I’m becoming increasingly aware that a lot of my articles are about retro or classic games. Well, I am monstrously old, after all. And on that note, if you want a more modern version of the beloved 90s RTS gameDungeon Keeper, look no further.
KeeperFXis a fan project that aims to keep Bullfrog’s legendary strategy game alive and well. The website says the aim is to “preserve and expand upon the original,” while bringing with it improvements to the visuals and new features.
It does require an official copy ofDungeon Keeperin order to play theFXversion – either through a disc (remember those?) or a downloaded copy of the Gold Edition – but the fan project itself is free.
What’s featured?
Here’s a quick list of what you’ll find inKeeperFX:
In short, it retains the general look and feel of the ol’ D-to-the-K, but with some modern overhauls.
Some of you may already be aware ofKeeperFXas it’s technically been around since 2008. However, the latest download represents build 1.0.0, aka the “first full version.” According to the site, “all originalDungeon Keepercode has been rewritten” and it’s a fully open-source standalone game.
For those with nostalgia on the brain, this sounds like a neat way to experience a gaming relic of the past. And let’s be honest, we haven’t had much luck from the series since that awful,awful,Dungeon Keepermobile game.
