For the sake of full disclosure, we loved Duke Nukem 3D when it was first released over 10 years ago. So, we might be a teeny bit biased, but that doesn't keep Duke from being one of the best FPS games on XBLA. In fact, we'd say it is the best, with no disrespect to Marathon or Doom. For 800 Microsoft Points, you get a substantial campaign and 8 player online multiplayer and co-op. Not too shabby. Check out the latest XBLA in Brief to see all the reasons why Duke Nukem 3D is worth it. (Warning: the video is mildly NSFW.)
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You must've figured this out by now ;) but anyways: Follow the courtyard all the way round, past the locked cinema entrance and the burning skip, until you find the back door to the cinema.
That brief walkthrough has already omitted 3 or 4 secret areas though ;)
"Gamerscore well earned" lol, nice one. I'll download the trial for sure, but I'll have to see if this one gives me a headache (Some of the older FPS games really give me hell...Marathon, looking at you).
Is it me or did aynone else get extremely sick due to the motion blur used in the game? I've played the trail twice now and have gotten very ill after I stop playing. Dizzy, nauseous, etc.
I really like the game but yikes! I wonder if they can make it an option like Marathon did.
It already is an option. I can't remember exactly where it is but it's definitely in the settings somewhere. I also turned off the artwork on the side, it was terribly distracting. Excellent game and great port, I just wish there was a 16:9 option.
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9-24-2008 @ 4:28PM
x silence x said...
Thanks for the review!
I'm downloading Duke the minute I get in the door.
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9-24-2008 @ 4:41PM
Dadidito said...
Only 1 hr till im home downloading this gem of games. My love for all things FPS was because of this one. Do they have the "Mcdonalds" in this one?
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9-24-2008 @ 4:56PM
Richard Mitchell said...
Duke Burger. Yes, it's in there.
9-24-2008 @ 4:58PM
auxois said...
yes they have the Duke Burger level. Duke Nukem 3D for XBLA is basically the old Duke Nukem 3d Atomic Edition with the extra campaign.
9-24-2008 @ 4:59PM
DiddlyKong said...
I can get an achievement and a boner? Sign me up.
I know it's all pixelated, but I got a thing for tassels.
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9-24-2008 @ 4:59PM
AoE said...
Thanks for the review Richard, this looks as awesome as I remember/was hoping the XBLA port would be. Gonna get it as soon as I get home tonight!
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9-24-2008 @ 5:34PM
larry debay said...
The game is best xbla i' ve purchased.The memories flood back. Always thought duke was the best.
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9-24-2008 @ 6:07PM
Bobluling said...
ok I'm going to sound like a TOTAL N00B but I cannot for the life of me figure out where to go in the Trial Version after I fall off the roof.
Help plz?
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9-25-2008 @ 3:50AM
Studley said...
You must've figured this out by now ;) but anyways: Follow the courtyard all the way round, past the locked cinema entrance and the burning skip, until you find the back door to the cinema.
That brief walkthrough has already omitted 3 or 4 secret areas though ;)
9-24-2008 @ 7:57PM
Fire Fawkes said...
"Gamerscore well earned" lol, nice one. I'll download the trial for sure, but I'll have to see if this one gives me a headache (Some of the older FPS games really give me hell...Marathon, looking at you).
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9-24-2008 @ 9:38PM
Arnon said...
You know.. I cant exactly remember if this is the same Duke I played.. but oh my god.. this is the best arcade shooter I've ever played on XBLA.
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9-25-2008 @ 1:41AM
ccc said...
A splended arcade title for sure. I bought it the minute it was in the marketplace without messing with the trial at all.
Duke Nukem #80
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9-25-2008 @ 4:20PM
Sean said...
Is it me or did aynone else get extremely sick due to the motion blur used in the game? I've played the trail twice now and have gotten very ill after I stop playing. Dizzy, nauseous, etc.
I really like the game but yikes! I wonder if they can make it an option like Marathon did.
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9-26-2008 @ 3:47AM
CJH said...
It already is an option. I can't remember exactly where it is but it's definitely in the settings somewhere. I also turned off the artwork on the side, it was terribly distracting. Excellent game and great port, I just wish there was a 16:9 option.
9-29-2008 @ 1:40PM
Major Tonni said...
there is an option i think so u can turn off motion blur:O
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