Duke Nukem Forever

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  1. Pedalbear
    Jul 14, 2011
    10
    By far the best FPS I have played in a long time. People saying that DNF is worse than cookie cutter FPS like MW, Halo, CoD and fear can blow it out there ass.
    So far there are only two things that this game has picked up that I donâ
  2. WurstEnemy
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    What was the most important feature of Duke Nukem 3D? Was it graphics? No. Was it realism? No!! Was it challenging AI? No. For me it was only the Fun and the atmosphere that made this game so great. The game also was outdated regarding the graphics. Quake, which was released one year earlier, had real 3D graphics. The story in Duke 3D was told in some screens with picture n text... AIWhat was the most important feature of Duke Nukem 3D? Was it graphics? No. Was it realism? No!! Was it challenging AI? No. For me it was only the Fun and the atmosphere that made this game so great. The game also was outdated regarding the graphics. Quake, which was released one year earlier, had real 3D graphics. The story in Duke 3D was told in some screens with picture n text... AI didn't exist as far as i define intelligence. So why ask for such things in Duke Nukem Forever? The game is a lot of fun, it´s challenging and it´s pretty long for a modern first person shooter. The only reason to give it only 9 instead of 10 points is that the atmosphere is not as perfect as in DN3D.… Expand
  3. bdceigal
    Jul 2, 2011
    3
    Don't waste your money, this game is seriously outdated, the game play is stodgy, the graphics are sub par, the maps are extremely boring, this game might have been cool if it was released 8 years ago, definitely a major step back compared to the original Duke Nukem, very disappointed.
  4. DanMan3395
    Jul 4, 2011
    1
    This game was obviously rushed out the door and lacks any kind of depth or attention to detail. The game is the living embodiment of linear and is 10 years behind the times as far as game play is concerned. It's one saving grace is the comedy but all the laughs in the world can't keep me awake while running through a hamster tube maze of boredom.
  5. chris1307
    Jul 17, 2011
    1
    Sadly, this is a waste of everything, ... I guess the biggest FAIL in FPS-history ... graphics, gameplay, "jokes", ... nothing comes above a 3/10 (and I have much compassion with dnf by saying 3/10) ... I haven´t the rawest idea why such a franchise ended up in this massive disaster. If there´d be an opportunity to give it back, I wouldn´t wait 1Sadly, this is a waste of everything, ... I guess the biggest FAIL in FPS-history ... graphics, gameplay, "jokes", ... nothing comes above a 3/10 (and I have much compassion with dnf by saying 3/10) ... I haven´t the rawest idea why such a franchise ended up in this massive disaster. If there´d be an opportunity to give it back, I wouldn´t wait 1 second. A truely dark day in gaming history!… Expand
  6. brand_eins
    Aug 13, 2011
    1
    bad and dull game. glitchy. Don't buy it. This is just a money-making game of some very untalented and uninspired game developers. Rest in peace, duke. Rest in peace.
  7. JF-String
    Oct 20, 2011
    1
    Prendre 12 ans pour faire un jeux, et en faire une merde absolue! C'est ce que 3D Realms à fait ici. On a enlever tout ce qui était amusant du titre 3D et on a mit tout ce qui restait dans Forever. Il n'y a plus au dessus de 10 armes à transporter avec soi, plus de holoduke, plus de belle cartes avec des tonnes d'ennemis à fairePrendre 12 ans pour faire un jeux, et en faire une merde absolue! C'est ce que 3D Realms à fait ici. On a enlever tout ce qui était amusant du titre 3D et on a mit tout ce qui restait dans Forever. Il n'y a plus au dessus de 10 armes à transporter avec soi, plus de holoduke, plus de belle cartes avec des tonnes d'ennemis à faire explosés et des passages secrets partout, etc, etc, etc... Qu'est-ce qui reste pour que je donne un 1/10? La sexualité est d'avantage présente. L'humour y est toujours. Le graphisme des pitounes et du jeux est excellent. Mais je n'achète pas un jeux pour des plaisirs qui ne durent que 10 minutes. QUELLE DÅ Expand
  8. Modernmin
    Nov 2, 2011
    2
    Played for about 20 minutes and stopped. Really not worth the money. HORRIBLE gameplay, graphics are average. Was hyped up way too much and just really failed to deliver on all areas. Give this a skip
  9. FERNANDES_br
    Aug 13, 2012
    10
    They said that the game was the worst game of the year, but for my surprise, when I played the game, I said to myself, "This is really Duke Nukem", I have had played some fps, but Duke Forever, brought me a lot of fun, is really nice kill enemys in Duke Nukem Forever, Great and large bosses, and now you can carry 4 guns, tripmines, pipbombs and holoduke. DLC The Doctor who Cloned Me isThey said that the game was the worst game of the year, but for my surprise, when I played the game, I said to myself, "This is really Duke Nukem", I have had played some fps, but Duke Forever, brought me a lot of fun, is really nice kill enemys in Duke Nukem Forever, Great and large bosses, and now you can carry 4 guns, tripmines, pipbombs and holoduke. DLC The Doctor who Cloned Me is bettert than original game. Multyplay is the best in your style. Very injust the original notes for this game. Play the game for yourself and give your opinion. Recomended.… Expand
  10. whitespider999
    Feb 17, 2012
    5
    To me, a 4 means below average. However I kind of enjoyed this game as a history lesson. After following this game for many years, it was actually kind of fun and interesting watching all that anticipation come to life. Even if it coming to life was underwhelming. It's also interesting watching years of development co-exist. Old blocky level design of 1997 meets some new age models, meetsTo me, a 4 means below average. However I kind of enjoyed this game as a history lesson. After following this game for many years, it was actually kind of fun and interesting watching all that anticipation come to life. Even if it coming to life was underwhelming. It's also interesting watching years of development co-exist. Old blocky level design of 1997 meets some new age models, meets a texture pack, meets some tweaks. Watching all these obvious things pile together into an uncomfortable but kind of quirky heap - was actually cool. What's not cool - however is the obscure nature a lot of the levels have been thrown together. The game is about 50% too long, it's like playing 3 bad first person shooters from 1997 thrown together into one package. All levels drag, and drag and drag again. The pacing is horrible. Also the jokes feel forced, and the level design is significantly inferior to duke nukem 3d. Multiplayer is also terrible, and it omits the fun co-op from duke nukem 3d as well. In the end, this was curious for me. However someone who has no ties to duke nukem forevers infinite development process should never play this. EVER.… Expand
  11. Xeros612
    Mar 10, 2012
    7
    I can see why many reviews absolutely trash this game. I myself didn't really follow the 15 year development cycle and attached hype, but I can see how, when one waits so long for a game and it ends up being average at best, the fury of a long-time fan can be released.

