DuckTales 2 Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer / Action

DuckTales 2

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 15

Released for the Game Boy in 1991, DuckTales 2 is a platformer developed by Capcom. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Capcom also made DuckTales, Darkwing Duck and Mega Man V for the Game Boy.

DuckTales 2 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing DuckTales 2 is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

DuckTales 2 gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

DuckTales 2 cheats & codes

8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Energy010811C9
Infinite Lives010312C9

See all DuckTales 2 cheats

DuckTales 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

DuckTales 2 FAQ

When did DuckTales 2 come out on the Game Boy?

DuckTales 2 was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made DuckTales 2?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is DuckTales 2 multiplayer?

No. DuckTales 2 is a single-player game.

How long does DuckTales 2 take to play?

As a platformer, DuckTales 2 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about DuckTales 2 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.

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