After waiting since high school more than a decade ago, Duke Nukem Forever finally arrived to my house today. And it’s just as Duke Nukem as Duke Nukem ever was. After pre-ordering it a couple days ago, I was alerted to poor reviews of the game, citing low frame rates, bad graphics, and dull gameplay. And all that meant to me was… I would love it. Hardcore gamers will hate everything about this game. It’s not serious. It’s allows zero precision. And each level seems to aimlessly meander. But that’s Duke Nukem.

Anyone who played the original Duke Nukem 3D years ago (as I did for hours on end) will love this new game. It’s like I’m a freshman in high school all over again. All the immaturity and vulgarity of the original is back, along with Duke’s hilarious one-liners. Sure the game is silly and moronic, but that’s what makes it fun. It’s not serious gameplay but a pick-up-and-go adventure through absurdity that I’m enjoying greatly.

And I’m glad I shelled out the extra $40 for the “Balls of Steel” limited edition version that came with a ton of fun Duke Nukem collectibles. I have no idea what I’ll do with them all, but I’m happy to have them. And now I need to stop writing this so I can go play some more Duke Nukem Forever. (Yeah, I never thought I’d say that…)