Duke returns to GOG in this side-scrolling, alien-blasting adventure. Manhattan Project is something of an homage to the old Duke games (which were also side-scrolling shooters) and delivers plenty of action and witty one-liners.
Duke's in top form and has a quip for everything. This time around he's delivering snark while blasting holes in mutants created by Mech Morphix. No aliens, but there are still plenty of babes; each stage has one that must be rescued before you can exit. The chapters are divided into three stages each and to progress you must survive an onslaught of mutants while rescuing babes and hunting down the keycard for the exit. There are also secrets and ten collectable 'nukes' that give you stat boosts if you grab 'em all.
Manhattan Project is a title thats a blast to play. There's a nice variety of enemies, Duke's signature "charm", some entertaining boss battles and item hunting to keep you busy. If you're at all a fan of the Duke and don't mind a little light jumping exercise then give it a whirl. Not a bad way to spend six bucks.
Hail to the king, baby.