Disney DuckTales: Remastered

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 157
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 157
  3. Negative: 20 out of 157
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  1. Neolarthytep
    Aug 13, 2013
    7
    This game was a Nintendo classic. For all the negative people out there please remember this game has a core audience. That is people between the ages of 25 to 40. If you were alive in the 80 you probably remember the show, and this game is about as faithful tot he show as you can get. the graphics are crisp and very Disney, the sound track as amazing as ever, yes it may not be super hardThis game was a Nintendo classic. For all the negative people out there please remember this game has a core audience. That is people between the ages of 25 to 40. If you were alive in the 80 you probably remember the show, and this game is about as faithful tot he show as you can get. the graphics are crisp and very Disney, the sound track as amazing as ever, yes it may not be super hard or ground breaking, but this game was not meant to be that. It is a tribute tot he fans who remember picking up a game to completion on the NES in an hour or two.… Expand
  2. 6stringer
    Aug 15, 2013
    7
    As a fan of the original game, I loved it. They stayed true to the original gameplay, while improving on the graphics and storyline. Anyone who played the original or enjoyed the series back in the day will appreciate this game, even if it is a little bit shallow overall. Play it for the nostalgia value and you won't be disappointed.
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 10, 2015
    7
    You don't need to have your nostalgia goggles on to enjoy this one. The gameplay is solid enough to ensure that even those like myself who haven't played the original can still find this to be an enjoyable game. Those who are familiar with the original should be just as satisfied with this remaster.

    The game's graphics are quite charming. The 2D sprites for the cast and enemies are    You don't need to have your nostalgia goggles on to enjoy this one. The gameplay is solid enough to ensure that even those like myself who haven't played the original can still find this to be an enjoyable game. Those who are familiar with the original should be just as satisfied with this remaster.

    The game's graphics are quite charming. The 2D sprites for the cast and enemies are gorgeous. The levels themselves show off a cool 2.5D style, but they aren't as impressive to look at. The soundtrack and effects are mostly new but they can still bring back some retro memories at times and are quite nice.

    The story has been improved upon with the addition of voiced cutscenes. I personally found them to be intrusive and quite boring. The humor fall flat and often I found myself just wishing they would stop. The story is solid, but I just wish it was presented in a more enjoyable way.

    It's not a long game. I breezed through it in a couple of hours. However plenty of unlockables and various difficulty setting give plenty of reasons to return, but it won't last you long. Thankfully the price is right at just $15.

    With subtle improvements throughout the gameplay manages to stay true to the original while managing to control as well as a modern 2D platformer. With multiple difficulty settings there's just the right amount of challenge for any gamer regardless of age or skill. There really is a little something here for everyone.

    While it's not the longest game and some old-school elements can add some frustration every now and then, it's overall a game that can please those looking for a nostalgic trip as well as those looking for a new platformer to keep them busy. Dull cutscenes included this is a charming and well-made platformer that is sure to bring some thrills. Even if only for a little while.

    My total score for the game is a 7.9/10.    … Expand
  4. Asmodeus
    Sep 12, 2013
    7
    The problem of this remaster is that, while the level design is still top notch, some of the other game play design was not updated. I've always been against loosing all progress and this game just does that unfortunately! What was once the "standard" in platforming games back then was never a good one to begin with! Way Forward should have made the game more forgiving and allow some sortThe problem of this remaster is that, while the level design is still top notch, some of the other game play design was not updated. I've always been against loosing all progress and this game just does that unfortunately! What was once the "standard" in platforming games back then was never a good one to begin with! Way Forward should have made the game more forgiving and allow some sort of check points and keep the diamonds you've accumulated until you lose all your lives. The whole concept of lives it literally outdated!

    The game encourages you to meticulously search the stages for treasures, but punishes you with cheap one hit kills that can ruin your harvest! Any developers should reward you for playing their games, not frustrate you by making the time you've played obsolete!

    Initially, I was going to give this game an 8.5, but the ending sequence ruined the game for me. Aside from the fiasco that is the final stage and the points mentioned above, the game has been remastered to perfection! Too bad Way Forward took some weird liberties with the final stage. Their efforts should have been spent elsewhere!    … Expand
  5. DeusXCom
    Jan 31, 2015
    6
    I have a soft spot for Ducktales as it was my favourite since childhood and I loved not the original on NES, but Ducktales on PC in early 90's, which was absolutely fantastic. Open world, where you could fly to literally every part of the world, doing very unique and varied missions such as mountain climbing, jungle platforming, photo shooting, cave exploration etc. and to every missionI have a soft spot for Ducktales as it was my favourite since childhood and I loved not the original on NES, but Ducktales on PC in early 90's, which was absolutely fantastic. Open world, where you could fly to literally every part of the world, doing very unique and varied missions such as mountain climbing, jungle platforming, photo shooting, cave exploration etc. and to every mission you had to manually fly to with Launchpad McQuack. All the other features such as jumping and swimming into your money were also present. This on the other hand is much more simplified, basically just a basic platformer few levels that you can finish in about 3 hours, so a bit of disappointment for me, but it's still pretty solid platformer, it's still Ducktales and it has a fantastic soundtrack, including beautiful covers of the main theme, both instrumental in the main menu and vocal version in the final credits. 6/10… Expand
  6. SrPepe
    Oct 31, 2017
    6
    Es un buen juego para pasar un rato y tal. Al igual que el remaster de Castle of Illusion, hubiera sido mucho más rentable sacar una versión para Android/iOS.
  7. gordoninc
    May 12, 2018
    7
    In my eyes a game should bring some pleasure and reasonable way of actually using it.
    As far as graphics is totally fine and definitely in the old-fashion theme, controls are a little bit irritating.
    The game itself is not much difficult most of the time, even on hard. There are some parts, though, to be very careful about. My biggest complain to the game is that failing the hardest    In my eyes a game should bring some pleasure and reasonable way of actually using it.
    As far as graphics is totally fine and definitely in the old-fashion theme, controls are a little bit irritating.
    The game itself is not much difficult most of the time, even on hard. There are some parts, though, to be very careful about.
    My biggest complain to the game is that failing the hardest parts located in the last chapter force you to replay the whole chapter on hard level, again and again. I simply don't like it.    … Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Sep 27, 2013
    77
    Seven. Seven times we sat through the entire opening sequence, whistling the Ducktales theme song along like a deranged school boy, before pressing the start button. But that doesn't mean we also want to sit through the boring new cut scenes in this remake. [September p.92]
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Sep 16, 2013
    80
    The game is short, but its price is corresponding to that so there is no reason not to try it.
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  3. Level7.nu
    Sep 10, 2013
    60
    Duck Tales Remastered is for the most part very much like the original. The graphics have been updated and so has the audio quality. The controls and level design are still the same which is both positive as well as negative. They hold up somewhat but feel mostly old and trite. Which makes Duck Tales Remastered a game foremost for those nostalgic and prepared for a lot of frustration.
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