Duke Nukem 3D

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  1. PrimalHunter70
    Mar 9, 2012
    10
    Duke Nukem 3D is a masterpiece in gaming. I own an original copy of this, and am still playing it today. Its one liners, fun combat, remarkable level design and quirky humour still keeps me playing. This game is a classic, and will be remembered for years to come. Don't download this off the net, pay good money for it, and believe me, it is worth every dollar.
  2. YourNeighbour
    Mar 21, 2013
    10
    Now let me tell you what's wrong with this game: It packs too much fun compare to the low standards of EA games and you get trapped for hours once you start playing.
  3. BartoszR36
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    3d Realms did a great job. Duke 3d was the first video game where you could do everything what you wanted to from breaking glass to playing billard. To my mind it was full reality. Thank you 3d Realms.
  4. GolovA
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    Another golden gem of a game :)
    '96 and '97 were amazing years for PC Games.
    Duke Nukem 3D was a revolution and became somewhat of a legend. Awesome weapons, obscenely comical comments by the protagonist, fast pace of the game, AWESOME WEAPONS (shrink an enemy and squish him with your boot! Whaaaaat!!!), pretty graphics for that time, very nice level design, 2-speakers support -- what    Another golden gem of a game :)
    '96 and '97 were amazing years for PC Games.
    Duke Nukem 3D was a revolution and became somewhat of a legend. Awesome weapons, obscenely comical comments by the protagonist, fast pace of the game, AWESOME WEAPONS (shrink an enemy and squish him with your boot! Whaaaaat!!!), pretty graphics for that time, very nice level design, 2-speakers support -- what else can u wish for? instant classic!    … Expand
  5. maxim7620
    Aug 17, 2011
    9
    So f*cking good game
    Duke can kick ass monsters for babies!
    ****
    sorry,i clean keyboard now
  6. wrexmer
    Aug 17, 2012
    10
    Game of the 90's! Everyone liked Duke back in the day. He was just such an awesome badass. The game itself is like Doom on steroids. Better in almost every possible way. Perfect voice acting, good visuals (at the time), very good level design with secrets and stuff (not like those corridor shooters we get these days).
  7. ixvo
    May 21, 2012
    10
    The first FPS, that is "doom-like" as they used to be called, to feature such an extensive interactivity! Turn lights on or off, shrink to the size of a mouse to go through pipes, freeze your enemies and blow them to pieces, or kick ass (you can actually high kick your enemies anytime through a hotkey) !
  8. MavenDeo
    May 17, 2013
    10
    To AnonymousMC:
    One: Those aren't aliens. Those are mutated ENF soldiers.
    Two: Of course they look like pigs. That's why they're called "Pigcops." That's the joke.
    Three: You "enjoyed" the strippers? You "enjoyed" 64-bit square boobs? How desperate are you? For that matter... how OLD are you?
    Four: Hail to the king, baby!
  9. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    What a game, so original and fun to play... great level design and action packed to the teeth!

    The Duke is next to Lara Croft the biggest star from the PS1 era, I spend hours running around in claustrophobic corridors wondering where I'm supposed to go. Oh, and you just gotta love his funny quotes: - "Damn, I'm looking good!" - " It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm    What a game, so original and fun to play... great level design and action packed to the teeth!

    The Duke is next to Lara Croft the biggest star from the PS1 era, I spend hours running around in claustrophobic corridors wondering where I'm supposed to go.

    Oh, and you just gotta love his funny quotes:

    - "Damn, I'm looking good!"
    - " It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum."

