Duke Nukem Forever

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  1. dziubaty
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    It's an excellent title, I had a lot of fun, I expected it, I'm a fan of the saga, sometimes I play the first title, recommended.
  2. Biggun
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    Le Duke tel qu'on le kiffe macho grossier brutal sexiste. Le seul point faible du faible les combats contre les boss sont assez pénibles.
  3. CharlyPlayman
    Jan 9, 2022
    8
    After 10 years this game is still fantastic, very funny and very well done. It's not just a matter of shoot it also has some puzzles and a varied gameplay with multiple devastating weapons that can demolish the evironment (cars, walls, etc).
    I can't understand why is so subrated.
  4. BrainiShy
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    Этот президент напоминает всех тех кто проталкивает все повесточки в играх, фильмах, сериалах, а пришельцы это те кто ноют, дюк белый цисгендорный мужик. Актуальненько выглядит - пришельцы забрали у дюка всех красивых женщин потому, что они ныли в твиттере а президент старается им угодить... зачем? Мы сейчас в месте где женщин(настоящих) нет пришельцы всех забрали и диктуют свои повесткиЭтот президент напоминает всех тех кто проталкивает все повесточки в играх, фильмах, сериалах, а пришельцы это те кто ноют, дюк белый цисгендорный мужик. Актуальненько выглядит - пришельцы забрали у дюка всех красивых женщин потому, что они ныли в твиттере а президент старается им угодить... зачем? Мы сейчас в месте где женщин(настоящих) нет пришельцы всех забрали и диктуют свои повестки мешая многим наслаждаться тем что могло бы быть.
    Сама игра не идеальна но выйди он сейчас было бы - девушки слишком сексуальны убрать, дюк должен быть черным и геем, и безвольным, всегда спрашивать что ему делать у президентши которая сильная и независимая, а пришельцев просто не поняли у них тоже есть чувства.    … Expand
  5. ZloyPupsik
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Не гоните на дюка, игра огонь, поржать и убить пару часиков самое то:)
    Играл на выходе и позже переиграл пару раз, игра прикольная и интересна в плане шутера и приколов
  6. mmarko433
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love duke nukem forever, and that's why i give it a rating of 10, i'm a big fan of the game. Thanks… Expand
  7. Pusichka
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    отличная игра, очень смешная, главный герой КРАЙНЕ крутой и вызывает уважение, много юмора, разнообразных локаций, ситуаций... супер!
  8. DastardlyDude98
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Completely true to the Duke Nukem series, for better or for worse. Wasn't quite worth the wait, but it's an enjoyable experience for any fan of the franchise/boomer shooters in general.
  9. MrTextar
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    КОРОЛЬ ВЕРНУЛСЯ, ДЕТКА!

    Многострадальная игра, разработка которой длилась 14 лет. Смена игровых движков, актуальность игрового процесса - эти и не только вопросы являлись палками в колёсах разработчиков. И что же смогли выпустить создатели Borderlands в лице Gearbox, совместно с авторами оригинала 3D Realms? Сейчас узнаем. Для начала поговорим о сюжете. Опять инопланетное вторжение,    КОРОЛЬ ВЕРНУЛСЯ, ДЕТКА!

    Многострадальная игра, разработка которой длилась 14 лет. Смена игровых движков, актуальность игрового процесса - эти и не только вопросы являлись палками в колёсах разработчиков. И что же смогли выпустить создатели Borderlands в лице Gearbox, совместно с авторами оригинала 3D Realms? Сейчас узнаем.

    Для начала поговорим о сюжете. Опять инопланетное вторжение, но завязка отличается от того, что было в прошлых частях. На сей раз президент США хочет договориться с иноземцами о перемирии, но Дюк понимает, что от пришельцев ждать ничего хорошего не приходится. Тогда он после долгого перерыва берётся за свой кольт и идёт спасать девочек матушки-Земли.

