Guide to getting the Blue Key in Duke Nukem 3D, including secrets and enemy encounters in the restaurant area.
Walkthrough
- 1From your starting position outside, grab the Devastator from the compartment to your right.
- 2As you move forward, an Enforcer will spawn. Use the Devastator carefully to defeat it and any incoming Sentry Drone.
- 3Look down and snipe any Troopers and Captains from your elevated position.
- 4Jump into the water to descend. Be aware of Sharks and Octabrains, which can be dealt with later.
- 5On the lawn area, eliminate any remaining Troopers and Captains.
- 6Go onto the ledge to acquire a Chaingun Cannon and an Atomic Health.
- 7Enter the water on the right side. Near a jail door, find Chaingun Cannon Ammo, and a Small Medikit near the wall. Be cautious of three Octabrains; use the Chaingun Cannon to defeat them.
- 8In the middle of the tunnel connecting the water sections, find Pipebombs. Also, locate Slimer Eggs surrounding a Holoduke.
- 9On the left side of the pool's exit, find a Large Medikit.
- 10An Enforcer will emerge from behind a wall near the entrance; defeat it with the Chaingun Cannon.
- 11Collect Pistol Ammo from the ledge and jump into the hole where the Enforcer appeared.
- 12Down here, find Pipebombs and an Atomic Health. Use a Pipebomb to destroy the crack in the wall.
- 13Go through the opening, enter the water, collect Chaingun Cannon Ammo, and you will return to the beginning area.
- 14Enter the restaurant. Be prepared for a Mounted Gun before entering and two more inside. Use the Devastator for efficient destruction of Mounted Guns and the Sentry Drone to your left upon entering.
- 15In the restaurant room, find Shotgun Shells and a Small Medikit.
- 16On a ledge with the Dukai sign, find Pistol Ammo.
- 17In a dark corner, break a vase to find Night Vision Goggles. A hint for Secret 2 is on the wall, suggesting the use of Night Vision Goggles.
- 18SECRET 1: Near the red statue, an invisible wall hides Chaingun Cannon Ammo and a Small Medikit.
- 19SECRET 2: Find the picture of a woman in a bikini. Search the lower portion to reveal a Shrink Ray on top.
- 20SECRET 3: Open the bloody handprint on the chalkboard and jump in to get Body Armor. Jumping in is required for the secret credit.
- 21In the Sushi Rooms, three curtain-like doors lead to different areas. One opens upon entering the restaurant. Another reveals two Captains and two Troopers, along with a Shotgun. A lighter colored wall in this room hides a Jetpack.
- 22The far-right room contains a Portable Medikit.
- 23SECRET 4: Bomb a crack in the right room to find Shrink Ray Ammo and two Large Medikits.
- 24In the Middle Room, the table lowers upon entry. Enter the new room and hit the switch. Steroids are also found here.
- 25A door opens past the bar sign and the Blue Key door. Proceed to this area.
- 26In the Canister Room, you'll find canisters, eggs, and babes. Shoot the canisters to fight the resulting Trooper with a Pipebomb or Pistol.
- 27Find Shotgun Shells, Chaingun Cannon Ammo, and a Small Medikit on tables. An Octabrain is also present.
- 28Go to the window ledge and collect Shotgun Shells, but avoid entering the water yet.
- 29Enter the curtain doors here. You will face two Enforcers.
- 30In this room, find the Blue Key in a wall compartment and a Small Medikit on the counter.
- 31Locate the cash register; interacting with it opens doors revealing Teleport Pads for connectivity.
- 32The door in this room leads back to the entrance. Proceed to the Blue Key door.
Tips
- The Devastator is highly effective against Sentry Drones and Mounted Guns, conserving other ammunition.
- Use the environment to your advantage by sniping enemies from elevated positions.
- Be mindful of underwater threats like Sharks and Octabrains; they can often be bypassed or dealt with later.
- Pipebombs are useful for destroying cracked walls and dealing with groups of enemies.
- Secret areas often contain valuable items like ammo, health, and powerful weapons.
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