Keen Dreams Gold Edition

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Keen Dreams Gold Edition
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Modded episodeSource code
ProtagonistCommander Keen
Author(s)
StatusComplete
Release date
Latest update2026-01-01
Discussion(s)PCKF - Development's beginning
PCKF - Release
Number of levels46
Secret levels24
New gameplay?Yes
New graphics?Some
New levels?Yes
New sounds?Yes
New music?Yes
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Keen Dreams Gold Edition, also known as Keen Dreams - Version 2.00 (Revision 2), is the first true Keen Dreams source mod by Szemigi.

Technical informations

  • The game uses codes from the source code of Keen Dreams version 1.92 (and partially version 1.00) of the original Keen Dreams. It contains code elements from Catacomb 3-D, Wolfenstein 3-D, NY00123's Keen Dreams Unofficial Tech Demo (version 0.96), K1n9_Duk3's reconstructed Keen 4-6, Gridlock's Atroxian Realm, Nisaba's Foray in the Forest, and lethal_guitar's BioMenace 1 source code.
  • The newly updated version uses a completely new control panel interface, involving many features as well from Keen 4-6.
  • Due to memory restrictions, the music amount is 16 only.
  • The file formats are different.
  • 1 daytime and 23 nighttime secret levels.
  • /ALTTITLE parameter, which makes the game run with bitmap-based, alternative title screen.

Daytime Story

Billy Blaze, eight year-old genius, working diligently in his backyard clubhouse has created an interstellar starship from old soup cans, rubber cement, and plastic tubing. While his folks are out on the town and the babysitter has fallen asleep, Billy travels into his backyard workshop, dons his brother's football helmet, and transforms into...

COMMANDER KEEN--defender of Earth!

In his ship, the Bean-with-Bacon Megarocket, Keen dispenses galactic justice with an iron hand!

THIS EPISODE: "Keen Dreams" (Gold Edition)

We find young Billy discussing matters of paramount importance with his mother.

"I just saved the Earth, Mom," said Billy. "I don't have to eat vegetables."

"Sure, dear," said Billy's mom. "I bet Neil Armstrong never complained about HIS mashed potatoes."

"I bet Neil Armstrong never travelled to Vorticon VI and defeated the Grand Intellect, either," Billy mumbled at his plate. He sat there, legs dangling, staring at his offensive, starch-laden foe.

After a pointed remark about the quality of the mashed potatoes, Billy was sent to his room.

"Stupid vegetables," he grumbled, his eyelids growing heavy.

Soon Billy was fast asleep.


Suddenly he woke up, and his bed was atop a hill. On either side of his bed were giant potatoes wearing metal helmets and carrying bayonets.

"Come with us now, Captain Keen," said the Trooper.

"You've been brought here by the Dream Machine," said the Trooperina.

"Boobus Tuber and Bustling Tuberina, Their Majesties and our bosses are now your masters, come with us!"

Billy frowned, grabbed his football helmet off his bedpost, and started to put it on.

"First of all, spuds," Billy said, pushing down on the helmet. "That's COMMANDER Keen. Second of all, who do you think you are?"

"We're Tater Troopers, it's plain to see," said the Trooper. "So, get-"

Keen reached under his pillow and retrieved his Vorticon Hyperpistol. He moved it from "Stun," past "Disrupt," all the way up to "Fry to Delicate Brown."

"How about a walk on the fried side, you two?" Keen said.


Two BZZAPs later, Keen pouted.

"Aw, nuts. My Hyperpistol's empty," he said.


Just then, a child in chains ran up to him.

"Keen, oh, Keen, oh, Captain Keen! Save us from the Dream Machine!" he said.

"That's COMMANDER Keen!" the young genius corrected.

"Whatever. Save us!" said the child. "Here's my pogo stick. It may help in your quest."

So Billy hopped out of bed and started on his quest to defeat Their Vegesties and destroy the Dream Machine.


Nighttime Story

Billy Blaze, eight year-old genius, working diligently in his backyard clubhouse has created an interstellar starship from old soup cans, rubber cement, and plastic tubing. While his folks are out on the town and the babysitter has fallen asleep, Billy travels into his backyard workshop, dons his brother's football helmet, and transforms into...

COMMANDER KEEN--defender of Earth!

In his ship, the Bean-with-Bacon Megarocket, Keen dispenses galactic justice with an iron hand!

THIS EPISODE: "Keen Dreams" (Gold Edition)

We find young Billy discussing matters of paramount importance with his mother.

