Dungeon Keeper 1 & 2

As I'm writing this I've just finished Dungeon Keeper 1 & 2. This game really frustrated me when I was younger with its simple yet hard-to-master control and building system. Imagine how relieved I finally was to finish both these games at last.

Both Dungeon Keeper 1 & 2 are RTSs that put you in the role of a Dungeon Keeper, a evil and devious lord in charge of dungeons for your own dark ends. In each dungeon you are in charge of building rooms, mining gold and making sure all your minions get enough food and gold, all while training monsters, researching spells, torturing prisoners and killing your opposition, whether they be the Forces of Good or rival Dungeon Keepers.


What makes this game interesting is its unique (although frustrating at times) control system. You don't control your minions directly, rather you give suggestions to them to do this by picking them up with your disembodied hand. Yup. Example, you pick a creature up and dump it in a training room - you're saying " Hey you, train there. Now." If he doesn't listen, just slap him/her/it. Fun times for all. Also, dungeon construction plays a big part of completing each level. Many a time had I had to restart a level because I splurged all my resources on the wrong things or built my rooms too big for the small space given to me. The definite plus point of this game is torturing creatures. Its just really fun, try it if you don't believe me. In the game mind you, I'm not liable for anything if you start torturing people for real.


Well, what can I say about the graphics? Its terrible but give it a break, its really old. The gameplay, witty comments and humorous jokes throughout the game more than make up for it. The music is really catchy and the effects are awesome, especially when torturing your victims. DK2 has much better graphics so if it concerns you that much, play DK2 instead. In my opinion, DK1 was the better game. A must play if you haven't played this before and a must replay even if you have.