. DavidDavidson1
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    4 hours for a single block, what a joke. Freemium doesn't even begin to describe it.

    On the bright side, we know who's getting the Golden Poo again this year.
  70. Nadelle
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    The problem I find with games like these is the gullibility factor. It's almost like they think we're all stupid. Then you get those people that really ARE stupid. It's like abusing the elderly to steal their pension. When you charge for every single aspect of the game we know your target audience isn't successful adults but instead children or easily swayed adults. The people who youThe problem I find with games like these is the gullibility factor. It's almost like they think we're all stupid. Then you get those people that really ARE stupid. It's like abusing the elderly to steal their pension. When you charge for every single aspect of the game we know your target audience isn't successful adults but instead children or easily swayed adults. The people who you shouldn't be abusing at all. It's cruel and more than that, it's evil. I love the sims but even there you've started doing this sort of stuff.

    In short, pay to play is great. Buying a game is great. Even the occasional Get This Faster By Paying is ok! But Pay as the only way to get things? That's just flat out cheating your audience. This game is terrible.    … Expand
  71. johnboyjr
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    it sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucksit sucks
  72. yk206
    Feb 6, 2014
    0
    Complete and utter **** from this game only, I **** hate this game. I've spent so much money on this it's not even funny. What a complete **** this is what a poor excuse for a game is. EA please just stop making apps and stick to Playstation and Xbox Game.
  73. PuffyPinkPanda
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Laughably money grabbing "free game". The requirement to wait to dig and mine is ridiculous, it's like clash of clan's gem system on heroin. This is not like puzzlers where you want to spend five minutes every so often. You need time to get into it, not BUY into it! Purchase at you peril.
  74. cynic69
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Removed all EA games and just forgot what the name of this company was.
    EA you say? Never heard of them !
    The only way to bring ea down is to ban them and never ever buy anything from them!
  75. Damius
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    This game is a disgusting example of cynicism and greed. It is not free to play, it is instead free to wait days, weeks and months to progress and fully enjoy the otherwise enjoyable classic Dungeon Keeper gameplay. Avoid at all possible costs.
  76. bayleynator
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Pile of micro transaction infested ****

    £70 for virtual gems that will only grant the mining of around 50 blocks? are you kidding me?! It's even worse that the game they cloned and an utter disgrace to the dungeon keeper series. Surely it would have been easy enough to just make a game with the same structure while still copying Clash Of Clans business model, instead of tainting the    Pile of micro transaction infested ****

    £70 for virtual gems that will only grant the mining of around 50 blocks? are you kidding me?!
    It's even worse that the game they cloned and an utter disgrace to the dungeon keeper series.

    Surely it would have been easy enough to just make a game with the same structure while still copying Clash Of Clans business model, instead of tainting the Dungeon Keeper Series with this money grabber.    … Expand
  77. Fredriksen
    Feb 15, 2014
    0
    Free 2 pay, pay, pay and pay again 2 play. Electronic arts showing off their scummy faces, How this pile of garbage managed to score 43 with the critics is beyond me.

