EPOCH.2 vs Duke Nukem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EPOCH.2
Engage in epic robot combat across a post-apocalyptic world. Control your robot with intuitive swipes, make tactical decisions, and unravel a compelling story of humanity's downfall and a princess's survival. Upgrade your robot with salvaged parts and diverse weaponry to face escalating challenges.
- Intuitive touch-screen controls
- Tactical combat and decision-making
- Engaging post-apocalyptic story
- Robot customization and upgrades
- Arena-style combat with boss battles
- Leaderboard challenges
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The epic saga of post-apocalyptic robot combat continues! EPOCH 2 featured in Best Indie Games in the App Store Best of 2013! Now with Endless Arena mode - Challenge your friends on the Leaderboards! EPOCH has trekked across a war-ravaged country to find the one person he was programmed to protect: the Princess, Amelia. Now he must follow a final, desperate lead to reach her, with the two warring robot armies of Omegatroniks and Alphetekk standing in his way. But what surprises await EPOCH when the Princess is finally located? And what will she make of the world she wakes up to? CHOREOGRAPH THE ACTION Control your character with intuitive finger swipes designed specifically for touch-screens. Make split-second tactical decisions, take cover, select targets, dodge incoming fire, utilize special abilities, and launch countermeasures! UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY Follow the story of humanity's downfall, and their final hope for salvation as you discover the truth about the Princess and what she really means to the future of this world. And who is the new interloper that has decided that EPOCH must be stopped at any cost? A BEAUTIFULLY DESOLATE WORLD Explore whole new areas across a post-apocalyptic landscape; the crackling desert of the mysteriously drained harbors, the whistling desolation of abandoned spaceports and the clamorous factories that continue to manufacture their robotic wares. DESTROY, SALVAGE AND UPGRADE Battle escalating waves of robots and bosses in arena-style combat, and upgrade yourself with pieces scavenged from the ruins! Configure your robot with dozens of weapons, armors, boosters and counters. NEW WAYS TO PLAY New weapons, items and features expand your arsenal and give you new strategies to employ. Equip your Weakening Grenades, risk a Fast Reload for bonus damage, or head-shot an enemy robot with your Sniper Rifle? New levels extend and expand EPOCH's ability to fight, move and dodge. New Play Modes provide tougher challenges for the elite EPOCH player. ENGAGING STORY Help the Princess find her bearings in a world that has left her behind. Gather fragments of the past with logs from a cast of characters, each with their own perspective on the apocalyptic events that destroyed a once-proud civilization. STUNNING AAA VISUALS Powered by the latest version of Unreal Engine 3 - as used by Infinity Blade 3 - EPOCH.2 pushes the limits of the enhanced visual capabilities of the latest iOS devices, delivering spectacular new enemies, completely revamped models and the most amazingly-realised human character on mobile! EPOCH.2 is optimized for iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, and iPod Touch 5. NOT compatible with iPhone4, iPod Touch 4th Gen, iPhone 3GS or iPad 1.
Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem battles Mech Morphix's mutant army in New York City. This action-platformer blends classic Duke Nukem 3D gameplay with 2D sidescrolling elements. Utilize a variety of weapons and Duke's signature wit to save the city.
- 9 brand new weapons
- 8 huge levels across NYC
- Over 25 enemy types
- Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay
- Classic Duke Nukem action
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EPOCH.2 at 4.8 against Duke Nukem's 4.1. EPOCH.2 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
EPOCH.2 costs $0.99 and Duke Nukem $1.99 up front. EPOCH.2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EPOCH.2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPOCH.2 has 406 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of EPOCH.2's written reviews are positive against 44% of Duke Nukem's.
EPOCH.2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Duke Nukem every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | EPOCH.2 | Duke Nukem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (406 ratings) — better | 4.1 (79 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 43.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 406 — better | 79 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 790 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Uppercut Games Pty Limited | Spawn Studios, Lda |
Customer experience
EPOCH.2
Duke Nukem
User reviews
EPOCH.2
From 406 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🔥 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Customizable gear
- 🎮 Challenging but rewarding
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay
Duke Nukem
From 79 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Classic Duke Nukem gameplay experience
- 😄 Entertaining one-liners and humor
- 📱 Portable version of beloved PC game
- 🎨 Good graphics for mobile platform
- 💰 Affordable price point
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🎮 Touch controls lack precision
- 📺 Screen space issues on modern iPhones
- ⚠️ Game-breaking bugs at specific levels
- 🔊 Audio/sound problems
Bugs and requests
EPOCH.2
Reported bugs
4 issues- O.G.R.E. turret not working despite owning first game
- Frequent crashes, especially towards end of campaign
- Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
- Sound not working for some users
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and campaign content
- Ability to carry over progress from first game
- Improved checkpoint system
- More variety in enemy types and boss battles
Duke Nukem
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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)
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- 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
Requested features
11 requests- MFi controller support
- Russian language localization
- German language localization
- Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
- Improved save system with manual save button
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- 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)
In-app purchases
EPOCH.2
- A Handful of Credits$0.99
- Double Credits$0.99
- A Stack of Credits$1.99
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- Containment Weapon$1.99
- Leaper Weapon$2.99
- Melee Weapon$3.99
- A Pile of Credits$4.99
- Sniper Weapon$4.99
- Worm Weapon$5.99
- Worm Armor$6.99
Duke Nukem
- Pack of 50 'Force Field'$0.99
- Pack of 50 'Jet Pack'$0.99
- Pack of 50 "Mega Health"$0.99
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- Pain Killers$0.99
- Suck it Down$0.99
- Blow it Up$0.99
- Who Wants Some$0.99
- Skip Level$0.99
- Piece of Cake$1.99
- Balls of Steel$4.99









