In the quirky world of Date Everything, you’re not just dating people—you’re romancing household appliances and objects with surprisingly big personalities. One of the game’s boldest and most unforgettable characters is Luke Nukem, Dateable #37—a tough-talking, mission-obsessed microwave with a soldier’s spirit and a soft, radiation-filled center.
Whether you’re looking for love, friendship, or an explosive rivalry, this guide will help you navigate all of Luke Nukem’s possible paths—and score all his unique collectibles along the way.
Where to Find Luke Nukem
Luke Nukem lives in your kitchen. To meet him:
- Go to your kitchen counter.
- Look left of the stove for a microwave.
- Equip your Dateviators (the game’s device for revealing dateables).
- Interact with the microwave to awaken Luke Nukem.
He’ll immediately introduce himself with military flair, launching you into a mission to save the world—and possibly win his heart.
Once you summon Luke, introduce yourself to unlock his Date-a-dex entry, which tracks your relationship progress and collectibles.
You’ll find other quirky romances in the game too—like the ones in this Date Everything: Stepford Romance Guide for another appliance adventure.
Luke Nukem Romance Overview
Luke’s romance is structured around 4 key interactions, each with branching dialogue choices. Your choices will determine whether you end up:
- Romantically involved with Luke
- Keeping things strictly platonic
- Becoming his sworn enemy
Let’s explore how to achieve each outcome.
See Also: For more characters, check out how to romance Vaughn Trapp in Date Everything or try your luck with River’s romance guide.
How to Get Luke Nukem’s Love Ending
Luke’s love route is perfect for players who enjoy a blend of danger, loyalty, and a dash of microwave heat. To romance him successfully:
Play Along with His Ranger Persona
- Embrace Luke’s soldier identity. Support his mission, respect his intensity, and avoid joking about food-related topics that push his buttons.
Avoid Talking About Chicken Tenders
- Luke has a deep aversion to conversations about chicken tendies. Bringing it up repeatedly derails the romance route.
Be Flirtatious and Encouraging
- Compliments and supportive responses deepen your connection. Luke appreciates confidence and sincerity.
Important: After Luke explains the Magnetron mission, remember to show up the next morning to help him start it. If you skip it, Luke will be angry—but it won’t lock you out of the love ending.
Key Dialogue Choices for Love
Below is a quick summary of the choices that guide you to Luke’s love ending:
- First Interaction:
- Ask about his mission.
- Encourage him to retell the plan for the Magnetron Blueprint collectible.
- Compliment his voice and confidence.
- Second Interaction:
- Share personal details.
- Express interest in helping with the mission.
- Stay positive about the dangers he describes.
- Third Interaction:
- Apologize if you accidentally fluster him. Agree to reach inside his chassis and help arm the device. This unlocks The Magnetron collectible.
- Fourth Interaction:
- Reassure him about his purpose.
- Respond enthusiastically to his personal confessions.
- Tell him you feel the same way to trigger the love ending.
If successful, Luke will open up emotionally and declare his feelings. The romance heats up quickly—fitting for a microwave!
Luke Nukem is voiced by Travis Willingham, bringing his over-the-top ranger persona to life.
How to Get Luke Nukem’s Friend Ending
If you’d rather keep your relationship with Luke friendly:
- Follow the same steps as the love route until the fourth interaction.
- When Luke opens up about his deeper feelings, gently steer the conversation toward friendship.
Friend Zone Dialogue
During the final conversation, choose:
“Luke, I’m all about it. Just the ‘naked’ part seemed to come out of nowhere.”
This tells Luke you value him—but as a friend. You’ll still get a sweet ending without hard feelings, and you’ll earn his Friend collectible.
Note: You can’t get all of Luke’s collectibles in a single run. Earning the Friend collectible requires choosing the friend ending, which prevents you from finishing the love route in that playthrough.
How to Get Luke Nukem’s Hate Ending
Want things to go nuclear—in a bad way? Here’s how to spark Luke’s fury:
- Consistently bring up chicken tendies. Luke’s patience snaps quickly if you fixate on food.
- During serious conversations, joke about tendies instead of focusing on the mission.
In the fourth interaction, choose:
“Yeah I guess it was just a fantasy.”
Followed by:
“I’m not your therapist, dude.”
Luke will fly off the handle, yelling about your lack of commitment to the mission and pelting you with half-cooked dino nuggets. It’s dramatic—but you’ll finally get your tendies!
Luke Nukem Collectibles Guide
Luke has 3 unique collectibles, each tied to specific choices:
| Collectible | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Magnetron Blueprint | Ask Luke to retell the mission plan in Interaction #1. |
| The Magnetron | Agree to reach into his chassis during Interaction #3. |
| Friend | Choose the friend dialogue option during Interaction #4. |
Luke Nukem: Personality & Preferences
Despite his rugged exterior, Luke Nukem is loyal, passionate, and surprisingly vulnerable. He’s dedicated to his mission, determined to protect the world, and desperate to avoid conversations about chicken tenders. He’s a hilarious and memorable part of Date Everything’s delightfully weird roster of dateables.
- Likes: Fighting Swarmers, achieving mission success for Colonel Furnace, saving the Barrens.
- Dislikes: Missions that involve chicken tenders.
See also: Learn how to romance Sassy Chap in Date Everything for another hilarious storyline.
Final Tips
- Save before each major interaction so you can explore different routes without replaying the entire game.
- Be mindful of Luke’s pet peeves (especially chicken tendies).
- Enjoy the absurdity—after all, you’re dating a microwave.
With this guide, you’re ready to romance, befriend, or battle Luke Nukem in Date Everything. So put on those Dateviators, get your mission briefing, and prepare for sparks to fly—microwave style.
