Play Duke Nukem: Episode 1 Shrapnel City Online – MS-DOS Game

Game Overview

Duke Nukem: Episode 1 Shrapnel City is a classic 2D side-scrolling action game released for MS-DOS, marking the debut of the iconic tough-guy hero, Duke Nukem. Players navigate through levels filled with enemies, destructible objects, and hidden power-ups—including health boosts and weapon upgrades—while aiming to reach each stage’s exit. The final level of the episode swaps the usual goal for a boss battle against the villainous Dr. Proton, adding a climactic challenge. Bonus points are awarded for achievements like destroying all cameras, a feature later seen in other Apogee titles like Duke Nukem II and Rise of the Triad.

This 1991 release laid the groundwork for the Duke Nukem series, which evolved into a 2D sequel in 1993 and the breakthrough 3D shooter Duke Nukem 3D in 1996. While simpler than its successors, Shrapnel City captures the fast-paced, destructive fun that defined early Apogee platformers, blending run-and-gun gameplay with the humor and attitude Duke would later become known for.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".