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MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.7
MobyScore
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Description

Duke Nukem II is a platform game, featuring the famous, muscled hero Duke Nukem. While giving an interview on TV he is captured by the evil Rigelatins, who intend to use his brain for conquering Earth. Duke easily escapes his prison cell.

Now he has to make his way through four episodes, each one consisting of an assortment of levels with varying graphic design. On his way, Duke has to destroy lots of obstacles and enemies - both Rigelatin forces and apparent local wildlife. Initially, Duke has just a weak laser rifle, but he can also find a flamethrower (which allows you to shoot down to launch yourself), a rocket launcher or a far more powerful laser cannon. Unfortunately, these stronger weapons have limited ammo.

There are also lots of items to collect: health items such as soda cans or atom power-ups, Duke Nukem merchandise which gives score, keys and access cards that let you pass through locked door or electrical barriers. You can also find a rapid fire power-up which lets you shoot faster, a cloaking device which allows you to go through forcefields and a globe which will give you a hint, if you manage to bring it to a pedestal. A lot of items are hidden in boxes of various colors which have to be opened by shooting. Beware, as some boxes do not contain items, but rather a harmful bomb!

On some levels, Duke can find a small spaceship. He can enter it and fly around the level, using the ship's powerful cannon to mow down everything in his way. However, the ship won't fit everywhere, so Duke will have to get out of it eventually.

Alternate Titles

  • "Duke Nukum II" -- Working title
  • "Duke Nukem 2" -- Informal name

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User Reviews

A competent follow-up to a classic 2D Platformer Ryu (50) 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
A lot better than the first Duke Nukem Black Wolf (37241) unrated
He's baaaaaaaaaack!... Mr. Me (36) 3.75 Stars3.75 Stars3.75 Stars3.75 Stars3.75 Stars
Entertaining game, but nothing revolutionary Zovni (9138) 2.75 Stars2.75 Stars2.75 Stars2.75 Stars2.75 Stars
Duke is back and kickin' a**!! NatsFan (122) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Don't ask... Nukem! Daedolon Bronze Star Contributing Member (2638) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Duke is a bit over testasteroned. Aki Zeta-5 (160) unrated
Duke's back - with a vengeance! Tomer Gabel Bronze Star Contributing Member (4476) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
We gave Duke another chance, and he delivered quite a good game. Jim Fun (226) unrated
A pretty good side scroller, better than the original!!! James1 (249) unrated

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Trivia

The voice in the intro, "I'm back!", is done by Joe Sieglar, 3D Realms Webmaster.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Derrick 'Knight' Steele (2187) on Mar 08, 2000.
 

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