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 The game also was outdated regarding the graphics.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 The game also was outdated regarding the graphics.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    Don't waste your money, this game is seriously outdated, the game play is stodgy, the graphics are sub par, the maps are extremely boring, this game might have been cool if it was released 8 years ago, definitely a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
  31. theshonen8899
    Jun 21, 2011
    0
    I didn't know there were games that could be this bad. Awful graphics are fine, as long as gameplay and story hold up. Both gameplay and story are even worse than the graphics. The gameplay is like any other shooter, however the bosses and level design are atrocious. None of the guns are any fun to shoot and the levels are so bland, so generic you will literally feel like vomiting in theI didn't know there were games that could be this bad. Awful graphics are fine, as long as gameplay and story hold up. Both gameplay and story are even worse than the graphics. The gameplay is like any other shooter, however the bosses and level design are atrocious. None of the guns are any fun to shoot and the levels are so bland, so generic you will literally feel like vomiting in the toilet because of the mixture of ugly levels and horrible graphics. The story is obviously nonsensical, but not in the charming or forgivable way. It's told in the most boring manner possible with no hilarious moments even though it seems like they really want to make it hilarious. There's a part in the game where you slap a wall with three boobs and it sounds funny but it's just kind of there and you slap it and duke says some one liner which isn't really funny. If you wanted Duke Nukem Forever to be like Duke Nukem 3D, prepare to be disappointed because it's nothing like it.… Expand
  32. Muzzy12
    Jun 17, 2011
    8
    All you negative reviewers are making me wonder if we're playing the same game. The game is packed with creativity and just entertaining ideas. It takes you through many unique environments and keeps coming up with new challenges throughout the whole game. You're also forgetting that this game has relied heavily on the two greatest shooter elements that nobody is using anymore: hugeAll you negative reviewers are making me wonder if we're playing the same game. The game is packed with creativity and just entertaining ideas. It takes you through many unique environments and keeps coming up with new challenges throughout the whole game. You're also forgetting that this game has relied heavily on the two greatest shooter elements that nobody is using anymore: huge bosses and arenas. Pretty much the gameplay just takes you from one arena to another where you know the only thing to do there is blow away an enemy onslaught. That's what I wanted. About the humor, a lot of humorless reviewers clearly don't get that what makes all the sex jokes funny is that they ARE stupid. That's the whole point. It's intentional. I mean, think about how dumb all the characters themselves are. Watch the movie Idiocracy, because that's what's going on. Get it yet?… Expand
  33. cgilmore2000
    Jun 18, 2011
    2
    Wow this game just sucks. Game play is lame even during the best moments, plot is something a 12 year old would come up with, and then it hits you that ooh my god I waited 12 years for this game to come out and this is the best they can do? The game looks like its about 5 years old and its a VERY poor attempt to bring back the Duke but too me Duke is dead now :( Don't buy it or waitWow this game just sucks. Game play is lame even during the best moments, plot is something a 12 year old would come up with, and then it hits you that ooh my god I waited 12 years for this game to come out and this is the best they can do? The game looks like its about 5 years old and its a VERY poor attempt to bring back the Duke but too me Duke is dead now :( Don't buy it or wait till its a $10 game because that's what its worth. I going to uninstall it and reinstall DN 3D to remember the good times.… Expand
  34. kabj06
    Sep 25, 2011
    4
    This game is not a bad game. It is a terrible game that should not have the name Duke Nukem on it AT ALL. It does not live up to Duke Nukem 3D at all because it has been influenced by Call of Duty and other franchises. For instance, you can only hold 2 weapons at a time. In DN3D you could hold every weapon in the game. Also, your health regenerates. I have hated this since I first playedThis game is not a bad game. It is a terrible game that should not have the name Duke Nukem on it AT ALL. It does not live up to Duke Nukem 3D at all because it has been influenced by Call of Duty and other franchises. For instance, you can only hold 2 weapons at a time. In DN3D you could hold every weapon in the game. Also, your health regenerates. I have hated this since I first played Halo 2 and I will hate it 'till I die. This makes the game a lot easier for those dumb teenagers on their Xboxes and makes it a lot more boring for people who are good at games and don't throw a fit when they die. And, there is the linear level design. This is my #1 gripe with this COD rip-off. In DN3D it took me 2 days to fully get through a single level. There were secret places and Easter eggs that you had to LOOK for to find (like the Doom reference or the 2001, a Space Odyssey reference). Also the graphics were sub-standard. I usually don't rate games on how they look but when a game sucks you can at least look at the world in DX11 detail.… Expand
  35. Hafskjold
    Apr 2, 2012
    1
    Like everybody else, the hype got to me. I too remember the good times I had with Duke Nukem 3D back in the day in my parents basement. So, when they rolled out the trailers for this I pre-ordered and expected greatness. Why? Because I am dumb as a whistle apparently. The awful truth about this game however, is that it is horribly dated, rushed, badly designed and just plain boring. I didLike everybody else, the hype got to me. I too remember the good times I had with Duke Nukem 3D back in the day in my parents basement. So, when they rolled out the trailers for this I pre-ordered and expected greatness. Why? Because I am dumb as a whistle apparently. The awful truth about this game however, is that it is horribly dated, rushed, badly designed and just plain boring. I did not play more than a few hours before I finally came to terms with the fact that this game is really really bad. So, 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive has capitalized on the hype this game had, produced a really REALLY bad game - and lost me as a consumer for life. These guys deserve no respect. Duke Nukem is not back, he is in fact hiding at home with his face in his hands - thinking about this pile of dung with his name on it.… Expand
  36. tamtarna
    Jun 16, 2011
    1
    Man this game is BAD!
    Horrible textures, cringe worthy dialog and terrible level design.
    For a game in development for so long, one has to wonder just what they spent all that time on.
    It certainly wasn't time well invested.
    Not since the shocking Space Chimps Game has a title disgusted me so much!
  37. paketep
    Jun 16, 2011
    0
    Exactly what I expected. DN already was a joke (although a much better one) when they were more or less up to par technically, and their problem was that they thought they were funny and the only funny in their game was lifted from Army of Darkness. DNF is a disaster of atomic proportions. In 2003 perhaps it could have been a decent game. Today?. They should have never released it.

    I look    Exactly what I expected. DN already was a joke (although a much better one) when they were more or less up to par technically, and their problem was that they thought they were funny and the only funny in their game was lifted from Army of Darkness. DNF is a disaster of atomic proportions. In 2003 perhaps it could have been a decent game. Today?. They should have never released it.

