Duke Nukem 3D

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 530 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 450 out of 530
  2. Mixed: 63 out of 530
  3. Negative: 17 out of 530
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  1. armadonpower
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    A groundbreaking FPS with hilarious one-liners, great level design, and addictive gameplay. A cult classic.
  2. tooboredto
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    constant action and fun. Essential must-play for any FPS fan worth their salt.
  3. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    masterpiece

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  4. PasiMetaAho
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    A certified classic, with insanely good gameplay and interactivity absolutely unmatched today.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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!
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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?
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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?
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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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

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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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