    Now, this certainly isn't Duke Nukem 3D by any means, nor is it a particularly great or even good game, nor is it    I can see why many reviews absolutely trash this game. I myself didn't really follow the 15 year development cycle and attached hype, but I can see how, when one waits so long for a game and it ends up being average at best, the fury of a long-time fan can be released.

    Now, this certainly isn't Duke Nukem 3D by any means, nor is it a particularly great or even good game, nor is it innovative, but in the age of FPS games trying to emulate Call of Duty with little variation, it's a breath of fresh air... well, a breath of fresh air that's been sitting in a can since 2008 with a little bit of tweaking done to it three years later. While it may have taken a patch or three, the PC support is better than most modern games (even though the game was built for PC and ported *to* consoles...), with increased weapon limit, customisable FOV (50-90 if I remember right), actual, numerous, and functional graphics options, etc.

    Despite the Halo 2-style health system (Ego = shields, non-visible health bar, both regenerate) that completely ruins the Halo joke in the game, checkpoint-only saving system, and the constant feeling of everything being pieced together from various builds of the game (though very little seems to date back to the 1998 and 2001 builds based on their respective trailers) in both graphics (such as some textures looking on par for a 2008 PC game and some looking on par for a 2003-2004 game) and gameplay, the end result is an average, even pretty fun at times that, while not worth the $50 launch price or the much pricier special editions, is well worth the $20 I see it go for these days.

    I can't say anything about either of the DLC packs, having not purchased or played them myself, but the multiplayer map pack is questionable at best considering I doubt the player base is large enough to justify an extra $10.

