The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy management games with mischievous humor and the fantasy of designing, staffing, and defending an evil dungeon, Dungeon Keeper 2 delivers a still-distinctive blend. Expect a charming but fairly conventional campaign once its systems become familiar.
What it does best
Evil is presented with a wickedly playful sense of humor
A dungeon-management simulation with unusual systemic texture
A distinctive fusion of dungeon building and real-time strategy
What might put you off
The sequel can feel too straightforward and repetitive
The original remains preferable for some players
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What you are walking into
Like its predecessor, players take the role of a dungeon keeper, building and defending an underground dungeon from the would-be heroes that invade it, as well as from other keepers. In the game's campaign mode, the player is charged with recovering the portal gems from each area in order to open a portal to the surface.
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