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EPISODE ONE
Duke Nukem 3D

EPISODE ONE

Complete walkthrough for Duke Nukem 3D Episode One: LA Meltdown. Includes all levels: Hollywood Holocaust, Red Light District, Death Row, Toxic Dump, Launch Facility, The Abyss, and Faces of Death.

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Complete walkthrough for Duke Nukem 3D Episode One: LA Meltdown. Includes all levels: Hollywood Holocaust, Red Light District, Death Row, Toxic Dump, Launch Facility, The Abyss, and Faces of Death.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Hollywood Holocaust: The first level, set in a theater district. Duke starts after his spaceship crashes. Features include a wide road, a theater, and opportunities to find weapons like the RPG and chain gun.
  2. 2
    Red Light District: Duke is captured by aliens and must escape.
  3. 3
    Death Row: Duke fights his way through an alien-controlled facility.
  4. 4
    Toxic Dump: Duke navigates a hazardous waste area.
  5. 5
    Launch Facility: Duke infiltrates an alien launch site.
  6. 6
    The Abyss: A challenging level set in a dark, dangerous environment.
  7. 7
    Faces of Death: The final level of Episode 1, featuring a hidden level marked with ★.
Tips
  • The episode starts with Duke taking damage from his crashed spaceship, but a nearby +30 health pack mitigates this.
  • An RPG can be found early on by shooting through specific windows.
  • A hidden chain gun is located behind a window in the left building of Hollywood Holocaust.

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