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Disney's DuckTales

Platformer
1989
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NES
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Game Boy
Released
9/14/1989
37 years ago

Genres
Platformer

Game Mode
Single player

Perspective
Side view

Developer
Capcom

Publishers
Walt Disney Computer Software, Capcom

Franchises
DuckTales, Disney, Donald Duck
Top Pick for NES
r/SBCGaming Jan. 2026 GotM
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.

Disney's DuckTales

Platformer
1989
nes small icon
NES
gb small icon
Game Boy
Disney's DuckTales game cover
Released
9/14/1989
37 years ago

Genres
Platformer

Game Mode
Single player

Perspective
Side view

Developer
Capcom

Publishers
Walt Disney Computer Software, Capcom

Franchises
DuckTales, Disney, Donald Duck
Top Pick for NES
r/SBCGaming Jan. 2026 GotM
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.

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