    To summarise, it's linear like most FPS games, but not to the extent of, say, Call of Sequel: Money Maker X. It's a mishmash of 12 years of shooter "evolution" thanks to George Brussard's desire to have every new little thing in his game. It retains the classic Duke 3D humour (albeit a bit more prevalent due to more memory/storage space than in the DOS days and, in some cases, more low-brow). It mixes some more "old-school" FPS elements such as puzzles, useless-but-fun interactivity, platforming (made easier by full-body first person view) with modern elements such as two weapon limit (raised to 4 on PC after a couple patches), regenerating health, forced checkpoint only saving, scripted FPV cutscenes. Despite some performance issues and many of the gameplay elements being lifted or inspired by console games, it maintains some of the best PC support I've seen out of many a modern multiplatform game. It's something different from the "interactive movie modern military shooter with awful multiplayer" norm. Last of all, it's actually pretty fun.    … Expand
  12. Spawnah
    Jul 20, 2011
    3
    If this game was released when it should have been, it might have been good, but by today's standards it wasn't. I didn't find any of the jokes funny, I was pissed off at the fact I could only carry 2 weapons which was the shotgun and one other gun, since the shotgun is the only one that's any good that you can commonly find. I just wasn't having fun, and stopped playing within a couple ofIf this game was released when it should have been, it might have been good, but by today's standards it wasn't. I didn't find any of the jokes funny, I was pissed off at the fact I could only carry 2 weapons which was the shotgun and one other gun, since the shotgun is the only one that's any good that you can commonly find. I just wasn't having fun, and stopped playing within a couple of hours. It was boring.… Expand
  13. Sangman
    Aug 5, 2011
    7
    I've played Duke Nukem 3D a lot of times and the label 'Duke fan' would be quite appropriate to me. Perhaps that means you might discard this review in which case go right ahead. By now I'm sure you know what Duke Nukem is about: some blonde macho-man who loves the ladies is on a killing spree against aliens. The plot is completely throwaway, it's just an 8-hour action game where you fightI've played Duke Nukem 3D a lot of times and the label 'Duke fan' would be quite appropriate to me. Perhaps that means you might discard this review in which case go right ahead. By now I'm sure you know what Duke Nukem is about: some blonde macho-man who loves the ladies is on a killing spree against aliens. The plot is completely throwaway, it's just an 8-hour action game where you fight against aliens in varying environments. The game is pretty enough (on PC, I can't speak for consoles, I hear they have quite a bit of issues!), the classic monsters and weapons from Duke3D made their return, the humour is there, there are some awesome interactive things and the action feels satisfying.

    Though, while I feel many of the very negative reviews are the way they are solely because of the long wait, I must admit I too expected more from the game. The 2001 trailer hinted at something that would be very epic... in the end we got something that's fun to play and definitely not generic, but after such a long wait it's only natural to expect more. Not perfection, but just... more. The game ended quite abruptly after a recycled bossfight and the game just feels ironically unpolished and rushed in some places. If you've followed up on DNF's development the reason why that is so, even after 15 years, should be obvious, what with multiple "restarts" and ultimately moving to a different company near the end of development. DNF shines in some parts whereas it is a mess in others.

