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  • Summary: Save your pet Duck from a time paradox in this Pixel Art, action, bullet hell, platformer.

    Shoot bouncing bullets to kill corrupted versions of your duck. Slow down time to maneuver in a flashy way as you try to solve puzzles under pressure and chain explosions to rescue the original
    Save your pet Duck from a time paradox in this Pixel Art, action, bullet hell, platformer.

    Shoot bouncing bullets to kill corrupted versions of your duck. Slow down time to maneuver in a flashy way as you try to solve puzzles under pressure and chain explosions to rescue the original version of your pet Duck!

    The Game includes 10 increasingly difficult levels + an endless Survival mode to test your skills and try to survive as many rounds as you can. The gameplay revolves around precision platforming, aiming, and shooting strategically.

    The goal in each level is to find a different version of your Pet Duck and bring it back to the Time Machine to advance to the next level. This will sometimes require you to explore the level and even solve some puzzles under pressure to find your way to your beloved Duck.
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Oct 15, 2024
    85
    Duck Paradox is good but it will require a lot of patience and skill to get through 30 stages in one run. Patience, multitasking, and a little luck will go a long way. Just make sure you don’t go too crazy.
  2. 80
    Duck Paradox is a delightful entry into the roguelike genre that offers a unique twist with its blend of precision platforming, humor, and clever mechanics. The ability to slow time, the bullets, and the challenging level design make this game stand out as something genuinely different. While the game may be tough at times, it’s always rewarding, and the lighthearted storyline keeps you smiling even through repeated failures.
  3. Oct 15, 2024
    72
    Every missed shot develops into another hazard across Duck Paradox’s stages. Here, precision platforming and bullet-hell dodging collide in a thoroughly challenging and delightfully hectic 2D roguelike.
  4. Oct 11, 2024
    70
    Duck Paradox is a unique gem, featuring an adorable charm and highly replayable loop that feels like an old-school platformer more than a modern roguelike. Steep bullet hell difficulty aside, it deserves more content to keep players saving the day with an ever-growing waddling of ducks alongside of Dr. Paraducks!