    -    … Expand
  10. sebastianali
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Duke Nukem 3d a simple vista podría parecer una simple copia de Doom, como pasaba con muchos juegos de la época. Pero lo cierto es que hay cosas en las que Duke Nukem 3d intenta profundizar. Tenemos un sistema de inventario como en Hexen, y podemos agacharnos y saltar! El salto por cierto, es muchísimo mas fácil de hacer que en Hexen, que en este se siente algo resbaladizo. Ademas de tenerDuke Nukem 3d a simple vista podría parecer una simple copia de Doom, como pasaba con muchos juegos de la época. Pero lo cierto es que hay cosas en las que Duke Nukem 3d intenta profundizar. Tenemos un sistema de inventario como en Hexen, y podemos agacharnos y saltar! El salto por cierto, es muchísimo mas fácil de hacer que en Hexen, que en este se siente algo resbaladizo. Ademas de tener escenarios mas grandes, mas interactivos y con la posibilidad de nadar, en estos últimos puntos de hecho, me hacen recordar Duke Nukem 3d con Half Life 1 en parte. El sistema de combate es igual de adrenalinico que en Doom, por lo que uno podría esperar que haya envejecido igual de bien. Yo dire, si y no... En su mayor parte, si que ha envejecido muy bien este juego, sin embargo, la posibilidad de mirar arriba y abajo provocan glitches graficos y su motor 2d/3d hacen que tenga algunos de los problemas que tenia Doom. Sumado a que los enemigos son muchísimo mas difíciles de vencer que en Doom, hacen un poco frustrante la experiencia, especialmente en la dificultad "Come get some". Lo que si puedo poner por encima de Doom es en el apartado gráfico y la música, en esto si que le da varias vueltas. También el humor es excelente, combinando una muy buena mezcla de humor estilo película de Holywood, humor sexual y humor escatológico. En resumen, Duke Nukem 3d es un gran juego y ha envejecido muy bien, puede que no tanto como Doom o Quake, pero tiene su merito propio al hacer cosas mejores que estos dos. Totalmente recomendado.… Expand
  11. DenisBerger
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Надеюсь меня не закидают камнями, но я думаю, что эта игра не много переоценена, даже для своего времени, да там были фишки которые жанр перевернули, а также не обычное оружие, но меня эта игра не торкнула, это просто хороший шутер, ничего более, Blood на этом движке намного лучше и интереснее.Надеюсь меня не закидают камнями, но я думаю, что эта игра не много переоценена, даже для своего времени, да там были фишки которые жанр перевернули, а также не обычное оружие, но меня эта игра не торкнула, это просто хороший шутер, ничего более, Blood на этом движке намного лучше и интереснее.
  12. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    A cult classic. One of the first ever games that I've played on PC... I remember to be a small child sitting on my father's lap and he would tell me to press the "shoot" key each time! A relic from good old and simpler days.
  13. PasiMetaAho
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    A certified classic, with insanely good gameplay and interactivity absolutely unmatched today.
  14. ShawnH.
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    A classic. I can still remember some of the dialogue years later. "Shake it baby", or "Do you wanna dance?", and the classic "That's gotta hurt". The game featured 28 levels, and an extra 11 levels were added later. The wide open levels kept me playing for hours, especially since I was obsessed with finding every hidden area in the game. Duke Nukem and Lo Wang (from Shadow Warrier) A classic. I can still remember some of the dialogue years later. "Shake it baby", or "Do you wanna dance?", and the classic "That's gotta hurt". The game featured 28 levels, and an extra 11 levels were added later. The wide open levels kept me playing for hours, especially since I was obsessed with finding every hidden area in the game. Duke Nukem and Lo Wang (from Shadow Warrier) were my two favorite characters from the 90's era. "You want to wash Wang, or you want to watch Wang wash wang?"… Expand
  15. jr2446
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    A 15 year old game that exceeds the fun that modern games provide? YES! 3D Realms shooter is absolutely fantastic in both single player and multiplayer. The single player campaign features 4 episodes with over 24 levels of intense action.
  16. George1998
    Jul 1, 2011
    8
    How many 10-year old games can still be downloaded on the internet and have fans writing adapters so you can play them on an OS 5 versions out? Duke Nukem 3D is the THE game that turned me on to gaming (especially network play) and is STILL, outdated graphics and all, one of the most fun shooters i've ever played. it was not as pretty as Quake, but Quake was never as
  17. tronchaviones
