9 /10 1 Votes9
82% Metacritic Initial release date 13 May 2014 Publisher Adult Swim | 10/10 Steam Developer Landon Podbielski | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date(s) OuyaWW: 13 May 2014WindowsWW: 4 June 2015 Similar Indie games, Other games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duck game
Duck Game is an action video 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. PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions are scheduled, release dates are still to be announced.
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Gameplay
Duck Game is 2D action video game that features shooting and platforming mechanics. The game has a single-player mode as well as local or online multiplayer with up to three other players. The game has a simple premise, one hit and you are dead, last man standing wins the round, play to some target number of rounds (default is 10). It features a relatively simple control scheme. Beyond moving your duck there are two buttons used to interact with weapons, one to pick up/throw a weapon, and another to use the weapon you are holding. The complexity in the game comes from the large assortment of weapons, and the varied environments you find yourself in.
The game has several humorous elements which make it unique, including silly hats, a quack button, and a ragdoll button.
Development
Duck Game was developed by Vancouver-based developer Landon Podbielski. The game was released for the Ouya on 13 May 2014. On launch, the game only featured a multiplayer mode, however in November 2014, single-player modes were added. The game was released for Microsoft Windows on 4 June 2015. At the 2015 PlayStation Experience, a PlayStation 4 version of the game was announced.
Reception
Duck Game received generally positive reviews from critics. The game received an average Metacritic score of 82 based on six reviews. Critics cite the multiplayer as driving the games appeal. Reviewers likened the game to other successful 2D brawlers, including Super Smash Bros., TowerFall, and Samurai Gunn.
Sean Flint was critical of the name choice, saying "it describes absolutely nothing about it other than the fact that it may contain ducks". Several reviewers have complained about the inconsistent level design, and lack of an engaging single player experience.