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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Magic Carpet}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|June 26, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|June 26, 1997}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 1997}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 2, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
− | |gogcom | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dungeon Keeper }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1996630 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658934 | ||
+ | |hltb = 2947 | ||
+ | |lutris = dungeon-keeper | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 156 | ||
|wikipedia = Dungeon Keeper | |wikipedia = Dungeon Keeper | ||
|winehq = 1978 | |winehq = 1978 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received the '''''Deeper Dungeons''''' expansion pack in November 1997, and [[#Patches|official patches]] that improved the AI in the DOS version and introduced [[DirectX|Direct3D]] support in the Windows version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Most players currently play the game via [[#KeeperFX|KeeperFX]] for its quality-of-life improvements. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://dungeonkeeper.fandom.com/wiki/Dungeon_Keeper_Wiki Dungeon Keeper Wiki] |
{{mm}} [https://keeperklan.com/forum.php Keeper Klan] - A fansite for the series | {{mm}} [https://keeperklan.com/forum.php Keeper Klan] - A fansite for the series | ||
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://lubiki.keeperklan.com/index.php Official KeeperFX website] |
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658934|dungeon_keeper_series|for game series}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1996630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | DOS, Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | The DOS version requires files that remain on the CD, the path of which is indicated in {{file|KEEPER.CFG}}. | | DOS, Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | dungeon_keeper | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dungeon_keeper | DRM-free | Gold edition. DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | dungeon-keeper/dungeon-keeper | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9PKDX735TR8K | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | dungeon-keeper/dungeon-keeper | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ThatOneReaper|date=November 19, 2016|comment=}}</ref><br>DRM can be bypassed by replacing {{file|{{p|game}}\DATA\DOSBox\DOSBox.exe}} with the official DOSBox executable, but the client will no longer recognize the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-05-19|comment=}}</ref><br>[https://www.ea.com/games/dungeon-keeper/dungeon-keeper Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1996630 | Steam | Gold edition. DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=4 Keeper Klan]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' comes with the base game, The Deeper Dungeons expansion, the [[#Patches|Direct3D patch for Windows and DOS patch]], official level editor, and exclusive desktop theme pack. | |
− | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com version is a cut-down version of the pack which only includes pre-configured DOS versions of the base game and The Deeper Dungeons expansion. All other extras are not present. | |
− | ===== | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new single- and multiplayer levels along with improvements to the creature AI. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| The Deeper Dungeons | | + | {{DLC/row| The Deeper Dungeons | | DOS, Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest patch for the DOS version fixes the AI, creature balance and creature activity algorithms. It can be downloaded from [https://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?&do=file&id=1 Keeper Klan]. | |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The Direct3D patch for the Windows version can be found on [https://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=3 Keeper Klan] (incompatible with the GOG.com release). |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} An IPX multiplayer patch is [https://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=2 also available]]. |
− | An | ||
− | + | ===[https://keeperfx.net KeeperFX]=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} An open-source reimplementation of Dungeon Keeper that allows for modern OS support and extended functionality over the original release. | |
− | + | {{ii}} KeeperFX was forked into a project called "KeeperFX Unofficial", It included numerous new fixes and features over the original. That fork has now gone onto becoming the official version and thus is now called simply "KeeperFX". This maintained version can be downloaded from the [https://keeperklan.com/threads/6928 Keeper Klan Forum] and [https://github.com/dkfans/keeperfx GitHub]. | |
− | + | {{ii}} A full copy of the game (either retail or digital release) is required. | |
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− | It can be downloaded from the [ | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\KEEPER.CFG}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\KEEPER.CFG}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVE}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dungeon Keeper Video.png|In-game video settings. From left to right, top row first: Shadows, View Distance, View Type, Wall Height, Gamma Correction}} | {{Image|Dungeon Keeper Video.png|In-game video settings. From left to right, top row first: Shadows, View Distance, View Type, Wall Height, Gamma Correction}} | ||
