Game
Duke Nukem Forever
2011-06-09
Gearbox Software
Mature
54
Metacritic
2.9
551 ratings
3h
Avg. Playtime
Available on
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
Xbox One
PC
macOS
About
Duke Nukem is a larger-than-life macho who smokes cigars, speaks in one-liners, and has a kink for hot girls and big guns. Twelve years ago, Duke defeated invading aliens and became a worldwide celebrity, but now another invasion forces him to go out of retirement. He has to save all the Earth's women, who are being kidnapped by aliens. Most weapons are the same as in the original game. However, this time Duke cannot carry all his arsenals and is restricted to only two weapons at a time. He can also use “holoduke”, a holographic version of himself, to distract enemies. Duke restores his health over time using a new mechanic of “ego bar” — a measurement of Duke’s enormous ego that needs to be bolstered. This belated sequel to Duke Nukem 3D spent 15 years in development, so it may feel like an artifact from another era. This is …
Developers
Gearbox Software, 3D Realms, Piranha Games, Triptych Games, triptych
Publishers
2K Games, Aspyr