Product Overview
- Product Name: Duke Nukem Forever
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Like-new copy of Duke Nukem Forever for PlayStation 3 housed in a clean new aftermarket replacement case with manual and artwork included; disc is pristine and tested. Well-presented example that displays nicely and is ready to enjoy.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- PS3 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: Aftermarket replacement*
- Extras:
Game Description
Duke Nukem Forever is loud, unapologetic, and frozen in time — exactly as Duke would want it. Arriving on the Sony PlayStation 3 after one of the longest development cycles in gaming history, the game brings back the sunglasses-wearing, one-liner-dropping action hero for a self-aware tour through classic first-person shooter excess.
The single-player campaign leans heavily into parody, nostalgia, and brute-force bravado. Duke fights aliens, explores over-the-top environments, and constantly reminds everyone that he’s still the king — whether the world agrees or not. Combat mixes traditional gunplay with interactive set pieces, environmental humor, and moments that deliberately mock modern game conventions while celebrating old-school design.
What makes Duke Nukem Forever memorable is its refusal to evolve quietly. The game embraces its roots, delivering an experience that feels like a preserved artifact from an earlier era of shooters — exaggerated, crass, and self-aware. For collectors, it stands as one of the most talked-about releases of the PlayStation 3 generation, valued as much for its cultural legacy as for its unmistakable personality.
Gameplay Features
- Story-driven single-player campaign built around Duke Nukem’s irreverent persona
- Classic first-person shooter combat with modern presentation elements
- Environmental interactions and set pieces designed for humor and spectacle
- Iconic Duke one-liners and fourth-wall-adjacent commentary throughout
- Varied alien-filled environments ranging from casinos to military bases
- Gameplay that blends nostalgic design sensibilities with contemporary visuals
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Duke Nukem Forever is infamous for its extended development period, becoming one of gaming’s most well-known long-running projects before its eventual release. This history turned the game into a pop-culture talking point long before players ever picked up a controller.
The title is often discussed alongside games like Duke Nukem 3D and Serious Sam when reflecting on the bombastic, personality-driven shooters of the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it remains a unique collector piece — part shooter, part time capsule — that captures a very specific era of video game attitude.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release (Black Label)
- Genre: Shooter
- Year Released: 2011
- Publisher: 2K Games
- Developer: Gearbox Software
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 710425379215
- SKU: 31477
- Format: Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 console (PS3 system)
- Region: NTSC (U.S. & Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original PS3 cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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