Duck Game

About

Duck Game is a comedy shooter game set in a frenzied 1984 world where ducks compete for glory. Players can engage in multiplayer or single-player combat, using an array of weapons like shotguns, mind control rays, and saxophones to blast their opponents. With fast-paced action and unpredictable gameplay, Duck Game promises a wild and hilarious experience. Don't blink or you might miss the fun!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 16,712 reviews

humor916 positive mentions

stability75 negative mentions

The humor and chaotic gameplay of 'Duck Game' create countless hilarious moments, making it a perfect choice for multiplayer sessions.
The game features a nostalgic pixel art style and an energetic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, contributing to its charm.
Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, with all content unlockable through gameplay, making it a refreshing experience.

The game lacks a compelling story, with many players finding the narrative minimal and primarily focused on chaotic multiplayer fun.
There are significant stability issues, including bugs and glitches that can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the gameplay too simple and repetitive, leading to a lack of depth and engagement over time.

humor
918 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Duck Game" is consistently highlighted as a major draw, with players praising its chaotic and absurd gameplay that leads to countless hilarious moments. The game's fast-paced action, quirky mechanics, and the ability to quack add layers of comedic value, making it a perfect choice for multiplayer sessions with friends. Overall, the combination of slapstick humor, unexpected deaths, and a variety of funny weapons ensures that players are left laughing throughout their gaming experience.
- “It's the perfect blend of competitiveness and comedy, where every victory feels earned, and every defeat is hilarious enough to make you want to keep playing.”
- “Fast-paced, funny, and wildly entertaining, it’s the perfect game for anyone who loves a mix of chaos, humor, and epic duck-filled action.”
- “Every time I play with friends, I'm crying with laughter, and also enjoying surprisingly deep gameplay mechanics.”
- “It is not funny and also the worst.”
- “You're not funny!”
gameplay
760 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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61%
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The gameplay of Duck Game is characterized by its chaotic, fast-paced action and a surprising depth of mechanics that keep players engaged. While the controls are simple and easy to learn, mastering the various weapons and strategies offers a high skill ceiling, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play. The game shines in multiplayer settings, providing endless hilarity and replayability through its quirky mechanics and extensive modding support.
- “The gameplay is a perfect blend of frantic action and pure chaos, as you and your friends battle it out with shotguns, saxophones (yes, you read that right), and more ridiculous weapons than your brain can handle.”
- “The depth of the mechanics is astonishing; I'm still learning new quirks 100 hours in, and I'm nowhere near as good as some of the long-time players.”
- “Duck game has a surprising amount of gameplay depth for what may look at first glance like nothing more than a goofy meme game.”
- “The gameplay loop is painfully simple yet outrageously addictive.”
- “The gameplay is very simple, perhaps too simple even with the variety of scenarios and weapons, but it is certainly enjoyable.”
- “Gameplay sucks, no story, has no right to exist, but get a group of friends together and it's heckin great.”
music
242 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
55%
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The music in "Duck Game" has received widespread acclaim for its energetic and catchy soundtrack, heavily inspired by the Sega Genesis era, which perfectly complements the game's chaotic and humorous atmosphere. Players appreciate the nostalgic chiptune vibes and the variety of musical elements, although some have noted that the music can be excessively loud at times. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the multiplayer experience and contributing to the game's charm.
- “The game's pixel art, soundtrack, backgrounds, and animations have all come with such love and detail that they became a set that could only fit Duck Game.”
- “The soundtrack, a mix of catchy tunes and humorous sound effects, complements the chaotic nature of the game perfectly.”
- “Duck Game combines retro graphics, Sega Genesis inspired music, and fast-paced deathmatch to an incredible level.”
- “The game is super confusing along with the controls, the pixel art is cool; other than that, this game is just pretty bad. The music also gets really annoying.”
- “Duck game is great and all, but one thing it is really lacking is the music; a lot of them sound close to each other.”
- “Only problem I have is that the music is way too loud even on the lowest setting; it's a pity because the music is great.”
graphics
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Duck Game" are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for the 16-bit era, featuring colorful and simplistic visuals that enhance the chaotic gameplay. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and find it fitting for the game's humorous and frantic nature, others note that the simplicity can make it challenging to track characters during intense moments. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their cohesive design and ability to run smoothly on various systems, making them a delightful aspect of the game.
- “The level of detail in game and graphics design is mesmerizing.”
- “Graphically, Duck Game embraces its retro-inspired pixel art style, giving it a nostalgic charm that harkens back to the golden age of arcade gaming.”
- “The pixelated visuals and straightforward gameplay pay homage to the golden age of gaming, where simplicity was the key to endless enjoyment.”
- “The only real struggle is when players spread too far across the map and the scaling makes it really hard to see stuff with the pixel graphics.”
- “Resolution is fixed and can't be changed, graphics are lazy ugly retro pixel, controls are fixed and nonsensical ('v' to fire? really?)”
- “Retro pixelated graphics are pretty bad, default control scheme is ridiculous.”
story
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
69%
12%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being minimal or non-existent, with many reviews stating it lacks depth and is primarily focused on fast-paced gameplay and multiplayer fun. While some mention a few arcade-style missions, they emphasize that the experience is more about chaotic enjoyment with friends rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, players seeking a rich story will likely be disappointed, as the game is designed for lighthearted, competitive play rather than storytelling.
- “The gameplay is fun, and the story will move you to tears.”
- “This game also has a stellar story mode which is guaranteed to make you cry, laugh, and have a deep connection with each character.”
- “I have to say the story of this game is much more compelling than you would think.”
- “☑️ this game has no story”
- “It is not very deep, there is no story; it is basically just an arcade battle game as you and whoever you are playing with rush to get a weapon and slaughter the other person.”
