description Duke Nukem Overview
Duke Nukem is a 1991 platform game created by Apogee Software for MS-DOS. It features the character Duke Nukem navigating three episodes containing ten levels each, utilizing a 2D, multidirectional scrolling mechanic. The original title was altered to “Duke Nukum” due to trademark concerns during its initial distribution as shareware.
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info Duke Nukem Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1991 |
help Duke Nukem FAQ
What is the original Duke Nukem game?
The original Duke Nukem is a 1991 MS-DOS platform game published by Apogee Software. It has three episodes, with ten levels in each episode, and uses multidirectional 2D scrolling.
Why was the character called Duke Nukum in some versions?
The name was changed to Duke Nukum in the first release because Apogee was concerned about a possible trademark conflict. Later versions returned to the name Duke Nukem after the rights issue was clarified.
Is the 1991 Duke Nukem a first-person shooter?
No. The original game is a side-view platformer rather than the later Duke Nukem 3D-style first-person shooter. Duke navigates levels, collects items, uses weapons, and fights enemies in a two-dimensional environment.
How many levels are in the original Duke Nukem?
The game contains three episodes with ten levels per episode, for a total of 30 levels. This structure is typical of Apogee's early shareware releases, where an episode could serve as the distributed portion of the game.
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