I played the demo tonight(yes, that means I pre-ordered it, which I normally don't do, I just couldn't help myself)and it's actually better than I expected.
Sounds seem to be all updated versions of what you'll remember from Duke Nukem 3D, obviously better quality, but it really helps out with that nostalgic feel.
Graphics are nothing ground breaking, splash screen shows it using Unreal(3 probably?) engine(this is probably available online somewhere, but I never looked). They definitely get the job done though.
As far as game-play is concerned, you can only hold 2 weapons, like most shooters nowadays, so picking your weapons wisely is a must. The difficulty seems to be about as hard as it used to be, I played the demo on normal and died quite a few times, you definitely need a plan before you run around a corner, they let you use 6 different guns in the demo, and they all seem to work pretty well, no glaring issues insofar as everything works like you would expect it.
Overall, I'm probably more excited for the release than I was before playing the demo.
[EDIT] This probably doesn't need to be said, but for the love of god don't buy this for your children, or let them in the room while its being played. As far as explicit content goes, this puts even Bulletstorm to shame.
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 Jun 3 2011, 9:19 pm
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Jun 4 2011, 2:37 am
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SuperAntx
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Duke Nukem seems to have its own version of the retro Sonic fans. Instead of complaining about green eyes or shoe buckles they're complaining about regenerating health and punching.
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By the looks of it I'd have to say Duke Nukem 3D was better at the time it came out but I'd have to wait until I play Forever to truly judge that. Looks like a wicked blast from the past regardless.
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I'm not going to lie and say I think it's gonna be one of the best games of the year, but I think that its going to be solid fun.
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I'm a diehard Duke fan and none of the other releases and flavors I've seen have had regenerating health. My guess is either you're in so much action constantly that the game would be impossible without it or it's just made for the latest generation of pussy 12 yearold gamers who will be migrating from COD. It's not staying true to Duke or really adding anything so I would have to say I disagree with it but I'm hardly going to cause a major fuss about it. Times change.
The punching is an interesting addition as was kicking in D3D. I don't really mind because it's the addition of a new feature that adds awesome gameplay and you can still stomp shrunken enemies. Rather than stemming from the feel of the originals, it's adding to it. That I like. | |
Well, I played the demo on normal and died roughly... 8 times probably, the regenerating health is needed.
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Kyle_ZX wrote:
Interesting. What difficulty was that on just out of interest? Jotdaniel wrote: Well, I played the demo on normal and died roughly... 8 times probably, the regenerating health is needed. | |
4 hours? Ouch... Yesterday I had exam which was supposed to last for an hour, but students started leaving after 10 minutes.
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Haha yea. I actually had 2 exams that were 2 hours each and 2 hours apart. My brains still jelly though :P
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That's some intense studying there =/
My exams are week apart, and we know what to study for most of them, so it's easy to get high score. | |
I have the game now, a few levels in, I wouldn't have made it through any boss fight without the regen.
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Jotdaniel wrote:
I have the game now, a few levels in, I wouldn't have made it through any boss fight without the regen. Same. I Just finished killing the boss at the end of "The Hive". The next level is epic ;) | |