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    After so many years it is still fun to kill pig cops and play with the babes. It is a pity that the sequel don't keep up... But the good news is that the community keeps alive this classic forever... Thanks, eduke32 and High Resolution Pack!
  18. Ggdograa
    Jun 14, 2011
    8
    Whilst Duke Nukem 3d didn't exactly create the FPS genre, it certainly defined it for the generation. It had an unprecedented level of interactivity and features some levels that can still be considered stellar examples of design, even to this day. Definitely a must play for any gamer who considers themselves a shooter fan. Call of Duty may be the father of modern FPS shooters, but DukeWhilst Duke Nukem 3d didn't exactly create the FPS genre, it certainly defined it for the generation. It had an unprecedented level of interactivity and features some levels that can still be considered stellar examples of design, even to this day. Definitely a must play for any gamer who considers themselves a shooter fan. Call of Duty may be the father of modern FPS shooters, but Duke Nukem 3d is definitely the king. And all I can say to that is "hail to the king, baby".… Expand
  19. Wesker500
    Mar 13, 2012
    10
    Duke Nukem 3D was the first action video game I ever played in my life when I was 5 years old and after playing it for 1 hour, I ended up missing countless days at school, forgetting loads of homework because I was playing Duke Nukem 3D non stop for months, as of 2012 Duke Nukem 3D remains to be one of the greatest first person shooter games of all time.
  20. Elena
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    How many 10-year old games can still be downloaded on the internet and have fans writing adapters so you can play them on an OS 5 versions out? Duke Nukem 3D is the THE game that turned me on to gaming (especially network play) and is STILL, outdated graphics and all, one of the most fun shooters i've ever played. it was not as pretty as Quake, but Quake was never as entertaining. in How many 10-year old games can still be downloaded on the internet and have fans writing adapters so you can play them on an OS 5 versions out? Duke Nukem 3D is the THE game that turned me on to gaming (especially network play) and is STILL, outdated graphics and all, one of the most fun shooters i've ever played. it was not as pretty as Quake, but Quake was never as entertaining. in fact I have to say that every game I've ever played or bought since 1996 has been measured by the DK3D standard and most have been found wanting. you just can't replace that spark of true originality and creative inspiration with glitzy graphics.… Expand
  21. Philter137
    May 17, 2005
    10
    It's almost a decade old now, but marking Duke Nukem 3D down for it's age would be unfair. Duke Nukem 3D is a real ADVENTURE shooter! A huge variety of maps with a sense of contunity missing from previous First-Person Shooters. From inside a sinking submarine, to the surface of the moon, to the depths of the city sewers and - At last - a 3D game in which you could blast through It's almost a decade old now, but marking Duke Nukem 3D down for it's age would be unfair. Duke Nukem 3D is a real ADVENTURE shooter! A huge variety of maps with a sense of contunity missing from previous First-Person Shooters. From inside a sinking submarine, to the surface of the moon, to the depths of the city sewers and - At last - a 3D game in which you could blast through walls (some) swim underwater, strap on a jetpack and fly, shrink your enemies and crush them like bugs, play pool and flush toilets. Almost everything you saw could be blown up, kicked apart or interacted with in some way - and there was always so much for you to see! Visual gags and references from movies, other computer games (Doom and Quake) and the news at the time (the "Innocent?" and "Guilty!" billboards and the TV screens with OJ simpsons bronco - all references to his trial) There were many verbal tributes to "Evil Dead" and "Aliens" and who can forget the lack of political correctness - the strippers and Pipe bombs for a start. The humour in this game set it apart from it's contemporaries. Quake had the edge in technology and multiplayer, but Duke had real humour, depth and heart. I loved every second of it.… Expand
  22. Iainfixie
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    One of my favorite games growing up, I loved everything about Duke 3D. The gameplay and humor defined an era of budding FPS gaming on the PC, this title still holds up to this day.
  23. Amig
    Jun 19, 2012
    9
