# Duke Nukem - Manhattan Project — Total Mutant Mayhem

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id896145747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spawn Studios, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/322311481)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 433 App Store ratings · 210 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 241 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id896145747/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 unique enemies
- Blend of classic and 2D gameplay
- Smooth 3D visuals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balls of Steel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blow it Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| Piece of Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suck it Down | $0.99 | one-time |
| Who Wants Some | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Duke Nukem?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Nostalgic classic gameplay
- 👍 Retains the spirit of the original Duke Nukem
- 💥 Satisfying action and explosions
- 🕹️ Responsive controls (when working)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🔇 Sound issues (muted audio)
- 🔍 Lack of progress saving
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Duke gets stuck in the air or unable to move
- Weapon switching and firing issues
- Levels becoming unplayable after a certain point

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
- Progress saving and cloud sync
- Improved graphics and visuals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 210)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id896145747/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This game is arguably the best in the duke nukem series

*2026-08-14*

This game is my personal fav and always has been. I finished both on mobile and on Xbox both are phenomenal I highly recommend giving this a try.

### 5/5 — Moin

*2026-07-15*

Geiles spiel für zwichendurch und es ist sehr cool

### 2/5 — Super glitchy

*2026-07-12*

Kept glitching within the first 5 mins of play. It was like duke was on a completely different screen then I was playing. Super frustrating. I used to love this game

### 1/5 — MiG

*2026-06-19, version 1.0.12*

As soon as I passed the first half of the game and purchased to continue the game it started to glitch the character gets stuck in the air when I jump and won’t come down and if I double jump he disappears

### 4/5 — Great game

*2026-06-13*

I enjoyed playing the free version so much I had to purchase the full version. I have played Duke games many years ago and have enjoyed playing this one. However, recently I have been locked out of the full version. I’ve sent a message to see if I can get help. I certainly don’t want to start over and pay again. I’ve paid for some extra lives and jet packs and don’t want to lose them either. 
Hopefully I’ll be back playing soon.

### 5/5 — Addictive delight

*2026-05-02*

Never fails to please

### 3/5 — Duke Nukem on the IPhone

*2026-04-09*

Great game but why is it that most of the games I wanna play with my backbone controller not supported! Hard to believe Apple is trying to compete with bigger companies in the gaming industry when this is the experience they have to offer! better get their act together sooner then later

### 1/5 — I’m not going to be able to play today because

*2026-03-24, version 1.0.12*

I’m just trying to play the game  and I can’t get the game to work

### 4/5 — Great game but to many bugs

*2026-03-06*

I kept freezing throughout the game and it was really annoying cause I loved the playing it but I had to restart every time

### 5/5 — Got it to see if it was bad I was surprised

*2025-09-24, version 1.0.12*

Very fun

## 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 save New York City from an army of mutants created by the villain Mech Morphix. Players will use a variety of weapons and Duke's signature wit to blast through enemies and progress through the game's levels.

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

The game features 9 unique weapons, including the G.L.O.P.P. Ray and X-3000. It offers 8 large levels set in different parts of New York City and over 25 types of enemies to fight. The gameplay combines elements from Duke Nukem 3D with 2D side-scrolling mechanics.

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

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a fast-paced action-platformer experience that blends the best elements of classic Duke Nukem titles. It emphasizes action, shooting, and platforming challenges without relying on modern mechanics like regenerative health or auto-aim.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.12 — 2017-09-16

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- iOS11 compatibility
- bug fixes

### 1.0.11 — 2014-10-17

No release notes.

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