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Duke Nukem 3D (1996)

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Duke Nukem 3D is a first-person shooter video game developed and published by 3D Realms.

Released on April 24, 1996, Duke Nukem 3D is the third game in the Duke Nukem series and a sequel to Duke Nukem II. The game was a commercial success and has seen numerous console ports, expansion packs, and special edition re-releases since its debut. It continues to maintain a strong fanbase, which has generated hundreds of mods and thousands of user maps.


As a groundbreaking entry in the first-person shooter genre, Duke Nukem 3D was generally well-received by critics. The game was also immediately controversial and drew criticism in the mainstream media for its violence and pornographic content.


Story -


In the early 21st century, The city of Los Angeles has been taken over by murderous aliens and the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) has mutated. The streets of L.A. has become a infestation zone. Only one man can take out the trash and that man is the man who loves to kick ass and chew bubblegum... Returning to Earth and armed with a arsenal of weaponry, blonde action hero Duke Nukem takes on the murderous aliens and the mutant Los Angeles police officers in a spectacular ultra-violent showdown, from the red light district to the football stadium, Duke is the only man who can save the earth and stop the murderous aliens who need exterminating.


There are 5 episodes in Duke Nukem 3D World Tour


Episode 1 - L.A. Meltdown: Set in Los Angeles, this episode starts in a run-down area of the city before traveling to a prison, a toxic waste dump, and eventually the San Andreas Fault.

Episode 2 - Lunar Apocalypse: This episode spans several space stations and alien spaceships.

Episode 3 - Shrapnel City: Set back on Earth, this episode features a range of locations, including a bank, a movie set, a subway, and a football stadium.

Episode 4 - The Birth: Available only in the Atomic Edition, this episode features locations such as a fast food restaurant, a post office, an amusement park and Area 51.



Episode 5 - Alien World Order: Available only in the 20th Anniversary World Tour, this episode brings eight new levels set in locations around the world.


Weapons
Duke Nukem 3D includes a range of weapons, some of which remain unique to the Duke Nukem franchise even today.

Weapons range from the Mighty Foot, which is a basic melee attack, to a pistol, a chaingun cannon, pipe bombs, and guns that shrink and freeze enemies. Five of the twelve weapons use hitscan, and another four produce explosions.


Items
In addition to the weapons, Duke's inventory features a series of items that can be acquired and deployed throughout the game. These items include:

- Portable Medkit, which can be used to recover Duke's health at any time
- Steroids, which cause Duke to move more quickly and to deal greater melee damage
- Night Vision Goggles, which allow Duke to see in poorly lit areas
- Holoduke, which projects a hologram of Duke that distracts enemies
- Protective Boots, which allow Duke to traverse dangerous terrain, such as toxic waste or lava
- Scuba Gear, which allows Duke to swim underwater for longer periods without drowning
- Jetpack, which allows Duke to fly freely around the environment, sometimes to reach otherwise inaccessible areas

Apart from these standard inventory items, there are also a number of health-boosting items, and hidden Access Cards can be used to unlock doors, deactivate force fields, or trigger explosions.


Enemies
Duke Nukem 3D features a wide variety of enemies, including extraterrestrial aliens, mutant police officers, and mechanical robots. Five drop ammunition when killed, five explode when killed, five wield explosive weapons, four wield hitscan weapons, five do not wield physical weapons at all, two can jump, seven can fly, and three are recurring, miniature versions of bosses.

In addition, there are five boss enemies, one at the end of each episode. These are:

- The Battlelord, equipped with a massive chaingun and mortar launcher
- The Overlord, who is found on the Moon and has two rocket launchers mounted on its back
- The Cycloid Emperor, found in a football stadium and has mechanical rocket launcher claws for hands

- The Alien Queen, an underwater creature that spawns offspring and fires a powerful electrical blast
- The Cycloid Incinerator, a twin of the Cycloid Emperor that shoots fire and summons Firefly Troopers



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