Title:
QuackShot Starring Donald Duck
Series:
Disney Sega Mega Drive/Genesis series
Series Order:
2
Rating:
PG
Genre:
Action
Adventure
Platform
Metroidvania
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Subgenre:
2D side-scrolling platformer with light Metroidvania-style exploration based on Disney’s Donald Duck cartoon universe
IGN Score:
7
Release Date:
1991-12-19
Date Added:
2018-07-03 12:39:21
Game Summary:
QuackShot Starring Donald Duck is a 1991 side-scrolling platform game for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Inspired by classic Disney cartoons, the game follows Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie after Donald discovers an ancient treasure map belonging to the legendary King Garuzia. Determined to find the lost riches before his rival Big Bad Pete, Donald sets out on a globe‑trotting expedition across Duckburg, Mexico, the South Pole, Maharajah’s kingdom, Egypt, Viking ships, and a remote treasure island.
Armed with a plunger gun, Donald can stun enemies, create temporary platforms, and climb vertical surfaces by sticking plungers into walls. Later upgrades add popcorn and bubblegum ammunition, which can defeat stronger foes and break obstacles. Levels are designed with light Metroidvania elements: certain areas cannot be accessed until Donald acquires specific items or abilities, encouraging backtracking between locations via his airplane. Platforming challenges blend with simple puzzles involving switches, keys, and hidden passages.
The game emphasizes colorful cartoon animation and expressive character sprites, with Donald’s famous temper tantrums serving as a visual gag and temporary power-up. Humorous set pieces, such as outrunning avalanches or navigating haunted castles, keep the tone light and family-friendly. While relatively forgiving in difficulty, QuackShot is remembered for its polished presentation, catchy soundtrack, and inventive use of Donald Duck as an action-adventure hero.
Armed with a plunger gun, Donald can stun enemies, create temporary platforms, and climb vertical surfaces by sticking plungers into walls. Later upgrades add popcorn and bubblegum ammunition, which can defeat stronger foes and break obstacles. Levels are designed with light Metroidvania elements: certain areas cannot be accessed until Donald acquires specific items or abilities, encouraging backtracking between locations via his airplane. Platforming challenges blend with simple puzzles involving switches, keys, and hidden passages.
The game emphasizes colorful cartoon animation and expressive character sprites, with Donald’s famous temper tantrums serving as a visual gag and temporary power-up. Humorous set pieces, such as outrunning avalanches or navigating haunted castles, keep the tone light and family-friendly. While relatively forgiving in difficulty, QuackShot is remembered for its polished presentation, catchy soundtrack, and inventive use of Donald Duck as an action-adventure hero.
Platform:
Sega Mega Drive
Publisher:
Sega
Developers:
Sega
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Players:
1
Country of Purchase:
Spain
Graphics:
16-bit
Input Devices:
Controller Game Pad
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Game Modes:
Single Player
Controller Game Pad
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Discs:
1
Packaging:
Cardboard Box
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$23.41
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-18
Date Added:
2018-07-03 12:39:21