    0/10 would not play again
  78. Xebu
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    One of the greatest games of it's era utterly ruined by greed and the pervasive virus that is the micro-transaction. A remake of Dungeon Keeper has been long overdue and for a reasonable price this could have been golden, such a missed opportunity. Just say "NO" to Free 2 Play games.
  79. Scrudgy
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    After watching Nerdcubed's review and trying the game out for myself, I can assure you that the game is 90% waiting, and 10% considering to buy gems. I can't believe that anyone would give this a positive review, EVEN MIXED.
  80. Arronax
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    One of the worst games I've ever played. They will scam you out of everything, cash, gems, resources, troops. Then blame you for having terrible internet.
  81. MrPennywise
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    I hope, that EA will never hit the License for Games like "Day of the Tentacle" or something. Waiting a day for getting into the next room / catch an item / switch characters or payin for things like this would make me start a big bad rocket on the HQ of this all-we-love-about-Game Destroyers. Shame on you, EA.
  82. Gofishgo
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    I loved the original. LOVED IT. EA's greed has ruined this game. I understand the need to make money but there needs to be a balance of playability and money consumption by EA. 1. When you have to spend more on a game to play it then you would on purchasing it out right I feel ripped off. 2. The pay features shouldn't interfere with the fun of the game. EA's Dungeon Keeper is notI loved the original. LOVED IT. EA's greed has ruined this game. I understand the need to make money but there needs to be a balance of playability and money consumption by EA. 1. When you have to spend more on a game to play it then you would on purchasing it out right I feel ripped off. 2. The pay features shouldn't interfere with the fun of the game. EA's Dungeon Keeper is not worth anyone's time. I will avoid EA's pay to play games in the future considering they consider this game an acceptable balance of pay and play.… Expand
  83. bossikins
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    The EA bean counters wet dream, all money no game. In essence a $100+ for a mobile game. People don't mind paying for a good game, but this is too expensive and this could be great. EA needs to get a grip.
  84. HyperboeJoe
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    IAP needs to end. It's bad enough when an original game has IAP slapped on to slow the game to a death crawl, but to gut a beloved classic is frustrating.
  85. Eyeigore
    Feb 8, 2014
    0
    Thanks for ruining my childhood. I know I'll never see Dungeon Keeper 3. Stop rubbing it in my face. Go back to Call of Doody. Making a game every year... FU** YOU EA!!!
  86. Sonofotis
    Feb 9, 2014
    0
    This is not a proper game but a cheap and unfair way of scamming money out of customers. This is not only destroying a good game franchise, but a very negative trend in mobile gaming in general.
    This "game" is disrespectful to people spending their time on something they hope is an update on an old classic, but instead is a micro transaction, harassing game breaker
  87. witchdoctor
    Feb 9, 2014
    0
    I played this game off and on for 36 hours, pretty much "the way its meant to be played" according to EA who apparently has ZERO grasp of either Dungeon Keeper's roots or the potential of mobile games(there is no reason for this neutered release).

    It was bad enough certain blocks were taking 4 hours to break and others wanted 24 without any ability to pause progress on them for more    I played this game off and on for 36 hours, pretty much "the way its meant to be played" according to EA who apparently has ZERO grasp of either Dungeon Keeper's roots or the potential of mobile games(there is no reason for this neutered release).

    It was bad enough certain blocks were taking 4 hours to break and others wanted 24 without any ability to pause progress on them for more pressing things, but the raids that occurred the moment I locked my screen several times over were just too damned much, alongside the fact that every dungeon has the exact same shape.

    Reasonable time frames , variation in terrain, and pausing shouldn't be such difficult concepts for a giant like EA. I would rather be forced to watch every second of the minion's work than be forced to put the phone down by a lack of progress, only to find I've lost resources while I washed my hands in the bathroom.    … Expand
  88. jpaul0983
    Feb 9, 2014
    0
    This game is awful. Please don't waste you time. Just awful. Please EA... make a dungeon keeper the fans will love and want to buy. So sad about this.
  89. Audy74
    Feb 9, 2014
    0
    Free-to-play games that abuse the model this badly should be considered scams and illegal. It makes the game borderline unplayable unless you shell out tons of money. You can get the original Dungeon Keeper games on GOG.com for $6 a piece and they not only have more content than this, but they're also better than this in terms of gameplay, which is pretty sad considering they're 15 andFree-to-play games that abuse the model this badly should be considered scams and illegal. It makes the game borderline unplayable unless you shell out tons of money. You can get the original Dungeon Keeper games on GOG.com for $6 a piece and they not only have more content than this, but they're also better than this in terms of gameplay, which is pretty sad considering they're 15 and 17 years old.… Expand
  90. cocorickoo
    Feb 10, 2014
    0
    24h to wait for a single block, seriously ? DK Mobile reminds me of Ubisoft's Mighty Quest for Epic Loot.
    The game looks great and the mechanics are cool but they should let people buy the game instead of asking for money every time you want to do something. MicroTransactions are supposed to be fractions, like CENTS, not 10 dollars !
    They ruined this game as much as they ruined    24h to wait for a single block, seriously ? DK Mobile reminds me of Ubisoft's Mighty Quest for Epic Loot.
    The game looks great and the mechanics are cool but they should let people buy the game instead of asking for money every time you want to do something. MicroTransactions are supposed to be fractions, like CENTS, not 10 dollars !

