Shaky Grounds Episode
Author: Merlijn v. Oostrum
Release Date: December 11th 2021
Description: Custom episode for Duke Nukem 3D. 5 epic maps filled with intense battles, destructive earthquakes, a post-apocalyptic atmosphere and an evolving storyline. Also contains a custom soundtrack especially written for this episode.
Story: Duke is sent to the city of Emmerichville to investigate suspiscious alien activity. According to EDF sources, strange things are happening in and around a local venue called ‘The kompleks’ and there are reports of unusual seismic activity in the area. Several agents from the nearby EDF base already tried to find out more, but without much success. They only found out that a mysterious figure who goes by the name of ‘Froyd Eenakee’ seems to be involved. Scans suggest that there’s something down there that wasn’t there
before, far below ‘The Kompleks’. Officials at EDF fear that the aliens are behind it, and that they’re working on something sinister beneath the surface. It wouldn’t be the first time…
But before Duke can start his investigation, or even leave his hastily booked hotel room, things take quite a drastic turn. In the early morning, the ground starts to shake.. With a grunt Duke awakes from his slumber. A half emptied bottle of whisky crashes to the floor as another tremor shakes the room. What the hell is this? Tired and annoyed, Duke walks to the window of the hotel room. Just as he looks to the darkened cityscape outside the ground starts to shake again, far more violently than before. And this time, it doesn’t stop…
* Play Information *
Single Player : Yes
DukeMatch 2-8 Player : No
Cooperative 2-8 Player : Yes
Difficulty Settings : Yes
Plutonium Pak Required : Yes
New Art: No
New Sounds: Yes
New Music: Yes
Duke HRP: Not Tested
New .CONs: Yes
Demos Replaced: No
Texturing / Shading
10.0/10
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