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Duke Nukum: Episode 3: Trapped in the Future is a side-scrolling action game released for MS-DOS in 1991. Developed and published by Apogee Software, Ltd., it is the third and final episode in a trilogy. The game presents a side view perspective and combines shooting mechanics with platforming elements.

Players control the protagonist, Duke Nukum, who has been transported into a future controlled by his adversary, Dr. Proton. The primary objective is to navigate through a series of stages, shooting hostile enemies and exploring the environment to locate each level's exit. Progression is linear, with players advancing from one stage to the next upon successfully reaching the goal. Key gameplay systems include combat, where defeated enemies award points, and environmental interaction, as certain obstacles can be destroyed by gunfire. Duke can also collect various items, such as power-ups to enhance his health or weapon capabilities, and special inventory objects that grant unique abilities.

The game structure includes performance based scoring at the conclusion of most levels. Bonus points are awarded for specific accomplishments completed during the stage, such as destroying all security cameras. The narrative concludes the trilogy's story, with Duke seeking a way to escape this manufactured future and confront Dr. Proton for a final time.