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!
[02-00-01] What You Won't Find in This Guide
Discover what this Duke Nukem 3D guide does NOT cover, including multiplayer, technical issues, DOS specifics, and unofficial mods.
This FAQ covers many of the single player gameplay aspects of Duke Nukem 3D. However, it will not cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) the following aspects:
- Multiplayer (including TEN and LAN games)
- Technical issues (such as compatibility with Vista or XP)
- DOS-related information for Duke Nukem 3D (this can be found in the official documentation)
- Unofficial mods and addons
[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.
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