Duck Game
| Duck Game | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Landon Podbielski |
| Publisher(s) | Adult Swim Games |
| Platform(s) | Ouya, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Ouya
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Duck Game is an action game developed by Landon Podbielski and published by Adult Swim Games. The game was released for the Ouya in 2014, and for Microsoft Windows in 2015. A PlayStation 4 version was released in August 2017,[1] and a Nintendo Switch version was released in May 2019.[2][3] A major update was released in November 2020 on PC, with an upcoming release on the Switch.[4]
Gameplay[edit]
Duck Game is a 2D action video game that features primarily shooting and platforming mechanics. The game has a single-player arcade mode where the user can complete challenges to get tickets, which can be used to unlock in-game hats and game modifiers (such as Moon gravity or explosive props), as well as local or online multiplayer with up to four other players.[5][6]Duck Game has a simple premise: players die in one hit, and last player standing wins the round.[7][8] The game features a simple control scheme: beyond basic movement controls, the player can pick up/throw a weapon, use their equipped weapon, strafe (walk backwards), quack, and ragdoll. Similar to fighting games, angled shots and some other maneuvers require precisely timed input combinations.
Duck Life Instructions The future of the farm is in your hands! Train your duck to run, fly and swim its way to victory so you can save the farm with your riches. Level up your duck through the different training courses until its skills are sharp enough to enter a race. Duck Life is an online adventure game where you train a duck to race in three disciplines: running, flying and swimming. You practice each of the disciplines individually to level up your duck. The goal is to earn enough prize money to rebuild your farm that got swept away by a tornado. Coins are earned by training or racing other ducks. Duck Game Frantic Fowl-Shooting Multiplayer Quacktion! Enter the futuristic year of 1984. An age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Win over the crowd and gain a following by blasting your feathered friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much more! One hit and you're roasted.
Duck Game has several unique elements, including multiple hats, a quack button, and a ragdoll button.[6][9]
Development[edit]
Duck Game was developed by Vancouver-based developer Landon Podbielski. The game was released for the Ouya on May 13, 2014.[10] On launch, the game only featured a multiplayer mode, however in November 2014, single-player modes were added.[11] The game was released for Microsoft Windows on June 4, 2015.[6] At the 2015 PlayStation Experience, a PlayStation 4 version of the game was announced,[3] with its release following on August 23, 2018.[1] On May 1, 2019 it was released on the Nintendo Switch.
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 82/100[12] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 8.5/10[6] |
Duck Game received generally positive reviews from critics. The game received an average Metacritic score of 82 based on six reviews.[13] Critics cite the multiplayer as driving the games appeal.[6][14] Reviewers likened the game to other successful 2D brawlers, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl, TowerFall, and Samurai Gunn.[6][9]
Sean Flint was critical of the name choice, saying 'it describes absolutely nothing about it other than the fact that it may contain ducks'.[8] Several reviewers have complained about the inconsistent level design, and lack of an engaging single player experience.[7][8]
The game has had a small but committed competitive scene since launch, with gameplay mostly consisting of exploits to elevate the skill ceiling.
Duck Game Online
References[edit]
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- ^ ab'Adult Swim Games Brings Duck Game to PS4 Next Week'. PlayStation Lifestyle. Retrieved August 22, 2017.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Nintendo Switch Games - Nintendo Switch Wiki Guide - IGN'. IGN. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^ abSanchez, Miranda (December 5, 2015). 'PSX 2015: Adult Swim Bringing Headlander and More to PS4'. IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved February 7, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'WELCOME TO DUCK GAME 1.5!!!'. Steam. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^Priestman, Chris (June 24, 2015). 'Duck Game Might Be The Only Platform Brawler With A Quack Button'. Siliconera. Retrieved February 7, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abcdefHansen, Steven (July 10, 2015). 'Review: Duck Game'. Destructoid. Retrieved February 7, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abMolyneux, Harry (June 3, 2015). ''Duck Game' offers multiplayer over both online and local but has a basic single player mode. - PopOptiq'. PopOptiq. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ abc'IndieGames.com Review: Duck Game is Sure to...Quack You Up'. indiegames.com. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ abSmith, Adam (June 11, 2015). 'The Absolute Joy Of Duck Game'. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^Nunneley, Stephany (April 29, 2014). 'Duck Game has four-player local multiplayer and releases on Ouya next month'. VG247. Retrieved February 7, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Peeples, Jeremy (November 25, 2014). 'Massive Duck Game Upgrade Now Available'. Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved February 7, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'DUCK GAME for PC reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 7, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'DUCK GAME'. Metacritic. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^Jordan, Ned (June 25, 2015). 'Duck Game Review'. The Gamers' Temple. Soltar Enterprises. Retrieved December 31, 2016.