DukeShock 1.0

One map, many paths : explore, observe, think and adapt.

DukeShock is a self-contained metroidvania / immersive-sim-lite experience set inside a 1950s-style secret base built within a tropical volcano. You’re hunting the Overlord, following his bloody footprints through labs, tunnels and decaying retro-tech facilities.

Choose your classes and accumulate them : each one changes how you explore and survive. Observation and reasoning are key : every obstacle has a logical solution depending of your classes ... and sometimes hidden in plain sight. There are no “secrets” because the entire base is a puzzle box waiting to be resolved.

Inspired by System Shock, Metroid serie and Tunic, this map rewards curiosity and attention to detail rather than brute force. Expect a demanding, nonlinear adventure that challenges both skill and perception for a total of 2 to 4 hours of gameplay.

Designed for EDuke32 and beta-tested for stability and deadlock hunting by ck3d, Oxyde and myself.

Download here or download from the attached file.
Installation instructions, if needed, below.

Description

Intro

This map is an "immersive sim metroid-vania lite" in that there is a wide combination of ways to complete it. Every experience should be unique. Players will find solutions on their own that are outside of the scenarios originally intended by the mapper.

How to Play

You should play this like an immersive sim. You'll need to slow down, observe, think, anticipate your choices, and face the consequences. Sometimes you'll have to flee or block enemies. Your resources can run out depending on your choices.

It is recommended that you let the tutorial zone guide you until you reach the pillar with the Battlelord's head before reading on.

However, if you feel lost at the very beginning of the tutorial, read the following :

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The blue world called "Onirism" is split into two zones: a class selector (Duke with a + sign) and a class review area (Duke's head). In the class selector, you can only choose one class at a time, up to a total that will not be revealed to you here. The effects of these classes are shown on the screens at their entrances. Observe them carefully.

The first three available classes are:
- Security: Focuses on shotguns and armor, and can disarm traps.
- Technician: Focuses on pistols, and can tamper with circuits and access areas exclusive to certain classes.
- Artificer: Focuses on bombs, and can set oil trails on fire and blow up certain walls.

When you activate a class, you can see on a screen some of the effects that occur in the world. These are canceled if you change your mind.

These classes have other effects that you may discover as you play. Very soon, two other classes will be offered to you. Take the time to understand them.

Good luck, you're in for at least two hours of gameplay.

********************** Installation ***********************
-Original Duke Nukem 3D : not compatible due to walls limitation.
-Eduke : Put the files in your eduke installation folder, launch the game and select "user map".
-Megaton : Put the files in your megaton/maps folder, launch the game and select "user map". Disable the music in options.
-World Tour : Put the files in your world tour main folder, launch the game, open the console with ~ (switch to qwerty US keyboard if needed). You will see a ">" icon on top left. Type "map dukeshock". Disable the music in options.