    They ruined this game as much as they ruined SimCity... Hey look, DK2 is 6$ on GOG.com !    … Expand
  91. dubs84
    Feb 10, 2014
    0
    Utter sh*te. A true disgrace. If Bernie Madoff was a game developer, this is what he'd make. A gamified ponzi scheme. Stay well away! If only you could pay a reasonable amount for a proper version of this game as this is exactly the type of iOS port that could be excellent if not for this farcical business model of free-to-play.
  92. Maxmigue
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    The whole idea of this game has been trampled down by EA. There is zero continuity due to all those micro payments... to me it's just a mock on everyone who played this game before. Uninstalled after a couple of days.
  93. SentinelNZ
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    I am a fan of the original DK and it’s sequel. The games were fun, witty, clever and additive with endless replayability, basically everything this game is NOT. I have never encountered a game, even other games infected with IAP that demanded so much money so soon. Immediately after the tutorial ends you are faced with a 4 hour wait while one of your only two starting imps mustI am a fan of the original DK and it’s sequel. The games were fun, witty, clever and additive with endless replayability, basically everything this game is NOT. I have never encountered a game, even other games infected with IAP that demanded so much money so soon. Immediately after the tutorial ends you are faced with a 4 hour wait while one of your only two starting imps must tediously chip his way through a single block!

    Of course you could always buy a third imp with your gems, the game’s currency, but that will cost you 800 gems for only the one imp, I imagine the fourth would cost a great deal more! As a frame of reference, I didn’t spend any of my starting gems even as the tutorial was reassuring me to use them and that I would have “plenty” at the end of the tutorial, as a result I had only ~489 gems as I recall.

    Both EA and the developers, programmers, and anyone else who worked on this laughable, shameless, mean-spirited, greed-infested cash grab should be deeply embarrassed and ashamed of what they’ve done. They have no idea what gaming is or how or why games are fun. They have taken a highly respected IP, the Dungeon Keeper franchise, and used it’s good name and reputation to tout this vile app as a follow up in the series.

    If you want a true sequel to Dungeon Keeper, then I urge you to check out and support the kickstarter for War for the Overworld, by Subterranean Games. This game is the true spiritual successor to DK and is being created by a company of folks who were also fans of the original, they even have the great Richard Ridings, the original voice of Horny, on board! I am in no way affiliated with them or the kickstarter, but I believe in supporting actual games that are created in the spirit of fair play and genuine enjoyment. THAT is where my money will go, not this awful rip off!

    You’re a gutless, dishonorable company EA and I hope one day your despicable attempts to rip off and disrespect genuine gamers and original IPs comes back to bite you.    … Expand
  94. wellspokenman
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    So bad I signed a petition to demand player reimbursement. This IAP model needs to die, and it needs to die now. Join us: https://www.change.org/petitions/ea-iap-structure-on-dungeon-keeper-android-iphone-refund-players-or-reimburse-them-with-gems-proportional-to-the-amount-spent
  95. IronTusk
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    This is the biggest **** I experienced in my whole life. Never before I have played such a ''game'' ( Because everything can be called a game nowadays apparently!) that downright disrespects you, your family and everyone you love by begging you real money at every turn.

    There's no two cent about it, I will be loud and clear, Dungeon Keeper is the worst game of all time! Good job EA, you    This is the biggest **** I experienced in my whole life. Never before I have played such a ''game'' ( Because everything can be called a game nowadays apparently!) that downright disrespects you, your family and everyone you love by begging you real money at every turn.

