Difference between revisions of "Duke Nukem"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Version 2.0 is named '''Duke Nukum''' due to trademark concerns; this was resolved for the sequels.<ref>[http:// | + | {{ii}} Version 2.0 is named '''Duke Nukum''' due to trademark concerns; this was resolved for the sequels.<ref>[http://legacy.3drealms.com/duke1/ 3D Realms Site: Duke Nukem I]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://legacy.3drealms.com/duke1 Official site] |
{{mm}} [http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=15 Official 3D Realms forum] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=15 Official 3D Realms forum] for game series | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/240160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/240160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Level editor=== | ===Level editor=== | ||
| − | A [http:// | + | A [http://legacy.3drealms.com/duke1 Level Editor] is available. Run using [[DOSBox]]. |
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 24 November 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Apogee Software | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | July 1, 1991 |
| Windows | December 6, 2012 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 2, 2013 |
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| Duke Nukem | |
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| Duke Nukem | 1991 |
| Duke Nukem II | 1993 |
| Duke Nukem 3D | 1996 |
| Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project | 2002 |
| Duke Nukem Forever | 2011 |
| Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition | 2013 |
| Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour | 2016 |
| Duke Nukem Forever (2001) | 2022 |
| Duke Nukem Forever: Restoration Project (unofficial) | Early access |
Key points
- Version 2.0 is named Duke Nukum due to trademark concerns; this was resolved for the sequels.[1]
General information
- Official site
- Official 3D Realms forum for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Official website | |
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| GOG.com | |
Includes both Duke Nukem and Duke Nukem II. | |
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| Steam | |
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| Retail | |
Sold separately or on the Duke Nukem 3D disc. Use DOSBox. | |
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Essential improvements
Level editor
A Level Editor is available. Run using DOSBox.
Mods
Duke Nukem 1: The Returning
- Duke Nukem 1: The Returning is a fan-made episode containing 10 levels.
Run in DOSBox (retail)
Duke Nukem runs in DOSBox at default settings. Ensure cycles= is still at its default setting of cycles=auto.[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/240160/pfx/[Note 1] |
- All files have a number (1-3) corresponding to the episode.
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/240160/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Saves are
SAVED*.DN*with a number for the save number and the episode number. - High scores are stored in
<path-to-game>\HIGHS.DN*
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
System requirements
- These are the system requirements for the Steam version.
Windows Minimum Operating system (OS) XP Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz System memory (RAM) 512 MB Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 MB Video card (GPU) DirectX-compatible graphics card macOS (OS X) Minimum Operating system (OS) 10.6.8 Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ System memory (RAM) 1 MB Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 MB Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/240160/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (240160) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ 3D Realms Site: Duke Nukem I
- ↑ Settings recommended by Gemini in Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 51: Duke Nukem
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
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- Windows
- OS X
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