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[totowhoa]

All I know we need to seriously shut the fuck up about a random comment off of a shitty ass site. For oh-so-important issues there is the Off-Topic forum isn't there?

Yeah I finally caught up on what he was referring to. That doesn't make his slanted, ignorant, and flame-bait comment any better, though.

Anyway. I'm going to go back to lurking the impressions in this thread before some shit breaks out and I get caught up in it in some sort of rage-fit soon.

 

[Chiggs]

I'm sure there are plenty of rape accusations that are falsely made. But what makes her accusations pathetic?

The nature of her charges and the format she's presenting them on. It just reeks of attention-getting and it has all the makings of a smear job. Rape and sexual abuse are crimes of an utmost serious nature, and the way she's bringing her charges to the court of public opinion strikes me as very disingenuous and scummy.

It's entirely irresponsible.

 

[luka]

Seriously, they should have aborted this game years ago. What a piece of shit. Not surprised by the 3/10 reviews at all.

Yeah! Screw all the people who are actually enjoying this game. I don't like it so it should never have existed!

 

[DryvBy]

The nature of her charges and the format she's presenting them on. It just reeks of attention-getting and it has all the makings of a smear job. Rape and sexual abuse are crimes of an utmost serious nature, and the way she's bringing her charges to the court of public opinion strikes me as very disingenuous and scummy.

It's entirely irresponsible.

This is pretty much how I feel.

But now back to the game, what's the general feel of how long this game is? I'm seeing between 6-8 hours? Is there a ton of stuff to do in between, such as messing around with random crap? I know there's pinball and stuff but does each level contain something fun to do outside of shoot brains and pig cops?

Also, is there any multiplayer maps with goofy stuff to do? I remember back in Redneck Rampage, I used to just play the bowling game with my brother all the time. So many hidden gems in levels back then.

 

[luka]

This is pretty much how I feel.

But now back to the game, what's the general feel of how long this game is? I'm seeing between 6-8 hours? Is there a ton of stuff to do in between, such as messing around with random crap? I know there's pinball and stuff but does each level contain something fun to do outside of shoot brains and pig cops?

Also, is there any multiplayer maps with goofy stuff to do? I remember back in Redneck Rampage, I used to just play the bowling game with my brother all the time. So many hidden gems in levels back then.

First time through the game took me about 9-10 hours, and I was talking it pretty slow and trying to find all the ego boosters. There are lots of cool things to interact with and it's definitely fun the first time you play trying to figure out everything you can do. Air hockey is by far the most addictive minigame of the lot. Pinball is cool but the physics are really frustrating. I can't imagine myself breaking a million by anything other than sheer attrition and luck. My biggest complaint with level variety has to be that there are way too many overheating turret sections.

As for multiplayer...I just gotta say the SP would be a hundred times better if we got jetpacks there too.

 

[alr1ght]

I have to say, the game is ugly, runs pretty bad, has terrible load times, is obviously dated. However, I can't say I'm not having fun with it.

 

[M.W.]

I have some credit at GS. So tempted to pick this up.

 

[saunderez]

I have some credit at GS. So tempted to pick this up.

Just do it.....if you really hate it go and trade it back in. The games a lot of fun so you'll either enjoy it or at least know its not for you.

 

[M.W.]

Just do it.....if you really hate it go and trade it back in. The games a lot of fun so you'll either enjoy it or at least know its not for you.

I don't think I'll hate it. It looks like fun to be honest. Old school fun.

 

[Neuromancer]

So I've been playing for a couple hours, it's bad but it's not as bad as reviews are making it seem. Worst thing about it is the load times (playing on 360), they're pretty horrendous.

 

[VVIS]

Haven't played the game, probably will at some point.

The Ars Technica review pulled out the old school vs current LD poster.

Question to anyone: One of my favorite things about shooters in the 90's were the labyrinthian levels. It's something I thought they'd bring back for this game. Why wasn't this a major part of the game?? Even a Bioshock-like approach would be enough to satisfy the itch.

 

[Vestal]

Just finished Duke burger..

One of the best FPS levels I have played in the last 15 years

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

And a good majority of reported sex crimes also turn out to be complete fabrications from women who are looking for revenge or attention.

You sound like quite a catch.

