Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Dealspwn
    Mar 22, 2015
    80
    Level design is still exceptional; expansive with a real sense of place.
  2. Vandal
    Jan 19, 2015
    75
    The same good ol' Duke. Visuals might feel outdated, but the fun remains the same.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 9, 2015
    75
    Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is a history lesson worth paying attention to. Those weaned on modern shooters may find the entire thing visually dated and mechanically frustrating, but under that tough, ugly shell lies a finely-honed FPS with plenty of enjoyment to be had even after two decades.
  5. Thunderbolt
    Jun 1, 2015
    70
    Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is a solid collection for anyone still nostalgic for Duke’s brand of gory antics or those wanting to test their mettle against the corridor shooters of old.
  6. PlaySense
    Jan 23, 2015
    70
    A nice, nostalgic re-release of a classic game, which works decently on our current gen consoles. However, though the gameplay is fine in itself, some technical shortcomings definitely spoil the fun on a regular basis.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 15, 2015
    70
    Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is a piece of videogame history that should be experienced.
  8. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 24, 2015
    60
    Not nearly as good as you remember it. Shooters have come a long, long way since the days of The Duke. [March 2015, p78]
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PS3 Game of 2015
6
#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2015
9
#9 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2015

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. xdhollywood
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    This is a wonderful game that let's us play the classic Duke Nukem and the add-ons with it. If you want to get into some good ol shooters thisThis is a wonderful game that let's us play the classic Duke Nukem and the add-ons with it. If you want to get into some good ol shooters this is a must have.… Full Review »
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 6, 2015
    7
    Duke Nukem's best adventure is back. This "Megaton Edition" gives us some touched up visuals, the return of the multiplayer, and 3 hard to getDuke Nukem's best adventure is back. This "Megaton Edition" gives us some touched up visuals, the return of the multiplayer, and 3 hard to get expansion packs. It's clear that this port was built from the ground up for the Vita though. While the cross-save feature is handy some technical deficiencies are sure to make playing on the PS3 your second choice.

    There's nothing really wrong with the single-player. Just a few odd glitches that the Vita doesn't have and the visuals aren't as impressive as on it's handheld sibling. None of these ruin what is otherwise an excellent single-player FPS, but why put up with them if you don't have to?

    The real issue comes from the multiplayer. Not only are the trophies associated with it glitched, but matches are always incredibly laggy. It's hard to have fun with the online portion when the lag can get so bad everyone is booted out of the match seconds after it started. A patch is seriously needed here.

    The Vita version suffers from the same issues multiplayer wise, but it doesn't really harm the experience as much considering that multiplayer on a portable system is most likely going to be your last resort. Even if you were willing to put up with the lag it most likely won't matter as many others aren't and it's already hard to find people online. Sadly the campaign co-op also suffers from lag.

    While technical issues do weigh it down the extra content included here for the first time still makes it the definitive version of Duke Nukem 3D on home consoles. However while that is true there are still better ways to experience this "Megaton Edition." Still if the PS3 is your only option the content here is still awesome enough to warrant the purchase.

    My total score for the PS3 version is a 7.5/10.    … Full Review »
  3. JackKasket
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    I remember playing the original Duke Nukem 3D with just a keyboard. Yeah, no mouse for looking up and down. That being said, I really want toI remember playing the original Duke Nukem 3D with just a keyboard. Yeah, no mouse for looking up and down. That being said, I really want to tip my hat to Young-Me for being so tenuous. I didn't recall this game being so entertainingly difficult! I got sucked in to the game again with this re-release, and enjoyed every minute of the nostalgia trip.

    Sure, everything about the game screams "old", but that's not the point. Another thing that will keep younger generations from finishing the first level is that this game is considerably harder than any modern shooter. It requires some skill to play. I mean, when was the last time any of you had to "corner skip" to kill a normal enemy…    … Full Review »
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