Disney's DuckTales (1989)

Capcom

Family Computer · Nintendo Entertainment System · Wii

3.79 from 716 ratings

1460 members have it in their collection · 19 playing now · 191 backlogged · 118 wish listed

How long? Main story 2h · with extras 1h · 100% 2h (from 12 logged playthroughs)

DuckTales is a platform game developed and published by Capcom and based on the Disney animated TV series of the same name. It was first released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 and was later ported to the Game Boy in 1990. The story involves Scrooge McDuck traveling around the globe collecting treasure and outwitting his … Read more
DuckTales is a platform game developed and published by Capcom and based on the Disney animated TV series of the same name. It was first released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 and was later ported to the Game Boy in 1990. The story involves Scrooge McDuck traveling around the globe collecting treasure and outwitting his rival Flintheart Glomgold to become the world's richest duck. Produced by key personnel from the Mega Man series, DuckTales would go on to sell over a million copies worldwide on each system, becoming Capcom's best-selling title for both platforms. The game was praised for its tight control, unique and non-linear gameplay and bright presentation, and is often regarded as one of the best titles for the NES, appearing on numerous "Best of" lists. Read less
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Developers
Capcom
Publishers
Capcom, Walt Disney Computer Software
Genres
Platform
Themes
Comedy, Kids
Franchises
Disney, Donald Duck, DuckTales
Series
DuckTales

Release dates

  • Sep 14, 1989 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Jan 26, 1990 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer
  • Dec 14, 1990 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Nov 19, 2006 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii
  • Dec 02, 2006 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii
  • Dec 15, 2006 (Full Release) (Australia) Wii
  • Dec 15, 2006 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii

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Disney Platformers by Schtick01 · 15 games · 0
NES by Schtick01 · 23 games · 0
NES by KiingShady · 39 games · 0

Rating distribution

5 stars
157
4 stars
304
3 stars
207
2 stars
38
1 star
9
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Chovus

Status Chovus Feb 11, 2026

Beat on Difficult using slow motion mode. I definitely played this back in the day and most likely beat it since the challenge was not particularly hard. I did the stages in order other than doing the mines last because it sent me back to the castle to find a key. I had to redo the jungle stage due to …

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Beat on Difficult using slow motion mode. I definitely played this back in the day and most likely beat it since the challenge was not particularly hard. I did the stages in order other than doing the mines last because it sent me back to the castle to find a key. I had to redo the jungle stage due to not having enough money, though I did not notice any other stage having any kind of progress locked behind looting. Weird to only have it for the 1st stage though a walkthrough said there were 2 ways past without paying. The pogo stick and collecting treasure were what I remember about this game, and it did not disappoint in that regard. That was such a unique way to platform and defeat enemies, with some good level design to take advantage of it. A few spots were tricky due to respawning enemies and some of the bosses could be a little dangerous. The game was fun and creative but very short and lacking in content and mechanics when compared to the top platformers of the NES. I found the looting and money score a bit more compelling than in other collectathons but having so much loot be invisible was a little annoying.

7.6/10

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AlfredoSalza

Status AlfredoSalza Jul 6, 2015

A fun little game with great music. A bit daunting at first for the lack of continues, but once you beat each level once, they will seem really easy.

It's also a bit tricky to master the pogo jumps, but nothing too bad.

All and all, a game I can recommend.