Duke Nukem
The heavily armed protagonist, who travels through altered periods of history to stop an alien invasion.
How it plays
How does Duke Nukem: Zero Hour play?
The game uses a first-person perspective. In the single-player campaign, Duke explores stages, collects weapons and ammunition, defeats alien enemies, activates switches, solves environmental puzzles, and reaches an exit or story objective.
Levels are arranged as a time-traveling sequence through different eras and locations. Progression comes from finding key items, opening routes, surviving enemy encounters, and acquiring more powerful weapons. A separate multiplayer mode provides competitive deathmatch-style play with selectable arenas and match settings.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Duke Nukem: Zero Hour?
Explore each area before moving on; switches, key items, and side passages can be easy to miss. Conserve powerful ammunition for large enemies and crowded encounters.
Use the environment defensively. Keep moving in open arenas, learn enemy attack patterns, and search rooms for armor, health, and ammunition before triggering major fights.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Lani
Duke's ally and a recurring supporting character in the story.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Search side rooms and unusual wall openings for supplies and route switches.
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Save powerful weapons for bosses and dense enemy groups.
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In multiplayer, use the level layout and available pickups rather than relying on one weapon.
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