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Duck Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), Playdate • 2015

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Quick resume

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Adventure, Visual Novel

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    Pros

    • Highly fun and chaotic multiplayer gameplay
    • Extensive mod and workshop support
    • Strong community and social play
    • Creative freedom with map and hat editors
    • High skill ceiling with complex mechanics

    Cons

    • Small and declining online player base
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Single-player mode is limited and less engaging
    • Occasional server and matchmaking issues
    • Rare bugs and mod compatibility problems

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely choose weapons, strategies, and can create custom maps and hats, enabling high personal freedom and control."

    • Competence
      4

      "High skill ceiling with complex weapon mechanics and fast-paced gameplay requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking."

    • Competition
      5

      "Core gameplay is competitive multiplayer deathmatch with score-based wins and ranking systems."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, habitual sessions with friends, and continued engagement via mods and challenges."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Mostly free-for-all deathmatches, but some team modes exist; cooperation is limited but present."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Strong creativity encouraged through map editor, custom hats, and extensive mod support."

    • Domination
      3

      "Competitive nature includes trash talk and dominance over others, though community is generally respectful."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with chaotic, humorous gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore many weapons, mechanics, and mods, experimenting with strategies and custom content."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration mainly through discovering new maps and workshop content, plus hidden weapon placements."

    • Expression
      5

      "Extensive avatar customization with hats and skins, plus ability to create custom hats."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative setting with anthropomorphic ducks, exaggerated weapons, and humorous scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social play focus, with many players enjoying the game with friends."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn advanced techniques and improve skills over time; single-player challenges aid growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires constant attention and quick reflexes during matches; not suited for casual idle play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions mostly competitive and casual; some friendly communication and camaraderie."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No explicit leadership roles; players act individually or in teams without formal leadership."

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlockable hats, modifiers, and cosmetic items provide a sense of progression without gameplay advantage."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Fast-paced, chaotic gameplay induces excitement rather than relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Bright pixel art, catchy music, and humorous sound effects provide sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status
      2

      "Some social recognition through achievements and cosmetic unlocks, but limited broader status."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free multiplayer battles."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires mental challenge, planning, and tactical use of weapons and map features."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and thrill from fast matches, risk of instant death, and chaotic combat."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive high value for money due to fun, replayability, and mod support."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around combat, killing opponents with a wide variety of weapons."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must avoid death and outlast opponents in fast-paced elimination matches."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026