Four years in the making (2019 2023), Blast Radius is a fan add-on for the Apogee/3D Realms classic 1996 FPS Duke Nukem 3D by ck3d. Originally a brand new main episode of 15 maps (estimated blind playthrough length: 20+ hours) introducing 40+ new types of alien scum, as of v. 5.0.0, it has spread to include a six-level demo for its continuation: Zero Zone, as well as reinterpretations of the original "L.A. Meltdown", "Lunar Apocalypse" & "Shrapnel City" Duke 3D episodes each into one big level. Requires EDuke32 (eduke32.com) and Duke Nukem 3D: Plutonium Pak/Atomic Edition or superior; software/classic renderer recommended. Single player, co-op, Dukematch supported; simultaneously speedrunner and completionist friendly. Download includes printable manual and artwork. Come get some!

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Blast Radius v. 3.0.X is out and introduces "L.A. Meltdown 2047", a new user map that reinterprets all of the classic episode one of Duke Nukem 3D: "L.A. Meltdown" by Allen H. Blum III & Levelord in just one level.

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Blast Radius v. 3.0.X is out and introduces "L.A. Meltdown 2047", a new user map that reinterprets all of the classic episode one of Duke Nukem 3D: "L.A. Meltdown" by Allen H. Blum III & Richard 'Levelord' Gray in just one level.

It also attempts to fix multiplayer (precisely NetDuke32 compatibility which had been broken since v. 2.0.0; thank you NY00123 & Noldor Ranzou for reporting).

In Blast Radius v. 3.0.0, "L.A. Meltdown 2047" is selectable from the third episode slot "Neo L.A. Meltdown".

DOWNLOAD Blast Radius v. 3.0.0 here (315 files, 22 levels)

Duke Nukem 3D: Blast Radius on ModDB

Duke Nukem 3D: Blast Radius on ModDB

New level "L.A. Meltdown 2047" reinterprets a timeless classic.


Additionally, here's the autonomous archive with the map file which can be run independently including in different source ports than EDuke32 (e.g. should generally work with Raze, various renderers and be mostly compatible with Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour & independent fan mods such as Alien Armageddon, Duke Plus, etc.).

DOWNLOAD "L.A. Meltdown 2047" USER MAP here (4 files, 1 level)

Duke Nukem 3D: Blast Radius on ModDBDuke Nukem 3D: Blast Radius on ModDB

New level "L.A. Meltdown 2047".


Level music originally composed by Robert A. Allen for "Jazz Jackrabbit" (Epic Games/Epic Megagames, 1994), transposed to MIDI by MaliceX & found on vgmusic.com.

Duke Nukem 3D: Blast Radius on ModDB

Duke Nukem 3D: Blast Radius on ModDB

New level "L.A. Meltdown 2047".


13 secrets, 700+ monsters on Come Get Some, anything lower removes all the turrets (big gameplay changer).

Multiplayer supported, many speedrunning options including a possible key skip (intended).

Original Duke4.net release thread with more info here.

"L.A. Meltdown 2047" 100% secrets video playthrough by Radar:


(Radar also has complete playlists for Blast Radius and Zero Zone (demo) up here and here, respectively, on this other YouTube channel.)

The blast isn't done spreading; don't run out of gum just yet.

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Fellow Duke Nukem 3D mapper & YouTube streamer The Legend Of Devon will be streaming their LIVE discovery of, and reactions to "L.A. Meltdown 2047" fifteen minutes from now, on YouTube, here:

Please feel free to come hang.

The Legend Of Devon also has a full Blast Radius (and a half) playthrough on the same YouTube channel in addition to many more curated Duke Nukem 3D user map blind streams.

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