    A great old school FPS game, just as fun to play today as it was back in the 90's. Hunting for keycards, tapping walls for secret areas and shooting sprite-enemies with an arsenal of fancy toys is a very refreshing break from all those "realistic" modern shooters. But what really "makes" this game is the protagonist - his quips just never cease to entertain. And if the archaic controls putA great old school FPS game, just as fun to play today as it was back in the 90's. Hunting for keycards, tapping walls for secret areas and shooting sprite-enemies with an arsenal of fancy toys is a very refreshing break from all those "realistic" modern shooters. But what really "makes" this game is the protagonist - his quips just never cease to entertain. And if the archaic controls put you off, there's an excellent mod called DukePlus, which implements keyboard and mouse controls, along with a bunch of other modernizations and fixes. So, if you ever feel like knocking some alien heads good ole 90's style, look no further. Duke 3D has what you need.… Expand
  24. Delta_Rexxus
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores personajes jamás creados en la industria de los videojuegos, un juego que dio vida a todos los shooters de hoy en día junto con los míticos juegos de su época como DOOM, Wolfenstein y QUAKE. Es una pena que no se haya hecho un reboot de la saga como hicieron con el legendario DOOM.
  25. Pomornik
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    Best classic FPS ever! I feel really sorry for all of you guys who never played it, you childhood must have been terrible :) But nothing wasted, you can still go play it! If you cant stand the graphics try the high res pack (or whatever its called). But personally i prefer the classic one, with 2D models. Oh nostalgia!
  26. M_Alex
    Mar 26, 2011
    6
    I played the game when it came out, and had a lot of fun with it, I even made my own map, which unfortunatly was lost when a hard drive crashed. The game, however, was not that good. It was entertaining, but in spite of the various fun stuff it had, it lacked something that would really pull you in. The only reason i finished the game was by using cheat codes. not that it was thatI played the game when it came out, and had a lot of fun with it, I even made my own map, which unfortunatly was lost when a hard drive crashed. The game, however, was not that good. It was entertaining, but in spite of the various fun stuff it had, it lacked something that would really pull you in. The only reason i finished the game was by using cheat codes. not that it was that difficult, but the effort you put into it was not that rewarding.… Expand
  27. beeRD.
    Jul 9, 2004
    10
    Come get some!
  28. Le_Redditor
    Aug 4, 2012
    10
    i liek duck nukem the best pc game for mac especially love using his lines "ive got bowls of steel' lmao probably the best devlupoed caacter in gaming cant wait for duke nukem 4ever probably gonna be EVEN BETTER THAN 3D
  29. moimieoonti
    Jun 16, 2011
    10
    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  30. AnonymousMC
    Dec 2, 2008
    1
    game doesnt even deserve my time. fucking awful. first of all, the aliens look like pigs, and if that wasn't enough for you, duke nukem is pretty lame. he has this nerdy blonde buzzcut and twerp-trousers, it's terrible, I felt no love for the character, and thus didn't care when I dided. the controls were slippery at best, 1/10, bad game. i only enjoyed the strippers
  31. [Anonymous]
    Dec 8, 2004
    8
    Even after playing a lot of FPS games up through 2003 vintage, I still like to break out Duke Nukem 3D frequently. For a technically antiquated game, the gameplay is a hoot, and some of the weapons have never been duplicated, such as the freezer and shrinker. One of the first 3d shooters, still fun even today.
  32. Nickkix37
    May 19, 2013
    3
    Growing up I always believed that this was a generic copy of Doom. I know now that I am incorrect in thinking that, but the game play was similar. The game is suspenseful even today. A game that would be great for bets, to see you can last the longest. The old school game had around 28 levels. Today they have thousands of mods and levels.
  33. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    5
    Que de souvenirs ! Monsieur le Duc était un sacré rigolo qui avait à sa disposition un arsenal des plus comiques, ce qui me fait penser que son héritier spirituel doit davantage se situer du côté d'un Borderlands que d'un certain cadavre ressorti contre toute attente de son placard, le très comique "Duke For Ever" (comique certes mais pas pour les mêmes raisons, du genre comique qui faitQue de souvenirs ! Monsieur le Duc était un sacré rigolo qui avait à sa disposition un arsenal des plus comiques, ce qui me fait penser que son héritier spirituel doit davantage se situer du côté d'un Borderlands que d'un certain cadavre ressorti contre toute attente de son placard, le très comique "Duke For Ever" (comique certes mais pas pour les mêmes raisons, du genre comique qui fait ricaner...).

