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Nintendo DS · Platformer
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2011 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | 3D Realms |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Duke Nukem |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2011, Duke Nukem: Critical Mass is a platformer developed by 3D Realms.
It landed about 7 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2011 include Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit, Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance. Among the 55 DS platformers in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Duke Nukem series. The series also appears on other systems with Duke Nukem 3D (PS1) and Duke Nukem 3D (Genesis).
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Duke Nukem: Critical Mass is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 220AAB70
00000064 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Armor | 220AAB72
00000064 |
| Pistol: Infinite Ammo | 120AAB7C
0000007F |
| Shotgun: Infinite Ammo | 120AAB7E
0000007F |
| Assault Rifle: Infinite Ammo | 120AAB86
0000007F |
| Uzi: Infinite Ammo | 120AAB84
0000007F |
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass walkthroughs & guides
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Duke Nukem: Critical Mass FAQ
When did Duke Nukem: Critical Mass come out on the DS?
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass was released for the Nintendo DS in 2011.
Who made Duke Nukem: Critical Mass?
It was developed by 3D Realms.
Is Duke Nukem: Critical Mass multiplayer?
Yes. Duke Nukem: Critical Mass supports up to 2 players.
How long does Duke Nukem: Critical Mass take to play?
As a platformer, Duke Nukem: Critical Mass 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: Critical Mass 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.