Of all Capcom's Disney Afternoon games, this one is the closest to Mega Man. Darkwing Duck, the caped crime fighter of St. Canard, picks his targets from a stage-select screen and goes after F.O.W.L. henchmen and familiar villains from the show, such as Bushroot, Megavolt and Quackerjack, before heading for Steelbeak. He fights with a gas gun and can swap in special gas canisters such as heavy, thunder and arrow gas, each with limited ammunition.
The borrowed engine shows in the tight running and shooting, but Darkwing has tricks of his own. He can hang from hooks and ledges, swing up onto platforms, and raise his cape to block incoming bullets. Stages are fairly short and the overall game is on the easier side for Capcom, though a few bosses demand pattern learning. Released in 1992, it arrived late enough to look and sound very polished.
Tips for Darkwing Duck
Hold Up to raise the cape as a shield; it deflects many small projectiles.
Save special gas for bosses where a stronger shot helps, and use the standard gun on regular enemies.
Jump to a hook and hold on to dodge hazards passing beneath you.
How to Play Darkwing Duck
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What genre is Darkwing Duck?
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