Yeah! Screw all the people who are actually enjoying this game. I don't like it so it should never have existed!

Some people like the Twilight movies; those films still should not exist.



New review! F from 1up. http://www.1up.com/reviews/duke-nukem-forever-review

 

[saunderez]

Some people like the Twilight movies; those films still should not exist.

Who are you to decide what people are allowed to enjoy? I think Twilight is a steaming pile of dog shit but I'm not so far up my own ass to think that it shouldn't exist just because I don't enjoy it.

 

[QisTopTier]

So I've been playing for a couple hours, it's bad but it's not as bad as reviews are making it seem. Worst thing about it is the load times (playing on 360), they're pretty horrendous.

I'm enjoying it myself. Pc load times are literally like 4 seconds

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Who are you to decide what people are allowed to enjoy? I think Twilight is a steaming pile of dog shit but I'm not so far up my own ass to think that it shouldn't exist just because I don't enjoy it.

Yeah. Same with some celebs. Everyone hates that Beiber kid and I never heard his song, because I don't give a shit and no one can force me to do. So why the hate?

 

[Neuromancer]

I'm enjoying it myself. Pc load times are literally like 4 seconds

Yeah yeah yeah rub it in why don't ya

 

[saunderez]

Yeah yeah yeah rub it in why don't ya

I feel your pain brother, I'm playing the 360 version too

 

[Combichristoffersen]

*feels smug about having the PC version*

 

[Nishastra]

First time through the game took me about 9-10 hours, and I was talking it pretty slow and trying to find all the ego boosters. There are lots of cool things to interact with and it's definitely fun the first time you play trying to figure out everything you can do. Air hockey is by far the most addictive minigame of the lot. Pinball is cool but the physics are really frustrating. I can't imagine myself breaking a million by anything other than sheer attrition and luck.

I found pinball nearly infuriating at the beginning of the game. Could barely break 20,000 points.

Nudging the machine regularly is all but required, and I find it a lot easier in the strip club because of the darker lighting. Easier to tell where things are, for me at least.

I'm still nowhere near a million points, though...


Also, I suck at air hockey just as much as I do in real life, so I guess it's a good representation

 

[Gvaz]

*feels smug about having the PC version*

*unironically feels smug that PC gamers are better than console gamers*

 

[Combichristoffersen]

*unironically feels smug that PC gamers are better than console gamers*

If only PC had more games I wanted to play :/ Imagine what PC ports of Uncharted 3 or God of War III would look like.

 

[Gvaz]

If only PC had more games I wanted to play :/ Imagine what PC ports of Uncharted 3 or God of War III would look like.

They would look godly on the PC but developers are jerks

 

[viciouscabaret]

Does the 360 version run better at 480p like the PS3 version?

 

[Timber]

Here's a good article to start on via Salon.com:

fuck cathy young

 

[Decado]

I'm decidedly less interested after skimming the IGN review. They put shitty puzzles in a DN game? Not pleased >:

 

[VinZuku]

I'm decidedly less interested after skimming the IGN review. They put shitty puzzles in a DN game? Not pleased >:

In all fairness, the original Duke game could be looked at as having puzzle elements too what with the key cards and the labyrinthian level structure. Duke's current puzzles feel more like Half-Life 2 lite. I'm personally enjoying the puzzle elements myself.

 

[K701]

Just bought this from greenman because of the cheap price. I'm probably gonna hate it since I've been burned out of FPS's for years and I hated the demo. But I feel this is just a piece of gaming history I have to own. I tried to resist, but I'm weak

 

[Nishastra]

I'm still nowhere near a million points, though...

Well, now I have 2.4 million points as my high score

I cheated a bit and set the game speed to 50%, which made it a lot easier.

 

[Sinatar]

Fuck the Octaking boss fight. Fuck. It.

 

[Seagoon]

Spoiler warning..

Spoiler

Can someone help me with the Battlelord fight on the Hoover dam level? I can get to the first quick time event (where you stab him with his horn) - but I'm finding it hard to down him a second time. His minigun has this freakish habit of bending fire around corners... I am playing on hard and have the RPG and a gun that fires homing blue rounds (the enforcer I think it is called?)

I can get him down to about half health, but cannot seem to find a good place to cover while still having access to ammunition.

