Duke Nukem 3D released for iPhone

Author: Joe Martin
Published: 11th August 2009
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Duke Nukem 3D released for iPhone

Duke Nukem 3D has arrived on the iPhone at last, though the control system is apparently a little flaky still.

An official version of Duke Nukem 3D has finally been released for the iPhone and iPod Touch after a long wait since the original announcement.

Currently on sale via the App Store for $2.99 / £1.79, Duke Nukem 3D is a complete and faithful port of the original PC game and features a full 20+ hour experience according to seller Machineworks LLC.

For those of you who missed out on the game when it first launched in 1996 and went toe-to-toe with the likes of Quake, Duke Nukem 3D tells the story of the eponymous muscle-bound commando who singlehandedly tries to repel an alien invasion when his shuttle gets show down over LA.

Unfortunately though, the current version of Duke Nukem 3D for the iPhone is getting a mixed reaction from gamers right now and the control system for the game is proving a little controversial. Players are given a choice between two control systems - either two digital thumbsticks or a series of sliders and buttons similar to those used in Prey for the iPhone. Early reports however suggest that neither system is really working all that well at the moment.

The good news though is that 3D Realms' George Broussard has publicly addressed the situation and promised that an update is on the way that should fix things for the game.

Are you interested in Duke Nukem anymore, or are you just sick and tired of series by this point? Let us know in the forums.
Quote Paradigm Shifter 11th August 2009, 13:41
Still like DN3D.

I'm kind of amazed that Apple are allowing such a blatantly sexual/violent thing in their App store, though. Given their seemly random refusal and removal of Apps...
Quote NeedlesKane 11th August 2009, 13:51
woot, just about to play. duke ftwinrar
Quote liratheal 11th August 2009, 14:21
....bought.

bye bye battery life!
Quote wuyanxu 11th August 2009, 14:28
yeah, will be great. im waiting for the controls to be fixed before downloading this
Quote AshT 11th August 2009, 14:42
:) Good stuff!
Quote sotu1 11th August 2009, 14:50
just downloaded. the controls are a bit messy (read: HORRENDOUS). I struggled to get down the vent shaft on the roof on the first level. runs smoothly though and should be a blast if they sort the controls. did they keep the boobies??
Quote Jamie 11th August 2009, 15:10
Warning: Doesn't work on the original 1st gen ipod touch - for some reason.
Quote sub routine 11th August 2009, 15:14
ace, as soon as i`m in wifi range its mine and looking forward to squashing shrunken alien pigs.

am hoping its the same as castle wolfenstein and those controls were spot on, the tilt mechanism is just a waste of time.
Quote CardJoe 11th August 2009, 15:22
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamie
Warning: Doesn't work on the original 1st gen ipod touch - for some reason.

Orly?
Quote sear 11th August 2009, 15:25
When will people realise that 3D shooters just do not work well with the iPhone's input method?
Quote chrisb2e9 11th August 2009, 15:50
Its time to kick iass and chew ibubblegum, and I'm all out of igum...
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shuttle gets show down over LA
should be "shot"
Quote wuyanxu 11th August 2009, 15:52
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamie
Warning: Doesn't work on the original 1st gen ipod touch - for some reason.
why? what's wrong? will it work with first gen iPhone?
Quote docodine 11th August 2009, 16:33
Even after updating and restarting it still doesn't work on a 1g touch?
Quote msm722 11th August 2009, 18:49
"Shake it baby"
"Wanna Dance?"

haha, love this game.
Quote dicobalt 11th August 2009, 20:06
It will be banned because it has titties and badassery. Apple has banned such things.
Quote dirtbiker 11th August 2009, 22:48
"shuttle gets show down over LA" - Should this read "shuttle gets shot down over LA"?

Not a huge fan of shooters on my iPhone but might give this one a go once the controls are fixed...
Quote p3n 11th August 2009, 23:06
Quote:
Originally Posted by dicobalt
It will be banned because it has titties and badassery. Apple has banned such things.

In iphone 3.0 there is parental controls...
Quote dicobalt 12th August 2009, 00:18
Quote:
Originally Posted by p3n
In iphone 3.0 there is parental controls...

So what you are saying is that Apple does not ban adult related content on the 3G iPhone?
Quote AshT 12th August 2009, 13:24
Quote:
Originally Posted by dicobalt
So what you are saying is that Apple does not ban adult related content on the 3G iPhone?

I think you'll find he is saying :
Quote:
Originally Posted by p3n
In iphone 3.0 there is parental controls...

:D
Quote dicobalt 12th August 2009, 15:43
Ok but my point was that Apple will ban it because it is adult themed, just as they have banned other adult themed apps.
Quote p3n 12th August 2009, 17:53
iphone 3.0 .. the operating system
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