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Getting the Red Key (5)
Duke Nukem 3D

Getting the Red Key (5)

Need the Red Key in Duke Nukem 3D? This guide walks you through finding it, including secrets and the 'Restricted Area'.

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Need the Red Key in Duke Nukem 3D? This guide walks you through finding it, including secrets and the 'Restricted Area'.

Alright, let's grab that Red Key! It's in level 5, and there's a cool secret area to find first.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Secret Area: First off, before you even head towards the main door, there's a secret waiting. Go all the way down the current hallway. You'll see a forcefield blocking your way back to the 'Acid Pit Room'. Hit the button right next to it to drop the forcefield. Now, head back to the Acid Pit Room and dive into the acid. There's a new hole in the wall you can swim through. Emerge from there, and you'll find two Atomic Healths and two boxes of Shotgun Shells. Keep an eye out for another hidden door on the right side of the grate – the door itself is tucked away in a corner. Inside, you'll snag a case of Chaingun Cannon Ammo.
  2. 2
    Path to the Red Key: Now, return to 'Path 01' and make your way down to ground level. You'll see another path and a door that was previously locked until you used the Blue Key. Head on in, but be careful.
  3. 3
    Restricted Area: You'll enter a room with a window. Through it, you can spot four Pig Cops just waiting. This is the perfect spot to blast them with your RPG! Go through the door – there's a sign above it that says 'Restricted Area'. As soon as you enter, you'll run into a Pig Cop. Take him out, then head up the incline. You'll find some Shotgun Shells and, most importantly, the Red Key! Grab it, then hit the button located up there to open the big doors leading out.
Tips
  • Don't forget to check for that hidden door after the forcefield – the Chaingun ammo is super useful.
  • The Pig Cops in the 'Restricted Area' can be tough, so using the RPG is a smart move if you have it.

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