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Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition
Reviewed: 05 May 2026
PC · macOS · Linux · PlayStation 3 · PS Vita
3D Realms · 2013
Ludograph rating
D
Caution
41 /100
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is a classic shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time with its fast-paced action, but contains significant mature content and low Ludograph rating.
Growth (BDS)
27
Risk (RIS)
18
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.24 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Duke Nukem 3D offers fast-paced, classic first-person shooter action, rewarding quick reflexes and spatial awareness. Players navigate complex environments, utilizing a variety of weapons to overcome enemies. The game encourages exploration and observation to find secrets and progress.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game contains significant mature content, including extreme violence, strong language, sexual themes, and substance references, often presented in a trivialized manner. There is a strong lack of diverse representation, and female characters are often depicted in a highly sexualized and objectified way. The protagonist's jingoistic and hyper-masculine persona may promote problematic attitudes.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.