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Review of Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition on PlayStation 3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2015
Cover image of Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 06 Jan 2015
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: General Arcade
Publisher: Devolver Digital

Introduction

Welcome back to the absurdly bold world of Duke Nukem, where neon lights flash, aliens invade, and our muscle-bound hero says all the right (and wrong) things. 'Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition' is not just a game; it's an over-the-top, testosterone-fueled nostalgia trip that reminds you why FPS games got so many of us hooked in the first place. Grab your jetpack and hoist your rocket launcher; we're diving in!

Gameplay

In 'Duke Nukem 3D', players take on the role of Duke-the man, the myth, the mullet (seriously, that hair!). The gameplay unfolds in typical first-person shooter style: dash about various wild environments blasting aliens and mutated 'Pig Cops' (yes, really, it's not just a Saturday Night Live skit). Each level is filled with secrets, destructible environments, and various interactions-who says you can't tip strippers while saving the world? Duke packs quite the arsenal too, including his famed 'Mighty Foot' kick, a pistol, shotgun, laser mines, and even a shrink ray (perfect for intimidating pursuers while simultaneously making them unreasonably small). Expect a whirlwind tour through Los Angeles, outer space, and cyber dystopias with more one-liners than you can shake a grenade at.

Graphics

Now, let's chat about graphics. The 'Megaton Edition' cranks the visuals up to eleven-not quite 'realistic', but definitely rad for a game that's almost as old as some of you! The environments are bright, bold, and packed with fun little details that had us chuckling. There's also support for OpenGL, which is like giving this game an extreme makeover. Sure, it might not win any awards for photorealism, but it absolutely nails the character and vibe of Duke's world.

Conclusion

'Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition' is a wild ride that marries the carefree silliness of the '90s with classic FPS mechanics. It's perfect for those late-night gaming sessions with friends after binging on pizza rolls and energy drinks. While it's not exactly politically correct (shocker!), it's a thrilling reminder of a time when gaming was about outrageous fun rather than ultra-serious realism. Although it has its quirks and faces plenty of criticism for some of its content, it still delivers narrative-driven arcade joy. So fire up your PS3, pop a few virtual caps in those space invaders, and remember: it's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and Duke's just about out of gum!

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