Summary
- Release Year: 1997
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: DOS
- Developers: Sunstorm Interactive
- Publishers: WizardWorks Software
Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach (1997)
Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach is the final authorized expansion pack for Duke Nukem 3D, developed by Sunstorm Interactive and released in 1997. The add-on includes 7 new single-player levels plus one secret level, as well as 4 extra DukeMatch levels. All of the levels feature a tropical beach theme, with new background music, enemies, and weapons.
Gameplay
Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach is a first-person shooter game, played from Duke Nukem’s perspective. The player must fight their way through hordes of aliens, using a variety of weapons and power-ups. The game’s levels are set in a variety of tropical locations, including beaches, jungles, and underwater caves.
The expansion pack introduces several new weapons and power-ups, including the Squirt Gun, Coconut Launcher, and Banana Bomb. The Squirt Gun is a powerful water gun that can knock enemies off their feet, while the Coconut Launcher fires explosive coconuts. The Banana Bomb is a sticky bomb that can be attached to enemies or surfaces.
Levels
The seven new single-player levels in Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach are:
- Beach Head: Duke arrives on a tropical beach and must fight his way through hordes of aliens to reach his boat.
- Jungle Boogie: Duke ventures into a lush jungle, where he must battle aliens and giant spiders.
- Underwater Odyssey: Duke explores an underwater cave, where he must fight sharks, jellyfish, and other sea creatures.
- Temple of Doom: Duke infiltrates an ancient temple, where he must battle mummies and other undead creatures.
- Volcano Lair: Duke climbs to the top of a volcano, where he must battle the evil Dr. Proton.
- Duke’s Day Out: Duke takes a break from fighting aliens to enjoy a day at the beach.
- Secret Level: A hidden level that can be accessed by finding a secret switch in the Beach Head level.
Reception
Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach was generally well-received by critics, who praised its new levels, weapons, and enemies. However, some critics found the game to be too short and lacking in innovation.
Legacy
Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach is still enjoyed by Duke Nukem 3D fans today. The expansion pack is known for its fun and over-the-top gameplay, as well as its unique tropical setting.
Overall
Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach is a solid expansion pack for Duke Nukem 3D. The new levels, weapons, and enemies add a lot of replayability to the game, and the tropical setting is a nice change of pace from the original game’s urban environments. If you’re a fan of Duke Nukem 3D, then you should definitely check out Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach.
Review Score
7.5/10
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