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Duck Paradox

94%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, monetization
94% User Score Based on 358 reviews

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ENTER THE PARADOX Navigate the infinite domains of the multiverse as savvy scientist Dr. Paraducks in search of her pet duck, lost in the throes of space-time thanks to a malfunctioning time machine. Trapped in a world of endless possibilities, Dr. Paraducks continues to battle corrupted versions of her beloved pet despite the unrelenting reality and her declining sanity. But who knows what is re…

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 358 reviews
gameplay28 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features fun mechanics and a unique concept that combines platforming, bullet-hell, and puzzle elements.
  • The visuals and art style are praised for being vibrant and appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Many players find the game to be challenging yet rewarding, with a satisfying gameplay loop that encourages exploration and strategy.
  • The jumping mechanics are often criticized for being unintuitive and frustrating, leading to unexpected deaths.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks clear progression and explanation of objectives, making it difficult to understand the overall goal.
  • The difficulty spikes can be overwhelming, especially for those not accustomed to precision platformers or bullet-hell games.
  • gameplay
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Duck Paradox is characterized by its fun and innovative mechanics, blending simple controls with challenging elements like ricocheting bullets and a friendly fire system. While the core gameplay loop is engaging and well-polished, some players find the difficulty spikes and limited level count detract from the overall experience. The game successfully combines puzzle platforming with roguelike features, though certain mechanics, like the slow-motion feature, received mixed feedback.

    • “Very clever game, deceptively simple but once you get into it you find surprisingly deep gameplay combining a puzzle platformer with roguelike elements in a very unique way.”
    • “The gameplay is a nice balance between easy and difficult at times.”
    • “Great challenging 2D platformer with an interesting mechanic: your bullets ricochet and can hit you if you miss your target.”
    • “The disco duck is not a fun boss battle; I don't understand how anyone decided that a game which has dodging bouncing projectiles as its main mechanic should have a boss battle in an incredibly small room, but somehow it happened.”
    • “So in summary: there's some good fun to this game, but the main challenge lies outside of the standard gameplay mode, which can feel like a bit of a cakewalk once you get a proper handle on the controls.”
    • “Only thing I dislike about this game as of now (aka early access) is the jumping mechanic.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, unique pixel art style, and impressive visual effects, particularly on devices like the Steam Deck OLED. Reviewers note that the visuals are well-executed and contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience, although some find the graphical settings limited. Overall, the aesthetic appeal and motion quality enhance the game's fun and engaging storyline.

    • “Also the art style and visual effects are amazing.”
    • “On first glance, the pixel art style looks great on the Steam Deck OLED, with some nice effects and vibrant colors.”
    • “The art style is very unique and cute!”
    • “I don't think this adversely affected my computer as Steam believed it was trying to render over two thousand frames a second, but it seems odd that the extent of this game's graphical settings are whether it was full-screen or not.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around guiding Quark the duck back to the time machine at the start of each level, offering a charming and engaging narrative that can be completed in under an hour. Players appreciate the cute storyline and easy controls, making it a delightful experience for those with limited time. Additionally, an endless mode is available after completing the main story, enhancing replayability.

    • “The story is so cute and the controls are very easy to work and understand.”
    • “Amazing game with such an exciting storyline and amazing graphics; I would recommend it to anyone with a spare 30 minutes.”
    • “This is a fun little game that has less than an hour of story if you don't have a lot of time to spend on a game, but if you do, great!”
    • “A sequel was inevitable at this point, and that came to fruition in the sunset of 1989, but that's not where we are in this story quite yet.”
    • “The core of the game involves bringing Quark the Duck back to the start of the level, the time machine where the game's plot originates.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, particularly highlighted by absurd scenarios like exploding a room filled with ducks, which elicits genuine laughter. Players find the blend of humor and challenge to be a delightful surprise, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Exploding a room filled with ducks gives me the funny chemical.”
    • “Funny game!”
    • “I was surprised at how funny yet challenging this was.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality and the inclusion of a standout track reminiscent of John Wick, contributing to the overall addictive gameplay and engaging experience.

    • “It has addictive gameplay, good animations, good art, good music, good everything.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized, allowing players to run complex builds with numerous sprites on screen without any performance issues.

    • “The game is extremely optimized; I ended up with a crazy build with hundreds of sprites on screen, and everything went fine!”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of "Howard the Duck" appears to be minimal, with only one advertisement preceding its release, suggesting a limited marketing budget and strategy. This could indicate a focus on recovering production costs rather than maximizing revenue through extensive promotional efforts.

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