Duke Nukem Forever Video Review

[@stealthyhipo4813]

Is this game worth 60 dollars? No. But I got it for 5 dollars, and it was worth every penny.

[@ForcedFalcon]

Just picked mine up for $7 :P

[@abedt.5425]

2 dollars

[@Blunderbussy]

I got it for 1 dollar and I still want a refund

[@Badabum663]

@@Blunderbussy Talos be with you

[@Blunderbussy]

@@Badabum663 Oh... it's you. Hi. Heard any news from the other provinces?

[@KCJan123]

"no creativity", gives COD 10/10...

[@952shadowman]

+KCJan123 that is B.S for that one i must admit. I wish people would acknowledge the fact these games actually had something going for them like this I mean Call of Duty is getting old the only game that needs to keep going is the Final Fantasy games but even then you wonder is it ever gonna end. Call of Duty is running out of ideas and pretty soon I see a unfortunate welcome with Treyarchs chairman going against Bungie in a court case because of how much Call of Duty these days is turning closely to Halo.

[@FaZaFurhod]

+KCJan123 they've never given cod a 10/10.

[@kamelkadri2843]

COD jokes are getting old folks

[@KCJan123]

Yeah, well good thing I posted that 2 years ago...

[@FaZaFurhod]

KCJan123 it was false 2 years ago and it's still false now

[@awesomemonkey24]

If this game came out in the PS2 days, everyone would have loved it.

[@taxmantoo]

Yeah because it didn’t.

[@justaname325]

True,just like Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks,but it's actually better than Duke Nukem Forever.

[@elisodolgan2843]

NO! It came out in the PS3 days coz in 2011 the PS3 still was in sale until the PS4 came out in 2013

[@potatomaster3d661]

​@@justaname325no its not

[@kellzplayss]

I’m replying 10 years later

[@anthonydang3968]

"Duke is an offensive child and we're supposed to love him" yes yes we are ign

[@TommyVercettisGamingNews]

Great game for what it is.

[@TheDennys21]

@@TommyVercettisGamingNews and what is it exactly?

[@neocortex7323]

This game is creative you can pick up shit and throw it at people

[@SalveMonesvol]

Crysis, 2007.

[@Maxmekker42]

Dead Rising

[@MagicHetero]

+DRloud Gamer (DRloudGamer) *cough* postal2

[@mattc2306]

Saints Row 2 lets you control a septic truck.

[@TheCODster16]

Loved this game, sad to see all the hate comments...

[@kressnik]

It doesn't mean, that the game was good. In was stupid, not funny, limited by games like call of duty, poorly executed and for fucks sake, you could only carry 2 fucking guns (don't tell me that bullshit about 4 guns after updates, because all of those, who defended it, said 2 guns is enough and it is normal, until they released that update, reminded me of an apple fans)

[@DialgaMarine3]

Developers recreating classic games need to seriously learn a thing or two from id Software. DOOM 2016 is an excellent game and one of the best FPS titles from the last decade. It feels new, yet Classic at the same time

[@joshdowling9706]

Its pretty easy for them to pull off, Doom was not known for its story or its characters, they had a clean slate to work with.

[@Hitly96]

You forget about doom 3?

[@DialgaMarine3]

Hitly96 Wasn't DOOM 3 released in 2004? I was just referring to the last 10 years, i.e. PS3/ 360 gen and PS4/ Xbone gen.

[@Hitly96]

DialgaMarine3 I dont see how a time frame matters. They tried recreating the original doom games and although I find doom 3 ok, most didn't. You're referring to Id Software so you should mention doom 3. And not just say they did it perfectly the first time.

[@DialgaMarine3]

Hitly96 I know that iD's previous DOOM games were all good. That wasn't the point go my comment at all. I was saying that out of ALL FPS titles of the last 10 years, the recent DOOM was easily one of the best I've played, next to games like Resistance: FOM, and Killzone 2. I'm not discrediting anything before the last 10 years.

[@khalz13]

I just bought this game today (my first duke nukem game) n I have to say this game is pretty BADASS!

[@Dinobot2468]

I actually really liked this game...