    I look forward to George Broussard's next disaster in 15 or 20 years. Heh, and to think that he had the nerve to criticize games from other developers all these years. I can still play Elite Force and is 100 times the game DNF is, despite being released in 2000. No wonder Scott Miller left. What I don't know is how it took him that long.    … Expand
  38. Arrow
    Jun 16, 2011
    0
    I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!! This game is a total failure. ITS BORING, its slow, Duke is a cripple that can carry 2 weapons, and is blind after drinking one small beer. There is unlimited regenerating life (aka EGO), there are boring turret sections and car riding... THIS IS NOT DUKE. Seriously, skip it. Its not worth 10% of the price, it is so bad.
  39. DollarBill
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    I bought DN Forever hoping for a real Duke experience following DN 3d. Wow! A great followup to the original with lots of cheek and attitude. I am sorry a lot of people expected something different. I see a lot of reviews wishing for a COD type experience. Too bad they missed the whole point and a lot of fun. This game delivers exactly as promised. If you expect the Duke then youI bought DN Forever hoping for a real Duke experience following DN 3d. Wow! A great followup to the original with lots of cheek and attitude. I am sorry a lot of people expected something different. I see a lot of reviews wishing for a COD type experience. Too bad they missed the whole point and a lot of fun. This game delivers exactly as promised. If you expect the Duke then you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  40. IGNGAMESPOTARDS
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    DavoX got it EXACTLY RIGHT...read his review for an honest opinion from a non sheeple. IGN and GAMESPOT...you have lost all credibility with me after over 10 years of agreeing with most of your reviews and respecting your input. You both obviously are spineless. Having said that...DNF is exactly what I was expecting in the game. Nothing groundbreaking or blah blah, but a hell of a lot ofDavoX got it EXACTLY RIGHT...read his review for an honest opinion from a non sheeple. IGN and GAMESPOT...you have lost all credibility with me after over 10 years of agreeing with most of your reviews and respecting your input. You both obviously are spineless. Having said that...DNF is exactly what I was expecting in the game. Nothing groundbreaking or blah blah, but a hell of a lot of fun. Thoroughly enjoyed it and pity to all those who won't play it now because of all the sheeple reviews.… Expand
  41. inverted720
    Jun 15, 2011
    3
    Borderlines on the unplayable... Fun is one thing it is not. It's buggy and not polished. You can expect poor frame rates, lame npc interactions, glitchy secondary game interfaces, and occasional lower back pain! Also, I found the game super easy on the hardest difficulty. Listen to the critics when they say this game is outdated. It's the polished hastle-free smootheness of the newerBorderlines on the unplayable... Fun is one thing it is not. It's buggy and not polished. You can expect poor frame rates, lame npc interactions, glitchy secondary game interfaces, and occasional lower back pain! Also, I found the game super easy on the hardest difficulty. Listen to the critics when they say this game is outdated. It's the polished hastle-free smootheness of the newer titles this game completely lacks. Wish I could get a refund... I hope they never make another duke.… Expand
  42. Cruz
    Jun 21, 2011
    8
    The negativity toward this game has been blown way out of proportion. The graphics are not bad at all, the levels are cleverly designed with lots of puzzles in addition to shooting, and Duke is as charming as ever. For the most part the game plays similarly to DN3D and has the same type of humor, but there are definitely some moments that are far more sexually explicit than anything seenThe negativity toward this game has been blown way out of proportion. The graphics are not bad at all, the levels are cleverly designed with lots of puzzles in addition to shooting, and Duke is as charming as ever. For the most part the game plays similarly to DN3D and has the same type of humor, but there are definitely some moments that are far more sexually explicit than anything seen in a previous Duke game.

    People whining about the old-school design should go play Serious Sam, Will Rock, or Painkiller -- these are games that do old-school the wrong way and become tedious. Duke Nukem Forever is a surprisingly rare thing these days, in that it does old-school shooting the right way. It's fast, you're always on the move...you don't have to stay trapped in an area until you kill eleventy-zillion baddies.

    If I had any complaint, it would be that the solo game is too short. It's not really all that short compared to most games that come out these days, but virtually all shooters these days are far too short compared to what we used to get years ago.    … Expand
  43. Albinowolf
    Jun 19, 2011
    3
    Well lets see. We wait patiently (for the most part) for this ass kicking in your face game where we can blow things up, kick some alien scum but and make lewd comments and play with some awesome weapons. What I didn't wait for or want to do is play a version of Myst with guns. Duke is about violence and explosions not solving puzzles to move on which this game seems to have a plethoraWell lets see. We wait patiently (for the most part) for this ass kicking in your face game where we can blow things up, kick some alien scum but and make lewd comments and play with some awesome weapons. What I didn't wait for or want to do is play a version of Myst with guns. Duke is about violence and explosions not solving puzzles to move on which this game seems to have a plethora of, if I wanted to play Leisure Suit Larry I would of reinstalled it. And don't even get me started on the lack of power or general use of the "weapon" The Ripper, I use the word "weapon" very lightly here as it takes up to 50 rounds to take down an enemy, the 911 is better suited for killing this this POS.

    The environment is not well suited for a game that requires quick-ish movements and I found Duke getting hung up on debris that he should of easily stepped over. The game is also way to linear and the inability to backtrack to where you have been to get to spawn points for weapons is very annoying as well.

    The other major pain is the amount of kick back on weapons or when you are hit by enemy fire. Don't get me wrong, its a nice feature to have as it adds some challenge to the game but shouldn't the damn aliens suffer from the same effect?

    Am I also the only one that shoots the trapped women ASAP so you don't have to listen to their inane whining? I know I sure as hell did. I found all the women interaction annoying, surely they could of found better bimbo voice overs, Paris Hilton and Lyndsey Lohen sure could of used the work.

    I love Duke3D, absolutely loved it. However my love for the history of Duke is not enough to say this is a classic or great game. I find myself giving it a 4 but then realized its onyl a 3.