- “Graphics, soundtrack, story, all thrown to the wayside: this game is about killing ducks.”
stability
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting a variety of bugs and glitches, ranging from minor graphical and audio issues to more significant problems like freezing. However, a notable portion of the community finds these glitches to be entertaining and integral to the gameplay experience, often referring to them as "features" that enhance the fun. Overall, while the game has its share of stability issues, many players appreciate the chaotic charm these glitches bring.
- “Runs great with full controller support.”
- “Mostly bug free, great optimization, love the art style so much I can't even explain.”
- “Customization is great, online multiplayer is quick, easy, and not buggy.”
- “The game itself is relatively good, but it's really buggy and the controls are so bad without a controller.”
- “This game is filled with so many bugs and exploitable glitches.”
- “2 years later and we still have the same bugs, glitches, bad hit detection, delay, and poor netcode.”
replayability
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptionally high replayability, primarily due to its engaging multiplayer mechanics, a variety of community-created content, and a robust level editor that encourages creativity. Players can enjoy endless fun with friends, as the game continually offers new experiences through mods and workshop support, making it a top choice for party gaming. While some built-in maps may become repetitive, the overall experience remains fresh and entertaining, ensuring hours of replay value.
- “The main cast of levels is endlessly replayable, and the weapons are varied.”
- “With tons of content, including Steam Workshop, as well as an infinitely replayable multiplayer, Duck Game is simply fantastic for those looking for a party experience.”
- “Great game, plenty of replayability especially with workshop integration and recent updates.”
- “However, these mini games highly lack replayability.”
- “The missions have cardboard-like enemies which sometimes shoot but don't even turn around, which is okay for mastering a challenge mission, but do not allow for replayability and is something you would expect in a game of this kind and for the price.”
- “Lack of replayability in singleplayer.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant and often tedious aspect of the game, with many players feeling it requires an excessive time commitment, likening it to needing a "second life." While some find enjoyment in the grind, particularly in multiplayer modes, others describe it as long and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “There is a lot of grinding involved, and if you're someone like me, it pains you to see a game not completed.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its smooth performance on lower-end hardware and the fun multiplayer experience, others report issues such as frequent crashes, connectivity problems, and poorly optimized levels. The graphics and sound are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable experience, but some users note that certain features, like liquid physics, can negatively impact performance.
- “Lovely game, so detail focused, so optimized and lots of fun with friends, and it supports workshop and includes a map editor!”
- “Like Stickfight, but a lot better optimized and less physics-based.”
- “It runs smoothly on my Surface Pro 2 (4GB RAM, quad-core i5 processor), and that's even with mods loaded.”
- “There is definitely something missing, and/or there are clear flaws in performance.”
- “Most fun I've ever had in a multiplayer game, recommend visiting the workshop for some sick anime hats and very badly-optimized levels.”
- “More and more hackers and cheaters, worse and worse optimization, frequent game crashes and connectivity issues, these are things Bluehole should be dealing with instead of pursuing lawsuits against other companies.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke laughter and tears, creating a unique bond between players and the narrative. Many users report experiencing intense joy and humor, often laughing until they cry, while others describe poignant moments that resonate deeply, leading to emotional reflections on friendship and personal stakes. Overall, the game is praised for its blend of fun and heartfelt storytelling, making it a memorable emotional journey.
- “No game has ever made me feel this way.”
- “I cried to the ending of this incredible, story-driven, emotional journey about a boy who wants nothing more than friendship.”
- “Duck game has sent me on an emotional roller coaster; every time I hear my duck quack, a tear rolls down my cheek.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
38%
46%
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of microtransactions and DLC, emphasizing that all content is unlockable through gameplay. Players enjoy the support for Steam Workshop and express a desire for more player options, but overall, the lack of greedy monetization practices is seen as a significant positive.
- “Extremely fun with friends and zero microtransactions! 10/10 would quack again!”
- “And all that without microtransactions, only good old Steam Workshop support.”
- “It's a good game, just wish it had more player options; all it's missing is loot boxes and microtransactions.”
- “I also appreciate that you actually unlock hats through playing, and not through tired and greedy microtransactions.”
- “The only problem I have with this game is that the advertising art doesn't fit the game at all.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "the quackdown extended edition" is vibrant and engaging, featuring impressive attention to detail in its 16-bit inspired visuals and a quirky soundtrack that enhances the humorous experience. Players appreciate the blend of competitive and casual vibes, making it a fun and laugh-inducing environment for both friends and solo play. Overall, the game's aesthetics and lively atmosphere contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “The attention to detail in each stage is impressive, and the soundtrack complements the quirky atmosphere perfectly.”
- “With a humorous atmosphere, I've had countless laughs playing Duck Game with my friends.”
- “When you think of aesthetics, Duck Game is impeccable with its Genesis-inspired soundtrack and clean pixel art, which looks nice and is easy to understand even with the game's frantic pace.”
- “I do appreciate though how it's more of a 16-bit atmosphere than your typical 8-bit, even sporting some 16-bit inspired music to boot.”
- “When you think of aesthetics, Duck Game is impeccable with its Genesis-inspired soundtrack and clean pixel art, which looks nice and is easy to understand even with the game's frantic pace, if I needed to describe the songs and atmosphere in a more subjective way.”
- “- Competitive and casual atmosphere at the same time.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its depth and engaging storytelling, complemented by vibrant visuals and expressive animations that enhance the overall experience.
- “I really enjoy the in-depth story and the really good character development.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or change throughout the story.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their motivations are often unclear, which detracts from the overall experience.”