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Duck Game (Video Game Review)

Duck Game is a new title from indie developer Landon Podbielski. The developer worked on other popular titles that includes Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe, but Duck Game marks the developer's first solo game. The very simple name of the new title matches gameplay that is also very basic and throws four duck combatants into an arena to fight each other with whatever weapons are randomly scattered around the map. It's disappointing that Duck Game only includes local multiplayer, but the release is a whole lot of fun with friends and family and makes a great party game.

Gameplay in Duck Game is very basic. The Ouya exclusive combines elements of games such as Super Crate Box with Super Smash Bros. where four ducks battle it out to be the last duck standing. There are a variety of game modes and options for the game's multiplayer that all boil down to who can win the most rounds, and rounds are typically very quick with one hit, one kill rules meaning players won't survive for very long no matter what. The quick, frantic action sees players make mad dashes for weapon drops and quickly turn to take out other players, and it's a fun and addictive formula that should see Duck Game having a lot of success on the Ouya.

There are nearly 40 weapons included in Duck Game. There are plenty of variety with the weapons from melee weapons such as swords to firearms like net guns and miniguns. Weapons are found in presents that are scattered around the map during matches, and the weapons are always randomized to add even more excitement to the game. Since there are a variety of items available in crates including novelty items such as a saxophone or a mind control weapon, players will quickly learn if they stand a chance against other players in a match soon after it begins.



There are over 50 different levels included in Duck Game, so players will have a good many options when starting up a new match. These range from swamps to mountains and definitely take the ducks out of the pond. The retro graphics present in Duck Game look inspired by classic NES and SNES games, but the title runs at 60 frames per second to make characters and environments look nice no matter what. Additionally, Duck Game features a completely original soundtrack Podbielski that also has a retro sound that classic gamers are sure to love, while the developer proves he has many talents beyond game design.

No online support definitely hurts the overall replayability of Duck Game. It's a lot more difficult to get together three friends at your house to play the game than it would be to join in online matches with random players, but Duck Game is still a fun game when there are enough players to start a match. Funny duck sprites and silly items that randomly appear in the game keep the title from ever taking itself too seriously, and the fast-paced gameplay ensures players can easily get into a match and try to get bragging rights among friends and family about who is truly the best duck around. Check out Duck Game only on Ouya today!

Duck Game is now available exclusively for Ouya. For more information on the game, check out the official Ouya website.

Game Features:
  • Local Multiplayer 1-4
  • 50 Unique Levels
  • Nearly 40 Weapons
  • Multiple Duck Characters
  • Random Item Drops

Game Information:
Developer & Publisher: Landon Podbielski
Available exclusively for Ouya (reviewed)
Release Date: May 13, 2014

Score: 7 out of 10


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