Duck Tales REMAKE coming to XBLA, PS3, Wii U

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Those are strong words for something that has only been presented in video form. It is entirely possible that they are spectacularly botching the job in ways we cannot yet identify! It has happened so many times before!

Played it at PAX East. It's totally sound mechanically.

I think if anything it's going to be a matter of how much the final product may clash with anybody's nostalgia for the 8-bit original.

[treismac]

I think if anything it's going to be a matter of how much the final product may clash with anybody's nostalgia for the 8-bit original.

Including the ability to flip back and forth from 8-bit graphics to the new cartoony graphics would be a nice solution to this potential clash. It worked for the remakes of the first two Monkey Island games.

[kitestar]

a revival of the TV series, then the process of "reviving" a long forgotten franchise would be complete. ah memories

[Red Warrior]

OK... whoa...!

http://retrowaretv.com/capcom-issues-ducktales-gold-nes-cart/

[8-bitNesMan]

OK... whoa...!

http://retrowaretv.com/capcom-issues-ducktales-gold-nes-cart/

That's the coolest thing I've seen today... :)

[Red Warrior]

Wonder what this'll do to everyone's complete NES collections. LOL

[Bojay1997]

Wonder what this'll do to everyone's complete NES collections. LOL

I don't think anyone would consider it to be an official or even unofficial NES release. It's just a press kit that happens to have a working NES cartridge inside of it that Capcom has had someone paint and otherwise modify. It's no more critical to an NES collection than owning the Mega Man press kit they did a few years back with an NES style box and cartridge shell.

[Red Warrior]

I don't think anyone would consider it to be an official or even unofficial NES release. It's just a press kit that happens to have a working NES cartridge inside of it that Capcom has had someone paint and otherwise modify. It's no more critical to an NES collection than owning the Mega Man press kit they did a few years back with an NES style box and cartridge shell.

Perhaps, but this one might be considered a label variant since it's an actual working cartridge of a real NES game, and I know there are some out there who actually care about that sort of thing. I, personally, do not worry about label variants when collecting... unless the price is right of course. Afraid I'm not financially blessed enough to ebay this variant however.

[Bojay1997]

Perhaps, but this one might be considered a label variant since it's an actual working cartridge of a real NES game, and I know there are some out there who actually care about that sort of thing. I, personally, do not worry about label variants when collecting... unless the price is right of course. Afraid I'm not financially blessed enough to ebay this variant however.

I think it's neat, but I don't think it's a label variant either. I suspect they just hired Iam8Bit to do these just like they did the Mega Man kits. I suspect what you will find is that these are just Duck Tales carts where they removed the labels, painted them gold and have had new reproduction front and modified back labels printed and affixed. To me it feels like more of an officially sanctioned homebrew mod.

[Red Warrior]

I think it's neat, but I don't think it's a label variant either. I suspect they just hired Iam8Bit to do these just like they did the Mega Man kits. I suspect what you will find is that these are just Duck Tales carts where they removed the labels, painted them gold and have had new reproduction front and modified back labels printed and affixed. To me it feels like more of an officially sanctioned homebrew mod.

I still want it though. LOL

[The 1 2 P]

Although I want one of those I can easily see them getting to four figures because of the limited supply.

[Jorpho]

It's no more critical to an NES collection than owning the Mega Man press kit they did a few years back with an NES style box and cartridge shell.Oh lordy, the fuss people made over those. And they're all probably collecting dust now.

The original art is a nice touch. (I assume it's original. It looks original.)

[Bojay1997]

Oh lordy, the fuss people made over those. And they're all probably collecting dust now.

The original art is a nice touch. (I assume it's original. It looks original.)

Yep, the Mega Man press kit is why I really don't care much about this. I remember the hype and the frantic scramble to get one. I did end up getting one when Capcom opened orders to the public and frankly, it's stored away in a box. I'm positive this would end up the same way and with all the collector's editions and other promo junk video game publishers put out nowadays, this would just be one more dust collector.

[Gameguy]

a revival of the TV series, then the process of "reviving" a long forgotten franchise would be complete. ah memories
I'd be happy if the TV series just gets fully released on DVD, since Disney stopped short of doing that for some reason.


I don't think anyone would consider it to be an official or even unofficial NES release. It's just a press kit that happens to have a working NES cartridge inside of it that Capcom has had someone paint and otherwise modify. It's no more critical to an NES collection than owning the Mega Man press kit they did a few years back with an NES style box and cartridge shell.
It's kind of like the Elemental Gearbolt Assassin's Case then. It's just a gold version of the regular game in different packaging, but worth way more money.