    Основной минус игры, по мнению большинства критиков, заключается в том, что игра отошла от своих оригинальных канонов. Но так ли это? За свои годы серия успела побывать в таких жанрах, как платформеры, шутеры. И фишка Duke Nukem не в истреблении монстров, а в самом главном герое. Играя, мы должны забавляться от шуток Дюка, удивляться его крутости в расправе над врагами.

    Этот момент мы обозначили. И стоит поговорить про игровой процесс. Это шутер, но в нём нет толп врагов. Вместо этого, переходим из комнаты в комнату, иногда решая головомки, аля Half-Life. За всю игру нам встретятся несколько боссов, которые в русской локализации прозваны "главарями". Некоторые из них отличаются от других, но чаще всего перед нами предстают военачальники инопланетных сил, либо увеличенные копии обычных врагов. Для уничтожения предоставлен арсенал из разного вооружения, среди которого есть и довольно экзотические варианты, вроде "морозильника", который превращает врагов в ледышку для дальнейшей казни. Казнь - один из элементов игрового процесса. Вместо полоски здоровья, у Дюка "эго". И это самое эго можно восполнить брутальной расправой над врагом. Пополнение эго происходит благодаря "трюкам" Дюка - различным действиям, вроде потягать штангу или забросить баскетбольный мяч в корзину.

    К сожалению, главный минус игры исходит из её особенности. Дюк редко когда может стать примером для подражания. Зачастую он называет девушек "тёлочками" и мусорит пивными банками, предварительно срыгнув.