    Very very disappointing.    … Expand
  44. Elsingo
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    This game was for me a very big letdown, expected more from the king of kings. The game is way to linear, even duke nukem 3d were less linear and often had more then one way to get to the end of the level and alot of fun to find secrets. If you havent played it yet but loved Duke nukem 3d my recomendation is dont play it, let the king live for every in your memory.
  45. mjcalvo
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    The graphics are terrible, but worst, the character animations are just too poor. Try jumping in front of a mirror and you will see a brick going up and down. Besides that, the game is too linear, the monster AI is terrible and allowing you to carry such a small quantity of equipment removes the feeling of being playing with a badass character as Duke. This game is totally dispensable inThe graphics are terrible, but worst, the character animations are just too poor. Try jumping in front of a mirror and you will see a brick going up and down. Besides that, the game is too linear, the monster AI is terrible and allowing you to carry such a small quantity of equipment removes the feeling of being playing with a badass character as Duke. This game is totally dispensable in any collection, because it doesn't bring anything new to the genre. Imagine that it doesn't have the name Duke on it, would you buy it anyway?… Expand
  46. Vindeb
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    What other game let's you put a rat in a microwave!?!? This game is just like DN3D which is what I was wanting. Graphics are good (although meant to be shown a few years ago). humor is fun and they did a great job of making you feel like you are in the Duke's boots
  47. Baneling_Aspect
    Jun 15, 2011
    8
    Duke Nukem Forever is, while definitely not perfect, very entertaining and a breath of fresh air given the over-saturation of the gritty, serious shooter genre at the moment. I especially love the small touches like Duke's health bar being called Ego instead. Some additions are puzzling, though, such as the modernization of the game; giving Duke regenerating health and limiting him to onlyDuke Nukem Forever is, while definitely not perfect, very entertaining and a breath of fresh air given the over-saturation of the gritty, serious shooter genre at the moment. I especially love the small touches like Duke's health bar being called Ego instead. Some additions are puzzling, though, such as the modernization of the game; giving Duke regenerating health and limiting him to only 2 weapons at a time, for instance. Weapons feel rather generic and similar to one another on top of there not being very many, and some portions of the game feel rather out of place and pointless. Some of the jokes, references and one-liners fall flat whereas others are hilarious, and the one-liners do get rather repetitive towards the end. The game is also disappointingly short; I completed it in about 8 hours, and I never got stuck for any significant length of time. All of that being said, though, the game does have some very clever jokes, levels and mechanics (none of which I want to spoil), and the game will wow you more often than it leaves you hanging. Duke Nukem Forever is far from a Must-Play, but I very much recommend it nonetheless.… Expand
  48. wd40_foster
    Jun 16, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. Linear, bad graphics, stupid one liners peppered at random, and stupid boss fights makes me glad I did not buy this game. So sorry for all those saps who pre-ordered this pile of garbage.
  49. JimNukem
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    The people that hate this are call of duty fan boys or bought it on a console. Duke is meant for PC. Modding will fix most of the issues. It is not perfect but it is not awful either. If you payed $60 bucks for it that is your own fault. There are so many worst games out there than this one. The really low scores are really not justifiable. I was happy with some things and upset aboutThe people that hate this are call of duty fan boys or bought it on a console. Duke is meant for PC. Modding will fix most of the issues. It is not perfect but it is not awful either. If you payed $60 bucks for it that is your own fault. There are so many worst games out there than this one. The really low scores are really not justifiable. I was happy with some things and upset about others but with the PC there is hope of mods. Always bet on Duke for the PC!… Expand
  50. Flad
    Jun 15, 2011
    9
    Feels dated but feels like Duke. I played Duke3d, a ton and really enjoyed playing DNF. My girlfriend and I laughed at parts throughout my first play-through. Wtf is the jet pack though (only mp really?)

    Load times were within 5 seconds, Rebuilt most of my PC recently though: i7-970, 580 Gtx, 6 gb DDR3, black turbo 3.5"
  51. Kreapen
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not sure why it is receiving so many negative reviews. I am sincerely happy that it has finally been released. It may not be perfect, but no game is and it was exactly how I hoped it would be. I wasn't expecting next-gen graphics or anything like that because I understand that it's a little old and if it wasn't for Gearbox it wouldn't have seen the light ofI thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not sure why it is receiving so many negative reviews. I am sincerely happy that it has finally been released. It may not be perfect, but no game is and it was exactly how I hoped it would be. I wasn't expecting next-gen graphics or anything like that because I understand that it's a little old and if it wasn't for Gearbox it wouldn't have seen the light of day. It's certainly better than the campaign in CoD: Black Ops and I'm even having fun in the multiplayer. I will be recommending it to all my friends that are fans. :)… Expand
  52. babaracas38
    Jun 15, 2011
    4
    Over a decade in development and it's full of JUMPING PUZZLES?! What were they thinking? This is not Duke, this is an awful POS console shooter. Junk. I'll go back to playing DN3D HRP before I play much more of this steaming pile.
  53. Articunoh
    Jun 22, 2011
    3
    I think I, along with the most of us really wanted to like this game, but DNF proved to be a disappointment. The game is clunky, the game developers seemed to be confused on whether to add outdated mechanics or include newer mechanics, and they did add both, but not in a good way. The levels are bland and boring. The Art style does not stand out. Honestly, all around disappointment.
    I'm    I think I, along with the most of us really wanted to like this game, but DNF proved to be a disappointment. The game is clunky, the game developers seemed to be confused on whether to add outdated mechanics or include newer mechanics, and they did add both, but not in a good way. The levels are bland and boring. The Art style does not stand out. Honestly, all around disappointment.
    I'm sorry Duke, but not this time.    … Expand
  54. prinnylaharl
    Jun 17, 2011
    6
    There's quite a few problems with the Duke this time around sadly, most notably the lack of enemies. Some levels have up to 6 minutes of walking with no fighting, some you will actually load into the next level having only killed one or two enemies. What few enemies there are have very little variety and pose little to no challenge, even on maxed out difficulty. You would think thatThere's quite a few problems with the Duke this time around sadly, most notably the lack of enemies. Some levels have up to 6 minutes of walking with no fighting, some you will actually load into the next level having only killed one or two enemies. What few enemies there are have very little variety and pose little to no challenge, even on maxed out difficulty. You would think that Gearbox would have had more originality and come up with more enemies than what was on Duke 3D. Other than enemy frequency and lack of difficulty, there's entirely too much filler content including but not limited to turret sequences with no risk of losing, a very boring truck sequence that unfortunately has almost an entire area of the game nearly devoted to it. While DN:F is unfortunately a sub-par game, I do hope that Gearbox picks up the next Duke Nukem title, because they show that they can capture the world and the Duke rather well, they just need to play some better games for inspiration, Bulletstorm for example.… Expand
  55. xThePezx
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I would rather stare at a wall for a week than play this game for five min.
    Dukes character sucks, horrible gameplay mechanics, PS2 graphics, console ported. Really after all these years this is the result?No need to write a review just don't buy it.

    0
  56. Aquaticyoshi12
    Nov 29, 2011
    4
    The gameplay is dull and the Storyline is cliché Although i find this game quite humorous from time to time if you have played it you tend to see that this game doesn't take itself too seriously but even then that does not make the game. I would only recommend that you get this game if its on some sale for Steam.
  57. schwart77
    Apr 16, 2012
    1
    Wasted time...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  58. Scritty
    Jun 17, 2011
    4
    The shooting mechanic feels so dated. While this might be a "retro" design ideat o remind players of the original, it actually serves to remind me why we have moved the FPS genre on and why no other game these days uses such a dated and dull combat model.
    The final nail is the absurd level of scripting. Every game no matter how "sandbox" needs some level of "author intervention" - but    The shooting mechanic feels so dated. While this might be a "retro" design ideat o remind players of the original, it actually serves to remind me why we have moved the FPS genre on and why no other game these days uses such a dated and dull combat model.
    The final nail is the absurd level of scripting. Every game no matter how "sandbox" needs some level of "author intervention" - but 'Forever might as well be a ride on a push cart shooting at "stuff" as you pass.
    Graphically it's more 2006 than 2011, Gameplay 1998 .