 

[Nishastra]

Spoiler warning..

Spoiler

Can someone help me with the Battlelord fight on the Hoover dam level? I can get to the first quick time event (where you stab him with his horn) - but I'm finding it hard to down him a second time. His minigun has this freakish habit of bending fire around corners... I am playing on hard and have the RPG and a gun that fires homing blue rounds (the enforcer I think it is called?)

I can get him down to about half health, but cannot seem to find a good place to cover while still having access to ammunition.

I beat him with only tripmines and pipe bombs.

Near the beginning of the area, there's an explosives pile near some huge black thing to hide behind. He can never quite get around the thing and will probably just try to shoot you through it while you throw things over the top at him.

 

[luka]

Spoiler warning..

Spoiler

Can someone help me with the Battlelord fight on the Hoover dam level? I can get to the first quick time event (where you stab him with his horn) - but I'm finding it hard to down him a second time. His minigun has this freakish habit of bending fire around corners... I am playing on hard and have the RPG and a gun that fires homing blue rounds (the enforcer I think it is called?)

I can get him down to about half health, but cannot seem to find a good place to cover while still having access to ammunition.

Beer helps.

 

[Seagoon]

Thanks for the tips so far - I don't have any beer on me, is there some on this level?

 

[samus4ever]

http://www.1up.com/reviews/duke-nukem-forever-review

Ouch first time I've ever seen a zero on metacritic.

 

[Seagoon]

http://www.1up.com/reviews/duke-nukem-forever-review

Ouch first time I've ever seen a zero on metacritic.

Jesus, it's like a competition for who can give the lowest score. Oh an F, how edgy!

 

[luka]

http://www.1up.com/reviews/duke-nukem-forever-review

Ouch first time I've ever seen a zero on metacritic.

DNF is a game not even the most maladjusted 13-year-old could love.

There it is again! What is wrong with these people?

 

[Symphonic]

http://www.1up.com/reviews/duke-nukem-forever-review

Ouch first time I've ever seen a zero on metacritic.

That review is embarrassing to read. Never liked 1Up.

 

[Kusagari]

I completely understand how this game could get bad reviews. The fact that 99% of these bad reviews spend more time bashing Duke and the humor than the game itself is what makes me view the reviews themselves as a joke.

 

[Nishastra]

I just like how he says

many sections of the game are quite enjoyable.

and then gives it the lowest possible score.

It's far from being a masterpiece, but damn if it's not being underrated to hell

 

[samus4ever]

Duke is now the Gigli of the gaming industry.

 

[alr1ght]

Fuck the Octaking boss fight. Fuck. It.

Spoiler

become an alcoholic with lotsa pipe bombs

 

[K701]

Game works awesome in eyefinity 3 if anyone is wondering. Guess it comes with being a steamworks game.

 

[Nishastra]

Spoiler

become an alcoholic with lotsa pipe bombs

That's the answer to everything.

 

[vilmer_]

I'm having a blast with this game.

 

[luka]

I'm having a blast with this game.

You must be totally maladjusted. And you're probably a rapist.

We should hang out.

 

[SystemShock2]

Yeah I'm pretty surprised at the backlash. I just played it for a bit and so far it's pretty much a 7/10 game for me. Nothing outstanding, nothing miserable. It's fun.

 

[Seagoon]

I think the gaming press has a lot of growing up to do. (Never thought I'd post that in a Duke Nukem thread...)

 

[Vestal]

Its hilarious how this game is getting reviewed.

Ive been playing for a good 7 hours now, and I am having a blast. It feels like Duke, plays like Duke.. Sure graphically it shows problems, but that shouldn't be the only reason to make or break the game.

 

[Seda]

Its hilarious how this game is getting reviewed.

Ive been playing for a good 7 hours now, and I am having a blast. It feels like Duke, plays like Duke.. Sure graphically it shows problems, but that shouldn't be the only reason to make or break the game.

But Graphics make the game! Did you see how good BF3 looked at E3! GOTY!

sigh...sometimes people forget to ask the question "is it fun to play?"

Note: I'm not saying BF3 is not going to be a great game, it was just weird seeing so many people crown it because of the graphics....during a demo of a tank level....before any multiplayer or even gun-in-hand fps footage.