                          Simple Game-Play Advice

   * Use the kick! - Instead of wasting ammo to knock out fans and grates
     and open trash cans, use Duke's quick kick, which is bound to the `~'
     key by default.

   * Look Up! - Keep your eyes peeled for objects you can leap onto,
     especially after you've cleared out a level and are searching for
     goodies. One thing you should make it a habit to look for is slanted
     areas on walls that you can jump onto.

   * Use Medkits Effectively - If your health is only down to, say, 90
     percent, don't grab a large Medkit worth 30 percent since the only
     thing that'll take your health over 100 is the Healing Atom. Instead,
     make a note of its location so you can come back when you really need
     it.

   * Listen up! - Use auditory clues whenever possible. If you hear
     grunting or roaring, it goes without saying that a Pig Cop or a
     Trooper is nearby. If you hear Duke say, "What a mess!" after you've
     shot a grenade into a window or detonated a pipe bomb, you know for
     sure you killed something. The Assault Captains' transporters make a
     distinct noise when they materialize, and don't forget to listen for
     the sounds of secret doorways opening because they won't always be
     directly in your line of vision. Other sounds you should be able to
     recognize are: the sounds of a weapon respawning in DukeMatch, or a
     DukeMatch Opponent dropping pipe bombs, for example.

   * Use the environment to your advantage - You can greatly augment the
     destructive power of any weapon by using it on certain objects. In the
     arcade above the theater in level 1, for example, simply stand in the
     elevator and use the pistol to blow up some yellow oxygen tanks and
     kill all of the enemies in the room. Fire extinguishers blow up
     nicely, too.

   * Use the right weapon at the right time - RPGs and pipe bombs are no
     doubt powerful weapons, but they don't do you a lot of good when
     you're in close-quarters combat in rooms, tunnels, and other tight
     spaces, because you'll end up blowing yourself up. If you know you're
     about to enter close-quarters, switch over to the chaingun or shotgun.
     Save your RPG and pipe bombs for when you really need them.

   * Be nice to the girls! - Yeah, you can tip 'em and hope they'll
     dance...some of 'em will even give you a little show...but no sense
     wasting them, because all it gets you is more aliens after you.

   * Night Vision - Always remember to use your night vision goggles (if
     you have them) when you enter a darkened area. Not only are the aliens
     really easy to see, but sometimes you'll see helpful messages written
     on the tunnel walls.

   * A Bird's Eye View - Once you've cleared out an area, use the jetpack
     and have a look around from a better vantage point. You'll find ammo,
     armor, and even buttons that you normally wouldn't see.

   * Practice, practice, practice - Before you even think about getting
     into a modem or network game, make sure you know the level inside and
     out. Also, you'll need to play it enough so that you are able to
     control Duke in at high speeds and in tricky situations. Learning to
     strafe effectively is vital for this. If you don't, you'll be tasting
     grenades and walking on pipe bombs early and often.

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