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Duke Nukem Forever

by 3D Realms, Aspyr Media, Gearbox Software, Piranha Games, Triptych Games

Released Jun 10, 2011
$19.99
10 h to beat
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

69%positive reviews

8,111 positive3,570 negative

What players say

Pros

Some interesting ideas and fun mechanics
Duke's humour carries the game

Cons

Dated, linear and tedious at times
Took years of hype and disappointed

Mixed

Some call it competent and fun, others call it a disappointment

Media

Trailer 2011 (YouTube)

Trailer 1998 (YouTube)

Trailer (YouTube)

System requirements

Minimum:

OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz

Memory: 1 Gb

Hard Disk Space: 10 Gb free

Video Memory: 256 MB

Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600

Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS: Initial installations required (included with the game) are Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer. (AMD optimizer required only for specific AMD processors to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS: Does not support Windows XP 64

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Cocked, loaded and ready for action, Duke delivers epic ass-kicking, massive weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun! Put on your shades and step into the boots of Duke Nukem. The alien hordes are invading and only Duke can save the world. Pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous…