# Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project — Total Mutant Mayhem

> Action-platformer where Duke Nukem fights mutants in New York City. (iPhone/iPad app by Spawn Studios, Lda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spawn Studios, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/322311481)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 79 App Store ratings · 164 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 236 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2014-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684/reviews.md

## What is Duke Nukem?

toucharcade.com - "Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project is still a kick-ass trip"

148apps.com - "After pulling off around half an hour of playtime, it comfortably becomes one of the most fast-paced enjoyable platforming games I’ve played in a while"

appgefahren.de - "Duke Nukem - Manhattan Project will certainly not disappoint fans of the series"

Total Mutant Mayhem on iOS! 

Duke Nukem takes his Mighty Boot to the Big Apple. Using G.L.O.P.P. (Gluon Liquid Omega-Phased Plasma), the maniacal Mech Morphix has transformed the creatures of New York City into an army of bloodthirsty mutants. In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, Duke must deploy W.I.N. (Weapons, Insults and Name-Calling) to rid the city of goo-based bad guys, and return peace and tranquility to The City That Never Sleeps. 

Originally released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Duke Nukem in 2002, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project blends together the best elements of Duke Nukem 3D and the best 2D sidescrolling of the first two games in the series, Duke Nukem and Duke Nukem II. 

From babes, bombs and Battlelords, to goggles, guns and Gargoyles, revisit Duke's dynasty with these re-released classics. Return to a time when the King Of Action didn't need regenerative health or auto-aim - a time when action games were actually about action, an era when heroes had the strength to carry as many guns as they wanted and use as many cheats as they needed. 

Celebrate Duke Nukem's 20th anniversary in sunshade-wearing, quick-quipping style with a title that - alongside the re-release of Duke's first two adventures - recognizes a series that's had a tremendous impact on an entire industry, and represents the best of Duke in a way that no other game could.

***   Key Features:   ***

A Good Day To Duke: Rip 'em a new one with 9 brand new weapons, including the G.L.O.P.P. Ray, Pipe Bomb, Pulse Cannon and the almighty "press-to-kill-everything" X-3000.

New York, New York:  8 huge levels across various regions of New York City: Rooftop Rebellion, Chinatown Chiller, Metro Madness, Unholy Underworld, Fearsome Factory, Tanker Trouble and Deviant Drilling. And the last level is, let's say, a little out of town. 

Evil Has A Snout: Blast, jump and smart-ass through more than 25 enemies, including Pig Cops, Gator Grunts, and Roachoids.

What Are You Waitin' For?: A potent blend of old school gameplay and smooth 3D visuals, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project brings together the best of both Dukes for the ultimate Duke Nukem experience.

Let's rock!

## Key features

- 9 brand new weapons
- 8 huge levels across NYC
- Over 25 enemy types
- Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay
- Classic Duke Nukem action

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 50 'Force Field' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 'Jet Pack' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 "Mega Health" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pain Killers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suck it Down | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blow it Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piece of Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Balls of Steel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Who Wants Some | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Duke Nukem?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Classic Duke Nukem gameplay experience
- 😄 Entertaining one-liners and humor
- 📱 Portable version of beloved PC game
- 🎨 Good graphics for mobile platform
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🕹️ Functional controls with customization options
- ⏱️ Substantial game length (8+ hours)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🎮 Touch controls lack precision
- 📺 Screen space issues on modern iPhones
- ⚠️ Game-breaking bugs at specific levels
- 🔊 Audio/sound problems
- 🪟 Character floating/flying glitches
- 💾 Broken save system
- ⚙️ Poor optimization on older devices
- 🔄 Unresponsive gameplay mechanics
- 🎯 Missing features from original (Look/Zoom)
- 🌐 Language localization issues
- 💸 In-app purchase implementation problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Character floats/flies uncontrollably
- Save files corrupt or fail to load
- Crashes when loading saves from inside rooms
- Screen freezes at specific levels (Episode 5, Chinatown, Fearsome Factory)
- Touch controls unresponsive or delayed
- Audio cuts out or doesn't play
- Incompatibility with iOS 8 and newer versions
- Screen cutoff on notched iPhones (iPhone X+)
- Jumping mechanics broken (character gets stuck)
- Weapon selection changes spontaneously
- Muzzle flash stays on screen
- Game incompatible with iPhone 6 and newer models
- Lag and frame rate drops on older devices
- Level loading causes crashes
- Character stuck in walls or unable to grab ledges

**Most requested features**

- MFi controller support
- Russian language localization
- German language localization
- Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
- Improved save system with manual save button
- Look and Zoom feature from original
- Better button layout customization
- Performance optimization for older devices
- Improved graphics quality
- Duke Nukem 3D port to iOS
- Additional Duke Nukem sequels (parts 2-4)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 164)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684/reviews.md

### 2/5 — A buggy mess

*2026-07-25*

In iPhone 13
Game is pretty fun if it weren’t a buggy mess, first playthrough made it to second level, progress auto saved, went to load up progress later and it crashes.  Had to start a new game.
Second playthrough, made it to second or third level, but Duke stopped caring about gravity and physics, glitched out, jumping causes him to progressively float higher and higher until you reach the vertical level cap, can’t shoot enemies.  I stopped playing after that to write this review.  Hope it helps you make a reasonable decision.

### 1/5 — Game crashing at Episode 5 Chapter 1

*2026-07-09*

I have been playing this game but it’s continuously crashing on every app launch. I have loaded my game. saved at Ep 5, ch 1

### 5/5 — I’m out of gum

*2026-06-17*

Despite there being some bugs, it is pretty good.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-03-30*

a classic awesome duke nukem game. i recommend buying this.

### 5/5 — Ну топчег

*2025-12-20*

Балдею на айпаде с несообразным геймпадом

### 3/5 — Difficult implementation on iPhone

*2025-10-29*

Loved this game on PC. I figured it would be great to pick up and play on the go in bits at a time. The touch controls are quite hard to use with precision. Platform jumping and jump kicks are hard to pull off on the phone. I think when the app was first developed, iPhones had more empty space on the tops and bottoms of the screen, but now they fill the screen edge to edge. This gives you very little room to both hold the phone and touch your thumb to the buttons at the edge. 

The game is also missing the Look and Zoom feature of the original, making platforming even more challenging. 

The option to purchase items appears to be broken, but good riddance- that was a pathetic cash grab. 

The pros? It’s Duke Nukem after all.

### 5/5 — I love this

*2025-08-22*

I love duke nukem :3

### 5/5 — Hate pigs

*2025-03-02*

В детстве демоверсию проходили раз 20 с другом и вот спустя 20 с лишним лет я наконец узнаю что там дальше))

### 5/5 — One of the best games ever!!!

*2024-10-27*

I loved this game and it’s a masterpiece. This game is only for £2 but part 2,3 and four should all be free. If your playing an old version or a new version,the best thing to do is use headphones/earphones and play a bit of it until your first ever save in the chapter or level then you’ll hear it from your phone/iPad. If it doesn’t work, you should just play the game with headphones/earphones to have a better experience.

### 3/5 — Игра отличная! НО!!!

*2024-09-14*

Почему игра вылетает когда я пытаюсь её загрузить? Если загрузить 1 или 2 локацию то всё ок! Если загружаешь чайнатаун то все пока игра вылетает!

## Frequently asked questions about Duke Nukem

### What is Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project about?

Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project is an action-platformer game where Duke Nukem must stop the villain Mech Morphix from turning New York City's creatures into mutants. You'll use a variety of weapons and Duke's signature humor to defeat enemies and progress through levels.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features 9 new weapons, including the G.L.O.P.P. Ray and X-3000. It offers 8 large levels set in various New York City locations and over 25 different enemy types to battle. The gameplay combines elements from Duke Nukem 3D with 2D sidescrolling.

### Is Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project a free game?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may include additional content or features that enhance the gameplay experience.

### What platforms is Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project available on?

Based on the provided information, this game is available on iOS devices. It is a re-release of a classic title originally launched in 2002.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a blend of old-school action-platforming gameplay with smooth 3D visuals. It aims to capture the fast-paced, action-heavy experience of classic Duke Nukem titles, featuring shooting, jumping, and Duke's characteristic witty remarks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.14 — 2024-09-02

Fixed game resolution for new iPhones and iPads

### 1.0.13 — 2017-09-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 11 compatibility fixes.

### 1.0.12 — 2017-09-12

- iOS11 compatibility
- bug fixes

### 1.0.11 — 2014-10-14

- iOS8 compatibility
- bug fixes

### 1.0.9 — 2014-01-13

- New options to customise the on-screen controls such as transparency, size and position (iPad)
- Multiple bug fixes (thanks to all testers, specially Kurt Sabbathi)

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