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Duke Nukem Forever

Duke Nukem Forever

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Get ready to kick ass and chew bubblegum with Duke Nukem Forever, the long-awaited shooter that puts you in control of the legendary Duke. This extensive guide features 67 sections covering everything from the main walkthrough and boss strategies like the Cycloid Emperor and Battlelord, to finding all Holoduke and Steroids collectibles, and mastering your weapons arsenal. We'll help you navigate Duke's world, optimize your Ego, and conquer all challenges.

MAP STATS:

Master the RPG in Duke Nukem Forever! Learn its firing modes, the powerful tracking rocket, and how to perform the risky but rewarding rocket jump. We cover its evolution too!

Alright, let's talk about the RPG in Duke Nukem Forever. This bad boy is a heavy hitter, firing rockets with a serious splash radius. You've got two ways to blast with it: 1. Standard Rocket: Just a regular rocket shot. Good for general mayhem. 2. Tracking Rocket: This is where it gets fun. Keep your crosshairs on an enemy. You'll see them change from green to yellow, then red. Once it's red, the rocket will lock onto that sucker. Keep the lock by firing again while still on target – it'll keep tracking! Now, for a classic Duke move: rocket jumping. Look down, fire the RPG, and jump. You'll launch yourself higher and farther, but fair warning, it'll cost you some health. Use it wisely! The RPG actually went through a bunch of looks during development, which is pretty cool to see: * 1997-1998: A really unique-looking version. * 1999-2002: This one looked a lot like the classic RPG from Duke Nukem 3D. * 2002-2004: Similar stance to the final version, but with a different, more detailed white texture. * 2006: Used white textures and had some resemblance to the final RPG. * 2009: Got updated textures and a different positioning. It's always neat to see how weapons evolve, right?

EGO BOOSTS AVAILABLE:

Find all Ego Boosts in Duke Nukem Forever, including Stop Pissin' Around! (+1 Ego), The Balls Have Dropped (+2 Ego), and Who's That Handsome Devil? (+1 Ego).

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate and collect Ego Boosts as they become available.
  2. 2
    New Ego Boosts are marked with " -- NEW !".
  3. 3
    Focusing on collecting the newly available boosts will help ensure you find them all.

Available Ego Boosts:

  • Stop Pissin' Around! (+1 Ego) -- NEW!
  • The Balls Have Dropped (+2 Ego) -- NEW!
  • Who's That Handsome Devil? (+1 Ego) -- NEW!
Tips
  • The names used for Ego Boosts are from the Ego Boost Guides created by Kuro-chan.
  • Collecting Ego Boosts marked as " -- NEW !" is a good strategy to find them all.

ACHIEVEMENTS OBTAINABLE:

Complete guide to all achievements in Duke Nukem Forever, including Turd Burglar, Drawrings, Sunday Black Sunday, and One-Eyed Freak. Learn how to unlock them all.

Achievements:

  1. Turd Burglar (+10G / Bronze) - Find and steal a piece of poo. This can be done in one of the cubicles behind you as you start the game.
  2. Drawrings (+10G / Bronze) - Doodle something on the whiteboard in SP. This is unlocked when you arrive at the 'Strategy Meeting' and draw on the whiteboard.
  3. Sunday, Black Sunday (+5G / Bronze) - Shoot down the blimp above the stadium. During the Cycloid boss battle, look above you for a blimp and shoot it down.
  4. One-Eyed Freak (+10G / Bronze) - Defeat the Cycloid. This is a story-based achievement and cannot be missed.

Walkthrough Details:

After leaving the bathroom/shower area, you can pick up a turd from the lineup of toilets for the 'Turd Burglar' achievement. Proceed to the room where EDF soldiers are discussing strategy for the Cycloid Emperor. You can draw on the whiteboard here for the 'Drawrings' achievement.

Follow the soldiers towards the stadium field. After a checkpoint, you will find the Devastator weapon. Take the elevator to the football field for the Cycloid Emperor boss battle.

Boss Battle - Cycloid Emperor:

  • Health: 3000 (2 stages: 1900 and 1100)
  • Difficulty: 1/5
  • Effective Weapons: Devastator
  • Strategy: Circle-strafe around the Cycloid Emperor with the Devastator, keeping your distance. Devastator ammo will be dropped from the sky marked by flares. After reducing his health to 1100, he will use more attacks. Approach him after wearing him down, climb onto him, and perform a Strength Tap to rip out the life support cable. Aim for his eyeball and 'Kick the Field Goal'.
  • Notes: Focus fire on the chest and head as his claw arms can block missiles. Shoot down the blimp above the stadium as soon as the battle starts for the 'Sunday, Black Sunday' achievement.

Defeating the Cycloid Emperor unlocks the 'One-Eyed Freak' achievement.

MAP STATS: (2)

Duke Nukem Forever's Spin Cycle secret level walkthrough. Learn about the map layout, item locations, and how to access the exit button in this guide.

Alright, let's break down the map stats for 'Spin Cycle,' the secret level tucked away in the Lunar Apocalypse episode. This one's a bit of a maze, so pay attention! ### Map Layout The level is structured into three main areas: four outer sections (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta), an inner ring connecting them, and a central compartment. You'll need to activate switches in the outer sections to unlock the path to the center. ### Outer Sections (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta) These sections hold your initial gear and the first set of switches. Here's a quick rundown of what you'll find: * Alpha (Starting Area): Shotgun, pipebombs, a medikit, and ammo. In multiplayer, you'll find the holoduke here, and Armor is in the dock. * Delta: Shrinker, shotgun, and an atomic health. If you're playing multiplayer, there's also a jetpack. The central platform has an RPG. * Gamma: Medikit and ammo. The central platform is armed with a Freezethrower. * Beta: An atomic health is waiting for you. The central platform has a shrinker, and there's another medikit behind a door. ### The Central Compartment This is where the real goal lies, but it's locked down tight by four doors. To open each door, you'll need to find and flip the switch located in the corresponding outer section. Once a door is open, you'll find another switch inside, but watch out – enemies are usually guarding these. You need to flip all four of these inner switches to gain access to the very center of the map and hit the [exit button](https://dukenukem.fandom.com/wiki/Exit_button "Exit button"). ### Secrets Good news, or maybe bad news depending on how you look at it: there are no secrets to find on this map. Just focus on getting through it!

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