    It's not terrible. I give it 4 which just on the "down" side of average. If I was a massive Duke fan I might have liked it it, I'm not, so after playing 8 hours I've uninstalled it put the box with my old games collection in the attic.

    See ya Nuke. Probably better I remembered you for the fun you gave me in the 90's rather than this below average remake.    … Expand
  59. Aemony
    Jun 20, 2011
    4
    Occasionally fun with its moments, but overall rather boring of a forgetful nature. Pacing is uneven with certain combat segments harder than even the hardest bosses. The beginning of the game was rather uninteresting but was soon developed into something better, until it fell flat down again after a boss fight which ended that 'chapter' of the game (which sadly was only about 20% of theOccasionally fun with its moments, but overall rather boring of a forgetful nature. Pacing is uneven with certain combat segments harder than even the hardest bosses. The beginning of the game was rather uninteresting but was soon developed into something better, until it fell flat down again after a boss fight which ended that 'chapter' of the game (which sadly was only about 20% of the whole game). The rest of the game was a boring and below-medicore shooter experience with a few mini-games stuffed within. When the mini-games in a shooter is more fun than the actual shooting and the rest of the game something is really wrong.… Expand
  60. Pomornik
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    People who rate this game like 3/10 and below, are not to be taken seriously. Even if you didnt really dig it, you cant, YOU JUST CANT, give a negative rating to a game with no bugs, long campaign, decent graphics, plenty of weapons, varied gameplay and alot of humor. And Duke Nukem Forever is all that.â
  61. Masterbaker
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    As an aging gamer, I still recall the amount of time spent at lan parties with other friends playing duke 3-D. Although the duke took 12 years to come back, I found that it was everything that I would've expected from the series. The nostalgia flooded memories of all the great one-liners and all the little things that were similar and improved upon since the last game found myselfAs an aging gamer, I still recall the amount of time spent at lan parties with other friends playing duke 3-D. Although the duke took 12 years to come back, I found that it was everything that I would've expected from the series. The nostalgia flooded memories of all the great one-liners and all the little things that were similar and improved upon since the last game found myself enthralled. I fully recommend this game to my friends if only for the script. I only found a few things lacking but they never took away from the enjoyment for me personally. I had found myself wishing for the old 1-9 weapon scheme, and med-kits, the level design was excellent and reminded me of the old days, just so much nicer. I'll admit without at least having played the first game some of the effect will be lost, however, for any gamer it's worth the play through to see how it all turned out.… Expand
  62. Meteorix
    Jun 16, 2011
    5
    One of the worse games ever made on any platform. It has so many issues/problems & is certainly not even close to being a full price game or acceptable 2011 game.
  63. hellgazer
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    This game is a blast from the past... feels and plays like a game from the 90s and brings back fun to gaming... and while at times may be a little sexiest its just a blast to play worth every penny....
    not to mention multiplayer is **** awesome
  64. Golder
    Jun 23, 2011
    0
    This game is just dumb. After all those years of waiting, 15 years or so? And this is all we get. I'll try to bring myself to begin describing how dumb and dumb and dumb this game is.

    Iâ
  65. Biss
    Jun 27, 2011
    1
    What a bad return. Thin and boring level-design, no secrets or even secret-levels, snuffing babes instead rescuing babes, no more health. That's not Duke.
  66. Felicrux
    Jun 22, 2011
    6
    From my experience as a gamer, the Duke franchise has been one that has interested me. I enjoyed Duke 3D back in the late 90s, simply due to its Doom-esque gameplay elements with a more mature subject matter. So, of course I was excited when I initially heard Gearbox announcing they had bought the rights to the game.

    Having played the game though, I have to say that it's not as strong as    From my experience as a gamer, the Duke franchise has been one that has interested me. I enjoyed Duke 3D back in the late 90s, simply due to its Doom-esque gameplay elements with a more mature subject matter. So, of course I was excited when I initially heard Gearbox announcing they had bought the rights to the game.

    Having played the game though, I have to say that it's not as strong as I was initially expecting with all the hype. Graphically, it's fairly ok, but I can see where the console gamers will be complaining, simply because it won't look as nice on the 7 year old computer that is the Xbox. On PC, it doesn't look as bad as people are talking about; while I can see older graphics, it doesn't look like a 4 year old game.

    From a gameplay standpoint, the game feels empty. I was expecting twice, or even three times the amount of enemies that were in the game. The horde fights, however, were done quite well, making them a fun but difficult challenge to beat, especially on the higher difficulty settings. The platforming elements in the game definitely detracted from the gameplay; I want to beat the living **** out of aliens, not jump on gears. The one exception I do have against this, however, is when you escape from the dam. That part would almost require less shooting, considering what is happening.

    On a side point, I watched a review calling this game out on the lack of originality with its weapons. The game did an excellent job of making the D3D guns more current, while adding in a few new ones. In that regard, Gearbox did quite well

    While this isn't as innovating as its previous counterpart, DNF is still a solid game. Had there been more fighting, less jumping, and more reasons to have parents complain like D3D had, this would have been a better game.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  67. makoff
    Jul 1, 2011
    9
    I can't understand: why nobody like this game? It's really cool! A lot of good jokes, explosive gun part, and driving on the BIGFOOT makes this game quite interesting. I've finished Duke Nukem Forever and I can tell you with great pleasure that it isn't boring. You should try it!
  68. MisterFister
    Oct 5, 2011
    3
    Tried the demo, was desperately disappointed. It feels out of date, the movement is clunky and, while the humour is still there in spades, I feel Duke was a game of its time. It should have been left alone and we would have had fond memories.
  69. Ursadorable
    Nov 23, 2012
    0
    Really? We waited 20 something years for this steaming pile of code and graphics? What a way to totally destroy a franchise gifted to you. *golf claps*
  70. Valerium
    Oct 12, 2011
    2
    I am honestly surprised to see people giving this scores above 6, I honestly am. What we have here is 14 years of disappointment, to put it lightly. There is nothing, NOTHING redeeming this game, not the graphics, not the mediocre gameplay, the lackbuster humor or the "story" everything that made duke nukem 3d popular they forgot about. Regenerating health and a 2 gun limit, uh...