    I am hoping that they will release the planned Single Player DLC and that for that, they will be able to properly polish it from the start. Hopefully, it will not be such a double-edged sword and will be able to please more players.    … Expand
  14. a6001775
    Oct 3, 2011
    7
    You could say many bad things about this game. Outdated graphics, excessive loading times, no save, etc., but I actually like the game. What I like about it is the gameplay. It is like Half-Life 2 in many ways. It took me back to the times when I enjoyed HL2 so much. Bosses fights can be frustrating, but they can be beaten. Donâ
  15. LenToward
    Oct 27, 2011
    7
    I bought this game for $10. For a $10 game, it's worth a 7. There's quite a bit of variance in the scenery and the enemies are fun enough. You can actually hold 4 weapons, not 2, by picking "expanded inventory" in options.
  16. jonassilva
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    Baseando-me nos reviews aqui, esperei para que o preço baixasse e acabei comprando por $5 dólares nas promoções de fim de ano no steam. Devo dizer que fiquei bem satisfeito e foi um dinheiro bem gasto. O jogo não é tão ruim quanto as pessoas tem falado. Acho que muita gente concluiu,Baseando-me nos reviews aqui, esperei para que o preço baixasse e acabei comprando por $5 dólares nas promoções de fim de ano no steam. Devo dizer que fiquei bem satisfeito e foi um dinheiro bem gasto. O jogo não é tão ruim quanto as pessoas tem falado. Acho que muita gente concluiu, equivocadamente, que os mais de 10 anos em desenvolvimento significariam mais qualidade, tecnologia, etc. O que acontece é que é um jogo que tem diversas idéias reunidas ao longo destes 14 anos, portanto, existe muita coisa já vista em outros jogos já lançados. Nada de novo. Dá pra perceber que o jogo é uma junção de retalhos de idéias, e algumas partes parecem desconexas umas das outras em alguns momentos. Os gráficos não são maravilhosos, mas também não atrapalham. Gostei das batalhas com os bosses, apesar da maioria ser muito fácil. O jogo me trouxe um sentimento nostálgico, já que Duke Nukem 1, 2, e Duke Nukem 3D foram jogos que marcaram minha infância e adolescência, sendo assim, talvez quem nunca tenha ouvido falar ou jogado algo da série, ou tenha nascido depois desta época, possa acabar achando o jogo totalmente irrelevante. Terminei o jogo em 8 horas no modo normal. Apesar de possuir um modo multiplayer, não existe muitas coisas, fora alguns achievments, que façam você querer jogar outras vezes.… Expand
  17. Tall_But_Short
    May 14, 2012
    7
    No, this is definitely not a "good" game but it isn't as bad as people say it is. The story is very simple. Aliens invades planet. Duke saves planet. But story isn't what Gearbox was aiming for. They were aiming for a funny and quirky game. I had fun through the campaign and still play the multiplayer occasinally and this is simply because the game is fun. stupid, messed up fun. Yeah, youNo, this is definitely not a "good" game but it isn't as bad as people say it is. The story is very simple. Aliens invades planet. Duke saves planet. But story isn't what Gearbox was aiming for. They were aiming for a funny and quirky game. I had fun through the campaign and still play the multiplayer occasinally and this is simply because the game is fun. stupid, messed up fun. Yeah, you can go pick up poop from the toilet and throw it around. Yeah, you can pee in the urinal for hours and hours to your heart's content. Yeah, you can go to a strip club and watch some pixelated strippers shake their booties. But that's what Gearbox intended and I they think they did a damn good job of making this an entertaining game. That said, is this an amazing game? no. Is it a fun game? yes. Should you pick it up? It all depends on your cup of tea. If you want a game you can just chill and play through with a few laughs along the way, then yes..this is the game for you.… Expand
  18. Expectoner
    Jul 17, 2012
    9
    It's true, the gamplay is not terrible.
    Purpose we laugh, just for that I would put 9 because it's been a game I had not done as much fun.
    If you're a fan of humor you'll love!
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. huskobon
    Sep 1, 2013
    7
    I might be one of the few who really enjoyed this. This isn't a perfect Duke Nukem game by far not, nor does it give that classic feel, but it is Duke in a way that i'd enjoy seeing him in a modern time. The gameplay copies other games from the HUD look, to the limited weapons you can carry, but it's solid in terms of being playable, and good enough the get through. The graphics are parI might be one of the few who really enjoyed this. This isn't a perfect Duke Nukem game by far not, nor does it give that classic feel, but it is Duke in a way that i'd enjoy seeing him in a modern time. The gameplay copies other games from the HUD look, to the limited weapons you can carry, but it's solid in terms of being playable, and good enough the get through. The graphics are par considering the standards expected, but fair enough over the PS2/Xbox level. This game only lacks from mostly over expectations of high-end reviews and fans.Is it perfect? NO!!! Is it fun? Yes! It really is if given an open minded chance. I went in with just wanting to play Duke Nukem, and I got it! My only (odd) gripe... Duke works alone. He doesn't need a supporting cast as the game pushed you with.… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. ResonanceCascad
    Aug 24, 2011
    4
    Despite some a couple good parts, the poorly-designed (and woefully linear) levels, uninspired weapons, shoddy AI, and just general sloppiness of the game keep it from being anything more than a curiosity. It's not as abysmally bad as some of the reviewers have made it out to be, but it's still a rental a best. Oh, and don't listen to anyone who says this is a throwback to the 90's -- thisDespite some a couple good parts, the poorly-designed (and woefully linear) levels, uninspired weapons, shoddy AI, and just general sloppiness of the game keep it from being anything more than a curiosity. It's not as abysmally bad as some of the reviewers have made it out to be, but it's still a rental a best. Oh, and don't listen to anyone who says this is a throwback to the 90's -- this game makes use of every modern FPS contrivance, and does so poorly.… Expand
  24. Specious71
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    I used to semi value both IGN and Gamespot's reviews of games...but seriously who paid them off? Either that or their staff is composed of kids fresh out of high school that just don't "get it". Regardless of what all the naysayers are saying, DNF is a fun romp with an old friend. Those who are hung up on terms of revolutionary and ground breaking are on some serious mind altering drugs.I used to semi value both IGN and Gamespot's reviews of games...but seriously who paid them off? Either that or their staff is composed of kids fresh out of high school that just don't "get it". Regardless of what all the naysayers are saying, DNF is a fun romp with an old friend. Those who are hung up on terms of revolutionary and ground breaking are on some serious mind altering drugs. This game was meant to "just be done" - we didn't care about new fangled stuff...just wanted it to happen. I've played enough of it to know they did try to care about what they were doing. All these retards saying stuff about 14 years in development are really showing their stupidity. Gearbox etc. JUST began working on it within the last couple of years...that's ALL of the "development time" spent. Dear God, please save some of us from all of the stupidity in this world. IGN and GAMESPOT...FOR SHAME.… Expand
  25. SpykeZ
    Jun 15, 2011
    4
    A game that takes everything PC gamers hate in modern day FPS.