"You know, mom, I say vegetables aren't stupid at all." said Billy.

"Good to hear you say that, dear," said Billy's mom. "You'll be glad to know that dinner tonight has mashed potatoes again, but this time I spiced it up and also added some butter!"

"Oooh, sounds good!" replied Billy enthusiastically.

After finishing his dinner, Billy put his spoon down.

"DONE! Delicious!" he said to mom.

"Wow! You actually ate your vegetables? Great job, sweetie! You can stay up a little longer tonight."

Later, Billy got into bed and was fast asleep.


A few moments later, he woke up and the sky was darkened and studded with stars. Odd...

Billy jumped out of bed, contemplating an important question:

Is it the same quest or is it just an illusion of the original dream?

Keen grabbed his helmet off the bedpost, and raced down the hill, starting on his nightly quest...

Levels

The original game's levels are replaced by those from Keen Dreams Plus, though some were edited to add in new creatures. Moreover, secret night levels exist as well, which also features some newer creatures and cameos as well. The numbering of the night levels starts from 23. Last, but not least the title page is from Keen Dreams (version 1.00), but here with more corrected letter graphics.

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Daytime Point Items

  • Peppermint - 100 points
  • Cookie - 200 points
  • Candy Cane - 500 points
  • Candy Bar - 1000 points
  • Lollipop - 2000 points
  • Cotton Candy - 5000 points
  • Passive Eyeball - 10000 points (in easy mode only)
  • Magic Eyeball - 3 extra lives and 8 extra pellets
  • Boobus Bomb - it's difficulty-based how many of these are required in order to enter Boobus' Chamber
  • Key - unlocks doors
  • Waving Keen - extra life
  • Flower Power - 1 extra pellet
  • Super Flower Power - 5 extra pellets
  • Green Flower Power - 1 extra pellet (in easy mode only)
  • Super Green Flower Power - 5 extra pellets (in easy mode only)

Nighttime Point Items

  • Syrup - 100 points
  • Chewing Gum - 200 points
  • Chocolate Bar - 500 points
  • Popsicle - 1000 points
  • Hamburger - 2000 points
  • French Fries - 5000 points
  • Passive Eyeball - 10000 points (in easy mode only)
  • Magic Eyeball - 3 extra lives and 8 extra shots
  • Boobus Bomb - required to destroy with pistol as they are deadly to touch
  • Key - unlocks doors
  • Waving Keen - extra life
  • Vorticon Hyperpistol - 1 extra shot
  • Vorticon Hyperpistol Ammo - 5 extra shots

Music

Track Length Title Composer Levels used
1 0:48 A Vegetarian Exploration Dave216 The Land of Tuberia
2 1:20 It's Dark Right in Here! XkyRauh Melon Mines, Apple Acres (daytime and nighttime), Castle Basement, Cantaloupe Mine, Eggplant Estate, Veggie Verge, Fruity Forest
3 0:29 Rowin' Down the Sad River Dave216 Bridge Bottoms (daytime and nighttime), Rhubarb Rapids (daytime and nighttime), Mushroom Mere, Coastal Creeks
4 0:57 Separating Ways Dave216 Parsnip Pass (daytime and nighttime), Turnip Trapway, Guard Tower, Castle Yard, Kumquat Chasm, Mount Tuberest
5 1:01 Cool Cabbage Cakewalk ZidaneA Celery Sector, Spud City (daytime and nighttime version), Cauliflower Quarter, Brussels Sprout Bay (daytime and nighttime), Potato Point
6 0:50 Oh, My Little Grove! Dave216 Grape Grove (daytime and night version)
7 1:05 Bullfrog Robert Prince Horseradish Hill (daytime and nighttime), Squash Swamp (daytime and night version), Lettuce Lake, Beet Street, Pea Pod Park, Pumpkin Plot
8 0:57 Asparagusto Allegro Dave216 Castle Tuberia (daytime and night version)
9 1:31 Hash It Out! T-Squared Productions Royal Chamber
10 0:32 Ants In Your Pants Robert Prince Mountain Top
11 0:14 Run Back to Sleep Dave216 Steel Bridge, Hill Top (daytime and night version)
12 0:27 I Scream Robert Prince Bad Ending, Mortimer's Ending
13 0:53 You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables!! Robert Prince Title Page
14 0:27 An Unexpected Call ZidaneA Intro text screen before fighting Mortimer McMire in the secret Mountain Top level
15 0:16 No More Bad Dreams! Dave216 Ending
16 0:32 Just Eat 'Em Already... ZidaneA Story Screen

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