Duke Nukem 3D

 Xbox 360
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    There's no denying thta Duke's level design was pioneering at the time, however, its humour is just as open to chauvinistic interpretation as it always was. [Issue#39]
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    It's a bridge between loon-o-shooters and interactive modern FPS'. That's it, though. [Christmas 2008, p.60]
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Awards & Rankings

44
#44 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
80
#80 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
75
#75 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 63
  3. Negative: 7 out of 63
  1. jlancasta
    Aug 3, 2011
    10
    This is everything that low brow humor stands for. Everything I could want in a first person humor as dated as it is, it's still worth everyThis is everything that low brow humor stands for. Everything I could want in a first person humor as dated as it is, it's still worth every dang penny you pay for it!… Full Review »
  2. FPSMaster
    Sep 30, 2008
    5
    By looking at these over-inflated reviews, it looks like I'm the only one that always thought this series was nothing more than a cheesy By looking at these over-inflated reviews, it looks like I'm the only one that always thought this series was nothing more than a cheesy Doom clone / rip-off.… Full Review »
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 25, 2015
    8
    Often regarded more for it's controversial themes and sense of humor rather than for it's actual gameplay, this old-school FPS holds up veryOften regarded more for it's controversial themes and sense of humor rather than for it's actual gameplay, this old-school FPS holds up very well after all these years. It's one of the fathers of the genre and is still worth a look. There might not be anyone online in this version anymore, but that's not a problem because it's the single-player that has the real appeal here.

    Navigating the smut-filled levels is still a blast. Especially with so many great references, parodies, and one-liners. Levels often take on some goofy theme. There's always something to laugh at here. There are also some things that might offend people and I'm not talking about violence.

    Things like the game having half-naked women in it and having player go through areas like a porn shop caused a lot of controversy when the game first released. This is definitely not one for the kids. However if you can handle a little mature content then don't worry about it.

    Combat, while obviously a touch dated, still feels really good. The weapons are awesome and it's got that retro punch in the difficulty department to give it some teeth. Even playing through it with up to 8 friends (online co-op only) it can still provide a challenge on the harder difficulties. There's enough enemy variety to lead to many diverse encounters.

    There isn't much in the way of new content in this re-release. You get the 11 level (12 if you count the secret level) 4th episode from the "Atomic Edition" of the game, but the real bonus comes in the form of a system that lets you rewind upon death to any previous part of the level. It's a real life-saver. Being able to rewind just before dying at a challenging part means that there's no fear of losing progress and you can quickly test out a new strategy. It's a modern touch that makes the game all the better.

    Duke Nukem is one of the fathers to the FPS genre and his most successful adventure can still provide plenty of thrills even after all these years. The graphics might not have aged well, but the majority of the gameplay has. There are still plenty of reasons to "Hail to the King, Baby!"    … Full Review »
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