Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun

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Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun is a single player action game. It was developed by John Szymanski and was released on December 15, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

Rubber Ducky has found a Rainbow Gun during a rainstorm of colored weaponry! The Spikies love to be zapped with Rainbow Guns - so much, in fact, that they'll teleport away to tell the other Spikies about it. Follow Rubber Ducky as he spreads laser-ed goodwill in this shooter-meets-plushie-toy romp!

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Fun, quirky bullet hell gameplay with a good sense of humor and original narration by the developer.
Affordable price with 2-5 hours of entertaining content including secrets, achievements, and multiple modes like speedrun and endless.
Great music and audio with charming voice acting that adds character to the game.

Short length of the game limits overall playtime and depth.
Technical issues such as frequent crashes, lagging, and lack of customization options for controls and graphics.
Graphics are very simplistic and may lack visual appeal for some players, with some calling it amateurish or lazily designed.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, solid, and interactive with good mechanics and humor, though it is noted to be quite short and somewhat inconsistent across levels. Some players find the voice acting and narration irritating, which can detract from the experience. Overall, it is considered enjoyable and worth the price despite its limited length and features.
- “Good voice acting, gameplay, and mechanics with a fun story.”
- “Really solid gameplay at a great price.”
- “While very short and fairly simple, Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun is a very fun experience with great humor and gameplay; it feels surprisingly interactive.”
- “With only 10 levels, and me being able to play only 6, the lack of features, lack of polish, and the constant change of gameplay every level all diminish the value.”
- “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 was really fun playing, even if I got frustrated later because I am very bad at these kinds of games and couldn't unlock the bonus levels.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The game's music is widely praised for being awesome, epic, and well-crafted, greatly enhancing the gameplay experience. Some users note an occasional ear-piercing track and the soundtrack’s short length, but overall the music is considered a standout, with several expressing strong enjoyment and willingness to purchase the OST.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music is also awesome and I will be buying the OST.”
- “The music is very awesome and epic.”
- “The only cons I would say about this game are that on level 4 the OST is a bit ear-piercing (headphone users be careful) and that the game is a bit short.”
- “The fact that you're charging for a piece of awful soundtrack too is absolutely ludicrous.”
- “I relaxed for 5 frustrating minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The story is generally praised for its charm, humor, and engaging narration, often likened to a playful children's book experience. While some find the voice acting and writing amateurish, the narrative about a rubber duck and a troll developer successfully captivates players and adds a fun, lighthearted layer to the gameplay. Overall, the story is considered a strong, enjoyable element that enhances the game’s appeal.
- “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.”
- “It follows the story of you, a rubber duck, and a troll developer 'helping' you through your journey.”
- “Having a mechanical keyboard is helpful to spam spacebar to skip all the amateur voice acting and inane writing for the so called storyline.”
- “Intros to missions are kinda annoying, but hitting spacebar skips, so whatevs.”
- “It follows the story of you, a rubber duck, and a troll developer "helping" you through your journey.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky, charming, and silly style, featuring funny narration, developer commentary, and playful writing that adds character and replay value. While most find it entertaining and clever, a few note that the developer’s humorous banter can be annoying. Overall, the humor enhances the fun, random, and interactive gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “This game is random, well designed and actually pretty funny in the commentary parts.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing them as lazy, simplistic, and lacking customization options, while others appreciate the fun, quirky art style and humorous visuals. Overall, the visuals are divisive but contribute to a unique and memorable experience for some players.
- “The graphics in this game are groundbreaking too, you are a square duck.”
- “The derpy art style and MS Paint assets along with the half decent audio had a chance of making a strong showing and clearing my library of a bunch of lesser titles from that genre.”
- “Edited review: 9/10 the game's art style is fun and cute and the game is filled with random stuff that just makes you want to laugh.”
- “The graphics here are some of the worst, laziest attempts at video game art I've ever seen.”
- “It's clear the developer didn't even try to produce any real graphics for the game and just phoned it in.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its strong replayability, offering entertaining and humorous gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
- “Tons of replay value!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Monetization in games made with Gamemaker Studio is often associated with low-quality, retro pixel titles that primarily serve as cash grabs.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences some bugs affecting stability, but overall remains enjoyable and playable despite occasional technical issues.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a charming, storybook-like emotional experience, creating a nostalgic and heartfelt atmosphere that resonates positively with players.

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Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun is a action game.

Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun.

Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun was released on December 15, 2015.

Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun was developed by John Szymanski.

Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun is a single player game.

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