Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Having never really played much of Duke Nukem 3D back in the day it's still surprisingly fun with just the right amount of cheese. Interesting level design, weapons with lots of gibbing and goofy one liners, what's not to love.

Terrible port of a great game.
I can't even save my game for some reason.
Sorry, But I can't recommend this version of the game.

Don't bother with this port, bad mouselook, and movement. Only reason I played it was to get all the achievements for bragging rights.

I'm very glad that Source Ports like Raze exist because otherwise this port SUCKS. Alien World Order is a banger of an episode and fits right in with the rest of the Atomic Edition content on offer here, but The King deserves a better official preservation of his crown jewel adventure. The mouse look sucks, no matter any settings to V-sync or framerate. The true 3D doesn't do much other than add awkward lighting and gaudy ambient occlusion. Occlusion works fine as a flourish for a game that was made with it in mind but it does not work at all when a majority of what's been given it is 2D sprites. The worst part of it all is that it's been coded in a way that you can't just drag and drop into a source port like eDuke32.

I'd say the only reason to buy this is for Alien World Order and run it through Raze. Otherwise, you're better off getting the old Atmoic Edition off of ZOOM Platform that can run in ANY source-port. No DRM whatsoever.

Gearbox really should do better with Duke. A new game or an updated, better port AT LEAST.

If you love classic shooters like doom, wolfenstien, and power slave you've probaly played duke nukem but the new addons are great

Same great game with some new levels added.

Just like I remembered. It's a good old school FPS shooter with some mature kinda funny one liners and some 2D pixelated babes.

If you're interested in this game for the multiplayer, don't buy it. It keeps crashing and Gearbox doesn't seem to be willing to fix it.

protip: download eduke32, extract it into a folder in your steam installation of this game, in the launch options write "(whatever drive its on)\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Duke Nukem 3D Twentieth Anniversary World Tour\(eduke folder name)\eduke32.exe" %command%

and then play the game without having to deal with this shitty port

This is a "recommend" with a disclaimer.

Duke 3D is a classic 90s FPS that kinda has it all. Fast paced action, added degrees of novelty, and an engine that allows some fancier level-design tricks. This version includes a new campaign that's decent enough with an amusing new weapon.

There are issues with sound on this one. Octabrain screams and some ambient alien droning sound stacks a lot, getting unreasonably loud. There's also perhaps slight oddities with weapon precision. Enemies seem to do more damage and are a little more precise while aiming is a little wonkier than I remember (or that I can see when I fire up an older version instead).

Still, given I got this on sale for like 2 dollars, it wasn't a bad nostalgia trip. Game runs mostly fine and if you like Duke 3D or these kinds of "boomer shooters" in general, you'll probably enjoy this. Perhaps best on sale.

The little aforementioned issues and the lack of a convenient level editor in the package does mean older versions of the game come off as the superior options to me, even if they take a bit more to get running properly and maybe aren't quite as graphically pretty. Also, if you're the kind of person who requires a game to have a content update every month or so, or you consider it "dead" or "abandoned" you're going to be very disappointed and should look elsewhere.

Good game, this game is action packed, fun, goofy and a good game to play if your a fan of 90s FPS games! I had a blast playing through the 4 original episodes from the Atomic Edition and the extra bonus episode made with this port!

Now besides the game, this is the only way to buy Duke Nukem 3D on Steam and its not a BAD modern port of the game. It just has some issues like the Mouse delay and not including the 3 expansions that came with the megaton edition, Duke it out in D.C, Nuclear Winter and Life is a Beach. So its a shame if you want to play those expansions you'll probably have to either have a family member who has it with steam family sharing or get it through illegal means. But at least it comes with the original GRP file for Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition to run it in a source port like EDuke32.

10/10 Game
7.5/10 Official Modern Port.

This may be a shitty port for one of the best fps ever made and I only bought it for the source code and the incredible new chapter (seriously, it's super worth it) but it's duke nukem, even with the lag and the weird behavior this game still kicks gum and chews bubble ass, and I'm all outta gas.

I brought this during sale and it is still really good even after all these years, this and Doom are still very fun retro FPS games.

amazing game, maybe more so if you're nostalgic for Duke. better than Doom.

Get the Atomic Edition off Zoom Platform instead and throw that into EDuke32. If you already have this version, throw it into the Raze source port instead for a much better experience, either way, the Cursed Randy Version of Duke Nukem 3D is by far the worst way to play this classic

They added new features and new level: Cool. They stripped out all the expansions released in previous versions: Not Cool. They butchered the game audio somehow and everything sounds muffled now: Lame.

This could have been a lot better. Low Effort.

