The Moon stage theme alone keeps DuckTales in conversation decades later, but Capcom's 1989 licensed platformer earns its reputation through design. Built by staff who had worked on Mega Man, it lets Scrooge McDuck choose among five treasure hunts: the Amazon, Transylvania, the African Mines, the Himalayas and the Moon, with the goal of becoming the world's richest duck.
Scrooge's cane is the defining mechanic. Held down in mid-air it becomes a pogo stick that bounces off enemies and spikes, and on the ground it swings like a golf club to launch rocks and break obstacles. Levels are compact but full of secret paths, and some areas require items from other stages before the treasure can be reached. Characters from the show, including Huey, Dewey and Louie, Launchpad and Webby, help along the way, and Magica De Spell and Flintheart Glomgold appear as foes. Several endings depend on how much money you collect.
Tips for DuckTales
Pogo constantly; bouncing off enemies and spikes is safer than walking into them.
Transylvania holds the skeleton key that opens the African Mines, so clear it first.
Search for hidden giant diamonds and secret routes to build the money total for the best ending.
How to Play DuckTales
Click Play Now to launch DuckTales directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z jumps and X uses the cane to golf-swing objects; hold down and press X in mid-air to pogo. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is DuckTales free to play?
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What console is DuckTales for?
DuckTales was originally released for the NES. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is DuckTales?
DuckTales is a adventure, platformer game. It was made for the NES.
Can I play DuckTales on my phone?
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