Welcome to Duke Nukem 3D, the 1996 classic FPS where you play as the wisecracking, alien-blasting Duke himself. You'll be kicking alien scum off Earth using an arsenal of iconic weapons and navigating through gritty, interactive environments across Los Angeles and beyond. It's a fast-paced, funny, and gory shooter that's all about Duke's attitude and over-the-top action.
This guide is your ticket to mastering Duke's world. We'll cover everything you need to know, from finding all those hidden secrets and collectibles scattered throughout levels like 'Dukeboss Studios' and 'Atomic Edition Episodes', to taking down the toughest bosses. Whether you're aiming for a perfect run or just trying to get past a tricky section, we've got the walkthroughs and tips to help you get some!
[02-00-02] Language Warning
Duke Nukem 3D guide contains coarse language transcripts from in-game content, primarily in section 7.
Warning: This guide contains coarse language. While the walkthrough itself does not include swearing, transcripts of some in-game content are provided. This is primarily found in section 7, titled "Duke Related Stuff". If you are sensitive to such language, please be advised.
- Review section 7, "Duke Related Stuff", for the majority of the coarse language transcripts.
- If you are sensitive to coarse language, you may wish to skip the transcripts in section 7.
[02-00-03] Assumptions Made When Using This Guide
Playing Duke Nukem 3D? This guide assumes you have at least the first three episodes and the 1.5 Patch, ideally the Plutonium Pak / Atomic Edition.
- For the full game, you should have at least the first three episodes and the 1.5 Patch (available at 3drealms.com).
- Ideally, you will have the Plutonium Pak / Atomic Edition, which includes the fourth episode and is already updated.
Walkthrough Assumptions:
- This walkthrough has been written for the Come Get Some difficulty.
- Much of the walkthrough will be similar to other difficulty levels, with the exception of enemy appearances, which will be discussed in section 02-02-01.
- Ensure you have the correct game version for the most accurate walkthrough experience.
- Be aware that enemy encounters may differ on difficulties other than Come Get Some.
[02-00-04] Recognition and Acknowledgements
Duke Nukem 3D guide contributors like Fernando Calvo, Jacek D, Stephen Worek, and Mike P. provided crucial info and corrections.
The full listing of contributors can be found in Section 10-02. However, several individuals have put an exceptional amount of time into Duke Nukem 3D and this guide.
Contributors:
- Fernando Calvo: Contributed significant information, including Easter eggs and corrections. He is also recognized as the reigning speed run king of Duke Nukem 3D.
- Jacek D: Added a substantial amount of information and corrections to the guide, improving its accuracy.
- Stephen Worek: Provided a large number of Easter eggs and corrections.
- Mike P.: Cleaned up the guide to improve readability, addressing issues with abbreviations and making it more accessible to a wider audience.
- For a complete list of all contributors, refer to Section 10-02.
- Fernando Calvo is noted for his contributions to Easter eggs and his status as the Duke Nukem 3D speed run king.
- Mike P. specifically helped make the guide more readable by addressing abbreviations.
[02-00-05] Further Duke Resources
Discover essential Duke Nukem 3D resources: speedrun guides by Fernando's, video walkthroughs by eScenCe, JonoF's port, the Duke HRP mod, LameDuke Guide, and the 3D Realms website.
This section links to several valuable external resources for Duke Nukem 3D players.
Fernando's Speed Walkthroughs: A comprehensive resource for speedrunning Duke Nukem 3D, featuring detailed videos and tips. Created by speedrun masters Fernando Calvo and JLennox, their series includes "Duke Done Quicker," where they completed the entire game in 21:43 (24:30 with secrets).
eScenCe's Video Walkthroughs: Created by Sebastian "eScenCe" S., this German website offers video walkthroughs for every level, using the High Resolution Pack (HRP).
JonoF's Duke 3D Port: A Win32 port by JonoF that allows Duke Nukem 3D to run natively on Windows, resolving compatibility issues and enabling hassle-free multiplayer with programs like DukesterX.
Duke HRP (High Resolution Pack): This mod enhances Duke Nukem 3D with 3D graphics, offering a unique visual experience.
LameDuke Guide: A guide covering the beta version of Duke Nukem 3D, created by the author of this walkthrough.
3D Realms Website: An active community hub for Duke Nukem 3D and other Duke games, featuring extensive forums that provide insight into the game and its community.
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