Duke Nukem is even more iconic than Doom. Fun, fast and furious to play. Best played in adolescence. It is a chunk of popular culture. Nasty soundbites. Mechanics are much like Doom but you can (and should) jump. This edition has a time-saving feature - it lets you decide from where you want to re-run it - much like your favorite media player. Oh, and the game has aged marvelous - it is still tons of fun.

The cursed Randy version, I can only recommend this game because the megatin edition which played better and had more content got delisted

This almost got my Jewish approval, but it keeps crashing during co-op. Not kosher. Fix your game

"Its time to chew ass and kick gum
But im all outta' ass..."
-Dick Kickem 2026

Doom clone done great. Theres a lot more humor in this game.

Hail to the King.

But this version is rather sluggish to play.

Fast responsive controls makes for some quality whoop @$$ moments. Destroying parts of the map to open it up just feels good. Quality map makers in this game. Game needs more expander ammo seeded into the game, would be nice. Just high octane fun for hours with friends or solo play! :D

Duke 3D was not only one of the first shooters I ever played, but also one of the first PC games I played as well. For its time, it truly was a one-of-a-kind gaming experience with tantalizing mature content and groundbreaking immersive gameplay. It set a new standard for first-person shooters and PC gaming in general. The level of innovation was unprecedented with its state of the art gameplay mechanics which would become genre-defining staples shortly after, while its urban American setting allowed for a level of realism never before seen in a video game. It was a pop culture phenomenon from a bygone era that's aged far better than many other games of its kind. Calling it a masterpiece is underselling it, in my opinion. It's a game everybody should experience for themselves, and easily one of the very best PC games of any genre of any gaming era.

So, how is this version particularly? While I've come to find many improvements to the now-delisted Megaton Edition overall, it is unfortunately lacking several expansion packs which were originally included in the Megaton Edition. Although these missing expansion packs were very hit or miss in a lot of ways compared to the base game, it would have been nice to still have the option of playing them. The inclusion of the rewind feature from the Xbox 360 port is a decent QOL effort, especially for new or casual players. However, most veteran players such as myself likely will never utilize it at all. At the end of the day, despite its missing content, this version of Duke Nukem 3D is still a great nostalgia trip and an excellent method for experiencing one of the all-time greats in the world of PC gaming.
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Overall: 9.5/10

First, this is a very good version of this game and it is very worth playing for historical purposes. The problem is that this was one of the very first true 3D shooters (DOOM was 2D with fake 3D) and nobody had any idea how to do 3D level design. In addition, this was the era where having absolutely terrible level design was a good thing because people didn't have steam so they expected to play nothing but your game for months, so abysmally bad level design added to customer value and they did it on purpose (they even say so). You should not play this unless you're interested in how bad games used to be. Everyone you see recommending it is wallowing in nostalgia (easily verified from their reviews). No person picking this up for the first time today would be anything but horrified.

So this entire game is completely atrocious level design, by modern standards it's beyond terrible. It's the catastrophically stupid stuff Real Gamers (TM) defend as the pinnacle of game design where skill doesn't matter, thinking doesn't matter, the only thing that matters is sheer rote memorization and trying to run through and hit 'use' for every single piece of geometry matters.

In one level there is a gate you can't get through. Well normally in this game you would find a switch nearby under a desk, or you would run to another room or otherwise run around and find a way to raise the gate. But in this case there is a dim brown button on a dim gray ceiling behind the gate that you have to shoot and you have to spend enough time trying everything else to get depressed enough to actually notice that. And then the gate is heroic in its attempts to block all your shots. There is absolutely nothing fun or interesting about this design, it is literally just there to force you to run around and waste time (they say this).

There are dozens of rooms that instantly kill you when you enter them, so the next time you run the entire level to get here you're supposed to be more careful and find the way around. But there was no way to know that this room, out of the hundreds of other rooms, was an instant death trap. The dev commentary even says 'Hey, I wanted to instantly kill the player here and extend the game'. Which leads to...

You can (and should) listen to the developer commentary- they constantly talk about what poopy game design this was, they recognize it now! 'Holy crap, we were complete jerks to the player!' 'How was anyone supposed to figure this out? Well it didn't matter, all the time the player spent lost is additional player value!' Every single level has the crappiest of crappy level design (remember, they didn't know any better) until you get to the new levels they did for the 20th anniversary, and guess what, they're a lot better! We've learned a lot in 20 years!

The humor is also beyond terrible, Beavis and Butthead without any actual funny, 13 yo boys (George) going hurhurhur while fapping to whatever porn they could find on the interwebs at the time - the only funny bits are when they quote a movie someone else wrote or, okay, there was one actually funny Serious Sam joke I snickered at.

So you can learn a lot from playing this, but I would not suggest you actually do so at this point unless you really want to explore how bad games used to be. And if you do just cheat the f@#$ out of it, look up cheat codes, because the level design is terrible enough without worrying about the actual gameplay. Again, nobody knew any better at the time, and the people involved went on to make much better games - this is not their fault. But do not subject yourself to this without a good reason.

