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Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Nostalgic and faithful remaster
    • New episode by original designers
    • Improved graphics and lighting
    • Developer commentary and rewind feature
    • Strong modding and workshop support

    Cons

    • Missing expansions from megaton edition
    • Buggy and unstable multiplayer
    • Some gameplay and ui quirks
    • Price considered high by some
    • Occasional technical issues and bugs

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Leadership, Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can freely explore levels, find secrets, choose paths, and use various weapons and gadgets with some player-driven strategies."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers challenging combat, puzzles, and exploration requiring skill and learning, though some parts can be frustrating or rely on pixel hunting."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes multiplayer deathmatch and co-op modes, but multiplayer is buggy and less emphasized than single-player experience."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players engage in long sessions with multiple episodes and expansions; new episode and workshop maps encourage habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Co-op multiplayer is supported and appreciated, though limited by technical issues and peer-to-peer networking."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong emphasis on level design, secrets, modding support via Steam Workshop, and new episode by original designers."

    • Domination
      -1

      "Multiplayer includes competitive modes but community sentiment and gameplay focus more on equal participation and fun."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive fantasy action distinct from real life."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players buy and play out of personal desire and nostalgia rather than obligation; some frustration with missing content noted."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore new episode, try different weapons and tactics, and experiment with mods and level editor content."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Game encourages discovering secrets, hidden areas, and new maps, including large and detailed levels."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization via mods and level editor; limited character customization but player expression through gameplay choices."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strongly imaginative setting with over-the-top characters, sci-fi aliens, and humorous action hero fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Community exists around multiplayer and modding, but many players focus on solo play and nostalgia."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skills in combat, navigation, and puzzle solving; some learning curve with level design and mechanics."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for background or casual idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are limited to multiplayer modes; no emphasis on forming close relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Multiplayer may involve some leadership but mostly balanced and cooperative play without strong authoritative roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect weapons, items, and upgrades; new episode adds fresh content and achievements."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Gameplay can be tense and challenging but also offers moments of flow and cathartic action."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and auditory enhancements, dynamic lighting, and iconic sound effects provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      0

      "Some recognition via achievements and community but not a major focus of player motivation."

    • Story
      1

      "Simple narrative with humorous tone; new episode adds some context but story is secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires tactical combat decisions, puzzle solving, and exploration planning, though generally straightforward."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced combat and challenging encounters provide excitement and suspense."

    • Value
      -1

      "Mixed opinions on price versus content; some feel missing expansions reduce value, others appreciate new episode and features."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay involves combat, destruction, and graphic violence with over-the-top action."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage health, resources, and avoid death in challenging environments."

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