    В остальном же это крепкая хорошая игра, в которой можно с удовольствием провести 10-12 часов, которые понадобятся для полного прохождения. После концовки нам откроются дополнительные материалы, из которых можно будет узнать о ходе и истории разработки.    … Expand
  10. StevenTieson
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing
    The graphics are really good
    The story is really well written and makes strong hints to the past games, honoring them
    It makes you feel like a knight in shining armor saving ladies
    10/10
    Hail to the King !
  11. JohnsonMeados
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game only gets better with age.
    Good humor ( takes puns at mainstream games ), solid babes, plenty of action.
    The king is back !
    Hail to the king baby !!!!
  12. Ulfhedinn
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    To be fair, this turned out to be as expected, an enjoyable homage to DN3D, It nods its head to oldschool, even if it has its foibles (2 weapon loadouts grr). I for one grew up at the right time and had the opportunity to play wolfenstien 3d, doom (and all its incarnations) quake etc. etc. (and ofc. DN3D) on thier respective first releases. I for one have missed the borderline humour,To be fair, this turned out to be as expected, an enjoyable homage to DN3D, It nods its head to oldschool, even if it has its foibles (2 weapon loadouts grr). I for one grew up at the right time and had the opportunity to play wolfenstien 3d, doom (and all its incarnations) quake etc. etc. (and ofc. DN3D) on thier respective first releases. I for one have missed the borderline humour, gibbing and no story line, "kill everything that moves" types of games. DNF is fun and most negative reviews seem to come from the console kids of today the have no respect for thier elders, if it wasn't for 3d Realms, ID software and the like, you wouldnt have Call of battlefield - Medal Mass Halo Dragon war 3.… Expand
  13. JohnDoeS
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Quite frankly an amazing game.
    Humor is on point, the game runs great, the graphics are good, the shooting is AMAZING.
    The king is back ! Hail to the king baby !
  14. Didacticus
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    This game is really underrated. If you get further in the game, starting with the level at the dam, then the level design is very good and the levels are detailed. There's just something wrong with the graphics options. If you play the game with Post Soecial Effect on, then everything looks ugly. This is probably why people were complaining. Turn off "Post Special Effects" and you willThis game is really underrated. If you get further in the game, starting with the level at the dam, then the level design is very good and the levels are detailed. There's just something wrong with the graphics options. If you play the game with Post Soecial Effect on, then everything looks ugly. This is probably why people were complaining. Turn off "Post Special Effects" and you will enjoy the graphics and the whole game!… Expand
  15. TLN
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    Duke Nukem is just like a wine - the more time passes, the better if feels. DNF brings back that feeling of old classics that would meet an expectation of old fans, remembering how it was to kick ass and chew bubblegum. Graphics are of no essence, action is on level it should be, and difficulty is fair, as well as ass-kicking jokes.Duke should not be compared to any other action game ofDuke Nukem is just like a wine - the more time passes, the better if feels. DNF brings back that feeling of old classics that would meet an expectation of old fans, remembering how it was to kick ass and chew bubblegum. Graphics are of no essence, action is on level it should be, and difficulty is fair, as well as ass-kicking jokes.Duke should not be compared to any other action game of present times, as it is unlike any of them, just as it was in the age of DN3D. If you try to do such comparison - you're doing it wrong. Like - can you really compare a cup of green tea with a gallon of beer?… Expand
  16. BosseKop
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    The game was overhyped but it is not a bad game it is actually really fun and enjoyable. Maybe the jokes are not so funny but the weapons are nice and the maps are fun to play. The multiplayer is also pretty enjoyable
  17. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    6/19/2011: Don't believe the reviews. Duke Nukem Forever is a good game, and even it if it wasn't, it'd still be hilarious. It's not the greatest game ever made, but it was never supposed to be. It certainly shouldn't have taken 15 years to make- but because of that, I got the chance to play the kind of shooter I played back in the day, with flavor and variety. The fact that this game was6/19/2011: Don't believe the reviews. Duke Nukem Forever is a good game, and even it if it wasn't, it'd still be hilarious. It's not the greatest game ever made, but it was never supposed to be. It certainly shouldn't have taken 15 years to make- but because of that, I got the chance to play the kind of shooter I played back in the day, with flavor and variety. The fact that this game was panned makes me think that somewhere along the line, everyone forgot what shooters were about and played too much Call of Duty. If you're not the kind of person who can appriciate some crude humor, world interactivity, just enough puzzles to not be annoying, Grade-A testosterone poisoning and straight-up Duketastic old school action, then feel free to sit down and shut the hell up. Otherwise, step right up and GET SOME.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. Sandweech
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    If growing up you were a fan of 'Duke Nukem 3D'...and boobies, then you'll love... erruhh... should... erruhh... might enjoy this game. Or maybe you won't, I mean who can really tell with this one. Over however long in development, with countless engine updates, and one or a million developer changes, I still to this day, have no idea why so many knuckleheads held this game to such highIf growing up you were a fan of 'Duke Nukem 3D'...and boobies, then you'll love... erruhh... should... erruhh... might enjoy this game. Or maybe you won't, I mean who can really tell with this one. Over however long in development, with countless engine updates, and one or a million developer changes, I still to this day, have no idea why so many knuckleheads held this game to such high standards. I suppose it was their undying love and fond memories for the Duke Nukem of the 90's, but still, how good could this game have been when it was passed around more times than some lame joke about a girl who is very promiscuous? Actually...pretty damn good, if you ask me!

    This game was destined to fail ever since year five in development, so it really doesn't matter now, but like I said, if you were a fan of the original 'Duke 3D' game, then this game should be pretty enjoyable for you. Or maybe it won't be, who cares, either way get f'd and buy it cheap. But still, 'Forever' manages to be more imaginative than 75% of new shooters out there today and maintains some of the humor and feel of gameplay from the original. The storyline is the same 'save the world from the aliens' but what else did you expect, and each map feels fresh and fun to play through each and every time, with small puzzles and challenges along the way.

    Overall, this is a game most people have most likely already forgotten about, but it's still incredibly fun if you ask me. And even though it's probably not the game that the developers originally set out to make, I'm still thankful to have been able to play this version. So pick this one up for a few bucks during the next sale if you're a fan of Duke Nukem or shooters in general. Because 'Forever' is a pleasant change from the mundane, everyday shooters that most people play day in and day out.    … Expand
  20. MyOpinionC0unts
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    I don't get why people are hating on this game so much, it isn't bad. It has smooth graphics witch is a plus, and the ability to throw **** witch makes it at lest x100 better that cod.
  21. TheExtraGuy
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Some of the critics I've seen gave this game a 0. I don't think this game deserves that low of a score. I personally liked this game, maybe because I didn't hype myself up for this game, I was excited sure but I knew that after 12 years of waiting it wouldn't be **** spectacular.

