Duke Nukem Collection 1 & 2 - Evercade Review

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

'One of the best games of all time.' Was that irony?

[@andihamilton]

Why would it be ironic? I think you mean sarcasm but there's none of that either. Duke Nukem 3D is regarded as one of the best classic FPS games ever made and that would put it in pretty good stead to be considered one of the finest games ever made too. I don't think that's a particularly spicy take. Or... are you about to bare your arse for all to see?

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

@andihamilton oooooh. I hit a nerve there? C'mon, it's shit pal. It's OK to like shit games, mate, we all got guilty pleasures.

[@andihamilton]

​@@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2 I love a LOT of dogshit games but I don't think saying Duke 3D is a legitimate all-timer me being a bit crazy with the takes. In fact, I'd say that it is out and out shit is probably more of a hot take than saying it's a belter! If you wound it in ever so slightly, it'd hit harder. Say it's mediocre at best, or something?

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

@andihamilton genuine lol. I like it. I'm thinking that [just] perhaps we have a similar sense of humour, although all this 'takes' business escapes me. I will have a gander at some of your other uploads though- see if I can pointlessly criticise you on some other trivial matter. Worse case, it's more viewing figures for the algorithm. Any recommendations mate?

[@NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2]

@@andihamilton ps - I DID mean sarcasm - it's what I get watching bloody Americans all day long on here

[@noctemknight8359]

Duke 1 and 2 is the reason why I just bought an evercade! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we eventually get the original wolfenstein on it!

[@andihamilton]

You're in for a treat! It'll be hard to get over the line thanks to being Bethesda/Microsoft owned but if they could do a classic ID Software collection, or a retro FPS set with Hexen/Heretic, I'd be all over those.

[@Rocky1138]

228 subs. Here's to 1000 and beyond!

[@andihamilton]

Thanks! Got a fair bit to go yet!

[@MaisistkeinGemuese]

0:13 is that a Wii U Gamepad Stand that was included in the Wii U Premium Bundle (32GB)? I am 100% sure this is it!!

[@andihamilton]

Very observant! I've probably gotten more use out of that thing than I did out of my Wii U the entire time I had it.

[@MaisistkeinGemuese]

@@andihamilton I bet that's the case for most people! I on the other hand was a complete sucker for the WiiU. I almost bought every game when it released and I had so much fun with the System. But I can't deny all the shortcomings and disappointing stuff the WiiU had. Great Review by the way! Wonderful content :)

[@wolverinescratch]

Great collection this Evercade products are getting better

[@shredguitarob]

impulse bought this exact bundle of things today as SOON as i heard Duke was remastered on this and after watching this video i'm soooo glad i did

[@andihamilton]

You are in for a good time!

[@metalmaniac110]

This is a wonderful video! Subbed and looking forward to more :D

[@andihamilton]

Thank you, appreciated. I'll be putting out more Evercade stuff!

[@G1sandG1rlsGaming]

I'm from the US so I'm waiting for my Atomic edition Evercade to get here, but this has been really informative. I was really curious which version of Duke Nukem 3D we were getting and while a little disappointed it's the PS port, I'm happy to hear it has all the new levels and also keeps the level made exclusively for that version making it a pseudo definitive PS version. I'm excited to see both new remasters for older games as well as brand new games made exclusively for the console solidifying it as a low budget, yet good quality alternative for gamers.

[@andihamilton]

I think if you go in with those expectations you won't be disappointed. The most important part for me is they all work well on the Evercade.

[@degolocsta18DegoLocc]

Cool. I was hoping total meltdown seen a framerate improvement. Guess not. Oh well. Also, Duke is offensive, that's his shtick.

[@andihamilton]

He is, that is his schtick. I prefer my offensive stuff to be well-written, though.

[@CZpersi]

One does not stop alien invasion by writing a sharply worded complaint, you know...🤣

[@andihamilton]

@@CZpersi no I like to see him shoot the shit out whatever is in the way, I just think the jokes are way better in some of the games than the others. Being offensive isn't a problem to me - Good writing is good, bad writing is bad. Lazy writing is lazy. Funny writing is funny. It's not hard to figure out unless you're looking to miss the point intentionally?

[@TheHelium999]

I have to say i missed my duke nukem from back in the days and i am so greatful that he is making a return. I need him more than ever ;) but those framerates on Total Meltdown are… worrying. Still better than my PAL version from the past. Thx for the video review

[@andihamilton]

I don't have the tools or the time to check to see if they've improved them over the original release but using my eyes I don't think they have. Might be something that gets patched down the line?

[@CZpersi]

The framerate seems to be an issue. It is a pity that a proper source port was not released instead. Gearbox used to have a version that worked excellently on PS Vita, which is a somewhat comparable handheld in terms of performance.

