Also, the obvious downside to playing on a lower resolution is that the graphics loseĪ lot of their sharpness so that you're not really getting the full next-gen treatment you were expecting.Ĭonclusion: The team behind the map has done a great job with all the new assets and making the map look modern inĮvery respect, but there's just something a bit off about combining all this with the old code and gameplay elements. The way of projectiles during these spikes. We went hands-on with Gearbox's Anniversary Edition, and it made us remember why the. For most of the map the framerate is about playable (20-30 in the main street area, 30-50 inside the theater),īut I came across nasty spikes on several occasions, the effect of which is exacerbated by the fact that sometimes you end up in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour - Hollywood Holocaust Gameplay - PAX West 2016. Of Duke's running speed and the addition of many 3D models as decorations within the confines of the old layout.įor a Polymer project the map's performance isn't too bad once you take the resolution down. You can play any kinda mod you want with this. It includes sounds from Duke Nukem, plus the music and even Duke Nukem textures. It also often feels like you don't have enough space to move around, perhaps a combination A Doom made version of Duke Nukem 3Ds Hollywood Holocaust level, and its an update version from a previous one that was once released. The new enemy models look great, but their animations are a bit wonky, as if not The streets are filled with civilians, but they're motionless and seemingly Tracks seem to be playing during the title sequences. Duke was originally intended to be able to use.

But the project comes off as a bit clunky and unpolished. Its a pretty elaborate level, despite being huge on par with The Abyss, the final level of Hollywood Holocaust. Overall the map's presentation is ambitious, and thereĪre many jokes any true fan will appreciate, not to mention a cool little surprise at the end. Moreover, the implementation of Polymer lights as a replacement for sector-based lighting is perfect.

Map looks better than Duke Nukem Forever (which admittedly looked dated upon release): the main street area is teeming with interesting details, the theater is unexpectedly glossy from the inside and there are voluptuous women everywhere. Purely in terms of graphical fidelity the Map a bit more interesting for those who've already played the original to death.

Overall, the differences are mostlyĪudiovisual the map's layout is pretty much the same, although with the addition of a few brand new areas to make the This Polymerized version features everything from 3D models to cutscenes. The Review: More than 20 years since the release of Duke3D, the game's first map, Hollywood Holocaust, has been given the next-gen Hollywood Holocaust Rethinked | Single | Author: Team Misfit | ModDB

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