[JSoup]

I'm more interested in the Haunted Mansion theme. Was always my favorite. Has the updated version leaked or otherwise been previewed yet?

Pulled from the last trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e8J1-l488I

Not bad. I think I prefer the 8-bit theme, surprising no one.

[Kitsune Sniper]

This guy is currently uploading the songs from the game.

http://www.youtube.com/user/AlbirdVampPrince/videos

My opinion: I dig the new music but it sounds way, WAY too busy for a game. I get it, virt wanted to remake the songs but I guess he went just a taaaaaad too far. They sound like they belong in an original soundtrack (which can have extended versions of the songs) than the actual game.

[Jorpho]

Oh, is it virt? I had completely forgotten what his real name is.

One of the earlier remixes to appear on OC Remix is The Amazon Sessions, which is still as awesome today as it was back then. The Escapist even uses it as the theme music for their new poetry slam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWhOEpoMiDU

You can't really top that.

[duffmanth]

This was my first NES game as a kid back in the late 80's! I just downloaded the PS3 version yesterday, I only had time to play it for a half hour though, so I never finished it. The controls seem a little unresponsive at times, and the cut scenes for the storyline can get annoying sometimes. Other than that the game is faithful to the original, as the graphics and gameplay are top notch.

[Graham Mitchell]

This was my first NES game as a kid back in the late 80's! I just downloaded the PS3 version yesterday, I only had time to play it for a half hour though, so I never finished it. The controls seem a little unresponsive at times, and the cut scenes for the storyline can get annoying sometimes. Other than that the game is faithful to the original, as the graphics and gameplay are top notch.

Got the pc version myself. I'm able to play it with a qanba stick using xpadder and it works pretty well. However, hard pogo is really particular and doesn't work as well as it did on the nes. Try turning off hard pogo. It's a lot more forgiving.

And yes the constant breaks in the action for dialogue are annoying. Do we really need a cut scene every time I pick up an object? This is a gripe I have with modern gaming in general. Interrupting the action too frequently for gratuitous reasons makes a game unbearable. That said, at least the dialogue is amusing and well-written/performed. There's just too much of it.

[Vinnysdad]

My new favorite game for now. I like the cut scenes since they remind me of watching Ducktales when I was younger and my son likes the game too and now hes interested in watching the television show. Time to buy some DVDs

[VG_Maniac]

And yes the constant breaks in the action for dialogue are annoying. Do we really need a cut scene every time I pick up an object? This is a gripe I have with modern gaming in general. Interrupting the action too frequently for gratuitous reasons makes a game unbearable. That said, at least the dialogue is amusing and well-written/performed. There's just too much of it.

The constant cut-scene interruptions are about my only complaint. I guess I can understand why they would go heavy on them, as they got most of the original voice cast back and wanted to use them as much as possible. You can at least skip the cut-scenes.

Some of the bad reviews this game has gotten from the likes of Gamespot and Polygon have been laughable. Their complaints have been: "The gameplay hasn't changed since the NES version", "The game is stuck in the past", "The game is too difficult and it's not fair that you have to restart a level if you get a game over". I guess these morons fail to realize the whole point behind an old school remake. And I find it funny how they think it's "unfair" that you have to restart a level if you get a game over. Don't they remember how unforgiving old games used to be? Back when "Game Over" really meant GAME OVER. They have been way too spoiled by modern games, which give you an unlimited amount of tries, and always put you back close to where you died.

[Graham Mitchell]

The constant cut-scene interruptions are about my only complaint. I guess I can understand why they would go heavy on them, as they got most of the original voice cast back and wanted to use them as much as possible. You can at least skip the cut-scenes.

Some of the bad reviews this game has gotten from the likes of Gamespot and Polygon have been laughable. Their complaints have been: "The gameplay hasn't changed since the NES version", "The game is stuck in the past", "The game is too difficult and it's not fair that you have to restart a level if you get a game over". I guess these morons fail to realize the whole point behind an old school remake. And I find it funny how they think it's "unfair" that you have to restart a level if you get a game over. Don't they remember how unforgiving old games used to be? Back when "Game Over" really meant GAME OVER. They have been way too spoiled by modern games, which give you an unlimited amount of tries, and always put you back close to where you died.

