DuckTales

[JaySevenZero]

Here's where you can contribute your thoughts and opinions for DuckTales for potential inclusion in the forthcoming podcast.

A friendly reminder that where the feedback for the podcast is concerned, we love it - but keeping it brief is appreciated. We do want to include a breadth of opinions where appropriate, but no-one wants a discussion podcast that’s mostly reading out essays. Better to save yourself time and cut to the chase if you can.

[Pconpi]

Not a reflection of my own game playing experience, but I did want to share seeing a Bit Brigade show where they opened with DuckTales (The Legend of Zelda was the “main” show, but I enjoyed the rock versions of DuckTales more). For those that don’t know Bit Brigade, as their website says, “performs rock covers of full NES game soundtracks as their gamer speedruns the game live on stage”. It was incredible and one of the best live music experiences I have had. It was a celebration of the game, the music, and the playing ability of the performers. I was cheering after each boss was defeated and for each song performed and it was just a great communal experience with people who also valued this thing we love. Each stage’s unique theme rocked but the Moon stage is my favorite, appropriately soaring and epic. So, thank you to Hiroshige Tonomura for composing the tracks and Bit Brigade for creating a live experience that makes this game more memorable for me. I haven’t beaten it yet, but from seeing the concert it only takes about 15 minutes so I should have it done soon

[Shmerebere]

It’s mega man with Scrooge McDuck! A proper hard game that rewards repetition and route Learning of bad guys patterns. I loved the different locations and THAT moon theme is still one of my fav pieces of video game music

[pjfamicom]

NES Duck Tales holds a special place in my heart. Picture it: Central Illinois, May 1992. My older sister and I receive a Nintendo Entertainment System from the parents to celebrate our collective tenure as full-time students. Up until then I'd only played my dad's old Atari 2600 and Commodore 64 (the latter only when he'd load games for me). And at the time I wanted a Nintendo more than anything in the world. I spent the next year or so in a near total bliss. Each week my mom let me rent a new Nintendo game, as most titles were only a dollar for a whole week from the nearby Pharmor (an Illinois grocery store). Thus followed my best year out of the six I'd known.

Duck Tales was tougher than Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers but it allowed me to play around in many areas, which felt like I had access to many games in one rental. Fresh off the Atari, beating a game wasn't something I'd learned to consider, so the difficulty wasn't something I cared about. This game also taught me to trust the name Capcom, whose titles didn't require an instruction manual, which were often needed and never included in NES rentals. While Duck Tales is mega simple, it was great for every demographic. You didn't have to watch the show to enjoy the game. It had something for everyone. Challenge, exploration, spectacular graphics, and killer music.

Trying it again, my only gripe is that the expected pixel-perfect hit detection wasn't as friendly or as precise as I think it should've been. I know there's a remaster of it that came out in recent years, but I don't know why I'd bother with it. The original sounds and looks perfect to me. I'd be willing to try it if this episode can convince me.

[Shmerebere]

Quite simply my favourite 8bit game, my favourite NES game and on my epic game shelf. Capcom perfection, great use of the licence and POGO-ing around on the cane still feels great. Excellent soundtrack and even the remaster is fun.
WHY ISNT THIS ON. SWITCH?

[T-BirD]

DuckTales was one of the first games I ever finished.
In the NES days, it was quite rare to get a good game based on an existing IP, so the fact that DuckTales wasn't just a good, but great adaptation of a show I loved was especially thrilling, and I pogo'd and golf-whacked my way through the stages as often as it took to see the end. It's been a long time, but my memory suggests I played this to the exclusion of pretty much anything else - which almost never happened back then! Unique game mechanics, varied stages with sometimes branching paths and lots of secrets, and a great soundtrack - what wasn't there to love??

Along with Rescue Rangers, one of the best games in the console's library.

3 word review:
"Minecarts, vampires, a-liens," (...it's a, Duck-blur!)

[deadplayer]

I’ve enjoyed DuckTales not too much but yeah OK. The characters are memorable, especially Scrooge McDuck with his witty one-liners and adventurous spirit. I appreciate how the show blends nostalgia with exciting storylines, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

One aspect I’d love to see discussed in the podcast is the character development throughout the series. How characters like Huey, Dewey, and Louie evolve over time adds depth to the show.

I also think it would be interesting to explore the impact of the reboot and how it compares to the original series. The new animation style and storytelling techniques have brought fresh perspectives while honoring the classic elements.
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[Alex79]

Ah this show was about the video game rather than the TV series. It's already been released and can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JFEEY ... WKWukggSpw