    Let me put this out there first. Everyone has their opinion. I'm an old school gamer, before games had to be dumbed and watered down to cater to the new wave of idiotic gamers. Gameplay: First and foremost, Duke Nukem was never a complicated game. It was simple. Matter of fact all there was, was getting keycards, pushing some    A game that takes everything PC gamers hate in modern day FPS.

    Let me put this out there first. Everyone has their opinion. I'm an old school gamer, before games had to be dumbed and watered down to cater to the new wave of idiotic gamers.

    Gameplay: First and foremost, Duke Nukem was never a complicated game. It was simple. Matter of fact all there was, was getting keycards, pushing some buttons to open a door, and killing bad guys. The story was barely there other than Duke was pissed about aliens invading. Sounds simple doesn't it? Ya Gearbox actually managed to botch this up.

    The happened to include everything PC gamers hate in modern day FPS. Small corridors, health regen that activates too quick, 2 gun carry limit....seriously? They got the butt kicking right, just aim and start shooting, but it ends there. You're lead through corridors and hall ways with no freedom to even jump on top of slot machine. The first half of the game is introducing all these retarded mini games that you're forced to sit through. God forbid they let you do what Duke does best. No lets make you constantly write on stuff like people actually care.

    Once you get through these hallways you're locked in a non stop enemy spawning room where you run in circles shooting bad guys till they stop spawning and you can go open up a door that just happens to be unlocked now. Rinse and repeat. If your health is low screw it, just go sit behind cover for 5 seconds Graphics: I think they're fine for the most part. I'm not much of a graphics whore. I still play old games because they were fun, not because of the gfx. Sadly the gameplay made the gfx the only good thing about the game and even then..they were only mediocre.

    Sound: Voice acting was the only good thing about the game. It felt in place but sadly the sound is locked to 2 channel. You'll have to find your own way to get it on surround sound.

    Everything else: You can tell the game was made for consoles. The controls are garbage. Mouse is unnatural. The game even smells of the fact you can tell they were trying to cash in on the Duke Nukem name and that'd gain them instant glorification. All those loved cheesy Duke lines were way over used in just about every scene possible and every possible moment.

    Bottom line? It's a basic console shooter. Nothing more. Just happens to have the Duke name on it which sadly this sort of game is already all over the place and sorry to say, I liked Call of Duty better....and I absolutely detest that series.    … Expand
  26. ElHard
    Jun 16, 2011
    4
    Tenía claro que el juego no iba a dar más que lo que realmente ha dado. Es muy triste, pero hubiese preferido que nunca hubiese llegado y mantener el romanticismo por un Duke que nunca llegaba. Porque ahora que ha llegado, lo ha hecho así... El gran Duke no se merecía esto.
  27. Vlado
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    Duke Nukem Forever was such a fun game, I really don't get why many reviewers decided to hate on it. There are a few problems, make no mistake - mainly the 2007-2008 level graphics, the fact that Duke can, for some reason, carry only 2 guns, regenerating health instead of health packs. Everything else, though, is excellent, ESPECIALLY if you enjoy Duke Nukem humour. If you do, this game isDuke Nukem Forever was such a fun game, I really don't get why many reviewers decided to hate on it. There are a few problems, make no mistake - mainly the 2007-2008 level graphics, the fact that Duke can, for some reason, carry only 2 guns, regenerating health instead of health packs. Everything else, though, is excellent, ESPECIALLY if you enjoy Duke Nukem humour. If you do, this game is a true feast. The jokes are second to none, the game just keeps a smile on your face for extended periods of time.

