Dungeon Keeper

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0.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 624 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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.
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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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