Duke Nukem: Critical Mass

 DS
Metascore
29

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 12 out of 12
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  1. games(TM)
    May 22, 2011
    40
    Like booting up a mediocre run-and-gunner from the mid-Nineties. [Issue#109, p.114]
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  2. GamingXP
    Jun 13, 2011
    35
    The name of the game is just wrong. It should be called Critical Disaster instead of Critical Mass.
  3. SpazioGames
    May 5, 2011
    35
    Duke Nukem: Critical Mass is a terrible game. Forget it, wait for the big return.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    May 26, 2011
    30
    Duke Nukem: Critical Mass is one of the worst Nintendo DS games ever. Clear and simple.
  6. Vandal
    May 16, 2011
    30
    This is a forgettable game. It is short, boring, easy and has no ambition. The game should have stayed in limbo instead of taking advantage of the renewed appeal of Duke.
  7. Meristation
    Apr 25, 2011
    30
    Although there were high expectations for this game, there isn't anything we expected. A huge setback for one of the most notorious characters today.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    Apr 20, 2011
    30
    Despite good intentions and admirable attempts to mix up its gameplay, Critical Mass is a real mess that fails on nearly every level.
  9. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    May 23, 2011
    29
    Shoddily made, uglier than Ugly McUglyson and an incredibly frustrating game. [June 2011, p.102]
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  10. Nintendo Gamer
    May 13, 2011
    29
    Basic, crude, ugly. [May 2011, p.69]
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  11. Everyeye.it
    May 25, 2011
    20
    Simply one of the ugliest games for DS and for this generation of consoles.
  12. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 12, 2011
    20
    A low tech portable monstrosity that manages to make the worst of both the DS's abilities and the Duke's legacy.
  13. Gamekult
    Apr 12, 2011
    10
    Ugly, hard to handle and definitely not fun to play, Duke Nukem: Critical Mass probably is the worst thing a video game has to offer.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best DS Game of 2011
14
#14 Most Discussed DS Game of 2011
20
#20 Most Shared DS Game of 2011

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 18 out of 30
  1. Wesker500
    Mar 13, 2012
    5
    Not a game for gamers but this game would simply be for someone who is collecting the Duke Nukem saga in case they want a game with Duke for their DS.
  2. Feitan
    Aug 14, 2019
    7
    Spent some time on this game when i was younger, it was a gift from my uncle along with the DS.
  3. MaGiKCieN
    Jan 25, 2014
    10
    I set 10 for the note cause it's the duke and just him !!!! i'm a fan of the best licence of the world and in my other life and old life ofI set 10 for the note cause it's the duke and just him !!!! i'm a fan of the best licence of the world and in my other life and old life of the time i need duke !!!… Full Review »
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