    It's a Duke Nukem game, people say he's a relic from the 90's... no **** People say he hasn't aged well in    Some of the critics I've seen gave this game a 0. I don't think this game deserves that low of a score. I personally liked this game, maybe because I didn't hype myself up for this game, I was excited sure but I knew that after 12 years of waiting it wouldn't be **** spectacular.

    It's a Duke Nukem game, people say he's a relic from the 90's... no **** People say he hasn't aged well in modern times... well I still think the Duke has a lot more personality than a lot of modern shooter characters would love to melancholy over. I also seen some complaints with the story... well how the **** do you write a story so compelling with a Muscled up dude spouting one liners stolen from pop culture, killing aliens and saving babes? It's no Mass Effect and certainly no Walking Dead! If someone wants to take the story seriously, be my guess, but I'm going to call you an idiot for doing so.

    The gameplay is nothing short of amazing, it's just run of the mill pretty much, simple yet fun, that's why I like it. Plus the interactivity with the world around you is something I have always adored in any game, Half Life and Deus Ex come to mind in terms of shooters. The only thing that was **** was **** Pinball and Air Hockey! Trying to get the Achievements for them was **** impossible!
    The only thing that is pathetic is the melee, gone is your mighty boot (at least not when it's an execution move) and now it's just a weak bashing attack with your gun.

    Overall this game isn't horrible, but it's not exactly great either. It's no Duke Nukem 3d but it's still fun to play in my opinion. If you're going to buy it, get the PC version, which is the definitive version since you have better graphics and you can carry 4 weapons at a time which is a whole lot better than the measly 2 CoD/Halo standard.    … Expand
  22. FairGame
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    I honestly found nothing wrong with the game, everything seemed really smooth, from the humor, to the graphics and the minigames. I can understand it when people say "It wasn't worth the anticipation" and "We've moved on since then". But the game should be played with a conscious reminder that DNF is what it was suppose to be back in 2001, and shouldn't be compared to any other games forI honestly found nothing wrong with the game, everything seemed really smooth, from the humor, to the graphics and the minigames. I can understand it when people say "It wasn't worth the anticipation" and "We've moved on since then". But the game should be played with a conscious reminder that DNF is what it was suppose to be back in 2001, and shouldn't be compared to any other games for it's time. The game has had a very tough history, and people need to be grateful that there was any sort of release at all.

