Disney DuckTales: Remastered

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 60
  3. Negative: 8 out of 60
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  1. Asmodeus
    Sep 13, 2013
    7
    The problem of this remaster is that, while the level design is still top notch, some of the other game play design were not updated. The whole concept of lives and if you lose all lives you lose everything is literally outdated! I've always been against the concept of losing all progress and this game just does that, unfortunately! What was once the "standard" in platforming games backThe problem of this remaster is that, while the level design is still top notch, some of the other game play design were not updated. The whole concept of lives and if you lose all lives you lose everything is literally outdated! I've always been against the concept of losing 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 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
  2. Redfordsto
    Oct 26, 2014
    7
    I'm a sucker for nostalgia. This sidescroller takes me back. It's been beautifully remastered and if you're a fan of sidescrollers in general, this holds up to the others that are out there. It's not as innovative as Braid or Shadow Complex, but it's classic SNES style fun.
  3. 80skid
    Sep 13, 2013
    5
    The updated graphics and dedicated button for pogo cane aren't enough to cover up the fact that this game is boring. Ducktales should have either stuck to its retro roots like mega 9 or conjured up something fresh and innovative the cutscenes suck! They hinder gameplay even though they can be skipped. I'm a huge ducktales fan and this is a generous pity 5.
  4. LostNexusGamer
    Jul 26, 2014
    7
    A sweet attempt to try and bring Duck Tales to HD, the concepts are still the old ways. This game runs off lives, and the gameplay itself is very much outdated. The most annoying part of this game one all lives are gone you actually do fall back to the home screen. This actually does make it very hard to progress and unlock achievements. The game itself runs off 3 buttons: theA sweet attempt to try and bring Duck Tales to HD, the concepts are still the old ways. This game runs off lives, and the gameplay itself is very much outdated. The most annoying part of this game one all lives are gone you actually do fall back to the home screen. This actually does make it very hard to progress and unlock achievements. The game itself runs off 3 buttons: the analog/D-pad, jump, and pogo stick. My big disappointment is that they didn't update with options to change the controls. I would like to make the pogo stick work with RT, but the game doesn't give those types of options. You in fact have to press start and click on the option just to skip the major long cut scenes. I want to like this game with it's retro style, rocking soundtrack and voice acting, and fresh toned graphics, but all the outdated mechanics take away some of the enjoyment.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. Armchair Empire
    Nov 26, 2013
    85
    But despite that brevity of gameplay, DuckTales: Remastered is a fun flashback with modern flair for both those that quack-attacked in its 8-bit incarnation or those totally new to the duck tales of Scrooge McDuck.
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 6, 2013
    70
    A masterclass in classic platformer design, DuckTales: Remastered may be over quickly, but it's a nostalgic trip that will certainly inspire a few smiles. [Issue#104, p.83]
  3. Worth Playing
    Sep 26, 2013
    85
    In the end, DuckTales Remastered is a great modern take on the now-classic NES game.
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