Duke Nukem Mobile
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video game development |
| Headquarters | United States , United States |
| Products | Duke Nukem Mobile series |
Duke Nukem Mobile encompasses two titles within the Duke Nukem franchise, both developed by the American company MachineWorks Northwest and published by 3D Realms.
Duke Nukem Mobile for Tapwave Zodiac
This first-person shooter, launched in May 2004 for the Tapwave Zodiac, utilizes numerous sprites originally from Duke Nukem 3D. It features 21 brief stages set across diverse environments such as urban streets, strip clubs, cemeteries, mansions, and a futuristic airship. Players advance by defeating foes until one drops a key card required to access the subsequent level.
In the summer of 2005, the game was adapted for mobile phones under the title Duke Nukem Mobile 3D, introducing polygonal enemy models. Later, in spring 2007, it was reissued as Duke Nukem Arena, which incorporated a survival mode and supported multiplayer Deathmatch with up to four participants.
An April 2020 discovery on eBay revealed a Nintendo DS development cartridge named "Duke Nukem DS", containing a port of Duke Nukem Mobile 3D.
Duke Nukem Mobile for mobile phones
Debuting on January 15, 2004, this side-scrolling shooter was available on devices such as the Motorola T720 and LGE VX6000. It presents original artwork across 15 levels. The gameplay involves dispatching enemies to confront an end-level boss who drops a key card necessary for level progression. A distinctive feature is Duke Nukem's death scream, which resembles alien sounds from Duke Nukem 3D.
Duke Nukem Mobile II: Bikini Project
Released in September 2005 for the same mobile phone platforms, Duke Nukem Mobile II: Bikini Project serves as a sequel that reuses many sprites from the original game while continuing its narrative. New gameplay mechanics include a jetpack, flamethrower, pigcop jetcraft, and several boss battles.