The prospect of a true DN3D sequel kept fans excited for over a decade, despite multiple unfinished development cycles.
The biggest disappointment wasn’t simply that DNF was a lackluster game, but that it followed Duke Nukem 3D, a fantastically designed shooter that still holds up well today.
In 2011, much to the collective dismay of gamers, Duke Nukem Forever was released after 15 years of development. According to its creators, Duke Nukem Forever 2013 is the Duke game “that was meant to be”.