Epicenter is the third level of Shaky Grounds, by Merlijn van Oostrum.
Summary[]
Froyd Eenakee has officially revealed himself to be the son of the Cycloid Emperor, and is out for revenge against not only Duke Nukem himself, but the entire planet. The machine that was used to collapse the city is quickly recharging for a subsequent blast, which will do even more damage than the first. Duke must continue to fight his way through the hordes of aliens to The Kompleks and put a stop to Froyd's plans, no matter the cost!
Secrets[]
This level has seven (7) secrets.
Secret #1: Window Seat[]
- Location: Starting area
- Method: Jump up to the translucent window by platforming off the dumpster, window ledges, and light fixture
- Reward: Pipebombs, Ammo for Pistol
Secret #2: Rooftop Resources[]
- Location: Church-type building, across from Red-locked forcefield
- Method: Jump on top of the doors (facing the Pharmacy), then walk on the slanted ledge to the nearby roof.
- Reward: Ammo for Shotgun, Laser Tripbomb (2), Small Medkit
Secret #3: Leap of Faith[]
- Location: Outside area, canal, near previous secret
- Method: Jump to the road on the opposite side of the canal and make a long jump to the ledge of the collapsed building, near the waterfalls.
- Reward: Armor, Ammo for Pistol, Ammo for Freezethrower
Secret #4: Hung Out to Dry[]
- Location: Red-hued tunnel full of Slimers and Octabrains, after platforming across two pillars
- Method: Before advancing too far into this tunnel, turn around and look along the wall to find a small alcove; go through it to the end.
- Reward: Atomic Health
Secret #5: Clubbing Scene[]
- Location: First floor of the Bar (requires Blue Access Card)
- Method: Use the register on the back of the bar (to the left of the wine racks) to open a section of wall to the right of the wine racks; take the underwater path all the way to the end, into a room full of items and props.
- Reward: Large Medkit, Ammo for RPG, Devastator
Secret #6: Jumping for Joy[]
- Location: Large arena past Red-locked forcefield, after street collapses
- Method: Face the large alien door the Assault Commanders and Pig Cop Tank came from, jump onto the bright red thing between the buildings, then turn left and make a series of jumps up to the rooftop of the collapsed building.
- Reward: Atomic Health
Secret #7: Final Detour[]
- Location: Same as Secret #6
- Method: Go past the large alien door, and instead of going through the doorway in front of you, go towards the wall to the left of it and around to a hidden room with a pedestal in the center.
- Reward: Shrinker/Expander, Ammo for Expander