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Enemies in Duke Nukem for the Game Boy Color include the Zorgonites and their violent experiments.

Common enemies[]

Aerial Defense Squad[]

Aerial Defence Squad Type 1.
Aerial Defence Squad Type 2.
Aerial Defence Squad Type 3.
  • Shots to kill:1
  • Points given: 80

These are three different types of airborne ships that Duke encounters and has to battle. One of the variants damages Duke with contact, and they are speedy. The second version resembles a flying single-eyed octopus which fires slow blasters. The third one is smaller and resembles a robot and moves towards Duke whilst firing blast.

Anti-Tank Probe[]

Anti-Tank Probe.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 120

One of the many variants of Zorgonite probes, these are only encountered when Duke is piloting a tank, where they fire a bunch missiles at him. Unlike the other probes, they are have a darker colour and are bigger.

Chucker[]

Chucker.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 500

These aliens try to attack Duke by throwing barrels containing hazardous material at him. They seem to have only appeared in the fourth level.

Cryogenic Mutant[]

Cryogenic Mutant.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 120

One of the Zorgonite's failed experiments, these creatures spew a blue-colored toxin at Duke. When killed, they turn into an egglike-shape and then explode. it is believed that they are stored in cryogenic pods on the Zorgonite ship and have awoken when the ship crash landed.

Dart[]

Dart.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 80

These are a type of organism that are fast, airborne. They attack by transforming tyhemselves into a spike and then ram their opponent.

Elite Guard[]

Elite Guard.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: ??

Zorgonites in energy absorbing armour. These appear to be one of the most common enemies frequently encountered by Duke. They are armed with a proton rifle, which takes a while to recharge before being fired again. The guard is left vulnerable while the gun it is using is recharging. They, along with the basic guard, are first seen in the Zorgonite research base where Duke was held.

Gelf[]

Gelf.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: ??

Although they look like furry little creatures, if they get close to Duke they will pounce on him with their razor sharh teeth. They are found in the wild of the alien planet Duke is on.

Guard[]

Guard.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 50

The most basic Zorgonite, equipped with a high powered weapon which fires an electron pulse. This results in the Zorgonite pushes them off their feet, taking a small amount of time to recover. They seem to be found somewhere at the end of the second level in what appears to be a recreational room with a TV, sofas, wallpapers and a drawing on one of the walls.

Imperial Grenadier[]

Imperial Grenadier.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 400

Very similar to the Imperial Warriors, but are armed with powerful grenade launchers. They can be distinguished from their fellow Warriors by their darker shades.


Imperial Warrior[]

Imperial Warrior.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 400

Zorgonites that are armoured and armed with a powerful high-yield automatic rifle. These are the toughest enemies.

Lightning Probe[]

Lightning Probe.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 100

A variant of the probe series, this type will try to position itself under Duke and launch bolts of Lighnting at the target underneath it.

Machine Gun Probe[]

Machine Gun Probe.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 100

The most basic Probe type, these are armed with powerful machine guns.

Malfunctioning Dart[]

Malfunctioning Dart.
  • Shots to kill: 1 (all except stun gun)
  • Points given: 50

Darts that have malfunctioned after the Zorgonite ship crashed. They are unable to transform into spikes, but will explode if it is near the hero.

Malfunctioning Missile Probe[]

Malfunctioning Probe.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: ??

These appear as normal Missile Probes, but are unable to fire their missiles. They will, however, explode if Duke is close to them.

Mech[]

Mech.
  • Shots to kill: 4 (medium)?
  • Points given: 50

These robots guard the prison where duke is sent to. They fire lasers from their chests and move quickly back and forth on tank-like treads. because of their treads, they are unable to move across uneven terrain.

Missile Probe[]

Missile Probe.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 100

Probes that are capable of constantly launching short range missiles.

Morphite[]

Morphite.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 200

Extremely fast that it is hard to shoot them, and also have the ability to phase in and out. They, however, do not have any armour. They are notably seen in the last boss battle, where Duke must defeat the Zorgonite emperor.

Mortar Technician[]

Mortar Technician.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 50

Similar to the previously encountered Radium Technician, they throw a constant supply of granades. They are clad in armoured red suits.

Para-Guard[]

Para-Guard.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 20

The para-guards are similar, if not the same, as the Elite Guard. however, they make use of parachutes. These are first encountered in the second level where Duke is able to use the stationary minigun.

Radium Technician[]

Radium Technician.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 50

These enemies are clad in protective radiation suits and hurl radioative material at Duke.

Reaper Probe[]

Reaper Probe.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 120

This type of Zorgonite probe is equipped with sharp blades. it will hover towards Duke in order to slash at him. They are recognisable by their darker colour and their scyther-like claws

Sentry[]

Sentry.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 120

These are highly agile and heavily armoured enemies. They chase after Duke and use their high-powered lasers as a weapon.

Slime[]

Slime.
  • Shots to kill: 1 (all) except Stun gun
  • Points given: 50

Blobs of green sentient goo that are stored in see-through containment. if these containers are shot, it releases them. The Slime attack by attaching themselves to Duke and take gradually wear away his health unless he shakes them off. it is later revealed that these are spawned from the Slime Cyborg, which is the first boss.

Slugger[]

Slugger.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: ??

Named because they appear similar to slugs, these purple creatures explode when Duke is in range.

Targ[]

Targ.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 40

These monsters are the results of one of the Zorgonite's failed creation. They resemble a biped chicken with red-eyes on stalks. They attack by emitting an electron pulse from their eyes.

Trenchman[]

Trenchman.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: ??

The Zorgonite soldiers, which are part of the Zorgonite Light infantry. These Zorgonites are dark green with what looks like army garb. Besides their guns, they are also able to roll up into a ball to attack Duke.

Zombie[]

Zombie.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 100

Zombies are a result of the Zorgonite’s early brain homogenizing experiments. They attack by grabbing Duke with a strong chokehold. The Only way of getting them off, like that of the slime, is to shake it off. When shot, the remaining parts of its body, the legs, will still walk for a few seconds before it then explodes.

Zorgonite Commando[]

Zorgonite Commando.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: ??

These Zorgonite soldiers fire compressions rifles which are powerful, and boast a range of attack movements.

Zorgonite Scientist[]

Zorgonite Scientist.
  • Shots to kill: ??
  • Points given: 40

The scientists of the Zorgonite empire, they are armed with an experimental raygun and have no armour. Although these alien scientists are out of place in a battle, they are still capable of defending themselves. They are first seen, along with the zombies, in the Lab section of the Zorgonite’s research facility.

Bosses[]


Duke Nukem (GBC)
Episodes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
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