How To Install nexuiz on Kali Linux

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install nexuiz on Kali Linux.

What is nexuiz

nexuiz is:

Nexuiz Classic is a fast-paced 3D deathmatch game with high-end and complex graphics effects. It is intended to be played over the Internet or over a local network. Several different game types, such as classic deathmatch, team deathmatch and capture the flag are available. It also supports a single-player mode and playing against the computer.

The game brings deathmatch back to the basics, with perfect weapon balancing and fast paced action, keeping itself away from the current trend of realistic shooters.

This package installs the client to play the game.

This game was originally released as “Nexuiz”, but is now referred to as “Nexuiz Classic” since the Nexuiz name was re-used for a non-free game for consoles.

There are three methods to install nexuiz on Kali Linux. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install nexuiz Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install nexuiz using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install nexuiz

Install nexuiz Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install nexuiz using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install nexuiz

Install nexuiz Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude on Kali Linux first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Kali Linux. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install nexuiz using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install nexuiz

How To Uninstall nexuiz on Kali Linux

To uninstall only the nexuiz package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove nexuiz

Uninstall nexuiz And Its Dependencies

To uninstall nexuiz and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Kali Linux, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove nexuiz

Remove nexuiz Configurations and Data

To remove nexuiz configuration and data from Kali Linux we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge nexuiz

Remove nexuiz configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove nexuiz configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge nexuiz

Dependencies

nexuiz have the following dependencies:

• darkplaces
• nexuiz-data

References

• nexuiz website

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install nexuiz package on Kali Linux using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.