Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun

About

"Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun" is a quirky and vibrant first-person shooter game. Players take on the role of the titular Rubber Ducky, armed with a rainbow gun, as they traverse through colorful levels and battle against a variety of enemies. The game features fast-paced action and a unique art style, making for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience.

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Play Modes

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

Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and quirky experience with a charming narrative and humor, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
It features a variety of secrets and unlockable content, providing good replay value despite its short length.
The voice acting and soundtrack are well-received, adding to the overall charm and entertainment of the game.

The game is criticized for its short length and lack of depth, with some levels feeling repetitive and simplistic.
Technical issues such as crashes and poor graphics quality detract from the overall experience.
The controls are not customizable, which can be frustrating for some players, especially those with different keyboard layouts.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, engaging story, and solid execution, with many highlighting the enjoyable soundtrack and interactive elements. However, some players criticize the game's brevity, lack of polish, and inconsistent gameplay across levels, which detracts from the overall experience. While many find it worth the price, others express frustration with certain aspects, such as voice acting and repetitive elements.
- “Good voice acting, gameplay, and mechanics with a fun story.”
- “Very well executed game with a great soundtrack, 4th wall breaks, and bullet hell style of gameplay.”
- “Really solid gameplay at a great price.”
- “Having a mechanical keyboard is helpful to spam the spacebar to skip all the amateur voice acting and inane writing for the so-called storyline.”
- “With only 10 levels, and me being only able to play 6, the lack of features, lack of polish, and the constant change of gameplay every level all diminish the value.”
- “Nice game but could use a few more hours of gameplay.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
15%
15%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many users describing it as "awesome," "epic," and "hilarious." However, some players noted that certain tracks, particularly in level 4, can be ear-piercing, especially for headphone users. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Very well executed game with a great soundtrack, 4th wall breaks and bullet hell style of gameplay.”
- “The music is very awesome and epic.”
- “And the music is just fantastic; I love the soundtrack.”
- “The only cons I would say this game has is the fact that on level 4 the OST is a bit ear-piercing (headphone users, be careful) and the game is a bit short.”
- “The fact that you're charging for a piece of garbage soundtrack to boot is ludicrous.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
32%
16%
The game's story is charming and engaging, following the journey of a rubber duck with a humorous twist involving a troll developer. Players appreciate the good voice acting and pleasant music that enhance the narrative, although some find the writing and amateur voice performances lacking. Overall, the story is seen as a delightful children's tale that captivates players throughout their gameplay experience.
- “Every minute I spent 100%ing this game for those sweet, sweet Steam achievements, I felt captivated watching Ducky's backstory unfurl before my eyes.”
- “The story is also surprisingly good and narrated by the developer.”
- “The game made me feel like I was playing out of a children's storybook (in a good way).”
- “Having a mechanical keyboard is helpful to spam spacebar to skip all the amateur voice acting and inane writing for the so-called storyline.”
- “It follows the story of you, a rubber duck, and a troll developer 'helping' you through your journey.”
- “Intros to missions are kinda annoying, but hitting spacebar skips, so whatevs.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring funny commentary, silly developer monologues, and amusing music that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the quirky elements, such as the rubber ducky theme and the randomness of the gameplay, which contribute to its entertaining nature. However, some find the developer's humorous narration to be more annoying than funny, indicating a mixed reception in that aspect.
- “Short but awesome little bullet hell with a neat sense of humor.”
- “The developer monologue is silly and funny, and it gives the game a lot of character.”
- “It's crazy, random and really funny.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as poorly executed and lacking effort, while others appreciate the quirky, fun art style that adds to the overall charm. Despite the simplistic and sometimes derpy visuals, a few users find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's tone, though technical limitations like resolution options are noted as drawbacks. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke a love-it-or-hate-it response among players.
- “The graphics in this game are groundbreaking too; you are a square duck.”
- “The game's art style is fun and cute, and it is filled with random stuff that just makes you want to laugh.”
- “It had nice graphics, a good control scheme, and awesome music!”
- “The graphics here are some of the worst, laziest attempts at video game 'art' I've ever seen.”
- “It's hard to suggest this game even has graphics.”
- “It's clear the developer didn't even try to produce any real graphics for the game and just phoned it in.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game entertaining and humorous, contributing to its strong replay value, with many noting that it offers a significant amount of content worth revisiting.
- “This game is entertaining, funny, and has a significant replay value.”
- “It offers tons of replay value!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a trend of monetization strategies that prioritize profit over quality.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs, but overall, it remains charming and enjoyable, making it fun to play and replay despite its stability issues.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game evokes a nostalgic and whimsical emotional experience, reminiscent of a children's storybook, which enhances their overall enjoyment.
- “The game made me feel like I was playing out of a children's storybook (in a good way).”