Good port, well played on Steam Deck with a gyro enabled. Works well, no bugs, updated graphic effects that do not ruin total game feel

A classic and a must for fans of doom which exceeds in humour and ridiculousness and having the build engine is a neat addition to playing classic fps games

Of course this is as amazing as it ever was. There's some Workshop mod support that is a nice feature and revisiting this has been a time capsule back to simpler times of brutal games with attitude.

i used to play as a teenager and its amazing
but honestly i prefer the old version
its the old version who bring me nostalgia not the new one and the new graphics, but ofc its better the new graphics.

it's alright i guess, i didn't enjoy it as people said i would i feel like the game is kind of overrated. i love duke himself though :)

If you want to play this game multiplayer online, then this game is not for you. Me and my friends bought this game becaouse of the multiplayer, but getting disconnected is what you are going to get a lot, and this is sad because I love duke nukem 3c.

An Absolutely Amazing fps game

its alot of fun

Pros:

Satisfying gameplay
Fast action
Great humor
A whole bunch of pop culture references
Jon St. John

Cons:

Some stupid bugs
Missing add-on packs
The new episode is rather average

8/10

dududundududun

i just had sex with a kitchen sponge

and it wasnt the yellow side

*epic guitar solo*

One of the best boomer shooters ever made.

Recomended, its a classical

This port is ass unless you turn off the "enhancements" atomic is better but this is servicable with tweaks.

It's a mid recommendation. Know what you're getting into.

Why i can't play normal single game, one mission after another. Its just this selection, its not natural way,

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Fantastic FPS. If you're a fan of boomer shooters you owe it to yourself to play this.

Very good game, I remember playing it when I was a child, and overall I'm having a great experience so far

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour – The King is Back, Baby! 💥👑

Strap in and get ready to blast back to 1996 because Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is here to remind us all what it means to be a true action hero! This game is an absolute gift to fans of the legendary Duke himself, delivering all the classic guns-blazing, alien-stomping, one-liner-dropping goodness that made the original an instant classic. 🎮🕶️

With even more levels, more enemies, and yes, way more Duke attitude than ever, this 20th Anniversary edition does the impossible: it makes you feel like you're right back in that golden age of shooters, but with enough polish to keep things feeling fresh. The new levels are top-notch, crafted by the original designers, so everything is as Duke-tacular as you remember it. From towering skyscrapers to creepy alien-infested lairs, it’s a globe-trotting adventure that’s as ridiculous and awesome as it sounds. 🌍💥

And let’s talk about the lines—because Duke’s voice actor is back in full force! His quips are sharper, funnier, and more memorable than ever. Whether you’re blasting aliens or blowing up buildings, every moment is drenched in that epic Duke style. 👊💣

For any fan of retro shooters, Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is a nostalgia-fueled joyride packed with all the testosterone, explosions, and pixelated mayhem you could ask for. It’s Duke at his best, and if you’re ready to save the world, kick alien butt, and look cool doing it, then suit up—the King awaits! 🕶️🚀

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I LOVE THIS GAME, but The mouse look ruins it for me. Why doesn't Gearbox do some quality improvement updates? Silly silly

I'VE GOT BALLS OF STEEL!!

This game is a million years old, but it's still remarkably playable in 2024. Mainly because of its speed, great humor and groovy music. I enjoy playing it and recommend it to my friends. Too bad I'm nothing like Duke Nukem.

By the way, that's another part of the charm of this game: the main character is really cool, like Duffman from The Simpsons, and he's like your shadow, the guy you always wanted to be, but could never become. Unlike Blazkowicz, who you also couldn't become, but didn't want to be.

Very good! I absolutely can recommend it, not only for nostalgic gamers but also new players.
IMO this was the best FPS game in the mid 90's era. I very much preferred Duke Nukem 3D over other shooters like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Quake. Gameplay just feels more engaging and the maps are way more fun to play.

Is it worth $20? Not really! It doesn't include any of the DLCs from the original.
It's definitely worth picking up on a sale, though!


GOOD
- Re-mastered 3D rendering is a significant improvement! It adds true depth and eliminates warping of FOV.
- Option to toggle back to classic 2.5D rendering, if you rather prefer it.
- Tons of secrets, as always :)

BAD
- Lacks content! Specifically all the DLCs that were included in the Megaton Edition which now is delisted on Steam.
- Hitbox for the keycard reader can sometimes be a bit off. You might have to try different angles.
- IMO the new HD re-recorded voice-acting/"Duke Talk" doesn't hit the same way as the original. Luckily there's an option to use the old one.

It's time kick gum and chew ass, and I'm all out of ass

One of the best games Ive ever played next to doom when I was small

this game has so much personality i adore it.