Way forward's games always get trashed by the 23 year olds writing reviews these days. Double dragon got all the same criticisms, and it's awesome.

I don't get why no one wants to be challenged by games anymore. I still enjoy developing skills as I play a game. The sense of accomplishment is what makes it worthwhile.

People griped about mirrors edge too for the same reason. They wanna watch, not play. It makes no sense to me.

[Kitsune Sniper]

A friend of mine told me the game was tough but fun. He never played the NES version of the game -back in the day-, he only played it through emulation.

After he said that I played the original game a bit on Difficult and had some trouble but didn't find it -that- hard. (I didn't complete the game.) Still. Yeah. Reviewers these days think games like these are too tough.

[Graham Mitchell]

When I was a kid I could breeze through DuckTales like it wasn't no thang. I beat the game on difficult with the best ending at age 10. It's totally doable. The COD generation are wusses.

[Gameguy]

I beat the Gameboy version all the time even on difficult, I haven't beat the NES version yet. I had the Gameboy version a lot longer than the NES version, I personally like it more.

[PreZZ]

Got the pc version myself. I'm able to play it with a qanba stick using xpadder and it works pretty well. However, hard pogo is really particular and doesn't work as well as it did on the nes. Try turning off hard pogo. It's a lot more forgiving.

And yes the constant breaks in the action for dialogue are annoying. Do we really need a cut scene every time I pick up an object? This is a gripe I have with modern gaming in general. Interrupting the action too frequently for gratuitous reasons makes a game unbearable. That said, at least the dialogue is amusing and well-written/performed. There's just too much of it.

Hope they release a patch with a no cinematic option. its fun to hear the cast the first time you play, but after its just plain annoying. Just on the amazon level scrooge describes every fuckin coin he picks up, etc., its just too much.

[VG_Maniac]

Has anyone else's system frozen up while playing the game? I'm playing the Wii U version, and whenever I'm in the leader boards and I try to look at the most total money category...the entire system freezes and crashes, and I have to unplug it just to get it to shut off. I've read this has been happening to other people as well. The system also froze one time in the actual game, when I tried to skip a cutscene.

I've read reports of the PS3 version of the game freezing as well...sometimes right before a boss, or right when you beat a level.

[Jorpho]

I beat the Gameboy version all the time even on difficult, I haven't beat the NES version yet. I had the Gameboy version a lot longer than the NES version, I personally like it more.I think the only difference between "normal" and "difficult" was that the invincibility coins were taken out, but there were only two or three of those to begin with.

[Zthun]

Way forward's games always get trashed by the 23 year olds writing reviews these days. Double dragon got all the same criticisms, and it's awesome.

I don't get why no one wants to be challenged by games anymore. I still enjoy developing skills as I play a game. The sense of accomplishment is what makes it worthwhile.

People griped about mirrors edge too for the same reason. They wanna watch, not play. It makes no sense to me.

The sad part is that this game was dumbed down from the NES version; it's not as hard. If I remember the NES version correctly, the Extreme playthrough is the closest match to the original.

[Leo_A]

For those of you that were so irritated that a few dared to wait in the hope of a retail release of this game, it sure doesn't look like a bad strategy now.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/18/ducktales-remastered-pogos-into-retail-november-12/

[Jorpho]

I saw that for sale in Target just last week, actually.

[JSoup]

Those have been on the shelve at my local Wallmart for a tad over a month now.

[Leo_A]

It was only announced a month ago and the release date for this disc version is November 12th. So I suspect what you two have seen was the PS3 collector's edition which only contains a download voucher.

http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/xantista/blog_photos/ce978668835886db16414f51d7ab03a7.jpg?v=202500

Note the "Digital Copy Only" notice at the top right of the case insert.

[Bojay1997]

Those have been on the shelve at my local Wallmart for a tad over a month now.

Incorrect. That's the voucher version which Walmart carried. The disc version will be out on the 12th.

[Jorpho]

Oh! Oops.

[JSoup]

Incorrect. That's the voucher version which Walmart carried. The disc version will be out on the 12th.

Does...does the voucher version have a filler disk in it for effect or novelty? Cause the one my friend bought and opened in front of me two weeks ago came with a printed disk and he just told me the game runs from it.

[Bojay1997]

Does...does the voucher version have a filler disk in it for effect or novelty? Cause the one my friend bought and opened in front of me two weeks ago came with a printed disk and he just told me the game runs from it.