    La voix elle-même du Duc était à se tordre (en anglais amerloquain évidemment), pas tant pour ses "jokes" à la con que par les cris qu'il poussait quand il était blessé et qu'il se rapprochait à grands pas de son trépas. Indescriptible. Bref, c'était bien plus marrant à jouer qu'un Doom jusqu'à ce qu'on commence très rapidement à tourner en rond. A l'époque, on confondait "level design" avec "putain de labyrinthe" et "casse-couilles chinois" et pour un jeu d'action, ça faisait vraiment tache.

    Non, l'atout principal de Monsieur le Duc, c'était son éditeur de niveau tout en 3D, d'une simplicité quasi-enfantine et qui permettait de se fabriquer rapidement des cartes de fous pour jouer en multi à 3 ou 4, en réseau local avec les petites cartes réseau ISA et des câbles BNC (et même à 2 seulement avec un câble parallèle !). Les armes originales très bien pensées, équilibrées donnaient lieu à des affrontements d'anthologie grâce aux cartes que j'avais conçues de A à Z.

    On jouait la plupart du temps en VGA, car le SVGA était très gourmand ! c'était avant que le dieu 3Dfx n'arrive mais ceci est une autre histoire...    … Expand
  34. Solaris123
    May 15, 2020
    10
    8.7 score ,this is joke? Why do people with small minds understate deliberately assessing games of old games that are much better than new ones?
  35. vahn
    Apr 26, 2013
    9
    Duke Nukem 3D was my actual first fps game I ever played, more than 15 years ago, even if there was Doom and many others before (without mentioning Quake). But Duke Nukem 3D was special and it's also one of those games that basically never gets old for several good reasons: the gameplay is fun, fast and varied; the levels are detailed, huge, and all fun to explore; the enemies are alwaysDuke Nukem 3D was my actual first fps game I ever played, more than 15 years ago, even if there was Doom and many others before (without mentioning Quake). But Duke Nukem 3D was special and it's also one of those games that basically never gets old for several good reasons: the gameplay is fun, fast and varied; the levels are detailed, huge, and all fun to explore; the enemies are always around the corner and can even scare you off if you get unprepared; weapons are many and varied and always opens to many possibilities of fighting the aliens. And the main character had a charme and personality, and wasn't silent like many other characters of that time but actually talked and just made fun of the enemies all the time! And now, we can get the entire Duke Nukem 3d collection, with all the expansions and with also upgraded controls and graphics, even though this game is meant to be played on bad resolutions! For the controls, I'm glad they upgrade it since it's hard nowadays to use the simple arrows to move and use alt for sidewalking. But that's just a minor incovenience. The game itself is splitted into episodes: my version (from Steam) has 7 episodes plus the classic version (basically the one with bad resolution and can use the old setups), and each episode is splitted from 6 to more or less 10 levels, which can last from 10 minutes to even 30-40 minutes, depending on which difficulty you're playing and if you wish to explore the levels for secrets (which usually are worth). The levels are huge and are varied, showing how good were fps back then. My only complain about the levels, are mostly on 3 episodes in particular: Lunar Apocalypse (first game, second episode) is, in my opinion, the most boring episode of all simply because of the lack of variety on the levels and for the over-usage of some enemies only, while Nuclear Winter expansion has some of the hardest enemies I've fought. Duke it out in the D.C is good but can feels a little repetitive too. But for the most part, the levels are still good: just some aren't exceptional. I also have another "big" complain on the weapons we can get, simply because at least 70% of them aren't very useful: I never found a good way to use the Wall Traps for example, as well as the Shrinker/Expander and the Frostthrower are extremely situationals and only works for few enemies (Shrinker works greatly on those big gatling-gun aliens!); the pistol would be good if it wasn't that it's the only weapon that needs a reload, has only a 12 round magazine...and it's weak as crazy (and useful only for killing slimes); the minigun is good but, in my opinion, has a very low magazine (200 rounds), and it takes some hits to kill some enemies; the RPG is great but you must be careful, since even at middle range you can easily get hurt...and considering you hardly meet enemies from far away, this weapon is a double-edged sword. The Devastator, on the other hand, doesn't have the issue of explosion ranges (for the most part)...but it's very inaccurate and eats your rockets much faster (one shot is 2 rockets). In the end, the most useful weapons are the shotgun (2-3 shots and they're dead, except big ones), the Pipe Bombs (can be thrown and be ignited anytime you want, without risks of being hurt yourself). These aren't exactly flaws that ruin the gameplay but just my personal opinion on some weapons that, frankly, I hardly used, resulting in using the shotgun for 90% of the game. For the rest, this game is flawless and I can easily suggest it to anyone who enjoyed the original game and likes shooters who aren't realistic...for those who can't stand the old graphics and such I don't know what to say, since the only game that has a small resemblance of Duke Nukem, is Serious Sam. If you're an old school player from the dos era, you can't miss this along with Doom, Heretic, Hexen and many others. For the others...give it a look and see how were "real" shooters back in the days: surely unrealistic, but fun and exciting as crazy!… Expand
  36. SJMechEngr
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    One of the greatest video games of all time. period.