[@JesusKristov]

This entire review seems laser focused to, specifically, me. Fond memories of playing Duke 1 and 2 on the family's old IBM and I sort of want to keep those memories in the past. Sounds like they've made changes to the game that would actually make them worth revisiting though. Glad Evercade got the right man for the job on reviewing this. Me and the other 29 guys who watch this stuff appreciate it.

[@andihamilton]

@@CZpersi Doesn't the Vita have dual analog though? Controlling those source ports with digital only might be a bit of a headache... although they definitely would run way better than this.

[@andihamilton]

@@JesusKristov Based on what you've said there, I think you'll have a very good time with this collection. And thanks, I also appreciate it.

[@Alex79uk]

Genuinely had no interest in the Duke collections at all. No nostalgia for the series and to be honest they look ropey as fuck. However, due to this video and a couple of other Evercade reviewers, I did pick up the first collection in the end. I've only played the remastered Duke Nukem 1 so far, but I'll be damned if it's not the most fun I've had with a game so far this year. Also, loving the Evercade reviews - more of this! :)

[@andihamilton]

They're coming, they're easier to do now I've got a VS. Easier to capture.

[@scottcraigwhite]

Great video!

[@andihamilton]

Cheers fella, I appreciate it.

[@icantaim4sht836]

The framerate of Duke Nukem Advance is likely due to the use of the EU version of the rom. I have an official US GBA cartridge and it runs much smoother than that. I did an experiment injecting first the EU, then the US version into the Virtual Console of my 3DS, and the EU version ran like crap, identical to the Evercade version, while the US version was smooth and very playable.

[@andihamilton]

That is really weird, especially considering that this isn't some 50hz/60hz problem like a lot of EU/US issues. The EU ROM must just be far, far less optimised by the looks of things! Well spoitted! Hopefully they can switch it out but there's normally a load of red tape around doing stuff like that, unfortunately.

[@LegoAngel-yk6pe]

can't do same thing all the time or get old but every now and then is good bring it back, Duke rises from the ashes, Albert Wesker is the ugly brother, Duke copy quotes of Ash Williams (Army of darkness) be more Amazing have powers, skills, armors and weapons of some of others male heroes from others frachises without removing chainsaw hand and boomstick Josh McGrath / Max Steel Action Man (1993) Dante Sparda (devil may cry) Clay (Lego Nexo Knights) Alfred Francis Simmons / spawn Leon Scott Kennedy (resident evil) John 117 or Noble 6 (Halo) Zavala or Lord Saladin (Destiny) Luke Skywalker or Galen Marek / Starkiller (star wars) Arkantos (Age of Mythology) Kratos God of war) Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden) Ash and Cheryl 20 years old have more counterparts from other dimensions in cartoons, animes nier automata little witch academia infinity train tmnt kid cosmic glitchs techs Star vs the forces of evil amphibia owl house female characters be Daughters of Ash Hotaru Tomoe / sailor saturn Chino Kafuu (gochuumon wa usagi desu ka / is the order a rabbit) Tee Zeng (kung fu wa) Reggie Abbott (twelve forever) Emilie FUJIWARA/ Reanne GRIFFITH (Ojamajo DoReMi) Tip (home) China Kousaka (Gundam Build Fighters) Gigi (underdogs united) Dot, Lotta, Audrey (harvey street kids)

[@andihamilton]

I have no idea what half of this means, but the idea of Duke Nukem having anything to do with Nier: Automata has got me laughing this Saturday morning so I appreciate the comment!

[@LegoAngel-yk6pe]

@@andihamilton didn't offend you, Ash have origin of some of the other male heroes, have more alternate versions in cartoons, animes (crossovers and cameos), Do you know the other franchises on my list? Ash is unstable after Deadpool, he looks like Elvis Aaron Presley, Guts / Gatsu (berserK) have similarity with Ash or Guts have the Armor Batman final suit or Iron Man godkiller o iron god or Titanium Man, its unfair that the other heroes from other franchises from other companies are not. It's not on my list to have a normal/happy life and Ash doesn't have it, he deserves more too, he has feelings, he has more crossovers and cameos, Ash's comics and video games are alternate dimensions, be awesome in another universe alternative. Ash becomes a God, the kandarian dagger is the most powerful weapon, Ash should not be forgotten by the new current franchises, Nocimonorcen is the bizarre version of necronomicon poker night 2, Jack from madworld wii chainsaw hand reference,, Ash have brainsaw from Nerf and Chainsword, Somehow the heroes of Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney are showing off their happiness, Ghost Rider 2099 have chainsaw hand reference, Ash go to dead or alive xtreme island have fun, relax and consolation, some monsters and mechas from power rangers have reference chainsaw hand, Ash have sailor saturn scythe, evil dead regeneration have remake and sequel, is unfair Ash ot include in mortal kombat, the heroes are not born, are made