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Duck Hunt

  • Video Game
  • 1984
  • E
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2K
YOUR RATING
Duck Hunt (1984)
Dark ComedyActionAdventureCrimeFantasySport

Light gun shooter video game in which the player must hit a minimum number of targets (either ducks or clay pigeons) to advance to the next round or else get a game over. If the player loses... Read allLight gun shooter video game in which the player must hit a minimum number of targets (either ducks or clay pigeons) to advance to the next round or else get a game over. If the player loses, a dog appears to mock the player.Light gun shooter video game in which the player must hit a minimum number of targets (either ducks or clay pigeons) to advance to the next round or else get a game over. If the player loses, a dog appears to mock the player.

  • Writers
    • Masayuki Uemura
    • Gunpei Yokoi
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2K
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    • Writers
      • Masayuki Uemura
      • Gunpei Yokoi
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    8blanbrn

    Flying ducks hey dunk and cover aim and fire for fun!

    "Duck Hunt" for sure is an NES classic as this game and console came with "Super Mario Brothers" as part of the deal when I received my gaming system in the late 80's. And I must say this game was a fun winner, really an easy play as with the gun zapper you as the player just aimed and fired at flying ducks on the screen. It was nice downing duck and seeing your score go up, however the higher the level the faster the ducks got and the quicker they flew as your reaction time and hand eye speed and trigger pull on the zapper needed to be faster and quicker! Heck even my grandfather played this game some and enjoyed it. Need I say more an early classic video game that helped launch the NES era to a famed start.
    8dynamite_xi

    It's a classic!

    Who can forget Duck Hunt? The game that shared an NES cartridge with Super Mario is a piece of video game history.

    The player had the choice of playing to shoot (with the NES "zapper") one duck, two ducks, or clay pellets. If the player chose to shoot the ducks, then you would see the cartoon dog, added in for much needed comic effect. The action became faster and faster as the player climbed the levels.

    They need to bring back this classic game for Game Cube!
    Movie Nuttball

    Duck Hunt!

    Duck Hunt is one of the most exciting video games! The characters, the action, the shooting, and the sure thrill of excitement makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

    Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

    Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the Nintendo System! The backgrounds are really beautiful!

    Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

    Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

    Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

    Overall: I have always loved Duck Hunt! If you like shooting and sports games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

    To purchase this video game check out Amazon.com!
    8alekspredator87

    Duck Tales with a Gun in Hand

    There were things in childhood that felt like real magic. And Duck Hunt was one of them. There's no real plot in the game - you're just a duck hunter. The TV screen turns into a hunting field, and your main tool is a plastic gun. And not just a toy - it felt magical! You point it at the screen, pull the trigger, and the duck drops dead (well, not always). For a '90s kid, this was straight-up science fiction.

    Of course, no hunt was complete without your trusty "companion" - that cheeky dog who popped out of the bushes and laughed at you whenever you missed. I lost count of how many times I tried to shoot it out of pure rage! But the game was smarter - the dog was invincible and only mocked you more.

    The gameplay is simple to the point of brilliance - ducks fly, you shoot. Sounds basic, but back then, it was an event. I remember everyone crowding around the TV, holding mini-competitions to see who could hit the most ducks. Some relied on reflexes, others on "technique," and some just fired wildly, hoping for a miracle.

    Sure, the graphics in "Duck Hunt" look as simple as it gets now. But that didn't matter. The magic was in the feeling - you were wielding a real weapon (at least by childhood standards) and hitting moving targets on the screen. For its time, it was a genius idea.

    In the end, "Duck Hunt" remains a vivid memory - a fun and unusual game. Simple mechanics, yet unforgettable. Shooting ducks wasn't just about pressing buttons on a controller - it was a real test of accuracy and nerves. And especially, your patience with that laughing dog.

    A great game for evenings with friends or family. Time-tested and backed by many not-so-kind words from frustrated duck hunters.

    8 out of 10.
    cheeseboy80

    A classic nes game

    This is one of the first video games I have ever played. In this game, you have to shoot at birds. If you miss one, a dog jumps out of the bushes and start laughing at you. If you didn't miss, the dog will hold up the bird that you shot down. You can choose to shoot at one or two birds at the same time. I would warn you the game gets harder, when you reach a higher level.

    I give this game 7 out of 10

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      Was included with the Nintendo Entertainment System along with the game Super Mario Bros. (1985).
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert Holiday Gift Guide (1987)

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      • January 19, 1984 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ördek Avı
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      • Nintendo R&D1
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