    I am    I am honestly surprised to see people giving this scores above 6, I honestly am. What we have here is 14 years of disappointment, to put it lightly. There is nothing, NOTHING redeeming this game, not the graphics, not the mediocre gameplay, the lackbuster humor or the "story" everything that made duke nukem 3d popular they forgot about. Regenerating health and a 2 gun limit, uh...

    I am glad I wasnt one of those people who thought this game would turn out to be pure gold, because I said it 5 years ago this was gonna flop, and it did, BIG TIME. Daikatana just got beaten as worst overhyped game ever made.    … Expand
  71. LoneWolf
    Nov 6, 2011
    3
    I'm a big fan of Duke3D,but this game.....Bad graphics,idiot story and characters,can't use all of the weapons(WTF!?),and I didn't feel that old,retro atmosphere.Multiplayer sucks,just sucks.The only thing which is not so bad is Duke's character,he is OK with his outdated one liners.Don't buy it,only cause pain.
  72. ryfleman
    Feb 9, 2012
    3
    This is in no way a good game, but how bad it is depends a lot on how you judge a game. If you think a game should only be judged by the gameplay itself, its now HORRIBLE, just run of the mill bad. But if you judge it on its development time, numerous delays, overhype, lackluster humor, dated graphics and most of all outright ruining of the character, than its one of the worst games of theThis is in no way a good game, but how bad it is depends a lot on how you judge a game. If you think a game should only be judged by the gameplay itself, its now HORRIBLE, just run of the mill bad. But if you judge it on its development time, numerous delays, overhype, lackluster humor, dated graphics and most of all outright ruining of the character, than its one of the worst games of the year. I judge on more of a mix between, I will admit I have seen worse when it comes to game mechanics, but the 13 year development time, the graphics and aesthetics and the self righteousness of the game make it so I can't help but call it the 2nd worst game of the year, only to be beaten by Modern Warfare 3 (for similar reasons, look up my review if you really care, and if it makes you feel better I'm sure BF3 was just as bad but I won't expose myself to that much **** in one year). So, no it is not the worst on a mechanical standpoint but that doesn't mean that anyone should ever buy this game because it is still bad. No one should ever enjoy this and a 50 dollar price tag makes it all the worse. Just do yourself a favor and stay away.… Expand
  73. kuehnau
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    Duke Nukem Forever is a nod to the heyday of 1990 gaming. Fans of the franchise should enjoy and appreciate the game for what it is, everyone else will either love it or hate it. GearBox got the game right, the problem is the game industry has changed and many people will be unwilling to accept Duke Nukem's rude, crude, misogynist attitude. In my eyes, this game is perfect.
  74. bittermann
    Jun 14, 2011
    2
    WOW...so disappointed in this game. Bad graphics, vulgar one liners trying to be funny but fall way short and linear game play. Wait for the bargain bin if you must have this for nostalgic reasons!
  75. TheGreatGatsby
    Jun 16, 2011
    9
    Be weary of the false critics, for Duke Nukem: Forever is not as poor of a game as some people may have lead you to believe. Contrary to popular belief, this game was not designed to be an ultra-realistic and modern day shooter. Duke Nukem: Forever is a more retro, 90's styled game that differs from most of the junk being released in the gaming industry today. Its singleplayer is excitingBe weary of the false critics, for Duke Nukem: Forever is not as poor of a game as some people may have lead you to believe. Contrary to popular belief, this game was not designed to be an ultra-realistic and modern day shooter. Duke Nukem: Forever is a more retro, 90's styled game that differs from most of the junk being released in the gaming industry today. Its singleplayer is exciting and action packed, with plenty of babes on the side, topped with sometimes or mildly funny jokes, such as when Duke pokes fun at Halo. The multiplayer reminiscents in the classic feel of a 90's shooter, which is not a bad thing; its very fun, if anything. For one, Duke Nukem's voice actor, Jon St. John, is amazing. For two, the game is a blast that my family and friends have definitely enjoyed. From what I've seen, it has a pretty great community so far, and the people who have bought it definitely have enjoyed it. Please spread the awareness, Duke Nukem: Forever is not actually a bad game, it has just simply been released in a time where modern gamers cannot enjoy retro games.… Expand
  76. ferment
    Jun 15, 2011
    10
    The only disadvantage of this Duke incarnation is that it's too short. Anything else is a pure fun. Hope that Gearbox keeps on working on the next sequel.
  77. buzer
    Jun 17, 2011
    5
    what can i say about a game i had a hard on for sooo long time. i expected much more, game is decent but thats about it, not even getting close to original Duke
  78. SethU
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    This sequel is much more superior to the third game. The graphics are updated, the gunplay is better and the comedy is spot-on. The first three games were just bad because of the graphics. I couldn't even see the character in the Duke Nukem 3D unless you went to certain areas like a toilet, the graphics were THAT BAD. My favourite part of the game is when you have to make up a plan to takeThis sequel is much more superior to the third game. The graphics are updated, the gunplay is better and the comedy is spot-on. The first three games were just bad because of the graphics. I couldn't even see the character in the Duke Nukem 3D unless you went to certain areas like a toilet, the graphics were THAT BAD. My favourite part of the game is when you have to make up a plan to take down the T-Rex thing and you draw it on the whiteboard. Anybody who hates DooM and Quake will definately love this.… Expand
  79. MB_
    Jun 14, 2011
    1
    Chronically bad. No guns for the first hour or two of game play, just endless unskippable exposition and annoying characters. The graphics and humor constantly remind me of Postal 2, I guess as it uses the same tired old game engine.

    As a Serious Sam, run and gun fan I am sorely disappointed. What on earth were they thinking. I can honestly say I didn't get far in the game, after the ten    Chronically bad. No guns for the first hour or two of game play, just endless unskippable exposition and annoying characters. The graphics and humor constantly remind me of Postal 2, I guess as it uses the same tired old game engine.

    As a Serious Sam, run and gun fan I am sorely disappointed. What on earth were they thinking. I can honestly say I didn't get far in the game, after the ten occurrence of 'tap space to continue' I closed it, deleted it and told all my friends where to stick it.

    So many smarter, prettier and frankly more fun games out there. Why bother releasing this tripe at all. Let sleeping dogs, no let dead dogs lie.    … Expand
  80. TheCriticCritic
    Jun 16, 2011
    9
    Definitely not as bad as people have been saying it is. The game is supposed be more of a laid back, 90's/retro styled game, and it sure did deliver. Most critics have failed to realize some of the satire the Duke gives, but its great. Do buy.
  81. ozgeek
    Jun 16, 2011
    7
    DNF is for those who love shooting aliens. Those who say the game is dated should have a look at other games that are out that have more horrible graphics...hello Terraria? Graphics is not important. Gameplay is. If you like Halo games, then you will have no problems being familiar with DNF. The boss battles are all too often and are well balanced but a bit on the "cake-walk" side.