[@Protoman85]

Me too, but along with internet law we're not allowed to like it...

[@ithinklikeawesome]

Johan Öberg well its not the case people expect it to be good because the duke nukem 3d was bad ass and they want the same type of feeling with better graphics so they buy the game as per their expectation but if it turns out to be nothing like the first one people get disappointed in that game

[@Protoman85]

Nothing like Duke 3D is going too far I think, it had almost all the weapons and many enemies from it, as well as many one-liners and such. It's just that it didn't have 10 weapons and open-ended levels (but it did have those hideous underwater-levels...)

[@ithinklikeawesome]

Johan Öberg oh sorry didnt really mean to type that i guess i got caried awsy he he.

[@prossnip42]

agree. we all new thet it would not live up to 12 years of hype. and when i played it i had a lot of fun with it. the graphics arent anything special but they are not awful,the music is great and duke lines are spot on. i really like this game

[@JHmusic_5]

"Poor visuals". Looks like someone didn't get a big bribe from the devs to write a review.

[@FinnLovesFP]

They give this a 5.5 and give COD 8.8. this game is better than ghosts though. in my opinion. and am i the only one who notices the hit indicator and wonded red circle was spoofed from COD 4?

[@spikeriley]

I thought the red circle was a spoof of the Crimson Omen from Gears of War.

[@Famix]

Ghosts is objectively better because it's not trying to say that it's something else.

[@boredboyy6957]

shut up woman!

[@selfhelp9685]

The fact that this dude got so triggered by dukes masculinity makes me want to play this game.

[@Arian545]

You want to play a terrible game just to spite a reviewer?

[@lkeane3591]

The personality is what people like about the original... So yeah

[@DrJams]

@@Arian545 The reviewer seemed somewhat triggered about the game

[@Arian545]

@@DrJams Nobody was triggered by it, the game is just bad. And even if he was triggered, why would you waste money and time on a bad game that was universally panned by both critics and players just to spite a reviewer?

[@gamerinatrance3618]

How was he triggered? He just said he didn't like his attitude, or does a differing opinion automatically mean triggering to you?

[@ryancox9281]

I um...I liked this game...like a lot...

[@NeoPsychosis-zg2ki]

+Ryan Cox It's absolutely OK because despite the major flaws, it still have a lot of hardcore fans.

[@rpmpatriot2357]

Duke Nukem We Waited Forever

[@buenogoodlive]

This game is great! Definatly an underrated hidden gem! These reviewers just go based off sound and graphics. Buy This! :D

[@jesseinfinite]

No it's not. Stop lying to yourself.

[@trentstevenson100]

Duke Nukem is the reason FPS games developed creativity. Duke made FPS games cool, and a joy to play. others were just shooters. Duke Nukem is the Mortal Kombat of the FPS universe.

[@WhitePeopleMadeThis]

I expected Duke Nukem and I got Duke Nukem. You guys expected amazing graphics and terrific character development with a big story.. I love this game. It's amazing!

[@jacobmaxwell8386]

for a dollar with spec ops the line and the darkness 2 this game is amazing

[@clowntrooper61]

How do you get it for a dollar?

[@jacobmaxwell8386]

humble bundle

[@clowntrooper61]

Jacob Maxwell Thanks. Also spec ops the line has one of the best stories i've never played

[@TheDarthHater]

Two good games with a freebie .... I agree

[@DeGameManiak]

me 2

[@djbenson8747]

This game is fucking epic screw IGN all they do is bash games good or bad and this is one of the good one's

[@clowntrooper61]

+Dj benson I'm guessing you haven't played the orignals. Go get duke nukem 3d on steam, xbox arcade or playstation and then you will see how shit this game is

[@djbenson8747]

clowntrooper61​ I've played Duke nukem 3d and manhatten

[@clowntrooper61]

Dj benson Then why do you like this when it's so crap?

[@djbenson8747]

clowntrooper61​ I wrote this before hand I know it's crap now

[@clowntrooper61]

Dj benson Okay

[@Goratory666]

IGN logic: "its not like everything else it sucks!"

