Underplayed Gems

DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper (2023)

DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper cover
Developer
Duck Team
Publisher
Take Aim Games
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A rapid-fire microgame compilation that feels like a playful, chaotic arcade cabaret with a satirical 90s cartoon charm.

whimsicalfast-pacedparodiccolorfulold schoolcomicalchallenginglight-hearted

What players say

Players compare the game to WarioWare but say the minigames are longer and more involved, with huge difficulty spikes and boss fights that give no guidance. The game does not save progress mid-round and some players report motion sickness from a 3D maze boss. Reviews are split: some enjoy the quirky references and challenge, while others find it infuriating and recommend SPOOKWARE instead.

Trailer

Screenshots

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