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Introduction

Building on the success of a first release is never an easy task. Add a new developer to the mix, which in this case is Bioware’s continuation of MDK, and the assignment is made even more daunting. The makers of Baldur’s Gate, however, are successful in delivering a funny and enjoyable sequel to the original MDK.

From cleaning up a spilled lab beaker to saving the world from a bunch of aliens, a janitor’s work is just never done. Meet Kurt, your average working class janitor. When Doctor Hawkins, for whom Kurt works, decides that it’s time to leave the world for a remote location where he can work in peace, Kurt naturally follows. And why not? The pay is good, and the Doctor has always been nice to him.

The Doctor is a brilliant man who excels in applying the science of cybernetics. His most prized creation is a six-legged K9 named Max. Max’ alert nature and affinity for firepower makes him the perfect watchdog for the Doctor.