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. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. GanymedeJupiter
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    Even by mobile free-to-play standards this game is a disgrace. Yet another classic franchise is made victim to cynical money-grabbing. Keep the hell away from this garbage.
  4. Masterhummel
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    No. Just No. No. NO. Dont believe the (currently) high score. This game is a fraud. It's so cheeky in its design that it even asks you in the TUTORIAL to spend money for jewels. You can get in-game currency trough archivements, but the amount of jewels you can get is a absolute joke.In example: 5 jewels for getting 6 imps. How much costs the third imp? 800 jewels. The fourth? 1400. ThisNo. Just No. No. NO. Dont believe the (currently) high score. This game is a fraud. It's so cheeky in its design that it even asks you in the TUTORIAL to spend money for jewels. You can get in-game currency trough archivements, but the amount of jewels you can get is a absolute joke.In example: 5 jewels for getting 6 imps. How much costs the third imp? 800 jewels. The fourth? 1400. This game is designed to lure you in with fancy graphics and then annoy you until you pay money. Dont give this business modell a chance. Dont play it. Dont pay for it. Dont rate it any higher then zero.… Expand
  5. frame
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    Game is unplayable due to mandatory and constant micro-payments. You'd need to spent several hundred dollars to play this game a few evenings. The original PC version is highly recommended tho.
  6. oldhouse
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    This is the usual EA crap: cloning an "original" game like Clash of Clans just to make money with IAP. Worst thing about this is that they are using a name of a great past videogame trying to fool people to download it, as they did with rollercoaster tycoon mobile.
    This is not what gamers want: gamers want full games without any IAP, even if at a higher price. Stop this **** EA! You    This is the usual EA crap: cloning an "original" game like Clash of Clans just to make money with IAP. Worst thing about this is that they are using a name of a great past videogame trying to fool people to download it, as they did with rollercoaster tycoon mobile.
    This is not what gamers want: gamers want full games without any IAP, even if at a higher price. Stop this **** EA! You deserve this metacritic.    … Expand
  7. bradjonesismy
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    Simply the worst money making scheme I have seen on the Android market yet. That the marketplace even allows microtransaction games of such illicit nature is a testament to the corruption evident in today's game industry. That EA could openly create such an evisceration of a beloved franchise, and then proceed with malevolent intent to forge reviews (7000 positive reviews on the first day?Simply the worst money making scheme I have seen on the Android market yet. That the marketplace even allows microtransaction games of such illicit nature is a testament to the corruption evident in today's game industry. That EA could openly create such an evisceration of a beloved franchise, and then proceed with malevolent intent to forge reviews (7000 positive reviews on the first day? Yeah right.) and expect additional money for DLC is far beyond human comprehension. The tutorial doesn't even complete. DLC is a component of game design, not a method to create a game by itself. Shame that what EA has essentially created is unwillingly a satire of the predicament that they themselves continue to stoke like a fire. I've seen spyware more subtle in asking for money.… Expand
  8. 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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  9. dlb363
    Feb 2, 2014
    0
    The developers of this game are bad enough, but reviewers giving this non-game good reviews is unbelievable. How? They're not even getting paid, and unless they actually paid hundreds of dollars, must have only gotten through %1-%2 of the "story".

    Either way don't waste you time on this horrible, terrible, slap in face of any gamers.
  10. Porzelan
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    This is a disgrace for EA. Saying this about an company that had no grace in the first place is all you need to know.

    As i havent reached the 150 characters here are some more words to describe this piece of software (software, cause you know... its NOT a game):

    ripoff, shame, disgusting, faul, nasty, foul, ABONIMATION.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Korkenzieher
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    EA - Destroyer of worlds... black hole for the gamers purse!

    4 hours to remove a stone if you want to expand your dungeon to the outside. (or you pay)
    800 gems for an imp! (Euro 4.49 for 500 gems)
    ....
  14. robertaswanson
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    Can anyone explain how this is even acceptable? Is it a huge scam by EA company? It's not even a game!

    I thought that this was error in game, but it seems it was DESIGNED to rip off customer money! How can I even play this when you can't do anything without REAL money? Anything EA touches is turned into dust, SimCity, Command and Conquer and now Dungeon Keeper. I WILL NEVER EVER    Can anyone explain how this is even acceptable? Is it a huge scam by EA company? It's not even a game!

    I thought that this was error in game, but it seems it was DESIGNED to rip off customer money!
    How can I even play this when you can't do anything without REAL money?

    Anything EA touches is turned into dust, SimCity, Command and Conquer and now Dungeon Keeper.
    I WILL NEVER EVER TRY ANYTHING FROM EA COMPANY! THEY ARE LIARS AND THIEVES!    … Expand
  15. Lucius
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    Everything that is wrong with modern games.
    Easily the worst example of p2w cow clicking I've ever come across, not to mention the violation of an IP that didn't deserve it.
    I guess it's Golden Poo No. 3 time.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. ShadowRamen
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    EA is the created the gaming world as we see it today. They started small, but began to give birth to the strongest gaming franchises the world has ever seen. They played it smart, and gave the people what they wanted, but they got greedy. They took the greed father than anyone could have predicted, and now they are drowning in it. They built this ship named "Modern Gaming", and they willEA is the created the gaming world as we see it today. They started small, but began to give birth to the strongest gaming franchises the world has ever seen. They played it smart, and gave the people what they wanted, but they got greedy. They took the greed father than anyone could have predicted, and now they are drowning in it. They built this ship named "Modern Gaming", and they will sink it before they give it up. As the quote goes: "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight (2008)… Expand
  20. kirtasheks
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    "The original Dungeon Keeper players are not the target demographic".Just a reminder that EA purchased Bullfrog only to dismantle it.

    How is it possible that "Professional" reviewers give this a GOOD score?Now you know who not to visit for a review in the future.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. takjar
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    EA made the game unplayable!

    In Short: Dungeon Keeper is not a video game, not any more. Instead it’s just a virtual beggar, constantly demanding your spare change and offering nothing in return. Pros: Older smartphones aren’t compatible. Cons: A sickening perversion of the whole concept of video games, with nothing in the way of gameplay just constant cajoling for you to bribe    EA made the game unplayable!

    In Short: Dungeon Keeper is not a video game, not any more. Instead it’s just a virtual beggar, constantly demanding your spare change and offering nothing in return.

    Pros: Older smartphones aren’t compatible.

    Cons: A sickening perversion of the whole concept of video games, with nothing in the way of gameplay just constant cajoling for you to bribe your way to victory.

    http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/04/dungeon-keeper-review-microtransaction-hell-4289901/    … Expand
  26. Riverstomp
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    This abomination is no port or adaption of the beloved PC Game. Under the hood its a clone of Clash of Clans featuring some of the worst F2P greediness ever encountered.
  27. Saffa_Kid
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    I don't even know what i expected. This is nothing compared to the old classic dungeon keeper games. Just another title fallen under EA's greedy intentions. If you have the best patience or a lot of money, this is the game for you, other than that, this game is complete garbage, I don't even know how its not a crime to release a game like this.
  28. Vermin
    Feb 5, 2014
    0
    I remember seeing this on Gamescom...or was it E3? Can't remember. Netherless, this one only needs one single word: GREED
    Very well done EA! When everybody thinks this company can't get any worse, they just proof us wrong.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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