![]() If I see another generically labeled “shotgun” I might roll around on the ground and have a hissy. Some of the guns use a generic name like “shotgun” while others have names of specific weapons like “Colt M-1911”. The Guns – There were a wide variety of weapons to be found, but none of them really stood out. Why build platforming elements into an FPS in the first place? Especially if your protagonist can’t jump very well.ħ. Later in the game when timed jumps and platforming were integrated I found myself wanting to pull my hair out. Sure, forward movement worked okay, but ducking and jumping were close to impossible. Duke moved like he was hopped up on speed while wearing a pair of Roller-Blades with square wheels. The mechanics – The first thing I noticed was how poorly the game actually handled. My question is this have gamers become more puritanical in recent years? Or, have we become more educated as to what is right and what is wrong?Ħ. Duke even makes an abortion joke during the game that really didn’t strike me as funny. Teens that may enjoy this brand of humor were not even alive the last time Duke was cool. I love a good dick and fart joke as much as the next guy, but for the life of me I can’t tell you who exactly some of the humor in Duke would actually appeal to. Recent statistics show that 42% of all gamers are now female. More and more females are now playing games. The Tone – I get it, I really do, but the fact of the matter is a lot has changed since the olden days when Duke was a popular guy. ![]() “Now I’m Really Pissed Off” (The non-Nerd Appropriate aspects of Duke Nukem: Forever)ĥ. There is something amazing about the grinding metal-guitar riffs in the opening sequence that just gets you pumped and ready for action. The Metal – I have to say I love the music in DN:F. Sure, there are some modern additions to the game (like regenerating health) tacked on to make it more accessible to today’s audiences, but Duke Nukem is from the past! If you look at the game as a throwback to the olden days of FPS, you may end up enjoying your time with DN:F a whole lot more.ĥ. It’s an Artifact – Duke Nukem plays like a game that was designed TEN+ years ago! This is before games like Battlefield and Call of Duty re-defined the shooter genre. I wouldn’t say it’s entirely unsatisfying.Ĥ. Enemies explode into bits and fly absurd distances before splatting on the ground in a heap ( pre-ragdoll). The game is old school, and you’ll find yourself strafing and fireing rockets like the old days (you don’t have much of an option). If you enjoy mindless destruction with very little precision or skill, than you’ll enjoy the gun-play in Duke. The bulk of the game consists of Duke finding the biggest gun possible and laying waste to everything in site. Guns N’ Splosions’ – There is no shortage of weaponry and explosions in DN:F. While pulling off a miracle is no reason to run out and buy a game, you have to admire Gearbox for being so damn persistent.ģ. I have to say that it’s pretty amazing that this game ever went gold. It’s a Miracle – Upon beating the game I looked at the timeline of events that occurred between conception and the game’s final release. Even if you don’t like Duke… you sure as hell know a lot about the guy by the end of the game. Trust me, gamers enjoy getting to know the main protagonist in their FPS. ![]() What do we REALLY know about Soap McTavish and Master Chief? Sure they’re bad-asses, but they’re also boring… sorry. Duke has more character and personality than many of our modern shooter protagonists. ![]() Yes, he’s a misogynistic asshole, but he’s OUR misogynistic asshole. Character – Duke Nukem is an entertaining protagonist. “Hail to the King, Baby!” ( The Nerd Appropriate aspects of Duke Nukem: Forever)ġ. ![]()
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