    The gameplay was addicting, the MIDI soundtrack rocked, the humor was plentiful and patently obscene at times (what more could you need?), and the Build engine pushed the technical envelope for the time period and became one of the most licensed video game engines in history for dozens of titles from other companies for good reason. I    One of the greatest video games of all time. period.

    The gameplay was addicting, the MIDI soundtrack rocked, the humor was plentiful and patently obscene at times (what more could you need?), and the Build engine pushed the technical envelope for the time period and became one of the most licensed video game engines in history for dozens of titles from other companies for good reason.

    I blew hundreds of hours of my youth playing with DN3D and community-created content for it.

    I cried when I finally had the back luck of playing DN4. The days of a few guys creating an epic title like this are long gone and video gaming will never be the same...    … Expand
  37. Rox22
    Sep 27, 2013
    9
    Absolutely fantastic. Duke Nukem 3D just kicked @$$!

    Great visuals, great levels, tons of secrets and loads of variety.

    This is how a Duke Nukem game should be made.

    If I had one complaint, it would be that the enemy types do get a little repetitive. A bit more variety would have been welcome. Still, great none the less.

    Overall:
    Hail to the King baby.
  38. ERB
    Jul 24, 2013
    8
    I am here to chew bubblegum and I'm all out of gum.
  39. Mrman7
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Duke3d was the game that finally took the First Person Shooter out of dark corridors and dungeons into large, open, interactive, real-world environments. Instead of lurking around military installations and and creepy catacombs, Duke allowed you to explore entire city blocks, ride subways, play pool, flush toilets, drink out of fountains, tip strippers, look at yourself in mirror and evenDuke3d was the game that finally took the First Person Shooter out of dark corridors and dungeons into large, open, interactive, real-world environments. Instead of lurking around military installations and and creepy catacombs, Duke allowed you to explore entire city blocks, ride subways, play pool, flush toilets, drink out of fountains, tip strippers, look at yourself in mirror and even pick up a pay phone. It was also one of the first games that let you destroy your environment. You could light palm trees on fire, break apart fire hydrants, smash soda machines, obliterate trash cans, shatter urinals, break street signs into pieces or even kill a the afore-mentioned stripper (if that's what floats your boat). The game was also revolutionary in its use of humor. The jokes seemed stupid now but at the time, they were a lot of fun (particularly for Evil Dead/Army of Darkness fans). The gadgets also added new dimensions to the genre, especially the jetpack. The game slumps a bit in the second episode which falls into more familiar FPS territory but the 3rd act (as well as the "Plutonium Pack", "Penthouse Paradise" and "Duke it out in DC" expansion packs) is classic. Multiplayer adds greatly to the replay value (the Atomic addition added in ridiculously difficult "bots" for those times when you couldn't find a buddy) but the real key to Duke's longevity is the Build Editor that came bundled with the game. I only wish I could find the floppy disks I backed my levels up on! Even better than the individual fan levels were the "Total Conversions" that sometimes completely altered the original game. My personal favorite was the Disneyland mod but the most impressive was the "Platoon" mod that completely converted the game into a Vietnam simulator (this was later adapted into the standalone game "Nam"). Duke Nukem 3D might not hold up as well as Doom and the XBL and iOS ports aren't particularly impressive, this remains one of my favorite games of all time. Hail to the King baby.… Expand
