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Duckoleon

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
96% User Score Based on 179 reviews

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About Duckoleon

Duckoleon is a multiplayer tactical shooter game with a historical theme. It was developed by Pumancz and was released on November 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Napoleonic Wars meet...ducks? Duckoleon is calling you into battle! Barrage your opponents with cannon and musket fire, Get up close and personal with bayonets, sabres and cavalry, play military instruments like drums or the fife and much more! GAME IS STILL EARLY IN DEVELOPMENT! THERE'S A LOT MORE CONTENT ON THE WAY, THESE ARE ONLY EARLY ACCESS FEATURES! Mutliple nations to choose from:…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Unique and humorous concept combining Napoleonic warfare with ducks, delivering a fun and charming multiplayer experience.
  • Accessible and straightforward gameplay with a variety of roles and tactical team-based battles.
  • Friendly and supportive community with active developer involvement and frequent updates improving the game.
  • Low player population and server activity, requiring players to use Discord or friends to find matches.
  • Limited depth and content at present, with few new mechanics or modes leading to lower replay value over time.
  • Some technical issues including occasional lag, lack of tutorials, and bots that could be smarter; also performance can be rough on low-end systems.

  • gameplay

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The gameplay is accessible and easy to grasp, offering satisfying progression as players improve their skills, though it remains relatively simple with limited depth. Team-based coordination and tactical moments add intensity, while ongoing updates continue to expand content and refine mechanics. Despite some early issues and simplicity, the gameplay is fun, replayable, and enhanced by a humorous style and solid gun mechanics.

    • “When I start getting better at the mechanics, the simple gameplay becomes more satisfying because I can see the difference between my early attempts and later ones.”
    • “Somehow despite the simplistic gameplay you can still find incredibly intense moments, for example last night my regiment was pinned down by Prussian artillery, brave ducks falling left and right, smoke clouding the air, and then over the ridge came the Prussians, bayonets forward, bearing down on us, that was when I felt true fear for the first time.”
    • “Update on review: the devs have added more things, better gameplay, added bots, and made the game much more team-based.”
    • “Once I understand the basic gameplay, there may not be many additional mechanics to discover.”
    • “Once I understand the basic gameplay, there may not be many additional mechanics to discover.”
    • “Good concept, still in early access so there are issues to be expected, but overall the gameplay is alright, just that sometimes it randomly disconnects.”

  • humor

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its charming and lighthearted portrayal of ducks engaging in historical battles, blending comedic elements with engaging gameplay. Players find the duck-themed combat amusing and refreshing, adding a fun and entertaining layer that balances competitive intensity. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful and enjoyable experience.

    • “Beneath the waddling infantry lines and quacking cavalry charges lies a game that blends first- and third-person shooting with light battlefield strategy, delivering both humor and genuine competitive depth.”
    • “The humor inherent in duck soldiers participating in grand historical battles fosters a lighthearted atmosphere, yet competitive matches can still become surprisingly intense.”
    • “Instead of humans fighting humans, you have ducks fighting ducks, which I find to be pretty funny.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a low-poly, simple aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and smooth gameplay over high-end visuals, which fits the game's lighthearted tone. While not polished or detailed, this style supports strategic play and large-scale action, though some users have noted performance issues on lower-end systems. Overall, graphical quality is modest but effective for the game's purpose.

    • “It offers structured class-based combat, strategic map design, and coordinated team play, all wrapped in an absurd yet endearing aesthetic.”
    • “It does not need high-end visuals when the main goal is to make me smile while I play.”
    • “But I would like an optimization update because I have a low 12 fps at lowest graphics.”
    • “It isn't the most polished game, the gunplay is simple, melee consists of button mashing, graphics are low resolution and animations are even more basic.”
    • “The low-poly aesthetic keeps visual clarity high, ensuring that despite large numbers of players and projectiles, the action remains readable and smooth.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game offers quick retries that encourage improvement and replayability, but its optimization is poor, with performance issues such as very low frame rates even on the lowest graphics settings, likely due to Unreal Engine 5. An optimization update is highly desired.

    • “Short attempts make it easy to try again after making a mistake, and improving my performance gives me a reason to keep playing.”
    • “I would like an optimization update because I get as low as 12 FPS at the lowest graphics settings.”
    • “The game uses Unreal Engine 5, but currently the performance is poor and needs improvement.”
    • “Besides that, it uses Unreal Engine (appears to be 5), so the performance is horrid.”
    • “But I would like an optimization update because I have a low 12 FPS at the lowest graphics.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability, especially for players who enjoy improving their performance and chasing better results, with simple controls and engaging mechanics that keep the experience fresh.

    • “Replay value heavily depends on how much I enjoy chasing better results.”
    • “While easy to grasp the control layout and overall gameplay mechanic, it still offers a highly replayable experience.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's music, featuring battlefield signals and morale-boosting tunes from musician roles, adds to the immersive experience. However, some players wish for a greater variety, such as more bagpipe songs.

    • “Players can choose from a variety of roles, including line infantry, grenadiers, light troops, cavalry units, artillery operators, engineers, and even musicians who provide morale boosts or battlefield signals.”
    • “I just wished for more bagpipe songs though.”
    • “I just wished for more bagpipe songs tho.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s atmosphere blends lighthearted humor, with duck soldiers in historical battles, and unexpectedly intense competition, creating an engaging and balanced experience.

    • “The humor inherent in duck soldiers participating in grand historical battles fosters a lighthearted atmosphere, yet competitive matches can still become surprisingly intense.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a wholesome and lighthearted emotional experience, enhanced by its friendly and active community. Its approachable tutorial and diverse regiments make it enjoyable for both new and experienced players, fostering a fun and engaging atmosphere.

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3h Median play time
2h Average play time
1-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Duckoleon is a tactical shooter game with historical theme. Common tags for Duckoleon include first-person, war, early access, memes, free to play and others.

Duckoleon is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Duckoleon.

Duckoleon was released on November 21, 2025.

Duckoleon was developed by Pumancz.

Duckoleon has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Duckoleon for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Duckoleon is a multiplayer game.

Similar games include Battle Cry of Freedom, Rise of Liberty, Master of Command, Holdfast: Nations At War, Executive Assault 2 and others.