Game Boy · Platformer / Action
DuckTales
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
DuckTales is a platformer released in 1990 for the Game Boy, developed by Capcom. It blends platformer and action elements.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include The Final Fantasy Legend, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan and Block Hole. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Disney series; on the Game Boy you can also try The Lion King, Talespin and Pinocchio. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and Disney's Aladdin (Genesis). Capcom also made DuckTales 2, Darkwing Duck and Mega Man V for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 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 cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 019911CA |
|---|---|
| Have $99,999,999 | 019916CA
019917CA
019918CA
019919CA |
DuckTales 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 FAQ
When did DuckTales come out on the Game Boy?
DuckTales was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made DuckTales?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is DuckTales multiplayer?
No. DuckTales is a single-player game.
How long does DuckTales take to play?
As a platformer, DuckTales 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 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.