    Good    DNF is for those who love shooting aliens. Those who say the game is dated should have a look at other games that are out that have more horrible graphics...hello Terraria? Graphics is not important. Gameplay is. If you like Halo games, then you will have no problems being familiar with DNF. The boss battles are all too often and are well balanced but a bit on the "cake-walk" side.

    Good subtitles but Duke oneliners are not subtitles, only important dialogue but deaf/hearing impaired players shouldn't have problem playing this saying this from my experience.

    Overall a very average alien FPS.    … Expand
  82. MrBigMugs
    Jun 16, 2011
    8
    Duke Nukem Forever single player is a fun game. There is nothin better than drinking beer , killing aliens , and telling people to blow it out there ASS ! Sure the graphics aren't groundbreaking , but honestly who gives a crap as long as the game is fun. The favorite games you play is because they are fun not because the graphics are awesome. If a game was really boring but had awesomeDuke Nukem Forever single player is a fun game. There is nothin better than drinking beer , killing aliens , and telling people to blow it out there ASS ! Sure the graphics aren't groundbreaking , but honestly who gives a crap as long as the game is fun. The favorite games you play is because they are fun not because the graphics are awesome. If a game was really boring but had awesome graphics would you still play it ? The multiplayer is fun and thats what really brings value to this game after you have completed the single player. It's fun to set up a duke hologram and wait for your enemy, and its a blast to shrink someone with a shrink gun then step on their silly ass ! If you get 10 hours of gameplay from the single player and 20 hours of gametime with the multiplyer , then that breaks down to a 1.66 an hour for entertainment from the duke , and gets cheaper the more you play.… Expand
  83. OSS-BLOOD
    Jun 15, 2011
    8
    There are several much better FPS games on the market. I am happy to see the game updated and released as a modern FPS. I purchased this more for the Nostalgia than to fill any gaps in my gaming experiences. My most critical opinion of the game is it's lack of details in server setup. Quite a few friends with whom I've gamed online since 2001 are feeling this too. There are many thingsThere are several much better FPS games on the market. I am happy to see the game updated and released as a modern FPS. I purchased this more for the Nostalgia than to fill any gaps in my gaming experiences. My most critical opinion of the game is it's lack of details in server setup. Quite a few friends with whom I've gamed online since 2001 are feeling this too. There are many things which could have been done to make this better, but alas, it's out now and it is what it is. It's an entertaining game in the Single mode, with which I have no problems. Anyone who played the Atomic Edition with Duke3D will remember how "linear" the game was. Finding your direction through the maps towards the goal was a "piece of cake", as it is with this new release. But that's the essence of Duke. It may have a short high retail shelf life, but that is expected of a game which isn't really out there in the Mainstream. Bottom Line: Less emphasis on Nostalgia and more emphasis on making the game appeal on a level with MOH, BC2 and BF3.… Expand
  84. popgun68
    Jun 16, 2011
    8
    What a bunch of crybabies. HELLO? Did anyone notice the disconnect between the"Critics" and the "Users" meta scores. Sorry, PAID critics....This one is going to break sales records. Do critics sometimes wonder if they are relevant? I bet this is one of those times. CRITICS HAVE NO POWER! HA-HA! There was a DKF witch hunt for some reason we will never know. The game isWhat a bunch of crybabies. HELLO? Did anyone notice the disconnect between the"Critics" and the "Users" meta scores. Sorry, PAID critics....This one is going to break sales records. Do critics sometimes wonder if they are relevant? I bet this is one of those times. CRITICS HAVE NO POWER! HA-HA! There was a DKF witch hunt for some reason we will never know. The game is Great....NOT amazing, but imaginative, funny and entertaining... I am TOTALLY satisfied with the game. Here's my secret thought on this game: It plays like Half Life Episode 2. Almost as if THIS is the mapping that was to be used for Half Life Episode 3. DUKE NUKEM IS BETA for a future HALF LIFE 3.… Expand
  85. gwynbleidd
    Jun 18, 2011
    10
    Great game. Funny and entertaining. Some minor problems don't ruin the experience, even if you include the dated graphics into the equation. Duke can only take two weapons with him this time, but that's hardly gamebreaking. Irreverent Duke stuff, jokes and punchs are back and better than ever.

    Hail to the King. This game it's a piece of gaming history!
  86. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I've never played the old Duke Nukem before, but it doesn't take a brainless moron to realize that "Duke Nukem forever" is one **** game. For the few several hours, the game tries to be unpredictable and enjoyable as possible. However the **** AI, unstable difficulty, and the horrible graphics (10 years...and this crap is the result) pushes this into the abyss of failure. Tell you what;I've never played the old Duke Nukem before, but it doesn't take a brainless moron to realize that "Duke Nukem forever" is one **** game. For the few several hours, the game tries to be unpredictable and enjoyable as possible. However the **** AI, unstable difficulty, and the horrible graphics (10 years...and this crap is the result) pushes this into the abyss of failure. Tell you what; get a better game. Go play MW3 and BF3 or something that pleases you. I don't give a **** on however you troll about other products, cause I'm pretty sure it's better than this.… Expand
  87. NoMoreLogins
    Jun 14, 2011
    2
    DNF is a sloppily made console port of Generic Shooter 2011. It's gameplay mechanics are copied straight from pretty much every modern console shooter (regenerating shield, 2-weapon-limit, extremely linear gameplay, pseudo quicktime events, checkpoints, choked FOV) and noticeably get in the way of having fun - it's kind of hard to enjoy the game with button prompts in the middle of yourDNF is a sloppily made console port of Generic Shooter 2011. It's gameplay mechanics are copied straight from pretty much every modern console shooter (regenerating shield, 2-weapon-limit, extremely linear gameplay, pseudo quicktime events, checkpoints, choked FOV) and noticeably get in the way of having fun - it's kind of hard to enjoy the game with button prompts in the middle of your display while you're trying to actually play. Duke even puts down a console controller within the first 10 mins of the game, as if daring the player to use a keyboard and mouse to play.

    Multiplayer is no fun either - numerous crippling bugs and design flaws exist, from the unbearable lag, to the mysterious multiplayer security bugs which Gearbox refuses to disclose, along with the lack of internal security protection, leading to easy cheating. Spawn points in multiplayer maps are poorly designed and no spawn protection is afforded to players, which makes griefing rather amusing.

