So pick this one up for a few bucks during the next sale if you're a fan of Duke Nukem or shooters in general. And even though it's probably not the game that the developers originally set out to make, I'm still thankful to have been able to play this version. Overall, this is a game most people have most likely already forgotten about, but it's still incredibly fun if you ask me. The storyline is the same 'save the world from the aliens' but what else did you expect, and each map feels fresh and fun to play through each and every time, with small puzzles and challenges along the way. But still, 'Forever' manages to be more imaginative than 75% of new shooters out there today and maintains some of the humor and feel of gameplay from the original. Or maybe it won't be, who cares, either way get f'd and buy it cheap. I suppose it was their undying love and fond memories for the Duke Nukem of the 90's, but still, how good could this game have been when it was passed around more times than some lame joke about a girl who is very promiscuous? Actually.pretty damn good, if you ask me! This game was destined to fail ever since year five in development, so it really doesn't matter now, but like I said, if you were a fan of the original 'Duke 3D' game, then this game should be pretty enjoyable for you. ![]() Over however long in development, with countless engine updates, and one or a million developer changes, I still to this day, have no idea why so many knuckleheads held this game to such high standards. ![]() Or maybe you won't, I mean who can really tell with this one. ![]() Or If growing up you were a fan of 'Duke Nukem 3D'.and boobies, then you'll love. If growing up you were a fan of 'Duke Nukem 3D'.and boobies, then you'll love. But those interested in graphics or more polished titles with tighter, combat to combat scripting like the Call of Duty series might want to wait till this one is on sale. I'd recommend this to fans of the Half-life series who don't mind a varied pace. Overall, it's a remarkably fun, un-PC game and despite the lack of polish in many areas, makes for a uniquely hand-crafted experience that stays with you. The level geometry is mostly for the low end and while static meshes are detailed, this is a game that's meant to run better than it looks. Post-processing effects often tend to miss the mark and some explosions and weapon effects don't always look too good while other effects and dynamic soft shadows look very nice. Graphics are a mixed bag as Vegas looks like a dull attempt at realism and many outdoors areas in general don't have the vibrancy of most indoor levels, which are rendered well. Duke's ego, itself a parody of regenerating health systems, provides some respite from the occasionally punishing combat and brutal enemy characters. Boss fights provide unique challenges and end in amusing fatalities in keeping with the series. The separately mapped explosives and powerups make for clever tactics. A limited carry capacity for primary guns stresses environmental interaction and map domination. The weapons are a smart mix of conventional, alien and fun. The FBA animations are world class and create cinematic events to immerse you in a rather zany action hero. Many of the scripted sequences lack polish and a few areas appear downright bare when nothing happens. Most levels feel unique and a few provide interesting twists to gameplay. ![]() The puzzles are great, supplying a pacing one finds in past Valve titles and are all very engaging. The story and character is essentially over the top satire and a lot of the humor references other games and pop culture. The 12 hour SP campaign is unusually compelling, has some great moments and the interactive ego boosters you find are rewarding. Not as ground-breaking as its predecessor, Duke Nukem Forever nevertheless brings in some much needed fun into the genre with a memorable Not as ground-breaking as its predecessor, Duke Nukem Forever nevertheless brings in some much needed fun into the genre with a memorable single-player campaign with humorous details littered throughout and some semi-old school pacing.
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