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Getting the Red Key (6)
Duke Nukem 3D

Getting the Red Key (6)

Find the Red Key in Duke Nukem 3D's 'Getting the Red Key (6)' level. Includes walkthrough, secrets, and item locations.

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Find the Red Key in Duke Nukem 3D's 'Getting the Red Key (6)' level. Includes walkthrough, secrets, and item locations.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Spawn in a small room with a Shotgun and Shotgun Shells. Press the switch to open double doors.
  2. 2
    Enter a room with Slimer Eggs and a babe. Continue past a Large Medikit.
  3. 3
    As you go around a wall, Troopers and a Captain will attack from behind a computer desk. Find a Chaingun Cannon on a shelf behind the Earth Defense Logo.
  4. 4
    Go behind the computer desk to find a Portable Medikit on the ground and Body Armor on a ledge. Hit the switch and go through the big door.
  5. 5
    SECRET 1: Go to where the big door went down. Crouch and face the right door jamb; an Atomic Health is in a small alcove.
  6. 6
    Go through the next door and fight Enforcers. Open the subsequent door and prepare to take cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) from assaulting Enforcers and Commanders.
  7. 7
    Proceed through the 'Space View Room' where walls open to show outer space. As you reach the end, a door behind you opens, releasing Sentry Drones.
  8. 8
    In the middle of the 'Space View Room', under a half arch, find RPG Ammo. On the left support of this arch is a compartment with a Holoduke. Near the big door, find Night Vision Goggles and Chaingun Cannon Ammo.
  9. 9
    SECRET 2: Pass under the arch with the Holoduke, then go up the right ramp. Enter a grate to find an RPG and Body Armor.
  10. 10
    SECRET 3: Jetpack up to where the Sentry Drones emerged. Find RPG Ammo and an Atomic Health inside.
  11. 11
    Open the door to the 'Red Room' and be attacked by two Troopers and a Captain. Find two Large Medikits in compartments to your left and right. Open the next door.
  12. 12
    Enter the 'Circular Room' and fight Troopers. Collect Night Vision Goggles, STD, Pistol Ammo, and a Large Medikit around the room. Proceed to the tunnel near the green slime.
  13. 13
    In the 'Conveyor Room', find Slimer Eggs immediately. To your left are Shrink Ray Ammo and a babe.
  14. 14
    Notice a rapid conveyor belt; you can use the left one to reach the next room quickly. A mounted gun is present but cannot be destroyed. Take cover from various Troopers and Commanders.
  15. 15
    Find Pipebombs, a Devastator, Night Vision Goggles, and a Large Medikit in this room. On the other side of the wall facing the conveyor belt is the Red Key.
  16. 16
    As you go back to the exit, you will be attacked by Enforcers.
Tips
  • Use the Night Vision Goggles when exploring dark areas or anticipating ambushes.
  • Take advantage of the cover provided by computer desks and walls to engage enemies safely.
  • The conveyor belt in the 'Conveyor Room' can be used for quick traversal, but be prepared for enemies.
  • Explore all alcoves and secret areas to maximize your item collection, including Atomic Health and powerful weapons like the Devastator.

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