A fan project that’s been aiming to restore the 2001 build ofDuke Nukem Foreverhas released the “first slice,” which is free to download and features the first chapter of the game. Given thatDuke himself is known for his iconic one-liners, not to mention his ability to pulverize alien invaders, fans were excited when the follow-up to 1996’sDuke Nukem 3Dwas announced in the late 90s. Sadly, the end result, which spent 14 years in development, was far from what gamers were hoping for.
However, it seems as though the community is not ready to give up on the sunglasses-wearing action star, as this new unofficial release proves. TheDuke Nukem Forever 2001restoration project released a gameplay trailerrecently, showcasing exactly what can be expected in these opening moments of the fan-made title. It is, as many can imagine, full of high-octane and guns blazing shoot-em-up goodness, complete with some new lines of dialogue that are part and parcel of this series. And now players can get to grips with what’s on offer.
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As spotted by DSO Gaming, the very first chapter of thisDuke Nukemrestoration title can now be downloaded. Fans will find that this portion of the game comes with the first nine maps, one secret level, and a bonus map. The description over on ModDB says this “first slice” includes chapters from the original leak. The project has been created by a development team known as Mighty Foot Productions, no doubt a reference to Duke’s kicking abilities, and will hopefully restore the good name of the action hero.
For those who don’t know, the project is based onleaks from the 2001 build ofDuke Nukem Forever. Because of this, the game obviously looks dated, but it does give some indication of just how long the official release had been in development. Originally slated to launch in 1999, the follow-up toDuke Nukem 3Dwent through numerous iterations and changed studios partway through before it finally released in 2011, and the reception was not positive.
With its bland action and almost archaic attempts at crass humor, Duke Nukem Foreverwas able toderail an entire franchise with just one game, becoming one of the most disappointing releases of its generation. However, the fact that the fan-madeDuke Nukemrestoration project exists and the community is still making mods and custom levels forDuke Nukem 3Dshows there may still be hope for Duke in an official capacity.
Duke Nukem Foreveris available on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