  40. iddqd4
    Jan 27, 2018
    8
    В свое время очень много видел прохождений в игровых клубах, но так и не поиграл с появлением собственного ПК. Сейчас бы Дюку не помешал хороший ремейк.
  41. jkrules
    Oct 16, 2013
    10
    Hail to the king baby! This is still to this day my all time favorite game. The fast paced gameplay is very fun, anyone who likes classic games or FPS games will love Duke!
  42. DeusXCom
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    Probably my favourite and definitely the most fun FPS ever. LAN sessions of Duke Nukem 3D were just insane, so much fun, such fantastic gameplay, I tried it recently again and it still is the same level of fun, it didn't age at all, just a pity that Duke ended up so bad with Forever title, that should never happened. First 2 levels in LA were so amazing to play in multiplayer it's not evenProbably my favourite and definitely the most fun FPS ever. LAN sessions of Duke Nukem 3D were just insane, so much fun, such fantastic gameplay, I tried it recently again and it still is the same level of fun, it didn't age at all, just a pity that Duke ended up so bad with Forever title, that should never happened. First 2 levels in LA were so amazing to play in multiplayer it's not even funny. 10/10… Expand
  43. MondiPR
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    For me one of the games that marked my life playing computer games with DOOM another brutal games of that time I had to buy it to have it in my collection for a true gamer must have this game on your computer.
  44. Osmosinsane
    Sep 8, 2014
    10
    Duke Nukem is the Man of the Situation. Very humoristic and exagerated, Duke Nukem kills. Machete? Who is Machete? All i can remember is a steroid bottle and my mighty foot kicking some random alien's ham.
  45. azeitona
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    Did I ever tell you the definition of insanity? Woops, wrong game. Nonetheless, amazing gameplay, superb level design, memorable soundtrack and average graphics (even for 1996, the game wasn't that powerhouse in the visuals aspect, but it was ok). But I think this aged pretty well. Much better than most generic FPSs that we have today. And it is dirt cheap today, so why not give it a try?
  46. sayakasylveon
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    i liked the part were he would in the mirror and DANM IM LOOKING GOOD ive been doing that in a mirror for years HI MOM . and did i mention that i have PHD
  47. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rate this 10/10
  48. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Iconic, and a true masterclass of 90s first person shooters.

    The only thing they overlooked was being able to save the abducted alien babes, but nothing worth complaining about.
  49. NameOfAccount
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    In this first-person-view-based game along the lines of 'Call of Duty', 'Far Cry', and 'Return To Zork', you'll battle sharks, pigs, and other fauna in one man's quest to find more bubblegum. Spearmint or fruit flavor is not specified. Fun, solid action. Hovering around and blasting things with the jetpack in particular brought back fond memories of Space Harrier.

    Also promises an    In this first-person-view-based game along the lines of 'Call of Duty', 'Far Cry', and 'Return To Zork', you'll battle sharks, pigs, and other fauna in one man's quest to find more bubblegum. Spearmint or fruit flavor is not specified. Fun, solid action. Hovering around and blasting things with the jetpack in particular brought back fond memories of Space Harrier.

    Also promises an intriguing-sounding multiplayer mode, but we weren't able to get it working over our Internet connection - possible NAT issues? Here's hoping for a patch from the developers soon.