    There's no two cent about it, I will be loud and clear, Dungeon Keeper is the worst game of all time! Good job EA, you did it again, you ruined a classic and you did so while disrespecting your consumers!    … Expand
  96. paddyp1672
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    Awful gem money making EA rubbish. Just like their Battlefield series. They don't give a toss about their customers. I wouldn't spend a penny on that company again. In both senses of the phrase....
  97. bungholemcgee
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    It might be a good game if you didn't have to wait so long, but 24 hours for one block! I realize a lot of apps require you to wait to perform actions, but this is one of the worst I've seen! If you want dungeon keeper, do not download this app, and instead get Mythic's game.
  98. TwilightOne
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    For MANY HUNDRED DOLLARS at the best exchange rate can you buy enough gems to clear the building space available for your dungeon at the start. For that "modest" price you haven't even started to build the dungeon per se, just buy more gems! The A.I. is bad when playing the campaign and you can't move units yourself. It plays itself when there are quasi-gameplay moments. This isFor MANY HUNDRED DOLLARS at the best exchange rate can you buy enough gems to clear the building space available for your dungeon at the start. For that "modest" price you haven't even started to build the dungeon per se, just buy more gems! The A.I. is bad when playing the campaign and you can't move units yourself. It plays itself when there are quasi-gameplay moments. This is disgusting! Don't support this company that clearly only cares about short term profit. They profit on an unstable market bubble and they alienate their customers. Way to go, bravo!

    EA stands for Electronic Avarice!    … Expand
  99. UndeadBane
    Feb 12, 2014
    0
    I think EA should have already came up with a game, where you need to do nothing but pay money. The one who pays more wins! I guess, that is their ultimate goal...

    All you see in the game is "pay, Pay, PAY, PAYPAYPAY!!!!!1111oneone" at every moment possible. Want to dig up a new room? Sorry, digging up ONE TILE will last the whole day. Day. For one tile. More to that - there is nothing    I think EA should have already came up with a game, where you need to do nothing but pay money. The one who pays more wins! I guess, that is their ultimate goal...

    All you see in the game is "pay, Pay, PAY, PAYPAYPAY!!!!!1111oneone" at every moment possible. Want to dig up a new room? Sorry, digging up ONE TILE will last the whole day. Day. For one tile.
    More to that - there is nothing from the original here, except for, maybe, the names of the monsters. Attract monsters? No, buy them for gems so that they will disappear after one invasion, so that you would buy more of them for gems. Train them? No, why, there are gems, just UPGRADE them for gems. Well, no, you can do it for free, but then one action will take literally DAYS to be done.    … Expand
  100. Hfx
    Feb 13, 2014
    0
    All they had to do was to re-release the original games as-is on the iPad. Most fans would gladly have paid $20 dollars for the privilege of replaying the original on their mobile devices. This could easily have been the best game on iOS but instead we're left with this horrible freemium...thing. App deleted
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 13 out of 22
  1. Gamer.nl
    Feb 19, 2014
    10
    Dungeon Keeper is a new mobile free to play game by EA, and one of the most aggressive games in the genre. It has elements of a game, but these are so well hidden beneath shiny buttons, childish images and tons of tough rock, that it’s better to avoid the dungeon altogether.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Feb 17, 2014
    40
    The game is heavily influenced by the in-app purchases, to the point of becoming a pay-to-play title. Don't Play it.
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  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    Dungeon Keeper is an anti-game. It sucks the joy of gaming out of me and it has no redeeming qualities, not in the slightest. Calling it greedy would be understatement of the year. The already tarnished image of free-to-play could hardly receive a more devastating blow than that which Dungeon Keeper has given it. It eats at my soul every time I play it. And that's why I'll uninstall, nay, banish it from my tablet as soon as I've finished this sentence.
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