![]() ![]() There is a lot to unpack in regards to Duke Nukem Forever considering that it almost feels like a betrayal of character to have enjoyed this game. I would also like to disclose that I have not played any previous Duke Nukem titles before this one but I do now have a greater interest in the series after having played it, enough of an interest that I bought the latest re-release of Duke Nukem 3D during the October Steam sale. Not gonna lie it felt awkward playing this game even as a trans woman who has been out for almost four years and on HRT for almost two, and it felt even more awkward enjoying it. It’s also worth noting that I played a brief bit of this game a few years ago as well but stopped because that was the point where my gender dysphoria was at its worse and made me feel awkward and cruddy for playing something like this. ![]() The only reason I even bothered to play Duke Nukem Forever was due to the fact that the copy I got was only $3.00 and because of a certain reviewer who I used to watch but stopped watching because he turned out to be a total transphobe. Granted that was a few years ago and I did not play enough to get a full impression but I have other games I’m far more interested in. My only experience with the Call of Duty series for instance is playing about two hours of the first Modern Warfare and quitting because the game just didn’t click with me. ![]() Aside from the game’s poor reception there is also the fact that I never got into first person shooters even when they ARE well received. I did not go into Duke Nukem Forever expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. I’ve always disliked how cliquish and conformist most mainstream gaming sites are in regards to games (among other things) and it always comes across as cringe worthy how people will take their word as law despite the fact that gaming media has become widely distrusted as of late. The truth is that these are all my genuine opinions, I just don’t put that much stock in what everyone else thinks. There unfortunately comes the risk of having people accuse you of being purposefully contrarian in an attempt to garner attention rather than giving your own honest opinion. You kind of need to have either unique opinions or insight in order for people to want to hear what you have to say after all. I’m no stranger to holding unique or contrarian views in regards to games. ![]()
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