Duke Nukem Forever is an action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. It was released on November 16, 1998 for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows. It is the fifteenth game in the Duke Nukem series and the first game in the new '3D Realms' development studio. The game is set in a new, improved version of the world of Duke Nukem, which has been redesigned for the new hardware. The game's story follows the player as they travel across the world, fighting enemies and completing objectives in order to progress the story. The game features a variety of new weapons, including a rocket launcher, an assault rifle, and a shotgun. Players can also customise their characters with various clothes, tattoos, and body parts. The game received generally positive reviews from critics. It was awarded the 1996 'Game of the Year' award by Electronic Gaming Monthly, and has been cited as one of the best video games ever created.