10 Ridiculously Ambitious Video Games That Failed Horribly

8. Duke Nukem Forever

Once upon a time, Duke Nukem Forever looked all set to be the greatest FPS ever made. Anticipated to be a continuation of the pioneering Duke Nukem 3D, Forever looked to be a ridiculously fun shooter with an unprecedented level of interaction with the environment. It was this ambition that led to Duke Nukem Forever's demise. The development was plagued by constant changes to the game's engine as the devs attempted to keep up with the industry around them. For a few years, it seemed like Duke Nukem Forever would never see a release, until the disastrous mess was finally launched after 15 years of development, to a totally unimpressed gaming audience.