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-keeper |
− | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Dungeon Keeper Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Dungeon Keeper Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Most in-game messages and alerts still receive a highly visible notification. Enemy banter and level select narration receives no subtitles. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [http://files.elite-games.ru/games2/DK1_rus.exe Unofficial localization by «Творческая группа "Дядюшка Рисёч»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Original Windows executables do not run/function=== | ===Original Windows executables do not run/function=== | ||
{{ii}} The following fix will allow the 3D accelerated executables to launch successfully. However, the main menu and cursor are unusable. The opening cutscene is also choppy | {{ii}} The following fix will allow the 3D accelerated executables to launch successfully. However, the main menu and cursor are unusable. The opening cutscene is also choppy | ||
− | {{ii}} The fix was tested | + | {{ii}} The fix was tested with the GOG.com release |
− | {{--}} Even with this partial fix, the software rendered executables ({{ | + | {{--}} Even with this partial fix, the software rendered executables ({{file|keeper95.exe}} and {{file|deeper95.exe}}) will not run at all. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add partial compatibility (GOG.com release)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ThatOneReaper|date=November 19, 2016|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download and setup [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | |
− | # Download and setup [ | + | # Once the initial setup is done, go to the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder and copy the {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} files into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Once the initial setup is done, go to the {{ | + | # Afterwards, download the [[#Direct3D Patch|Direct3D Patch]] (alternate download) and extract its contents to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | + | # Next, open {{file|KEEPER.CFG}} with a text editor. | |
− | # Afterwards, download the [[#Direct3D Patch|Direct3D Patch]] (alternate download) and extract its contents to {{ | ||
− | # Next, open {{ | ||
# Change the value of {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} from {{code|C:\}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | # Change the value of {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} from {{code|C:\}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
#* When the DOS version wants to be used again, revert {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} back to {{code|C:\}} to avoid issues. | #* When the DOS version wants to be used again, revert {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} back to {{code|C:\}} to avoid issues. | ||
− | # Save the changes | + | # Save the changes. |
− | # Run either {{ | + | # Run either {{file|keepd3d.exe}} (base game) or {{file|deepd3d.exe}} (The Deeper Dungeons expansion). |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Reversed audio (DOS version)=== | ||
+ | Some users reported reversed audio.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/dungeon_keeper_series/dk_gold_stereo_reversed DK Gold Stereo Reversed] - GOG.com forums</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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{{--}} The game installer is 16-bit only, making it impossible to install the game without a 3rd party solution. | {{--}} The game installer is 16-bit only, making it impossible to install the game without a 3rd party solution. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#KeeperFX_Unofficial|KeeperFX]]|{{cn|date=March 2017}}}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 5 | |direct3d versions = 5 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Windows version only, requires an [[#Patches|official patch]]. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = VGA, SVGA | |dos modes = VGA, SVGA | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Playing the retail DOS version without CD=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy over data from CD and change INSTALL_PATH|ref={{cn|date=2023-04-06|reason=}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Install the game normally. | ||
+ | # Copy {{folder|data}}, {{folder|ldata}} and {{folder|levels}} folders from the CD's/Keeper path into {{folder|{{P|game}}}}, overwriting files when prompted to. | ||
+ | # From inside the copied {{folder|data}}, move {{file|DD1TEXT.DAT}} and {{file|TEXT.DAT}} from their language folder according to desired game's language into the main {{folder|{{p|game}}\data}} folder. | ||
+ | # Change the {{code|INSTALL_PATH}} line in {{file|{{p|game}}\KEEPER.CFG}} to point to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Playing the Deeper Dungeons expansion without CD=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DOSBox to mount an empty folder with the {{code|MOUNT}} command using the suffix {{code|-t cdrom -label KDDISK1}}|ref={{cn|date=2023-04-06|reason=}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Magic Carpet | |
Release dates | |
DOS | June 26, 1997 |
Windows | June 26, 1997 |
Windows (DOSBox) | June 2, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | October 18, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Dungeon Keeper |
Dungeon Keeper | |
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Dungeon Keeper | 1997 |
Dungeon Keeper 2 | 1999 |
Dungeon Keeper is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and first-person building and RTS game in the Dungeon Keeper series.
