Duke Nukem Forever Demo Released

uslinux.net writes "Gearbox Software released the demo for Duke Nukem Forever today, though it's only available to preorders and other promotions for the time being. After more than a decade, it looks like this game will actually hit stores this month. After 12 years in development, will it live up to the hype?" Included with the linked article is DNF's launch trailer. This should go without saying, but just in case: NSFW. Seriously.

Comments

Re:Links

[Dyinobal]

well damn, I'll be honest I mostly just started looking for download links. Who the hell only releases demo's to pre orders, maybe if they let me play the game I might pre order it but I'm not going to pre order so I can play the freaking demo. Honestly what marketing idiot thought that up. Anyone got a torrent for the demo?

I fail to understand

[Haedrian]

The point in giving demos to people who already bought it.

Doesn't it negate the entire point of the demo? They're sold already, show it to people who aren't sure yet instead.

I realise part of this preordering thing is making people feel they've got an extra good deal, but really, you've waited 12 years already.

It's what I expected.

[damnbunni]

I've played through the demo on the PC, and it's about what I thought it would be. It's neither amazingly good nor bad gameplay wise; it's typical shooter gameplay with some goofy weapons and a sophmoric sense of humor.

Which is what I expected from a Duke Nukem game.

Re:Daikatana was worth the wait too

[bonch]

Duke 3d wasn't fun. Duke 3d was a polished doom-esque experience with some quirky weapons and completely forced humor. It was an interesting alternative to doom/quake until Quake 2 came out, at which point Duke's failure to actually be a -good game- in and of itself was completely evident.

You're definitely projecting your own opinions here, because Duke 3D was a smash-hit that a lot of people still cite as a game with innovative ideas yet to be matched in today's games, especially in multiplayer. The tongue-in-cheek attitude was also unique, and especially in today's environment when so many games try hard to be serious and cinematic, a politically incorrect game that doesn't give a shit about offending people will stand out even more.

Re:Played it.

[frozencesium]

While all this is true...it's Duke. I for one expected exactly what the demo showed.

Cutting edge graphics? No...It's Duke.
Juvenile and campy? Yes...again, it's Duke.

Hard core gamers need to break out of their mother's basements and take Duke for what it is...A guilty pleasure with nudity, toilet humor, and an ass kicking good time. It's the leisure suit larry of our generation. For those who expect Duke to push the technical limits or be some revolution in game play, get over yourselves...those are NOT the reasons we play Duke.