    While Duke Nukem 3D was kept alive for a long time by a dedicated mod community and the support of 3D Realms, having released the Build editor, there have only been cookie-cutter community-placating responses from Gearbox on the release of a DNF editor, but no actual evidence of one which is forthcoming. This, along with their eagerness in removing the in-game console (to prevent multiplayer bugs - *face-through-desk*) does not bode well for this game being fixed/redone correctly and kept alive by the community's talented mapmakers, artists, modders and programmers.    … Expand
  88. Badhoven
    Jun 17, 2011
    1
    Simply disappointing. The User is thrown into a REALLY poor Graphic. Even Farcry(!!) has a MUCH better Graphic. The Gameplay is miserable. The Characters interact with you in a very poor way. Either they dont look at you, or the animation is so obviously not natural.... The guys who were responsible for this obviously had either no clue of how to really do it, or had better things to do.Simply disappointing. The User is thrown into a REALLY poor Graphic. Even Farcry(!!) has a MUCH better Graphic. The Gameplay is miserable. The Characters interact with you in a very poor way. Either they dont look at you, or the animation is so obviously not natural.... The guys who were responsible for this obviously had either no clue of how to really do it, or had better things to do. There is NO love for details in this Game! Wherever you go, you fight 5-10 enemies, and then a soundeffect tells you that you're done. Then you look for the next room and do the same. Soon there are also no more girls that pull you out of that boring 3d-shooter... I dont think the developers even played the game. This looks like they were just in a hurry to release it. Thats why your health is refreshing on its own! No need to place Medikits, no need to play it once, since the user can always start any fight with full health - and also no need to balance the number of Medikits for different difficulties. Also in any fight-area you can find a place where the enemies cant reach you... WOW i'm standing on a couch, of course the pigcops cant touch me there*doh*... How realistic...Duke is EPIC and kind of Legendary! He should be able to do more than just fire Guns! At least he should be able to interact more with the girls there! Girls cant be touched, nor cant be interacted in any other way than the little animation you instantly see when you get near them... Also that Superstar-like-Duke is pretty ridiculous... Duke's slogans get boring pretty soon too. Its always the same. This game is like Duke3D with real 3D. My disappointment is endless... I guess this will be the first game in my life that i'm not going to finish. Spending my time on something thats not entertaining at all, is just a waste of time. I used to be a HUGE DukeNukem Fan and played those games when i was a little kid and i expected so much after 12 years of waiting... but this is simply a big bad expensive joke. 2 points for this game - minus 1 point for destroying a legend. 1 point...… Expand
  89. MellerYeller
    Jun 14, 2011
    6
    I wanted to like this game but the only people who will get a kick out of this game are fans of the Duke Nukem character and just want more of his style and humor. The shooting mechanics and overall gameplay is mediocre at best although it has its moments sometimes but doesn't really stand out. The second issue is that unlike the classic DN3D this game follows recent hits like Call of DutyI wanted to like this game but the only people who will get a kick out of this game are fans of the Duke Nukem character and just want more of his style and humor. The shooting mechanics and overall gameplay is mediocre at best although it has its moments sometimes but doesn't really stand out. The second issue is that unlike the classic DN3D this game follows recent hits like Call of Duty where in levels you basically go in a straight line shooting enemies with some cutscenes along the way. Boring and not Duke Nukem's style at all. I'd say it's "decent" but unless you just hunger for more Duke I would wait until the price drops.… Expand
  90. C4Chaos42
    Jun 15, 2011
    0
    I expected much more than a taped together game with all the bad features of old and new shooters. The game is heavily linear, features health regenerations, maximum of 2 weapons at a time, no secrets and boring turret sections (control turret to kill enemies).
  91. ThinkSamich
    Jun 15, 2011
    0
    It's bad, the end. Seriously, just head over to the official forums if you want reviews for the game. Duke Nukem Forever was a promising title that failed on many fronts, hyper-sexualization is the only thing that allowed this game to not drown in its own fail... and i would suspect that's the only reason the older Nukem crowd even played it.
  92. dosse91
    Jun 14, 2011
    5
    After 13 years of development this should've been one of the best games ever. instead, what we got is a really mediocre shooter. the first problem of this game is that the gameplay doesn't really feel like duke nukem anymore. i mean, remember how many weapons you could carry in duke3d? in this one you can only carry 2 weapons, some pipebombs, some steroids and a beer. the beer sucks too,After 13 years of development this should've been one of the best games ever. instead, what we got is a really mediocre shooter. the first problem of this game is that the gameplay doesn't really feel like duke nukem anymore. i mean, remember how many weapons you could carry in duke3d? in this one you can only carry 2 weapons, some pipebombs, some steroids and a beer. the beer sucks too, if you drink it you'll take less damage but you'll be drunk for the next 30 seconds and almost unable to see enemies. who thought this was a good idea???? another thing that pisses me off are... those puzzle levels like the duke burger. i mean, there's nothing wrong with something that challenges your mind, but was it so necessary to put this levels in a game called DUKE NUKEM???? duke nukem is all about killing enemies, jokes and maybe finding some keys to open doors, not wasting half an hour wondering where the **** you're supposed to go!
    second problem: pathetic graphics and physics. about the graphics i don't even know where to start, they're just dated, and the post processing is excessive. about the physics... i don't know what to say, they feel like they come from a game from the 90's.
    third problem: stupid errors and confusion. here's an example. [spoiler] there's a level where you have to find a **** there's a door locked with a combination of 4 numbers. you can find the combination by watching a security camera. the combination that you find is 4168. if you type that, it doesn't work. after some time, i discovered that the correct combination was 4768, but on that camera it was 4168. this is just pathetic. if the guy who made that drawing wasn't able to draw a 7, he should've changed the combination to something else, something that would generate less confusion. [/spoiler] fourth problem: vehicles and mini games! the controls are ATROCIOUS! they're a crime against humanity!
    fifth and last problem: difficulty. i have nothing against hard games. duke3d was pretty hard too, but it was 1996! in 2011, people doesn't play hard games anymore! they give up after some tries.