[@pavester4]

This game is objectively terrible. It's okay to enjoy it. Just don't say it's good.

[@soupyjr6462]

pavester4 it's a great game. Exactly what did you expect from Duke Nukem.

[@coolshiiit5158]

GardenHoseblanka1 yeah like big rigs over the road racing, bubsy 3d, sonic 06, and ride to hell retribution.

[@rohinkaushal1401]

@Kelly 22 great joke

[@sobelle109]

Anyone who reads this: We all know we are quite pissed at Duke Nukem Forever, and how it snubbed Ocarina of Time off the charts, so if you want a effective way to explain your hatred for Duke Nukem, here's how: When someone mentions Duke Nukem in any way possible, yell out "Duke Nukem For Never!" And then beat them down until they're knocked unconscious. If you're also a Zelda fan with a marker, draw the Triforce on their face. Enjoy using this tactic and hope you don't get arrested!

[@jf1376]

Should um I do it on cops

[@Teeheehee093]

The gameplay sucked but Duke himself was funny. It's how he always was

[@MrBrandonStar]

The game is just a generic copy cat of halo with outdated designs but duke is still funny

[@kressnik]

He was funny sometimes, when the jokes were original, but mostly they were copy and paste from previous games.

[@BackyardPix]

Those "original jokes" are ripped out of classic action movies from the 80's. Duke Nukem was never original.

[@TheGuyYouKilled]

I just got the game for $10 and I like it. It's a bit frustrating at parts, but it's fun. 8.5/10

[@952shadowman]

I havent started to kill anything in the game yet except the first level boss and I must say I am impressed it seems whoever hates this game hates Duke Nukem because I dont see anything wrong why must people pick on this game. Screw you reviewers this game is probably one of the best games i might play for a good replaying value when beaten.

[@spikeriley]

It's reviews that this that show us review sites are run by IGNorant noobs who are nothing but Call Of Duty loyalists. Sure, the game may have some low points, but it does NOT deserve a 5.5

[@BackyardPix]

Correct. It deserves even less.

[@brandonsmith9731]

Ok, I'm gonna say it. This game wasn't all that bad.

[@hlelo_wrold]

@Zain844 oh no it wasnt

[@wolfensteinassassin2744]

Actually I personally enjoyed this one never played a duke nukem game before this one but I honestly enjoyed it the one liners got me laughing and kept me entertained my dad was the one who got me into the series

[@Gonken88]

It's a blast from the past. So refreshing with all the "offensiveness" in times like these 😂. This game never took itself seriously, it's hilarious and a huge middle finger to political correctness.

[@donkeyIips]

I actually enjoyed the game as well. It was longer than most FPS games these days and it had that same Half Life 2 and Portal gameplay where you have to stop and think and figure out how to proceed to the next area.

[@Thegoodlol]

I think whoever made this review, failed to realize that these types of games like Duke Nukem, Painkiller or Hard Reset aren't supposed to be about the story, but about shooting stuff with cool weapons and be badass.

[@rayasish]

There was hardly anything 'badass' in this game.

[@cw3le]

Raze Fan "Gameplay is linear" Have you even played any other Duke Nukem game? They are all linear. You are not meant to think, just to go arround and shoot everything you come accross, while saying some bad-ass phrases, and taking a piss on fallen enemies (ok, this was possible only in toilets, but give me another FPS thats allows you to do that!). Speaking of FPS nowdays, everyone expects Call of Duty lookalike, which is why this game got bad review. I personaly hate modern installments of Call of Duty.

[@ducciboi]

cw3le What are you talking about? Duke Nukem 3D was incredibly non-linear with lots of exploration value and shortcuts with secrets here and there and from the generic melee, only carrying 2 weapons, short running stamina, and health regeneration this game tried to be a Call of Duty lookalike or tired to mix the two but failed horribly. This game is literally the opposite of what DN3D is. Also Postal 2 allows you to piss on people.

[@No_mans_land_]

I bought this hoping to experience some of the feelings I did when playing Duke Nukem 3D as a kid, but was really disappointed. I didn't expect very much, but this did not even meet low expectation. Very poor, in my opinion.

