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[07-01-05] E1L05 - The Abyss
Duke Nukem 3D

[07-01-05] E1L05 - The Abyss

Find hidden messages like 'Dopefish Lives' and 'GO WITH THE FLOW' in Duke Nukem 3D's E1L05 - The Abyss.

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Find hidden messages like 'Dopefish Lives' and 'GO WITH THE FLOW' in Duke Nukem 3D's E1L05 - The Abyss.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the dark cave at the beginning of the level, use the goggles (night vision goggles) to find the hidden message "GO WITH THE FLOW", which is a hint for finding secret 5.
  2. 2
    In a secret cave containing a dancing girl and three Atomic Health pickups, you will find a message on the wall that reads "SUYT". This crude acronym stands for "Show Us Your Tits".
  3. 3
    Near the end of the level, while crossing a narrow ledge high above lava to reach the ending chambers, drop down to the very bottom of the pit beneath the bridge. Here, you will find a message on the wall that says "Dopefish Lives". Dopefish is a character from the Apogee game, Commander Keen Episode IV.
  4. 4
    You need a jetpack (obtainable legitimately from E1L06, Launch Facility) to reach a hole where shrink ray bursts are being fired. On the wall here, there is a small inscription that reads "You're not supposed to be here. -Levelord". The Levelord was a designer of many levels in the original Duke Nukem 3D.
  5. 5
    Look for a small headstone that says "San Andreas Fault". This refers to the geological fault line in California, famous for causing large earthquakes. In this level, the fault causes a collapse.
Tips
  • The "GO WITH THE FLOW" message is a clue to finding secret area 5.
  • The "Dopefish Lives" message references a character from Commander Keen Episode IV. While Dopefish was considered for replacement of sharks in Duke Nukem 3D, the idea was ultimately scrapped.
  • The "San Andreas Fault" easter egg humorously depicts the fault causing a collapse, similar to real-world earthquake events in areas like Los Angeles.

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