    I'm a Duke fan till the end, and Duke Nukem Forever rocked!!    … Expand
  23. Gregg
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Despite what many people that DID NOT FINISH wrote in here, I'll be crystal clear and give you a BS-Free review. However, I'll put aside the LOOOOOOOOONG development time (13 yrs) to give you an objective and unbiased review. NOTE: To those reviewers out there, please, some advice: Finish the game before reviewing it and review the title for what it is, Duke Nukem, nor CoD orDespite what many people that DID NOT FINISH wrote in here, I'll be crystal clear and give you a BS-Free review. However, I'll put aside the LOOOOOOOOONG development time (13 yrs) to give you an objective and unbiased review. NOTE: To those reviewers out there, please, some advice: Finish the game before reviewing it and review the title for what it is, Duke Nukem, nor CoD or Battlefield.
    PROS - Humor, game mechanics work well, gore, puzzles Half-Life style, chicks, the game kept the original Duke style and feel (from Duke Nukem 3D)
    CONS - Some graphic issues, no manual save feature (game saves using checkpoints), weapon arsenal limited to 4 (you can replace them at any time in-game, tho), many annoying jumping puzzles
    BOTTOM LINE: If you enjoyed Duke Nukem 3D, grab this title on the next sale and add it to your collection. It's worth it.    … Expand
  24. CCPD
    Jan 26, 2014
    9
    Great Duke Nukem humor, fun experience, nostalgic scenes and not as bad as many people, who probably haven't even played Duke Nukem 3D, would tell you. Yes, it feels rushed, which is probably the result of developers got tired of having it lying around. Nothing very special but a very good time killer and does have the replay value. Apart from a little outdated graphics I enjoyed playingGreat Duke Nukem humor, fun experience, nostalgic scenes and not as bad as many people, who probably haven't even played Duke Nukem 3D, would tell you. Yes, it feels rushed, which is probably the result of developers got tired of having it lying around. Nothing very special but a very good time killer and does have the replay value. Apart from a little outdated graphics I enjoyed playing it, and would recommend it anytime.… Expand
  25. harrydh
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    Un juego Bastante entretenido, que tardo en llegar, un poco raro la jugabilidad con respecto a la versión original o el primero pero sin duda un clásico cumplido, buenos diseños de monstruos niveles y graficos, aunque un poco corto ojala haya venido junto con su dlc who cloned me, aun asi se realizo un buen trabajo, quede satisfecho pero debería de haber salido un par de años antes yUn juego Bastante entretenido, que tardo en llegar, un poco raro la jugabilidad con respecto a la versión original o el primero pero sin duda un clásico cumplido, buenos diseños de monstruos niveles y graficos, aunque un poco corto ojala haya venido junto con su dlc who cloned me, aun asi se realizo un buen trabajo, quede satisfecho pero debería de haber salido un par de años antes y habría cautivado 100% a mas de los fans.… Expand
  26. PeterSims
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    I walked into this game having only played a few minutes of any previous alterations but I have got to say it was pretty fantastic. Duke himself is voiced by the great Jon St. John.

    If you like humor and FPS games this is a sure purchase because of how cheap it is now.
  27. DRiVER_helsinki
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    Im one guy more to say :
    Good multiplayer fun,
    responsive and good feeling of controls. Many underrated ideas would have modern today gamecompany huge balls to have in the released game duke has to have balls! For what happened in development process, and we are happy to have tis at all gotta forgive the graphics, but i say i see many nice inventions in models. Does actually feel    Im one guy more to say :
    Good multiplayer fun,
    responsive and good feeling of controls.
    Many underrated ideas would have modern today gamecompany huge balls to have in the released game duke has to have balls!
    For what happened in development process, and we are happy to have tis at all gotta forgive the graphics, but i say i see many nice inventions in models.
    Does actually feel like a Duke Nukem game,
    and the sounds and voice acting is Duke enough said    … Expand
  28. egbeserra
    Nov 15, 2013
    8
    I really liked this game. Indicated for everybody that play a classic Duke Nukem. The variety of every level is very good. But the level 3 that Duke is shotting in aliens that try leave yours spaceships is amazing.
  29. RonAFGreve
    Jul 13, 2013
    8
    I thought this was actually a very bad game considering the reviews but I liked it lot (except for end bosses, but I don't like those in any game). It has much of the same humor as the old duke3d game but pretty good graphics. Not much to say about game play, like any FPS you shoot, blow etc. through a level and at the end there is the end boss.
  30. mASTERbLASTER1
    Mar 29, 2013
    10
    A great classic Duke romp. The reason it gets so much hate, is because expecations are far too high because of the very extended dev time. This is a triple A game and deserves that respect. Great fun. decent graphics by todays standards.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 48
  3. Negative: 17 out of 48
  1. GamingXP
    Sep 12, 2011
    55
    Duke Nukem Forever would be quite decent if one felt entirely certain it's intended purely as a self-parody. As is, it doesn't do the expectations, the buyer or the Duke justice – oh, had he rather remained a vaporware legend!
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  2. PC Gamer UK
    Aug 6, 2011
    29
    Petty, nasty and anachronistic. Duke is only relevant as a warning from the past. Avoid these mistakes, developers. [Aug 2011, p.76]
  3. FiringSquad
    Aug 1, 2011
    72
    Bottom line: Duke Nukem Forever was not worth the 15-year wait, nor is it worth paying the full $50. However, I cannot deny that I thought it was both fun and funny, which at the end of the day is what this franchise is all about.
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