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Duke Nukem 3D

1996 79 / 100 Puzzle Shooter
Duke Nukem 3D is a first-person shooter in which players move through levels from the protagonist's viewpoint, fighting aliens and mutated foes with a varied arsenal. Its environments are highly interactive and destructible, and levels are designed in a non-linear way, letting players use air ducts, back routes, and hidden areas to explore or avoid enemies. Set across recognizable real-world style locations, the game Show full summary

Duke Nukem 3D is a first-person shooter in which players move through levels from the protagonist's viewpoint, fighting aliens and mutated foes with a varied arsenal. Its environments are highly interactive and destructible, and levels are designed in a non-linear way, letting players use air ducts, back routes, and hidden areas to explore or avoid enemies. Set across recognizable real-world style locations, the game is known for its satirical humor and references to action films and pop culture.

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Returning to Earth in his space cruiser hoping for a vacation, action hero Duke Nukem is shot down over Los Angeles by unknown attackers. As he sends out a distress signal, he learns that aliens are invading the city and have mutated the local police. With his plans ruined, Duke ejects and vows to do whatever it takes to stop the invasion, fighting his way through a besieged city and beyond as he uncovers the scope of the alien threat.

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Duke Nukem 3D: release, platforms, and facts

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Studio & publishing

Developer
3D Realms, 3D Realms
Publisher
MacSoft Games, 3D Realms, U.S. Gold, FormGen
Franchise
Duke Nukem
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Themes
Action, Comedy, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • PC (Microsoft Windows) 1998
  • DOS May 1996
  • DOS Jan 29, 1996
  • DOS Apr 19, 1996
  • Mac Jun 06, 1997

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