GOG.com finally fixed hardware acceleration problems with Dungeon Keeper 2

Shoonay · 13 July 2012, 11:08

This was a problem for many people since years now, there were speed issues in the main menu, for some the game didn't work at all, for some the in-game graphics glitched with HA turned on making the game unplayable, and for most people the game crashed often.
Some time ago a MiXED scene release with an unofficial patch 1.8 went out that claimed to fix some things, but not HA nor the menu slugginess, and it still crashed from time to time.

Now it's *FINALLY* a thing of the past, we can enjoy DK2 again on modern hardware.

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/dungeon_keeper_2

Shoonay · 14 February 2014, 13:00

Dungeon Keeper for FREE + Dungeon Keeper 2 for $1.49 on GOG

I think it's a great opportunity to remind everyone that Dungeon Keeper 2 still works great on modern computers thanks to the GOG patch

seuden · 15 February 2014, 10:06

Never played it. I'll grab it and give it a go. :-)

alexh · 15 February 2014, 14:08

The GOG patch used to crash consistantly. :-(

Shoonay · 15 February 2014, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexh

Crashes consistantly. :-(

What does? the GOG HW patched version of DK2?

alexh · 15 February 2014, 14:12

I am pretty sure this is the one i tried a while ago and on my rig you couldn't play for longer than 15 mins. Has there been a new release?

Dungeon Keeper 2 was my favourite PC game back in the day

Shoonay · 15 February 2014, 14:17

Depends how long ago you tried it.
It was first released as a separate patch and you had to apply to your installation (doesn't matter if it's not from GOG as long it's patched to 1.7/1.8), but it's pre-installed in the setup file since November 2012.
Re-download your game from GOG and check it out.

Avanze · 16 February 2014, 03:25

This has to be my favourite game, ever, Dungeon Keeper 2. I still have my original disc but purchased this from GOG anyway.

Shoonay · 22 February 2014, 14:26

@alexh: so, did you try it?

13 July 2012, 11:08	#1
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,108	GOG.com finally fixed hardware acceleration problems with Dungeon Keeper 2 This was a problem for many people since years now, there were speed issues in the main menu, for some the game didn't work at all, for some the in-game graphics glitched with HA turned on making the game unplayable, and for most people the game crashed often. Some time ago a MiXED scene release with an unofficial patch 1.8 went out that claimed to fix some things, but not HA nor the menu slugginess, and it still crashed from time to time. Now it's FINALLY a thing of the past, we can enjoy DK2 again on modern hardware. http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/dungeon_keeper_2 Last edited by Shoonay; 13 July 2012 at 12:31.

14 February 2014, 13:00	#2
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,108	Dungeon Keeper for FREE + Dungeon Keeper 2 for $1.49 on GOG I think it's a great opportunity to remind everyone that Dungeon Keeper 2 still works great on modern computers thanks to the GOG patch Last edited by Shoonay; 14 February 2014 at 13:14.

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15 February 2014, 10:06	#3
seuden uber cool demi god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent/England Posts: 2,073	Never played it. I'll grab it and give it a go. :-)

15 February 2014, 14:08	#4
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,561	The GOG patch used to crash consistantly. :-(

15 February 2014, 14:12	#6
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,561	I am pretty sure this is the one i tried a while ago and on my rig you couldn't play for longer than 15 mins. Has there been a new release? Dungeon Keeper 2 was my favourite PC game back in the day

15 February 2014, 14:17	#7
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,108	Depends how long ago you tried it. It was first released as a separate patch and you had to apply to your installation (doesn't matter if it's not from GOG as long it's patched to 1.7/1.8), but it's pre-installed in the setup file since November 2012. Re-download your game from GOG and check it out.

16 February 2014, 03:25	#8
Avanze Amiga User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 47 Posts: 567	This has to be my favourite game, ever, Dungeon Keeper 2. I still have my original disc but purchased this from GOG anyway.

22 February 2014, 14:26	#9
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,108	@alexh: so, did you try it?

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