In the alpha version we played, the controls were customizable but confusing, so hopefully GT will simplify them before release.
Other goodies include new weapons like dual machine guns and heatseeking missiles, Rumble Pak support, and computer-controlled DukeBots in death matches. The remaining three levels are all new, including a pirate level, a silo, and a haunted castle ("Scooby Duke, Where Are You!?").
DUKE SIXTYFOUR PC
So PC veterans won't be bored, many of the missions have been redesigned or altered. Twenty-nine of Duke 64's levels are from Duke Nukem 3D and its Plutonium Pack add-on. Hail to the king, baby! Duke Nukem hauls his wisecracking, butt-kicking exploits to the Nintendo 64, complete with new levels, extra weapons, and a four-player DukeMatch to the death! Terror Terrain Besides, what other console version is going to let you play a four-player match of one of the best first-person shooters around? The changes may give this version just what it needs to beat out the multitude of other "Doom clones" on the market. GT Interactive is certainly making an effort to make this Duke stand out over the others. Upon first playing Duke 64 you may see much resemblance to the previous versions, but you'll realize that things have been changed significantly. The secrets have been moved around, and the level layouts have been changed. Each of these has been redesigned from the ground up. Three of these are N64 exclusive Duke-Match levels, and the other 29 are modified levels taken from the PC's Duke Nukem: Atomic Edition. You can simulate multiplayer DukeMatches with computer-controlled opponents.ĭuke 64 also has 32 large levels that will feed any Duke fan's appetite for destruction. What if you don't have three other friends to play Duke with? Well don't fret, because Duke 64 has a new feature called the Al Bot, ported from Duke Nukem: Atomic Edition on the PC. So not only can you blast an enemy apart, you can set traps and shrink them (then squish 'em).ĭuke 64 will support two to four multiplayer action. In the Nintendo 64 version, you can wield shotguns with high-explosive rounds, twin submachine guns, grenade launchers, heat-seeking missiles, shrink rays, plasma cannons, laser trip mines and pipe bombs (unfortunately, the freeze ray from the original game has been taken out). The weapons also make for an interesting game playing experience.
Each level is crafted with special attention paid to every detail, from the graffiti on the walls to the pay phones in the night clubs.
office buildings, pool halls and much more.
DUKE SIXTYFOUR MOVIE
You must explore many earthly locales like movie theaters, book stores, hotels, subway stations. Duke Nukem 3D became a big hit because of the wonderfully designed stages, unique weaponry and killer personality.ĭuke Nukem is the first major first-person shooter to take place in present day and futuristic environments. no big deal there, but Duke's winning formula on the PC wasn't a result of the story line. The designers are adding enough new features and changing enough old ones to make gamers want to take a closer look.įor those of you who are not familiar with the Duke, here's an abbreviated history: Aliens invade Earth, Duke kills aliens. Duke Nukem 64 goes beyond a simple straight-to-console port. The latest version, for the N64, is perhaps the best so far. One of the most popular first-person shooters for the PC is slowly making its way to the home systems.
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