Review: Quest for the Golden Duck (Nintendo Switch)
Inspired by a classic game from the golden age of arcades, Quest for the Golden Duck allows you to bring up to 3 more friends in a co-op game. Or take control of the monsters in PvP game and prevent the other team from stealing all the gold from the castle.
Pros:
- Nice graphics.
- 299mb download size.
- Tutorial tips drip-fed to you throughout.
- Quest for the Golden Duck has 2 modes- adventure and VS.
- Adventure-5 quest areas with a dozen or so levels in each. Supports local Co-op.
- 1-4 local player support.
- A handful of characters to choose from.
- Allows all controller types.
- Gameplay- a take on Pac Man, you run around mazes and need to collect all the coins. Enemies will chase you and try and kill you.
- Levels have a bonus life timer, collect all coins before it runs out for an extra life.
- Gems-collect these and then you can kill the enemies but they will also run away from you.
- End of level breakdown showing gold/gems/kills/deaths.
- Instant restart.
- Easy controls. Majority of the time you are just moving around. Occasionally you have to press a button.
- Power-ups mix the game up like the ability to freeze enemies or go invisible.
- Light puzzle elements.
Cons:
- Few difficulty spikes.
- Same game style over and over.
- Little reward.
- Quest for the Golden Duck is a one and done experience.
- No customization.
- No online.