[@Excelsior96]

I for one, liked the variation of this game. There was shooting stages, driving stages, underwater stages, puzzle stages... not to mention all of the fun mini-games like pinball, pool and air-hockey.

[@JarJarBinks4ever]

I got the balls of steel edition of this game for 20 euros. it was worth it It's worth the 5 euros on steam

[@ryancox9281]

I um...I liked this game...liked a lot...

[@adad87821]

you must have a bad taste in games then if you like this crap

[@jordanowen42]

I just got DNF, loving the hell out of it.

[@holaburger6075]

The like to dislike ratio shows how reliable your opinion on the game is.

[@pramitgupta1372]

I still loved the game

[@bhawklovesmc]

You cant spell ignorant without IGN. This game was great, and deserves at least a 8.0. I loved the gameplay, they were trying something new.

[@Spawnwick_Boseman82820]

I had high hopes for this game

[@9ALiTY]

This Game is OVER HATED. PC 4K, 90fps, 4 Weapons + Reshade = Fun Game

[@BigPhil2024]

Greatest game of all time!

[@SpuddyWesker]

redditors cant handle dukes based alpha status

[@dumitriman]

IGN is woke

[@Slapjack88]

Duke Nukem is the man all men should aspire to be.

[@DylanChalupa]

If you like this game you have an incredibly low standard for video games.

[@jacobdoyle-davis2663]

i wouldn't say that myself. there are a lot of games that are considered not the best or even just bad. there are games out there that aren't good per say but are fun to play. yeah if you're looking for an in depth story that hooks you onto the game look elsewhere but that doesn't mean the game doesn't have any redeeming value

[@NishantSengar]

5.5 is too much for a trash like that

[@Bortherhood2]

deserves 3.0 i myself couldn't force my self to finish it

[@aaadj2744]

Let's hope Cyberpunk 2077 will not be a failure like this so I hope CDPR will learn from the 3D Realm mistake on what were they did on DNF

[@Vorlaith30]

If IGN is going to be this PC why are they even reviewing a Duke Nukem game?

[@gamerinatrance3618]

Because that's how media criticism works?

[@Dannyx33444]

I actually really liked this game. The only problem I has was with the regenerating health, health packs where a much better system.

[@lucasggellis4762]

It should have been released before the 360 ps3 generation, it would've gotten better reviews. Plus the multiplayer is way better.

[@Heyxyz1]

I hope duke doesn't die, and this franchise continued. But I hope it is made well, and is a great game like 3D.

[@purepuchi]

Despite it being dull looking and the load times are looooooong, it's rather fun. The reviewer goes on about how Duke's personality hasn't changed but if it had he wouldn't be Duke...and IGN would complain he was different. The level where you're tiny is very fun and the Duke's massive ego makes the game a lot more fun to sit through. I'd give it a 7, maybe a 7.5. And at £3 new how could you turn it down?

[@josephgray1646]

I got Duke Nukem Forever the first day it came out, The graphics to me were pretty good compared to the last one and their not supposed to be realistic, I mean there's aliens invading earth. It was fun and hilarious. The guns were overpowered witch was awsome for the story-line. Multiplayer was fun as well. Overall a great game as for IGN, "Squeal piggies squeal"

[@andyno3143]

I love this game I don't get why everyone hates it

[@joshuadwayne5107]

I actually remember when duke nukem 64 came out and that my freinds is nostalgia because you could have listened to any kind of music while playing that game.

[@Brugar18]

the character: ok he may not be a role model but whomsoever said that you have to take him as an example in the first place huh? it adds fun and laughter while playing along and thats how many of duke nukem fans fell in love with a character.. geez people became such pansies these days and get offended just about anything.... and about the game i think the storyline is all well placed has this good ol classic arcade fps style and also modern type of fps mixture which is nice. enemies are pretty chalenging as well. my personal review is mainly possitive

[@carljohnson4285]

SERIOUSLY I'M NOT GONNA GET OVER THAT!!!!! AND A GOOD SHOOTER IS ALWAYS WELCOMED IN MY COLLECTION1!!!!

