Introduction
Today, we have a new list prepared for you, the Duke is back, and this time we want to know which Duke game rocks the best? There can, of course, only be one true Duke Nukem winner, there was a Duke Nukem game that won the first place in another list, he will not be joining us today. He already has a prize, sorry, Serious Duke 3D!
Rules
1 All candidates must be on Reviews by Supersven.
2 Perfect games are disqualified as well; otherwise, these would automatically take up spots.
3 Dead or offline games are disqualified.
4 Modded and fan games are allowed.
5: Duke Nukem Zero Hour
Read our review on Duke Nukem Zero Hour!
https://www.reviewsbysupersven.com/duke-nukem-zero-hour/
This is a third-person game of Duke Nukem, this makes aiming very hard, especially if I count the inverted controls that plagued me. I have no idea or why, but it eventually worked out. It did make killing the enemies hard, though!
The graphics are not pretty, there are also things that can kill you rapidly. However, the worst thing is the jumping animation! It is slow, hard to move, and oh my god, who jumps like that? All in all, if you can live with third person, then this Duke game might be perfect for you.
4: Duke Nukem Xtreme
Read our review on Duke Xtreme right now!
https://www.reviewsbysupersven.com/duke-nukem-3d-duke-xtreme-
This is a game that is a bit outdated, or I have to say, expansion. You can only play the maps since the DOS BOX launcher does not work properly with the correct modifier that does not exist anymore. The levels are low quality, but the maps themselves are fun to play!
There are twenty-five levels to complete, who does not want to play that many levels of Duke Nukem? If you want to kick ass and chew bubblegum, what am I saying, of course you are out of bubblegum, then this is a very fun expansion to play!
3: Duke Nukem Dukes it out in D.C
Read our Review on Duke Nukem Dukes it out in D.C
https://www.reviewsbysupersven.com/duke-it-out-in-d-c/
The next on the list is an outstanding Duke Nukem expansion that has numerous Easter Eggs, some of them related to the X-Files. Not only that, there are many puzzles for you to figure out. For some of them, you will need to back track as you gather new key cards.
The graphics in this game had me quite stifled, it is insane how they managed to pull this off. If you are a fan of Duke Nukem, and you want to show those aliens why they should not mess with humans, then this might be a perfect game for you.
2: Duke Nukem Life is a Beach
Read our review on Duke Nukem Life is a Beach
https://www.reviewsbysupersven.com/duke-nukem-life-is-a-beach-review/
Everyone earns a vacation, even the Duke, of course, the aliens think differently about that. As they once again pester Duke Nukem while he is just enjoying the beach. There is only thing to do, destroy them. One of the wonderful things about this expansion is the fact your weapons have amazing skins!
There are some clipping issues and places where you can clip through the walls. Then there are the few bugs, but compared to the fun you will have while once again going through a great adventure, that is nothing. In my opinion, this is the best official expansion of the Duke.
1: Duke Nukem Forever 2013
Read our review on Duke Nukem Forever 2013
https://www.reviewsbysupersven.com/duke-nukem-forever-2013-review/
Duke Nukem Forever had been in production hell for a long time, and what eventually came out of it, was not what people expected. Thus, someone made a mod of what it should have been. This mod has great cutscenes, many fantastic levels, weapons, and all of these levels are big. Like huge.
Then there is the fact, you can ride on a motorcycle, I loved that part, or what about a part where you ride on a donkey? And this mod is even free to download, if you are desiring an epic Duke Nukem game, this is what you are looking for!
Last Words
I hope you like this list of Duke Nukem games that we enjoyed playing and writing about, they all deserve a spot on this list.
Please let me know in the comments what you think about our list.
Do you have any suggestions for other types of lists? Please let me know in the comments!
Thank you for reading!
okay which one do you recommend to someone who didn’t play any Duke Nukem before? I’d appreciate one that has some QoL features and is not too long.
I would recommend Duke Nukem Life is a Beach, but, play it on a low difficulty to get in touch with the controls and enemies. Otherwise, the 20th world tour edition has some nice features for newer players.
So much Duke Nukem! I’ve only played the original 3D one and didn’t know so many expansions/mods existed!
All of these look great, except for Zero Hour. The third-person controls seem pretty bad.
While they look bad, wait until you realize the controls were inverted for me!
Muy buena saga la del Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem Forever 2013 – when a mod is better than full game 🙂
Yeah, it happens sometimes (enderal, fall from heaven2, etc) . I recommend checking for mods before playing a new game in case they fix bugs or improve gameplay/visuals
Some mods are wonderful.
Yeah, I liked the donkey ride!
I’m glad you allow modded and fan games on your lists, as they can be so good that they are superior to official products, and they are often in great need of more attention! Though, not so much attention that they risk getting into legal trouble by the official game publishers, of course.
Nah, if you make a Nintendo game, then you are in trouble!
Good effort but I can´t think of anyone playing these games nowadays. Fans will appreciate the list though
Actually, there are huge fan bases out there waiting for a new Duke Nukem game while reliving the golden oldies, oh my god that made me sound old.
I didn’t even know some of these games exist. Awesome series.
Duke is amazing!
Duke Nukem indeed forever
If I had to choose, I’d say “Duke Nukem Life is a Beach” is the best, simply because its name fits the Duke’s character so much, hahah.
Plus, those modders for DN Forever should have been hired to fix the game. XD
Which is what everyone thinks when modders make a better game.
If there is one thing that you can recommend to me about Duke Nuken, what would it be?
Guns, gore, awesome quotes, just play whatever Duke you got!
always thought this series was interesting
I use to play Duke Nukem 3d home serial cable lan with my brother many years ago. Really enjoyed it even in single.