Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Duke Nukem: Zero Hour
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Eurocom |
| Publisher | GT Interactive |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Duke Nukem |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Eurocom and published by GT Interactive, Duke Nukem: Zero Hour arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a shooter.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Duke Nukem series; on the N64 you can also try Duke Nukem 64. The series also appears on other systems with Duke Nukem 3D (PS1) and Duke Nukem 3D (Genesis). Eurocom also made Mortal Kombat 4, Cruis'n World and War Gods for the N64.
Duke Nukem: Zero Hour supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Duke Nukem: Zero Hour is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Duke Nukem: Zero Hour cheats & codes
332 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D0117DF4 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D0117DF5 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D1117DF4 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D0117DFC 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | D0117DFD 0000 |
| Dual Activator P2 | D1117DFC 0000 |
Duke Nukem: Zero Hour walkthroughs & guides
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Duke Nukem: Zero Hour FAQ
When did Duke Nukem: Zero Hour come out on the N64?
Duke Nukem: Zero Hour was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Duke Nukem: Zero Hour?
It was developed by Eurocom and published by GT Interactive.
Is Duke Nukem: Zero Hour multiplayer?
Yes. Duke Nukem: Zero Hour supports up to 4 players.
How long does Duke Nukem: Zero Hour take to play?
As a shooter, Duke Nukem: Zero Hour typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Duke Nukem: Zero Hour on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.