Duke Nukem Forever is a continuation of the famous gaming series, narrating the adventures of the brutal Duke Nukem. The fourth part was birthed through pain over many years, the project was repeatedly postponed and even canceled, but in 2009 there was hope that Duke Nukem Forever would finally be released. The game was developed by 3D Realms until the company shut down due to lack of funding. The further development was taken over by Gearbox Software, and eventually, the game hit the store shelves in mid-June 2011.
The game's plot begins with a reference to the 1996 game called Duke Nukem 3D. Duke relieves himself in the toilet, then interacts with soldiers from the Earth Defence Force, and then finds himself on a very familiar football field. There, he must battle Cycloid, the alien emperor. Although it later turns out that everything happening on the monitor was just a video game that Duke was playing, peacefully located in his mansion. From this point, the main narrative of Duke Nukem Forever begins.
Suddenly, the news reports that an alien ship has comfortably settled over Las Vegas. Duke is immediately contacted by a general and the president, who categorically stated that he should not interfere with the negotiation process. Duke might not have wanted to get involved in the new story, but the alien enemies have already made the first move to unleash a bloody clash. Duke simply responded.
Throughout the game, Duke will encounter various enemies. For example, Octabrian - an octopus-like creature that shoots electric balls. Pig Cop, or 'pig cop' - the result of crossing a pig and a police officer. Assault Commander - a flying alien, dangerous in both close and long-range combat. There are about thirteen kinds of ordinary (rather, unusual) creatures and regular enemies. Bosses are also present, as how could it be without them? For example, Cycloid Emperor attacks with rockets, while the horrible Energy Leech prefers to scatter energy balls or crush Duke with its bulk.
The game Duke Nukem Forever received numerous critical reviews from various reputable magazines and websites. The game was simply not forgiven for a fourteen-year delay, which resulted in a rather mediocre shooter with no hint of uniqueness. Average graphics, weak multiplayer, a clumsy story - all of these symptoms are characteristic of games that are long in development. Unfortunately, the Duke Nukem Forever project was no exception. Nevertheless, many will surely feel nostalgia upon seeing their childhood hero in person.