[@kingeatking]

I think someone took the game to serious 😒

[@mrbrandonmartin388]

i think people were looking up to high at this game. they were expecting a masterpiece. but what they got was another duke nukem, which was fine by me. i know im solo on this but this game is underrated in my opinion. people are just so used to the Gears, Halo, and COD shooters that they forget that Duke Nukem was and always will be the king.

[@Kingcameron66]

i like this game but one thing IGN must know is that duke is the definition of first-person u can interact with everything in a good first-person mode which is really cool in my opinion

[@MonkeyKing496]

I personally love this game. Sorry that not every game that comes out can't be a carbon copy of COD. The content is hilarious and it's not as dated as everyone likes to make it seem. Anyone that played the Duke games of the past should know what is coming. Duke is still the cocky badass he always was and that's what makes it so great to play this game.

[@lkeane3591]

At the one minute Mark, you start criticizing the very reason that you can popular in the first place. He is meant to be larger than life. Why bother reviewing a game if you can't understand its appeal?

[@MarioDragon]

It took 15 years off and on to produce a mediocre, low quality, 2002 graphics game that has no play value of any kind whatsoever. They didn't actually work on it all those 15 years, just look at the timeline they released and the massive gaps of time where nothing happened.

[@Wildchildinc]

@CyclonicDeath I know it's your opinion but can I add that it brings back some of the replay value that most games are lacking nowdays?

[@sbraypaynt]

They need to make amends for this More creativity Satirise the evolving market and demand of games Fun innovate ridiculous gameplay Long campaign No multiplayer Better graphics We need a new developer to make a Duke Nukem game on par with DOOM in 2016

[@HyperGolem]

Everyone should understand that gameplay comes first, graphics and visuals only the second.

[@YunMin]

You know what when you give it 5.5 i was so surprise it should give it 9.9 cuz it is Duke Nukem no other can like it can anythin thing in the game world maybe use this day's base watch it its not good but it is very classic game

[@Ireallylikeeggs]

what

[@YunMin]

Ireallylikeeggs just talk to IGN XD

[@NobleDemonTim]

"bland colors" "But, real is brown!"

[@gamerpete619]

Love this game ngl. Most fun I've had in a while with a video game. Mindless FUN!

[@GameAssassin11]

I actually quite enjoyed the game, I don't think it's nearly as bad as they have said. The game was exactly what I expected a newer version of Duke Nukem 3D would be. It was silly, funny, action packed, and shoot em up, which is what 3D was. Mostly what i'm hearing that was bad about the game was that dem graphics wasn't as good as they wanted, and the mechanics weren't revolutionary. I don't see why a game has to be revolutionary just to be good.

[@renufus2]

Notice how most people said 3d realms didn't make this game. They actually did if you think about it. Most of 3d realms employees are with gearbox.

[@TroublingStatue]

I shall no longer argue with you Mr.Mindless insults.

[@angelangelis8362]

@legorocks3 Simple, because this game ISN'T THAT BAD! Ffs Why do SO many people keep hating on it because it's not the next Halo?! This game was in development for more than 10 years, switching hands more than once, a company holding it GOING OUT OF BUISNESS, and then after a that time and probably lost data, you expect it to be perfect? Good god, you people should be fucking glad it even came out!

[@Hgighigs]

I would have given it a 6.5 or a 7. What Duke is all about is having fun, which immediately dismisses being rated down for looking bad. And to me, it doesn't actually look that bad. It's got an old school look that fits Duke. Duke is still hilarious, and the offensive one liners and content make up for some of the somewhat poor puzzles, sometimes. The puzzles break up the action, and for that i don't necessarily hate them, though some are poorly implemented and filler. Those aren't good.

[@AddamHusayin]

Those weren't shitty graphics at the time. Every game is rated with the same things in mind like presentation, graphics, design, mechanics. Design is important because it makes a game fun like Donkey Kong.

[@jeepheep69]

I had fun with this game the same way I had fun with SAW the game. Yeah, both games did suck, but I'm the kinda guy who can have fun playing anything that isn't COMPLEATLY broken.

[@JasonBellows]

This is Turok why beats Duke Nukem!!!

