Underplayed Gems

Duke Nukem 3D (1997)

Duke Nukem 3D cover
Platforms
Game.Com, DOS
Genres
Shooter
Rating
4.6 of 5, 201 player ratings
Main story
about 9.0 hours
Completionist
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

a stripped-down portable adaptation that captures the frantic shooting and blocky visuals of the original.

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About

Released in 1997 on the Game.com platform, *Duke Nukem 3D* is a shooter title designed for handheld hardware. The game adapts its action-oriented gameplay to fit the limitations of early portable gaming systems.

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