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Duke Nukem 3D E4L11 Area 51 walkthrough: cross the acid river, grab items, and defeat the Alien Queen.

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Duke Nukem 3D E4L11 Area 51 walkthrough: cross the acid river, grab items, and defeat the Alien Queen.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you use the Yellow Key, a wall opposite the slot opens to reveal a purple acid river. Sprint across the river quickly, as you will take significant damage to your Protective Boots. Jetpacking is not an option.
  2. 2
    Reach the door at the end, which should be uncovered after hitting switches in the key rooms.
  3. 3
    Follow the short path, collecting Steroids and a Large Medikit.
  4. 4
    Enter the small pool at the end and submerge to collect two RPG Ammo and two Devastator Ammo.
  5. 5
    Swim down the underwater tunnel. After the first corner, find a nook containing an Atomic Health. Further down, near a dead end, another Atomic Health is located.
  6. 6
    Upon entering this area, the roof will descend, initiating the final battle.

Killing the Alien Queen:

  1. You will be attacked by the Alien Queen and her Alien Drone spawn.
  2. Alcoves contain two boxes of Shotgun Shells, two Chaingun Cannon Ammo, and a Large Medikit if needed.
  3. The Alien Queen's abilities include birthing Alien Drones (indicated by her crouching and emitting green crud) and electrifying the area around her, causing guaranteed damage. Getting too close will result in instant death.
  4. Your primary threats are Alien Drones and Octabrains. Quickly kill the few Octabrains present.
  5. You do not need to fight all the Alien Drones; float above them to avoid damage. You may be Shrink Ray'd, but it is not a significant issue.
  6. Circle around the Drones and fire on the Alien Queen using Devastator and RPG ammo.
  7. The Alien Queen has the most health of all bosses, but with sustained fire, the battle should conclude before your Scuba Gear runs out of air.
  8. If you run out of air, look for strategically placed holes in the roof to replenish your air supply.

SECRET 7:

  • Look at the roof for a small opening. Emerge to find a Portable Medikit, Atomic Health, and Body Armor, offering a break from the action.
  • Other holes in the roof provide additional breathing room.
Tips
  • Be very fast when crossing the purple acid river.
  • Prioritize eliminating Octabrains quickly.
  • Use the environment to avoid Alien Drone attacks.
  • Conserve powerful ammunition for the Alien Queen.
  • Keep an eye on your air supply during the underwater segments and boss fight.

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