The game received the Deeper Dungeons expansion pack in November 1997, and official patches that improved the AI in the DOS version and introduced Direct3D support in the Windows version.
Most players currently play the game via KeeperFX for its quality-of-life improvements.
General information
- Dungeon Keeper Wiki
- Keeper Klan - A fansite for the series
- Official KeeperFX website
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | The DOS version requires files that remain on the CD, the path of which is indicated in KEEPER.CFG . |
|||
GOG.com | Gold edition. DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1] | |||
Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] DRM can be bypassed by replacing <path-to-game>\DATA\DOSBox\DOSBox.exe with the official DOSBox executable, but the client will no longer recognize the game.[3]Manual link for EA App purchase. |
|||
Steam | Gold edition. DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox. Included with EA Play (Steam). |
- A free demo version is available from Keeper Klan.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition comes with the base game, The Deeper Dungeons expansion, the Direct3D patch for Windows and DOS patch, official level editor, and exclusive desktop theme pack.
- The GOG.com version is a cut-down version of the pack which only includes pre-configured DOS versions of the base game and The Deeper Dungeons expansion. All other extras are not present.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new single- and multiplayer levels along with improvements to the creature AI. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Deeper Dungeons |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch for the DOS version fixes the AI, creature balance and creature activity algorithms. It can be downloaded from Keeper Klan.
- The Direct3D patch for the Windows version can be found on Keeper Klan (incompatible with the GOG.com release).
- An IPX multiplayer patch is also available].
KeeperFX
- An open-source reimplementation of Dungeon Keeper that allows for modern OS support and extended functionality over the original release.
- KeeperFX was forked into a project called "KeeperFX Unofficial", It included numerous new fixes and features over the original. That fork has now gone onto becoming the official version and thus is now called simply "KeeperFX". This maintained version can be downloaded from the Keeper Klan Forum and GitHub.
- A full copy of the game (either retail or digital release) is required.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\KEEPER.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game>\KEEPER.CFG[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1996630/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVE |
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1996630/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Alt+R to toggle High Resolution mode. The game crops the top and the bottom of the screen, resulting in a smaller view of the game world. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Most in-game messages and alerts still receive a highly visible notification. Enemy banter and level select narration receives no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «Творческая группа "Дядюшка Рисёч» | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | Versus |
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Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Original Windows executables do not run/function
- The following fix will allow the 3D accelerated executables to launch successfully. However, the main menu and cursor are unusable. The opening cutscene is also choppy
- The fix was tested with the GOG.com release
- Even with this partial fix, the software rendered executables (
keeper95.exe
anddeeper95.exe
) will not run at all.
Add partial compatibility (GOG.com release)[4] |
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Reversed audio (DOS version)
Some users reported reversed audio.[5]
Issues fixed
Installing under modern Windows
- The game installer is 16-bit only, making it impossible to install the game without a 3rd party solution.
Use KeeperFX |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | Windows version only, requires an official patch. |
Software renderer | ||
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
Playing the retail DOS version without CD
Copy over data from CD and change INSTALL_PATH[citation needed] |
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Playing the Deeper Dungeons expansion without CD
Use DOSBox to mount an empty folder with the MOUNT command using the suffix -t cdrom -label KDDISK1 [citation needed]
|
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System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | VGA, SVGA 1 MB of VRAM |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 150 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | 300 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 3.0 compatible | DirectX 5.0 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1996630/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1996630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:ThatOneReaper on November 19, 2016
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-19
- ↑ Verified by User:ThatOneReaper on November 19, 2016
- ↑ DK Gold Stereo Reversed - GOG.com forums