Duck Paradox

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Innovative gameplay that combines puzzle platforming with roguelike elements, offering a unique experience.
Tight controls and smooth platforming mechanics make the game enjoyable and addictive.
The game features a vibrant pixel art style and a variety of challenges, keeping players engaged.

The difficulty of obtaining endings may be lower than expected, making the main gameplay feel too easy.
Boss fights can be underwhelming and lack variety, which may detract from the overall challenge.
Limited graphical settings and potential frame-rate issues could affect the gaming experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by its innovative mechanics and engaging challenges, blending simple controls with deeper strategic elements. Players enjoy a mix of bat-and-ball action, unique character control, and a friendly fire mechanic that adds complexity. While the standard gameplay can become easy with practice, the game offers a clever combination of puzzle platforming and roguelike features that keeps players invested.
- “Good fundamental gameplay that is really innovated on well.”
- “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.”
- “I ultimately like the friendly fire mechanic; it makes you have to earn the shots you take, blind fire would be too easy.”
- “The third boss works with the usual gameplay model of pitting you against an exponentially-growing horde of horrid waterfowl.”
- “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.”
- “Do you like games with simple mechanics that first ease you in and then challenge you to keep you interested?”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's pixel art style is visually appealing, particularly on the Steam Deck OLED, showcasing vibrant colors and nice effects. However, the limited graphical settings, primarily focused on full-screen options, may leave some players wanting more customization. Overall, the graphics are well-executed and complement the tight controls.
- “On first glance, the pixel art style looks great on the Steam Deck OLED, with some nice effects and vibrant colors.”
- “Controls are tight, and the visuals are very well executed.”
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
The game's story centers around the quest to return Quark the Duck to the time machine at the beginning of the level, serving as the foundation for the plot.
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “The story unfolds in a way that feels both unique and immersive, making every twist and turn exciting.”
- “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.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players with little emotional investment in the outcome.”