Keen 2 Versions

This page lists the known versions of Keen 2 and any differences discovered between the versions.

Keen 2 is the game in the series where updates are the least noteworthy. Receiving a few updates, the fixes consisted solely of changes made to bring the engine up-to-date with the other episodes in the Invasion of the Vorticons trilogy as there were no episode specific critical bugs to patch.

Full versions

Version 1.0

• Released December 18, 1990
• Distributed by Apogee Software
• Initial release

Version 1.1

• Released January, 1991
• Distributed by Apogee Software

Removed features:

• /LEVEL command-line parameter removed (read the level number stored in TEDLEVEL.CK2, loaded this level and then quit the game when the level was finished)

General changes:

• The in-game ordering information now tells you to specify your disk size when placing an order

Fixed bugs:

• Scrolling speed when reading text screens now has a limit on faster computers
• The broken F8 screenshot function has been removed

New bugs:

• Running the game without an EGA or VGA compatible card will hang the computer

Miscellaneous:

• The exit screen now tells you to specify your disk size when placing an order

Version 1.31

• Released January 23, 1991
  
• Distributed by Apogee Software

New features:

• New command-line parameter /K, that prevents keystrokes from being passed to the BIOS, fixing problems with beeping keyboards

New bugs:

• The compile date falsely specifies the game as being compiled in 1990

Miscellaneous:

• Compile date added after version number at start-up

Version 1.32

• Released August 25, 1991
• Distributed by Precision Software Applications in the United Kingdom

General changes:

• Information about "Fight for Justice" removed from previews section
• Ordering information section removed from main menu
• Ordering instructions removed from the text that appears after winning the game
• The "About Id..." section text has been updated

Graphical changes:

• Added text "COPYRIGHT (C) 1990 Id Software" to the bottom of the title screen
• The About ID section id Software logo has been changed to be written as "Id"
• The start-up id Software logo has been changed to be written as "Id"

Engine changes:

• EGAHEAD.CK2 format slightly different

Fixed bugs:

• The compile date is now correct

Miscellaneous:

• Clears screen at start-up
• Initial loading text now has a cyan background
• After quitting the game, instructions on how to order from Precision Software Applications are listed
• KEEN2.EXE is now compressed using PKLite instead of LZEXE
• All files now have their original modify dates