Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition

 PlayStation Vita
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45

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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 6, 2015
    9
    Duke Nukem's best adventure is back once again. This time with some touched up visuals, restored multiplayer, and the hard to come by expansions. It's by far the definitive version of the game.

    The main campaign is still a real treat. Old school difficulty, awesome weapons, and an over-the-top sense of humor make for a very fun experience. The expansions only add to this by adding    Duke Nukem's best adventure is back once again. This time with some touched up visuals, restored multiplayer, and the hard to come by expansions. It's by far the definitive version of the game.

    The main campaign is still a real treat. Old school difficulty, awesome weapons, and an over-the-top sense of humor make for a very fun experience. The expansions only add to this by adding humorous twists and new challenges. Each of their unique themes helps set them apart from the main content. The additions they bring as well as just their inclusion in this package are both well appreciated.

    The multiplayer doesn't fare as well unfortunately. Lag kills the experience both competitively and co-operatively. The trophies associated with this mode have issues. Its not game ruining, especially not for the Vita, but it is still a big issue and a disappointment. Work needs to be done on it. The community has already suffered because of it.

    Yet where Duke's game has always shined was in the single-player experience and that carries over well despite a few odd and very minor glitches in the add-ons. If you're looking to relive this excellent game, wanting to play the expansions for the first time, or just want to see what all of the fuss is about this is the best way to do so. The game has aged extremely well and feels right at home on the Vita.    … Expand
  2. DeusXCom
    Feb 5, 2015
    9
    Groooovyyyy! The only thing that's missing is a local multiplayer, especially since it's a crossbuy /crossplay between ps3/psVita it's a pity you can't use that to your advantage and play locally with your friends unless you reformat your devices to other psn accounts and go online which is pretty annoying, not to mention lag in online matches. Local deatchmatch was always the best thingGroooovyyyy! The only thing that's missing is a local multiplayer, especially since it's a crossbuy /crossplay between ps3/psVita it's a pity you can't use that to your advantage and play locally with your friends unless you reformat your devices to other psn accounts and go online which is pretty annoying, not to mention lag in online matches. Local deatchmatch was always the best thing Duke had to offer, so I'm disappointed it's not included here. Other than that it's perfect, one of the best FPS of all time and conversion to Vita is super smooth, including surprisingly well working controls. I love the shotgun in this game, that sound, hmmm. Hail to the king, baby! 9/10… Expand
  3. FriedConsole
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    This is a dream port that has everything you could want and more. After you die you get the option to start again at any time within the last few minutes. Lots of content here with all the expansions. I realized the game had aged because episodes where I didn't have any nostalgia for weren't as much fun. Still fun to find all the secrets that I forgot the locations for after all theseThis is a dream port that has everything you could want and more. After you die you get the option to start again at any time within the last few minutes. Lots of content here with all the expansions. I realized the game had aged because episodes where I didn't have any nostalgia for weren't as much fun. Still fun to find all the secrets that I forgot the locations for after all these years. I wouldn't recommend it to anybody that did play this in the 90's tho.… Expand
  4. OttawaExile
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    I was kind of excited that this a free plus game this month, it is certainly worth the free download. It took me a few minutes to get used to old school game rules (no checkpoints, having t manually save and no regenerating health) but once I got back into old habits it was fun. I'm not sure how this will appeal to younger gamers who aren't enjoying the nostalgia but anyone who has playedI was kind of excited that this a free plus game this month, it is certainly worth the free download. It took me a few minutes to get used to old school game rules (no checkpoints, having t manually save and no regenerating health) but once I got back into old habits it was fun. I'm not sure how this will appeal to younger gamers who aren't enjoying the nostalgia but anyone who has played it before will enjoy it. It comes with the entire game plus what looks like DLC I didn't even know existed. There is a lot of content to enjoy so I recommend it highly. It also includes multiplayer. The only downside is the fact that the environments don't look great when you look up and around ( it was designed before twin sticks allowed you to look up and down) but I would recommend this as a full featured good time on the Vita.… Expand
  5. lloydy280
    Jan 18, 2015
    8
    Its amazing I'm playing a 1991 PC game on my Vita. Why would they go to the effort, because it can be really good fun! Its hard to know how a younger gamer would view this game but I was just old enough to wish we could afford a PC when we played this out of hours at school in the IT lab. It was huge then and it holds up in a special way now. What it does right is run and gun, bigIts amazing I'm playing a 1991 PC game on my Vita. Why would they go to the effort, because it can be really good fun! Its hard to know how a younger gamer would view this game but I was just old enough to wish we could afford a PC when we played this out of hours at school in the IT lab. It was huge then and it holds up in a special way now. What it does right is run and gun, big levels with lots of secrets and some early 'leveloution' (really it does!), the Vita plugs away at making it fun to play, decent controls but you do need the generous helping of aim assist. Its an old game though so expect limited death animations, no real environmental effects (just textured hallways) and weak AI... but I say this having had a a great time using my jetpack to reach certain places or freezing those alien scumbags who are trying to take our chicks! And heck its free, give it a go, you get tons of content and the restart option is brilliant. Keep up the ports I say, imagine the original COD or MOH on Vita... I can dream! thanks Devolver for a job well done.… Expand
  6. GoldenPartyMan
    Jan 13, 2015
    10
    This game is, Shoot and fun, the game didn't had a great story but is a great game and one of the best FPS of all time, This Game is a truly FPS. its time to kick ass and chew bubble gum.

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#30 Best PS Vita Game of 2015
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#6 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2015
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#37 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2015

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 7, 2015
    70
    It feels strangely well-suited to PS Vita. [March 2015, p.93]
  2. SpazioGames
    Feb 5, 2015
    80
    Duke Nukem 3D - Megaton Edition takes us back twenty years ago to savor one of the best first person shooter ever. Fun and exaggerated, the game has aged well and, though on PS Vita controls are not the best, you must laugh and have fun with the Duke at least once in your life.
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  3. Atomix
    Jan 28, 2015
    80
    Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition won’t convince those who don’t love the genre, and it doesn’t bring new features to compete with modern titles either. However, being in a portable device left us with a good impression. The action, irreverence and difficulty that left a mark in the history of video games goes well with the PlayStation Vita.
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