Ducks in Space

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Ducks in Space is a single player action game. It was developed by Happy Cow Games LLC and was released on November 1, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Ducks in Space is a 2D platformer where you play as Captain Quackers, a duck attempting to thwart the plans of the most evil creatures in the universe: geese!

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming and cute graphics with clever level design that increases in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
Engaging gameplay mechanics and humor, with a nostalgic homage to classic platformers that offers replay value for completionists.
Solid controls and enjoyable boss battles, making it a fun experience for players of all ages.

The game lacks polish in some areas, which may detract from the overall experience.
Retro-style controls can feel limiting, as players can only shoot left or right.
Short length may leave some players wanting more content or variety in gameplay.

humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being clever, creative, and reminiscent of classic NES and SNES titles, contributing to an overall fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the inviting nature of the humor, which complements the casual platforming gameplay.
- “It has a nice soundtrack, fun humor, and great characters.”
- “Clever and funny.”
- “It is creative, funny, and a homage to classic NES and SNES games from back in the day.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story follows an action hero duck on a mission to combat the tyranny of geese in a retro-style platformer. Players engage with various characters and solve puzzles throughout the levels, aiming for 100% completion.
- “But the joy is in solving each level's puzzle on the quest for 100%.”
- “The story plays out through meeting various characters as you progress.”
- “Basically, you're an action hero duck on a mission in a retro-style platformer game fighting the evil tyranny of geese.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Players find significant replayability in the game, particularly for completionists aiming to achieve 100% completion.
- “The game offers numerous choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and fresh.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character builds, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies.”
- “I feel like there's a lot of replay value for those who enjoy completing games to 100%.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to return for another playthrough.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and intuitive controls, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. It features engaging puzzles and fun gameplay elements, along with nostalgic references, encouraging completionist play. The unique sound design, particularly the "plip plaps," adds to the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is solid, the controls are nice and not awkward, but the best part of this game is definitely the plip plaps you hear as you walk around.”
- “A classic platformer that anyone can easily pick up, with lots of fun gameplay mechanics, puzzles, and nods to pop culture and other classic games!”
- “Inspires completionist gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a nice soundtrack that complements its fun humor and great characters, though some users express a desire for more variety in the tracks.
- “It has a nice soundtrack, fun humor, and great characters.”
- “I do wish it had more variety soundtrack-wise, but that's really one of my only 'I wish this was there' moments.”
- “I do wish it had more variety in the soundtrack, but that's really one of my only 'I wish this was there' moments.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character design and art, highlighting it as a strong point in the game's overall presentation. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.