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Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Deadly Duck
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Sirius |
| Publisher | Fox Video Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Sirius and published by Fox Video Games, Deadly Duck arrived on the Atari 2600 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
Sirius also made Fantastic Voyage, Beany Bopper and Fast Eddie for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Deadly Duck is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Deadly Duck walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Deadly Duck FAQ
Who made Deadly Duck?
It was developed by Sirius and published by Fox Video Games.
Is Deadly Duck multiplayer?
No. Deadly Duck is a single-player game.
How long does Deadly Duck take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Deadly Duck typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Deadly Duck on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.