Duck Game

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Developer(s)| Landon Podbielski
Publisher(s)| Adult Swim Games
Platform(s)| Ouya, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Release| Ouya

* WW: May 13, 2014

Windows

* WW: June 4, 2015

PS4

* WW: August 22, 2017

Nintendo Switch

* WW: May 2, 2019

Genre(s)| Action
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

Duck Game is a 2D 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]

## Contents

* 1 Gameplay
* 2 Development
* 3 Reception
* 4 References

## Gameplay

Duck Game is a 2D 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 eight 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.

## Development

Duck Game was developed by Vancouver -based developer Landon Podbielski. Podbielski originally planned to make a 2D platformer inspired by James Pond 3. A friend suggested adding a local multiplayer mode with guns and other weapons.[9] The game was released for the Ouya on May 13, 2014.[10] At 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, published by Adult Swim Games.[6] Podbielski previously composed the music for Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe, a game developed by his friend, Andrew Morrish and published by Adult Swim Games on May 24, 2013.[12] The company offered to publish Duck Game if Podbielski implemented an online multiplayer mode. After struggling to develop a client-server based networking model, Adult Swim Games extended their deadline and allowed Podbielski to use a peer-to-peer system instead.[9] At the 2015 PlayStation Experience, a PlayStation 4 version of the game was announced,[3] with its release following on August 22, 2017.[1] On May 1, 2019 it was released on the Nintendo Switch.

## Reception

Reception

| Aggregate score

Aggregator| Score
Metacritic| 82/100[13]
Review score
Publication| Score
Destructoid| 8.5/10[6]

Duck Game received generally positive reviews from critics and players. The game received an average Metacritic score of 82 based on six reviews.[14] Critics cite the multiplayer as driving the game's appeal.[6][15] Reviewers likened the game to other successful 2D brawlers, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl, TowerFall, and Samurai Gunn.[6][16][17][18] Chris Compendio of DualShockers enjoyed the humorous aspects of the game, stating that "it just tickles your brain and finds a sweet spot of sense underneath the surrealism.”[17] Otto Kratky appreciated the game's depth, praising the nuances of the game's combat and controls.[18]

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] Opinions on the game's learning curve were mixed; Chris Compendio found the fast-paced multiplayer mode and a lack of helpful tutorials to be disorienting.[17] Steven Hanson enjoyed the frenetic moments of the multiplayer, stating that "It’s not the assortment of weapons that is fun, it’s the quick reflexes — and their funny failures — needed to remember how they all work, despite the simple two button layout."[6] 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.[19]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Adult Swim Games Brings Duck Game to PS4 Next Week". August 18, 2017. http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2017/08/18/duck-game-ps4-release-coming-august-22/. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
2. ↑ "Nintendo Switch Games - Nintendo Switch Wiki Guide - IGN" (in en). http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-switch/Nintendo_Switch_Games.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sanchez, Miranda (December 5, 2015). "PSX 2015: Adult Swim Bringing Headlander and More to PS4". IGN. Ziff Davis. http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/12/05/psx-2015-double-fines-headlander-coming-to-ps4. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
4. ↑ "WELCOME TO DUCK GAME 1.5!!!" (in en). November 13, 2020. https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/312530/view/2945878952270072889.
5. ↑ Priestman, Chris (June 24, 2015). "Duck Game Might Be The Only Platform Brawler With A Quack Button". Siliconera. http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/24/duck-game-might-be-the-only-platform-brawler-with-a-quack-button/. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Hansen, Steven (July 10, 2015). "Review: Duck Game". Destructoid. http://www.destructoid.com/review-duck-game-295748.phtml. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Molyneux, Harry (June 3, 2015). "'Duck Game' offers multiplayer over both online and local but has a basic single player mode. - PopOptiq" (in en-US). PopOptiq. https://www.popoptiq.com/duck-game-review/.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "IndieGames.com Review: Duck Game is Sure to...Quack You Up". http://indiegames.com/2015/06/review_duck_game_is_sure_toqua.html.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Podbielski, Landon (January 21, 2022). "Duck Game Developer QA". https://superjoebob.wordpress.com/2022/01/21/duck-game-developer-qa/.
10. ↑ Nunneley, Stephany (April 29, 2014). "Duck Game has four-player local multiplayer and releases on Ouya next month". VG247. https://www.vg247.com/2014/04/29/duck-game-has-four-player-local-multiplayer-and-releases-on-ouya-next-month/. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
11. ↑ Peeples, Jeremy (November 25, 2014). "Massive Duck Game Upgrade Now Available". Hardcore Gamer. http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/11/25/massive-duck-game-upgrade-now-available/118688/. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
12. ↑ Wilde, Tyler (May 24, 2013). "Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe comes to Steam". https://www.pcgamer.com/super-puzzle-platformer-deluxe-steam/.
13. ↑ "DUCK GAME for PC reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/duck-game/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
14. ↑ "DUCK GAME". https://www.metacritic.com/game/duck-game/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
15. ↑ Jordan, Ned (June 25, 2015). "Duck Game Review". Soltar Enterprises. https://www.gamerstemple.com/game-reviews/pc/3250/duck-game-review.
16. ↑ Smith, Adam (June 11, 2015). "The Absolute Joy Of Duck Game" (in en-US). https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/06/11/the-absolute-joy-of-duck-game/#more-294155.
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Compendio, Chris (2019-05-03). "Duck Game Review — A Fun and Absurd Playable Joke of a Game" (in en). https://www.dualshockers.com/duck-game-review-switch/.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Kratky, Otto (May 19, 2020). "Duck Game is My New Favorite Hyper-Competitive Quarantine Game". https://www.dualshockers.com/duck-game-adult-swim-competitive-quack-editorial/.
19. ↑ "Quarantined 3 - Duck Game - Challonge" (in en). https://quarterlyrapport.challonge.com/quar3duck.

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