Hints | Campaign Duke Nukem Forever Guide

Before we move on to the main part, I have a few hints which you can find useful at any moment of the game. Some of them are more obvious and some less - depending on your experience with this kind of games.

Complete the game on the "Let's Rock" difficulty setting (normal) to unlock the "EXTRA GAME SETTINGS" option, which will allow you to alter the game, making it harder or easier. If you intend to complete the game once again on a higher difficulty setting, be sure to find all the Ego boosts. Always be on the look for additional ammo. You can only have two weapons at once, so you definitely don't want to end up without ammo for them. Look for secret points not described in this guide (as they're not obligatory for completing the game), which can be very helpful. While using turrets, the booster or even elevator brakes, keep a look at the meter at the bottom of the screen and don't let it overheat. In case of guns ant turrets, you can mash the button instead of keeping it pressed down. Duke Nukem Forever features a regenerating Ego (health) bar, so don't hesitate to back out if you are badly hurt and recover. You can have pipe bombs and trip mines with you at all times. If a big fight is coming and you still have some time, you can mine the area. Also remember that you can throw various objects at the enemies (barrels, weights, statuettes etc.). Hitting an enemy with such an item pretty much always ends with his death. Keep an eye for any narrow places, as usually they mean trouble.

The list below contains hints which appear on the loading screen.

• Place Trip Mines in the world to lay traps for your enemies.
• You can place mines on live enemies.
• You can throw multiple Pipe Bombs into the world before detonating them.
• The shotgun is most effective at close range.
• Shoot guided RPG missiles by holding the cursor on an enemy for a few second.
• Use the Shrink Ray on tough enemies like the Enforcer and Assault Commander.
• Supply crates always carry the EDF logo.
• Take Steroid to make your melee attacks stronger.
• Drink beet to make yourself tougher.
• Use Holoduke to distract enemies.
• Use melee attacks to conserve ammo.
• You can only carry one of each type of special item.
• You can pick up weapons dropped by your enemies.
• Blue barrels are heavier than other ones.
• Red barrels and propane tanks will blow your enemies up.
• When a red barrel catches fire, it's about to blow!
• You can still push buttons and interact with many world objects when shrunk.
• When shrunk, listen to the distinct sound made by Particle Expander Pads.
• Defeating Bosses will give you a permanent Ego boost.
• Executing enemies will immediately restore your Ego.
• Many items are destructible - choose your cover wisely.
• Destroy Pregnator eggs before they hatch.
• Stay away from Pregnators and Berserk Pigcops to avoid their grapple attacks.
• You can stomp Rats and Octababies by looking at them and running over them.