Duke Nukem
The playable action hero who travels through the Caribbean locations, battles alien forces, and rescues captives.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow keys | Move and turn Default DOS keyboard controls may be customized in the setup menu. |
|---|---|
Ctrl | Fire weapon Uses the currently equipped weapon. |
Space | Open or use Activates doors, switches, and other interactive objects. |
Alt | Strafe Strafes while held with a movement direction. |
Shift | Run Increases movement speed while held. |
A | Jump Default keyboard binding in Duke Nukem 3D. |
Z | Crouch Default keyboard binding in Duke Nukem 3D. |
Control notes
Controls can be remapped through the DOS game's setup program.
Mouse controls depend on the player's configured DOS input setup.
How it plays
How does Duke Nukem 3D: Caribbean — Life's a Beach play?
The game is viewed from a first-person perspective. Duke moves through interconnected tropical levels, searches for keys and switches, fights alien enemies, rescues captives, and reaches the exit. Levels include beaches, hotels, ships, and other locations built around exploration and environmental interaction.
Players can use firearms, explosives, the jetpack, steroids, night vision, and other equipment. Secrets, destructible objects, alternate routes, and hidden supplies reward careful searching. Life's a Beach follows the base game's single-player structure and does not add a separate campaign progression system beyond completing its episode levels.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Duke Nukem 3D: Caribbean — Life's a Beach?
Search every room and shoreline for switches, hidden doors, destructible scenery, and supplies. The tropical art can make useful objects easy to overlook, so check unusual walls and dead ends.
Conserve powerful ammunition for larger threats, use cover around open beach areas, and activate equipment such as the jetpack only when it provides a clear route or tactical advantage. Save before exploring secret areas or committing to one-way paths.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Explore side rooms and unusual scenery; secrets often contain ammunition, armor, or health.
- 2
Keep multiple save files before using vehicles or entering unfamiliar areas.
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Use the jetpack and other equipment carefully, since some areas require them for navigation.
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