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Duke Nukem: Episode 1 Shrapnel City is a side-scrolling action game released for MS-Dos in 1991. Developed by Apogee Software and published by PC-SIG, it combines platforming and shooting mechanics within a science fiction setting. The player controls the character Duke Nukem through a series of levels presented from a side view.

In the game, the player guides Duke Nukem through each stage with the primary goal of reaching an exit. This involves navigating environments, jumping across platforms, and confronting various enemies. Players use a projectile weapon to destroy adversaries, as well as to interact with the environment by shooting boxes and other obstacles. Collecting point items is a consistent activity, and players can also gather power-ups that restore health, enhance weapon capabilities, or provide special inventory items with unique functions. The structure typically involves completing a sequence of levels, with the final stage of an episode requiring the player to locate and defeat a boss character named Dr. Proton instead of finding a standard exit.

Progression through a level can involve specific secondary objectives. Upon finishing most levels, the player becomes eligible for bonus points based on in-stage accomplishments, such as destroying all surveillance cameras. This system of end-level bonuses for fulfilling certain criteria was a feature also present in other titles from the same developer. The gameplay focuses on real-time action, combining movement, combat, and item collection to advance through the futuristic urban landscapes of Shrapnel City.