Lunar Apocalypse
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Lunar Apocalypse is the second episode of Duke Nukem 3D. This episode is set in space, both in space stations and on the Moon. Duke explores a number of spacecraft and space stations, before landing on the Moon to explore there as well. After forcing his way through some lunar facilities, he ends up facing off against the Overlord.
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[edit] Spaceport
You get to a spaceport with beautiful window views of stars and Earth, Moon and the Sun.
Here you first get the Shrinker and the Devastator.
You have to solve a combination of switches to unlock the shield shaft.
Collect the keycards and get to the escape pod.
[edit] Incubator
Is an incubator. Pretty cool level. The aliens sure picked a nice place to hatch their young, but duke will have none of that. Not too difficult, hit one switch, get one key, kill a whole bunch of slimers, and most importantly, GET THE SHRINK RAY :D
[edit] Warp Factor
Is the starship Enterprise. Mini Battlelord appears here. MUCH easier than his big brother. Duke has some GREAT quotes here. "Ah, the captain's log!"
[edit] Fusion Station
A fusion station. It's not really clear whether this level is of human or alien origin. It decorated with a lot of alien structures, but the name "fusion station" suggests it's a nuclear fusion plant. It's a pretty eerie level for the first time player. A very linear level that directs you to the exit from start to finish. Pretty intense encounter with the fatties at the end though.
[edit] Occupied Territory
The hardest level in episode 2, enemy wise. The name implies this was a human station that just got completely ravaged by aliens. This level is trouble trouble trouble after you open that first big doors. First you get enforcers, then a TON of sentry drones, then more enforcers. Once you get the first key, you get the pleasure of fighting one (sometimes two) Mini battlelords just for another stinking keycard. Once you open the central room, you can either shoot the switch on the wall to get to Spin Cycle, the secret level, or hit the regular switch and have the pleasure of fighting ANOTHER two mini battlelords to get to Tiberius Station.
[edit] Spin Cycle (secret level)
The good old washing machine level. It's the first secret level, and can be accessed through Occupied Territory. Another simple level with tons of enemies. Just keep hitting switches to get to the centre, kill a Battlelord or two, and hit the nuke.
[edit] Tiberius Station
Finally on the moon. Not sure how though after the experience at Occupied Territory! The station (named after Captain Kirk's middle name) is covered with radioactive slime and lots of enforcers. A pretty straightforward level that goes by pretty quickly.
[edit] Lunar Reactor
Another moon level. GREAT music on this level. A large level with a nuclear reactor and a Battlelord or two. Some good lines here too! Poor luke...
[edit] Dark Side
The lunatic is on the grass...a good old level combining elements from Pink Floyd, Star Wars, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The transports connecting different parts of the base together were pretty revelutionary at the time. Beautiful music and lots of enemies, including a pack of sentry drones and a Battlelord guarding the monolith that leads to the heart of the alien moon invasion. Lunatic Fringe, the 2nd secret level in the episode, can also be accessed near the end of the level.
[edit] Lunatic Fringe (secret level)
Is the second secret level. Named after a song by Red Rider. This level is tough because of the two battlelords in the central area. This level was also revolutionary because the player was required to run 720 degrees around the arena before he could get back to the starting point. Aside from the enemies though, this level is short and sweet.
[edit] Overlord
Contains the Overlord. Almost a pure boss level. Kill another battlelord, jump down the ventilation shaft, and battle the master of the moon invasion. Good reference to Full Metal Jacket in there as well.
