Duke Nukem Forever cover
FranchiseDuke NukemSeriesDuke Nukem

Duke Nukem Forever

Critic score8 critics
First release
Jun 10, 2011
Genres
Adventure, Shooter · Action, Science fiction, Comedy

Cocked, loaded and ready for action, Duke delivers epic ass-kicking, massive weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun! Put on your shades and step into the boots of Duke Nukem. The alien hordes are invading and only Duke can save the world. Pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous alien bosses can’t stop this epic hero from accomplishing his goal: to save the world, save the babes and to be a bad-ass while doing it. The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, non-stop action, and unprecedented levels of interactivity. With hours and hours of action, and a range of bodacious multiplayer modes, rest assured knowing the fun goes on and on.

Also known as Duke 4, Duke IV, DNF, Duke Nukem IV
… See more, Duke Nukem 4, DukeForever.exe

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Did the Alien bastards not learn their lesson the first time? Duke has been on hiatus for some time now, kicking back and franchising himself on the fame he gained from saving Earth from the first invasion. The Aliens have returned to Earth yet again, messing up Duke’s sweet routine of dirty leisure habits. The Alien invaders are stealing Earth’s women, especially the hot ones! And they drank Duke’s beer. This. Won’t. Stand. As Duke battles his way through waves of aliens, the once beautiful gambling haven and Duke Nukem franchise chains are crumbling before his eyes. Time to bring the pain!Read more

Did the Alien bastards not learn their lesson the first time? Duke has been on hiatus for some time now, kicking back and franchising himself on the fame he gained from saving Earth from the first invasion. The Aliens have returned to Earth yet again, messing up Duke’s sweet routine of dirty leisure habits. The Alien invaders are stealing Earth’s women, especially the hot ones! And they drank Duke’s beer. This. Won’t. Stand. As Duke battles his way through waves of aliens, the once beautiful gambling haven and Duke Nukem franchise chains are crumbling before his eyes. Time to bring the pain!

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 10, 2011
PlayStation 3
Jun 10, 2011
Xbox 360
Jun 10, 2011
All 6 release dates
PlayStation 3
Jun 14, 2011
Mac
Aug 18, 2011
Mac
Nov 03, 2011
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
10h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
aliens, adult, pvp, monster truck, mature
… All 27, classic, gore, atmospheric, nudity, sequel, memes, alien invasion, sexual content, death match, bink video, ragdoll physics, real-time combat, octopus, vending machine interaction, interactive environments, consolation achievements, development hell, reptilian humanoid, gore system, fan service, vehicles, crude humor

At a Glance

Critic Score
55
Main + Extras (IGDB)
10h

Overview

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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 6,362 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 26 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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