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Duke Nukem 3D cover
Video game · 1996

Duke Nukem 3D

Released 29 January 1996 on Linux, MS-DOS, PlayStation, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Sega Saturn and 7 more

Developer
3D Realms, Gearbox Software
Publisher
3D Realms, Atari, Inc.
Made in
Garland, United States
Genre
Shooter, Puzzle
Themes
Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Series
Duke Nukem
IGDB PLAYERS82450 ratings

About Duke Nukem 3D

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.

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

Amiga 120029 January 1996
Linux29 January 1996
MS-DOS29 January 1996
PlayStation29 January 1996
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive29 January 1996
Sega Saturn29 January 1996
Mac6 June 1997
PC1998
Androidlater, date unknown
iOSlater, date unknown
Nintendo 64later, date unknown
PlayStation 3later, date unknown

Screenshots

Duke Nukem 3D screenshot 1Duke Nukem 3D screenshot 2Duke Nukem 3D screenshot 3Duke Nukem 3D screenshot 4

Videos

Duke Nukem 3D: Gameplay videoDuke Nukem 3D: Trailer

Duke Nukem series

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Sources: Wikidata, IGDB, Wikipedia's release lists.