    Requires a 486 with 8MB of RAM or more (utilised via DOS/4GW technology) and a CD-ROM drive, Pentium processor recommended.    … Expand
  50. Quaz678
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    What to say about Duke Nukem 3D ? This game is a masterpiece. 23 years and still kicks ass and chews bubblegum
  51. FifthWheel
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Duke Nukem 3D is a truly brilliant, and ultimately, hilarious game. At the time it was released there wasn't really anything like it, the environments and artwork in the game was the closest thing we had to 3D (although it was really 2.5D). I'll never forget the very first level, looking at a mirror and using a toilet bowl to make Duke take a piss for the first time is one of my all timeDuke Nukem 3D is a truly brilliant, and ultimately, hilarious game. At the time it was released there wasn't really anything like it, the environments and artwork in the game was the closest thing we had to 3D (although it was really 2.5D). I'll never forget the very first level, looking at a mirror and using a toilet bowl to make Duke take a piss for the first time is one of my all time favorite gaming memories. The weapons and enemies are extremely creative and unique with all kinds of fun ways to kill the enemies, including freezing them and shrinking them. Duke steals the show with his quick one liners that are littered throughout the game. It was just a silly, fun game and there really hasn't been anything quite like it since.… Expand
  52. SolveEtCoagula
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Lots of fun with Duke are guaranteed! Didn't like some of the weapons and gameplay tend to slow down due to some of the gamedesign decisions. Good stuff
  53. dansalmon
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    one of the top videogames for sure, this game blew me away when it came out, and duke retains king status to this day
  54. Zit
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    This is bog standard 3D vers no frills or extras, but damn even without the upgrade (believe 10/10 the up) this game just rocks!
  55. ElCriticoreal2
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Juego que mucha gente ha olvidado pero que sigue siendo padre de los shooters junto a grandes juegos del momento. un juego que por su personaje ya se sabe que es legendario.
  56. BStheBOBI
    Jan 27, 2021
    8
    It was released the same year that 3D games were starting to take over but it shows that 2.5D games still have their spot in gaming. The story is lackluster but the character is fun to listen to with his one-liners. The graphics are good for its time and its probably the first game where maps were not maze-like however, you still have key card hunting with some other objectives from timeIt was released the same year that 3D games were starting to take over but it shows that 2.5D games still have their spot in gaming. The story is lackluster but the character is fun to listen to with his one-liners. The graphics are good for its time and its probably the first game where maps were not maze-like however, you still have key card hunting with some other objectives from time to time. The gameplay is good but it can be hard if you dont know the enemy placements (even on easier difficulties). Overall i recommend the game but be ready to die a lot… Expand
  57. Woolee
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Duke Nukem 3D is a masterpiece in gaming. I own an original copy of this, and am still playing it today. Its one liners, fun combat, re
  58. bakpak
    Dec 17, 2022
    6
    I personally had a fine experience with this game playing it in 2022, though i do know that it was made in 1996 and games were more limited in what they can do. The combat is bogged down by certain enemies feeling very hitscanny even the ones that shoot projectiles, and the bosses are basically just circle strafing around them and shooting them til they dies and some the weapons andI personally had a fine experience with this game playing it in 2022, though i do know that it was made in 1996 and games were more limited in what they can do. The combat is bogged down by certain enemies feeling very hitscanny even the ones that shoot projectiles, and the bosses are basically just circle strafing around them and shooting them til they dies and some the weapons and gadgets are very situational or outright useless. the level design is pretty good but some deaths can feel unfair, especially when enemies teleport. If your are a big fun of old fps games like doom, i recommend it but i think their are better games similar to it that are better.… Expand
  59. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    masterpiece

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  60. tooboredto
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    constant action and fun. Essential must-play for any FPS fan worth their salt.
  61. armadonpower
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    A groundbreaking FPS with hilarious one-liners, great level design, and addictive gameplay. A cult classic.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PC Game of 1996
3
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 1996
5
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 1996

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Game Revolution
    91
    Where Duke really excels is it's beautiful backgrounds. The game settings are magnificently rendered. They have all kinds of animated objects built into them, and the attention to detail is terrific. Hopefully, with Duke Nukem on the scene, the days of endless identical looking corridors and rooms are finally gone for good!
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  2. GameSpot
    88
    It's rare when a game comes along that really kicks your ass. 3D Realm's full version of Duke Nukem 3D is just that kind of posterior pummeler. With its free-flowing 3D action, over-the-top weapons, and ruthlessly attitudinal protagonist, Duke Nukem will have PC gamers worldwide rubbing their rumps with spine-tingling glee.
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  3. All Game Guide
    90
    Prepare yourself for total meltdown. [Box]
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