    There's a LOT of attention to detail (pretty entertaining Duke Nukem burger cartons in one of the stages, for instance). The game offers great variety, it's not all shooting, there are puzzles, there's some first-person platforming (nothing too difficult), a lot of things are covered. The stages are quite varied, both in terms of design and in terms of what you have to do - there are driving stages, water stages, stages where you are small and have to fight your ways through rats or even big aliens, a stage set like a Western movie, etc. There are plenty of entertaining mini-games like pool, weight lifting, pinball, etc. The boss battles are quite epic and intense.

    I guess the game is a bit on the easy side on Normal difficulty, but then again, you're Duke Nukem, it's natural that you kick epic amounts of ass. The story is nothing special, of course, but the game is all about the humour. Duke Nukem is better than ever, I'd say Jon St. John's voice is even more badass 15 years later!    … Expand
  28. MrMan68
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    ***HERE IS MY HONEST REVIEW OF DNF***

    Please take time to read this, it's an honest input from me about this game based on what I have played thus far: This game is not ground breaking or *insert something here to make it sound like I'm intelligent when it comes to what makes games good* The game turned out to be exactly what I was hoping...a romp with an old friend. There is nothing    ***HERE IS MY HONEST REVIEW OF DNF***

    Please take time to read this, it's an honest input from me about this game based on what I have played thus far:

    This game is not ground breaking or *insert something here to make it sound like I'm intelligent when it comes to what makes games good*

    The game turned out to be exactly what I was hoping...a romp with an old friend. There is nothing new in the gameplay but that doesn't mean the game isn't fun. There are puzzles to solve to break up the pacing - the best way for me to describe it would be...similar to Half Life 2's puzzles. If you liked HL2 then you should like DNF. I honestly believe people had their minds already made up regardless of how the game actually turned out. I have lost all respect whatsoever for both IGN and Gamespot concerning their objectivity reviewing games. Any retard can read through the reviews and see there isn't any substance to their ****

    1. Graphics (FFS graphics are NOT what makes a game FUN to play)
    2. Linear (yeah BO single player wasn't linear)
    3. "only can use 2 weapons at a time" (God forbid you had to use a little strategy on what weapons to use on the current level you are on...let's just load up a UT weapons locker with full ammo and all weapons for the strategically challenged)

    It's been interesting watching all the hate pouring out from people and no substance in their arguments. (Of course if graphics and non linear and all weapons allowed are what makes a great game, then yes, their arguments have "substance")

    I have yet to encounter any crashing, glitches, gotten stuck anywhere...it has played smoothly and I'm about 6 hours into it which means about halfway according to others who have completed it already.

    Duke is as crass as ever...there's a bunch of new 1-liners that crack me up...plenty of potty humor, nudity etc. so if the first duke offended then this one isn't for you. I absolutely can see me playing this through at least a couple more times...but that is just a random opinion. If I honestly thought the game sucked I would provide criticism that actually made sense and based on personal experience...not input from some 8 year old emo kid who writes gaming reviews based on information a 2nd cousin gave during recess at school.    … Expand
  29. Levethian
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    Objectively a poor game, but still fun nonetheless - especially for those who have been waiting to revel in the memories of Duke 3D. It's graphics are not up to par, and it certainly can't justify 15 years of development, but it's chauvinism and brainless fun oozes Duke-ness - and that's what we've been missing for 15 years. Not for the jaded or politically correct.
  30. JohnR
    Jun 25, 2011
    10
    PC graphics are current gen. PC load times are very short. This is a game for PC, and for gamers that appreciate humour above all else. DNF is not politically correct. It is offensive, rude, gross and disgusting. It has lots of variety, and can not be labelled as one genre or another. If you expect a FPS or any other genre for that matter, then don't. The laughs are so unique, silly, andPC graphics are current gen. PC load times are very short. This is a game for PC, and for gamers that appreciate humour above all else. DNF is not politically correct. It is offensive, rude, gross and disgusting. It has lots of variety, and can not be labelled as one genre or another. If you expect a FPS or any other genre for that matter, then don't. The laughs are so unique, silly, and typical Duke that the smile factor overrules the negatives. Gearbox have done a better job than most reviewers are willing to acknowledge.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
54

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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