[@gmodzombieteam]

and i give this review a -5.5, It's a really fun game, sure there are some things that could have been a bit better. but come on. it's duke nukem ffs. it's just awsome. ^^

[@Darkklowngod5]

just think if everyone in the worldstopped watching IGN videos,they would die,and so would thier beloved call of duty.

[@PrestonW101]

First time I found a flaw that nobodys mentioned.... 1:40 A majority of the bosses are well designed, but most are forgettable Thumbs up if you understand!!!!

[@donkeyIips]

I agree. i started playing this game earlier this week and im actually enjoying it. This game deserves more credit. At least it isnt as repetative as most of todays generic shooters and the campaign seems to be lengthier like a good fps is supposed to be. Im so sick of these 5 or 6 hour long campaigns in most of todays fps.

[@Wildchildinc]

@ThePancho970 Yes but my point is the COD game style is dated aswell and reviewer like to bash game revivals as "dated" However a good game revival that has recently returned is Twisted Metal is a perfect example of how genres can be revived in a good way

[@TheSmilyInc]

They do that a lot of games but I feel this is one of there most truthful reviews

[@nplus2003]

Duke 3D is WAY better than this "How to Repeat Duke 3D with i mean really shittier visuals" i like DN3D visuals more.

[@Darkklowngod5]

Even if it wasn't traditional Duke, it was pretty damn funny with fast load times on PC. People saying this game sucks and deal with it should go buy Aliens: Colonial Marines. Then see how far trolling this game gets you.

[@ppaattrriicckk9]

They should remake this game for Ps4 and Xbox one, but completely different, like they did with Wolfenstein.

[@MarioMan297]

Considering this game had development hell for over 10 years they did a ok job of it

[@iPansophitus]

I agree that Crysis 2 isn't really a sandbox game, and I remember how disappointing it was to find out that most of the freedom from the first game had been removed. It's still a good game though, even if it can't live up to Crysis 1's standard of excellence, and Duke Nukem isn't a sandbox either. Also, I think you'd be surprised at how many games can be beat without ever killing an enemy soldier. Trust me, many games have that issue, but it's really not a big problem if you don't exploit it.

[@JonathanRuiz]

Doesn't look that bad, Will probably pick it up if it goes on sale on Steam again.

[@portugeezer31]

I'll defend this game, I mean, this is my first time playing a game in the franchise, and sure it's not the best game in the world, but I think there's a good amount of variety in quite a lengthy campaign, not to mention the one liners, and other comedy moments. To summarise, it's not bad, but not great, worth a playthrough, I picked this game up for £6, which is probs about $10.

[@TheShinyRevolver]

All the fanboys disliking before playing the game, then they were all like ".........oh"

[@Wildchildinc]

@LD1E60 It's overused because it's the easiest way to find common ground between reasonable comparisons I could have compared Battle Field 3 instead. However I can't really rant on since it's a game that actually got changes. It would probably be better if I compared the review to the reviews of Guitar Hero games but they aren't in the same genre. If you think it's annoying, immature, overused, etc then just ignore it and move on.

[@jpowers55]

It's 3 dollars on deals with gold. I'm gonna get it.

[@bloodlessrvc420]

Duke Nukem is a Legend.....have some respect

[@ShadowLimited310]

IGN does seam to give harsh reviews but they also have a point

[@Lemoninatoria]

Very surprising that there a 0 dislikes, considering how many praise this game.

[@GameBOY5235]

1. Duke Nukem was in devlopment for 14 years! what did you expect from the graphics?! 2. There was a patch so that you can hold 4 weapons instead of 2 3. Change is inevitable from game franchises e.g. Final Fantasy changed everything completely with vii

[@maxcollingbourne3677]

I enjoyed this game as I am a fanboy but that was why I enjoyed it to like this game you have to love the franchise despite the awful development cycle

[@Jayday12345678910]

@wasup265 DNF kept getting delayed because the original developer wanted to copy features from trending video games at the time. Including HL2's physics. The problem is that DNF created these sections just to show them off and did so haphazardly. Play HL2 then play DNF and you will see the difference.