Get on Play StoreDuck Life 4 is a humorous single-player racing game where you raise and train a duckling to become a champion racer. With exceptional gameplay, fabulous visuals, and good music, it provides an addictive pet-adventure experience. However, be prepared for some bugs and grinding throughout your journey. The game's description states it best, "Raise your duckling into a champion racer in this addictive pet & adventure game."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization112 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 68 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who express a strong preference for ads over the paywall that blocks access to the latter half of the game. Many players feel that requiring a payment to continue after enjoying a free experience is disrespectful and a cash grab, suggesting that incorporating ads would be a more acceptable way to generate revenue while allowing full access to the game. Overall, the consensus is that while the absence of ads is appreciated, the forced in-app purchases detract from the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game.
“There are no ads which isn't very common in most games today and the creators aren't money hungry.”
“No ads, no in-app purchases, no wifi required.”
“I understand that companies need to make money, and I am grateful that there are no ads, but perhaps you could change it so you can finish all the levels for free, but some items like costumes and eggs cost real money.”
“It's not that a dollar is a lot, but the fact that it comes out of literally nowhere (no other in-game purchases that I could see) halfway through the game felt flat out disrespectful.”
“Charging to continue to play in the middle of the game is shameless monetization by soulless money-hungry developers.”
“I understand that the developers need a profit, but they should just use advertising to increase the energy level of your duck or a similar mechanic.”
- graphics81 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute art style and overall visual appeal, noting significant improvements from previous versions. However, some users criticize the graphics for being simplistic or inconsistent, and there are complaints about the game's controls and the presence of a paywall for additional content. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for further enhancements and refinements.
“The graphics are exceptional and it recreates the computer version very well.”
“The game has beautiful graphics and it's so good.”
“First of all the graphics are stunning and the game really gives you that caring feeling.”
“I was willing to ignore that 1/4th of the time when I touched the screen it didn't sense it, and that it had bad graphics, but now I can't even finish the game.”
“The combination of ultra low-resolution, choppy animations, an art style that looks like it is just a bunch of photos from Microsoft Clip Art, and badly made gameplay make this version of the 'Duck Life' franchise worse than the original flash version.”
“Graphics and interface are worse and you must pay for half of the game.”
- music61 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its charm and cuteness, while others criticize it for being annoying or inferior to the original soundtrack. Many users express a desire for the return of the classic music from previous versions, citing that the new tracks do not match the quality or appeal of the originals. Overall, while some find the music enjoyable, a significant portion of the player base feels it detracts from the overall experience.
“The music is to die for.”
“Adorable game, awesome music 11/10.”
“Love the music, very calming, good game.”
“Game is decent but the music is absolutely horrible, I can't bear to listen to it any longer.”
“The music is terrible; change it to Duck Life 4 on the PC please. I also hate the way you pay for the mountain and the others from that point onward.”
“I would have rated it five stars but the music... god it's terrible, good game though.”
- stability50 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during training and tournament modes. Many users report issues such as freezing, unresponsive controls, and problems with game mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While some players have not encountered significant issues, the consensus indicates that the game requires urgent fixes to improve stability.
“Except for, you know, the (to be fair, cheap) paywall, the weird glitches (especially in running and flying training), and light performance issues.”
“I also can't play in the tournaments anymore because it freezes and won't allow me to choose my racers.”
“It's cool but it freezes a lot; fix it.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, customization, and graphics, but many users express frustration over a paywall that restricts access to additional content, leading to a sense of disappointment and limited playtime. While some enjoy the grinding and competitive aspects, others find the gameplay repetitive and marred by glitches and control issues. Overall, the game offers enjoyable gameplay but is hindered by its monetization strategy, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Such great gameplay, customization, progression, and art style.”
“Incredible gameplay and much more.”
“Excellent gameplay.”
“The game was fun at first, training and competing, but after I finished the 3rd area, my gameplay was cut short because I need to pay for the next area. It was good but so disappointing because I can't buy the next area, so this game is trash.”
“There's maybe an hour of gameplay before the sneaky paywall.”
“Boring gameplay and shameless money grabbing.”
- humor38 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the quirky characters, particularly the ducks, to be both cute and hilarious. Many reviews highlight the amusing situations that arise, such as the irony of paying for a game that initially seems free, and the overall lighthearted tone that keeps players entertained. The combination of funny animations and playful scenarios contributes to a fun and engaging experience that resonates with users.
“The fact that cool math games can do things better than the actual company it belongs to is kind of funny.”
“It's cool that you can train your ducks; what's funny is my duck trainer became my duck and he was maxed out lol.”
“The game is challenging, fun, funny, and cute.”
- story25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received for its charm and engaging narrative, but many players express frustration over the requirement to pay to access the latter half of the story. Users feel that the game is too short and would benefit from additional missions, and while the initial experience is enjoyable, the paywall significantly detracts from overall satisfaction.
“Cute minigames and it is an adorable story.”
“I am no connoisseur in phone gaming but this game is excellent... runs smooth, oddly fun, and intriguing... it captures the sense of how phone games should be more mini games with a greater plot at hand but in a simplistic way!”
“I love the way the story goes; it's a great game.”
“But the fact I have to pay to advance the story and just the game in general, even if it's half a dollar, is pretty messed up.”
“Y'all are messed up. I played this game on PC for free and decided to try on my phone, just to get halfway through and have to stop because you need to pay to finish the main story. What the heck.”
“I like the game, but I would like to play the whole story without paying.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the abrupt paywall that halts progress after significant time investment. While some enjoy the grinding mechanics and find them addictive, many express disappointment over the lack of warning about the paywall, feeling that their efforts are wasted. Overall, the grinding is seen as a double-edged sword: enjoyable for some, but ultimately marred by monetization issues.
“Buttons for training were very unresponsive for me, so training was more tedious than it needed to be.”
“Game's good, no ads but I put it at 1 star because of that paywall. I wasted an hour of my time grinding through the levels and I got hit by the paywall like I'm a kid and I can't afford to buy the next levels. Please remove the paywall.”
“I was grinding my dude a bunch to where I had level 150 in running, swimming, and flying, and I spent well over a couple of hours just to find out I have to pay.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization appears to be limited primarily to 16:9 aspect ratio screens, with some users reporting smooth performance and no glitches, while others criticize it for poor optimization and problematic controls.
“Personally, I haven't had any glitches, and this game runs smoothly.”
“It seems like this game is only optimized for a screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio.”
“Poorly optimized with bad controls.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's replayability is severely lacking, with players comparing it to a monotonous experience devoid of variation. Many feel that the cost does not justify the limited replay value, describing it as a slow and glitchy experience that fails to engage.
“The replay value of these games is incredibly high, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“The game is highly replayable, with different choices leading to unique outcomes.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“Maybe if the full first game was free, and then the next 3 games in the series were behind a $1 paywall, then I would be fine with it, but I wouldn't be willing to pay more than that since the replay value of these games is no more than watching ducks win a race with no variation.”
“2$ for a crappy, slow, glitchy, non-replayable game?”