    the only redeeming factor for this game is that it's duke nukem, the jokes still make you lol. they're a bit dated, but they're still funny.    … Expand
  93. Zzgashi
    Jun 14, 2011
    6
    Duke Nukem's iconic macho humor is as strong as ever, with all it's hidden ego items, which rewards players for spending time dicking around and finding ways to pat themselves on the back (though less so later in the game). This rewards players by increasing the size of Duke's ego, which is apparently powerful enough to stop bullets (but getting shot still makes him feel bad). The levelsDuke Nukem's iconic macho humor is as strong as ever, with all it's hidden ego items, which rewards players for spending time dicking around and finding ways to pat themselves on the back (though less so later in the game). This rewards players by increasing the size of Duke's ego, which is apparently powerful enough to stop bullets (but getting shot still makes him feel bad). The levels have some wonderfully novel and creative design. It's a breath of fresh air against all the modern shooters of nonstop shooting to find puzzles intermittently placed between shootouts, and allows for a stronger narrative characterizing Duke. The best joke of all is that after 15 years in development the game still feels rushed, and shooting simply isn't fun. Of all the fantastic weapons in Duke's arsenal, he's only allowed to carry two at a time, and not anywhere near enough ammo. For a game about kicking ass and chewing bubblegum, Duke spends way too much time looking at the ground trying to find the right tool for the job. Mid fight duke can refill his ego by humiliating and executing aliens, which is an entertaining idea, except Duke's default and constant ego regeneration is so fast, that such maneuvers are hardly worth doing. The regeneration also heavily encourages players to just turtle up behind cover and hide whenever they get hurt, which is very uncharacteristic of Duke Nukem, and sometimes results in long drawn out standoffs without the specific gun Duke is supposed to use (which can often be found nearby without any in world explanation). On harder difficulties all these problems are made worse, as duke has to spend more time hiding to recover ego, and it's more important that you have the specific gun the developer wanted you to use for that part.

    Duke Nukem could of been an exciting blast from the past, but instead a halfassed attempt to "modernize" it ruins the game and makes it play like a cheap, and clunky Call of Duty clone.    … Expand
  94. mangueJOE
    Jun 16, 2011
    9
    Very good game. Most important of all, made me feel like playing a duke nukem game, and old school shooter, not this BS we have nowadays. Most people that down-rate this game arebrainwashed by COD and stuff This game is not for you. Duke Nukem coming alive could be better, could be worst. The only downfall to me is that the game takes too much time to have real action. Most of the startVery good game. Most important of all, made me feel like playing a duke nukem game, and old school shooter, not this BS we have nowadays. Most people that down-rate this game arebrainwashed by COD and stuff This game is not for you. Duke Nukem coming alive could be better, could be worst. The only downfall to me is that the game takes too much time to have real action. Most of the start you are walking and doing stuff. Not what you expect, I just wanted to shoot thing. Oh and when the shooting time really came ti was GOOD.… Expand
  95. bigoldbrute
    Jun 15, 2011
    7
    This game is fun. Awesome boss fights, nice weapons, funny as hell, quite long playtime. There are few cons tho - night vision actually blinds you, framerate sometimes drops (sudden 80% GPU usage on PC with GTX 570) for a minute or so, unnecessary puzzles and only 2 weapons. Apart from that - its fine. Go play it.
  96. Dancube
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    I do not understand the hate for this title, as for me it is literally perfect.
    I'm sick and tired of CoD, and the world needed Duke, and when the world gets Duke, they complain? Well not me, I give this game a perfect 10, simply because it deserves it.
    The graphics and sound are not phenomenal, but I have no problem with them, as it as Jon St John voicing Duke, an amazing version of    I do not understand the hate for this title, as for me it is literally perfect.
    I'm sick and tired of CoD, and the world needed Duke, and when the world gets Duke, they complain? Well not me, I give this game a perfect 10, simply because it deserves it.
    The graphics and sound are not phenomenal, but I have no problem with them, as it as Jon St John voicing Duke, an amazing version of grabbag, and that the graphics engine still holds up well today (its a dated engine, but still looks great, check it out.)
    The gameplay is a lot like Duke Nukem 3D, which is what the fans wanted, except this time round it's got a modern twist, for the better.
    Regenerating health is a GOOD addition, because without it, the game would be IMPOSSIBLE.
    So yes, a perfect 10, welcome back Duke.

    Always bet on Duke.    … Expand
  97. MrPinky
    Jun 18, 2011
    8
    There is two points to rate this game. When you look with this 14 years making of-that sucks and it should be a freeware. But if you look at this game as a normal shooter from Gearbox-man, this is totally different game. Of course that is no match to CoD series or Bulletstorm, even first Duke is better, but still this is solid FPS with big doze of specific temper. I had fun when playingThere is two points to rate this game. When you look with this 14 years making of-that sucks and it should be a freeware. But if you look at this game as a normal shooter from Gearbox-man, this is totally different game. Of course that is no match to CoD series or Bulletstorm, even first Duke is better, but still this is solid FPS with big doze of specific temper. I had fun when playing and that makes me happy. Isn't that games goal?… Expand
  98. adsci
    Jun 18, 2011
    8
    Duke Nukem Forever is technically average, the story is rather simple and the game play is based on bad jokes. You canâ
  99. SideFX
    Jun 19, 2011
    9
    Hey, as this being my first review ever, I'm gonna say this, Duke Nukem Forever deserves alot higher meta-score then it has. Its layed back sense of humor and hilariousness is just what i needed lately, Im tired of these over serious games like Call of Duty Black Ops or Halo Reach. There are a few things that still could have made Duke Nukem Forever a slightly better game, such as moreHey, as this being my first review ever, I'm gonna say this, Duke Nukem Forever deserves alot higher meta-score then it has. Its layed back sense of humor and hilariousness is just what i needed lately, Im tired of these over serious games like Call of Duty Black Ops or Halo Reach. There are a few things that still could have made Duke Nukem Forever a slightly better game, such as more customized game types in the multiplayer, but even without these options, its still a great game. As far as graphics, this game is about average. It does not blow my mind, but its not as bad as many of the other reviews say it is. There are many things you can unlock for the multi-player, by ranking up against other players. The story line was Good, not outstanding but not terrible. Id recommend this game to anybody. However, kids should not play this game, It has allot of nudity, and very crude language. last thing i want is a bunch of little kids saying "I'm gonna rip off your head and S##T down your neck. This is a mature rated game for a reason. Do not buy this kid for your child, unless you feel they are old enough for adult humor. I belive parents need to watch what their kids play now more then ever.… Expand
  100. Exocet
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
    Man why does everyone seem to think a game has to have PHOTO REALISTIC GRAPHICS and REALISTIC GAMEPLAY
    go the f*** back to duke nukem on the PS1, hell even play duke 3D!!!! go through it, come back then write a review based on the game and NOT A GOD DAMN COMPARISON!!!! a review should NOT BE A COMPARISON TO "MODERN SHOOTERS" aka the norm!!! This game is following what 'was' the norm back    Man why does everyone seem to think a game has to have PHOTO REALISTIC GRAPHICS and REALISTIC GAMEPLAY
    go the f*** back to duke nukem on the PS1, hell even play duke 3D!!!! go through it, come back then write a review based on the game and NOT A GOD DAMN COMPARISON!!!! a review should NOT BE A COMPARISON TO "MODERN SHOOTERS" aka the norm!!! This game is following what 'was' the norm back in the day when games didn't die as regularly as they popped up >:( back when games actually meant something and were a HUGE achievement to actually get someone to publish it.    … Expand
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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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