Nope. Your friend might have purchased a press or promo copy as like I said, this isn't commercially released until November 12th and the only disc versions out there right now are press and promo copies.

[wiggyx]

When I was a kid I could breeze through DuckTales like it wasn't no thang. I beat the game on difficult with the best ending at age 10. It's totally doable. The COD generation are wusses.

Duck Tales is also a SUPER easy game, so don't pat yourself on the back too hard.

[bb_hood]

The sad part is that this game was dumbed down from the NES version; it's not as hard. If I remember the NES version correctly, the Extreme playthrough is the closest match to the original.

Extreme difficulty is wayyy harder than Hard mode on the NES game. Ducktales on NES (generally speaking) is a very easy game.

[Leo_A]

This released today.

Have any versions of this been patched yet? It's a shame with a patch underway that allows you to bypass many of the cutscenes on the second play through and addresses other issues that what's likely on these discs is the pre-patch version.

[kupomogli]

Would be nice if they actually completed games prior to releasing them. Day one or early patches happen way too often.

[Bojay1997]

If anyone wants a pin, Target has an exclusive WiiU version on disc that comes with the pin for $20. The Xbox 360 and PS3 disc version don't come with a pin unfortunately. Also, Target is running their B2G1 sale, so you can save even more if you find a couple other $20 games you want.

[Tanooki]

I got the Wii U one, thankfully unknowing from Target to get the cool pin taped in a bag in there. I find the difficulty on easy to be more difficult than the standard difficulty of the NES game. It's a solid title that's for sure, the script is a blast adding some fun depth, and I like the new things to get to unlock the way to the boss along with some added hidden areas too. It gets a tad annoying with some of the rambling done picking up minor objects (especially coins in the amazon with so many of them (8).) Thankfully they added this nice skip cutscene bit that keeps the pacing of the game rolling along, and using the dough to unlock a heap of extra art, music, and original cartoon stuff is just slick.

[kupomogli]

Thankfully they added this nice skip cutscene bit that keeps the pacing of the game rolling along, and using the dough to unlock a heap of extra art, music, and original cartoon stuff is just slick.

Is it prepatched or did you have to install a patch when starting to use this feature?

[Tanooki]

I'm not entirely sure. I put the game in and instantly it said it needed a patch, but as fast as that popped up it was patched. The only delay I had was a system update I had been skipping recently that took like 10~ minutes. So yes and no since it needed a patch but it appears the patch is either on disc or so damned small there was no delay in getting it and having it applied that I never saw a download screen for it.

[xelement5x]

If anyone wants a pin, Target has an exclusive WiiU version on disc that comes with the pin for $20. The Xbox 360 and PS3 disc version don't come with a pin unfortunately. Also, Target is running their B2G1 sale, so you can save even more if you find a couple other $20 games you want.

Thanks for the heads up! I picked up a copy from my Target last night along with a couple other $20 games (Walking Dead and Dishonored) to take advantage of the Buy 2 Get 1. I was just going to grab another Duck Tales but I guess that promo won't let you get two copies of the same game.

[LiquidPolicenaut]

Is it prepatched or did you have to install a patch when starting to use this feature?

It's not prepatched. Just like the downloadable version, when you firt load up the disc version you are prompted to download and install the newest patch which isnt very long actually...

[kupomogli]

How long are the cutscenes if you don't skip them? Are they intrusive? I say this because if it's not prepatched, let's say 20 years from now I decide to play the game but the patch has long since been taken down.

[bb_hood]

How long are the cutscenes if you don't skip them? Are they intrusive? I say this because if it's not prepatched, let's say 20 years from now I decide to play the game but the patch has long since been taken down.

Generally not long, all are skippable. You just hit start and X and and you skip the scene. It becomes second nature, its not really that bad.

[Jorpho]

Heads up: you can get a Steam key for six bucks on GreenManGaming at the moment if you use their voucher code. It's the cheapest the game has been so far.

[Az]

It's not prepatched. Just like the downloadable version, when you firt load up the disc version you are prompted to download and install the newest patch which isnt very long actually...

I rented the 360 version last week, although it's not the newest version (game will request a 4mb update if you're connected to live) it is at least not the first version; you can skip cutscenes by pressing start and selecting "skip cutscene".

I ended up downloading the patch a few days later and didn't notice any changes offhand so I'm assuming it just has bugfixes.

[buzz_n64]

Hey, does anyone know if there are any in game differences between the PS3 digital download code version and the disc version of the game? I kind of want to keep at least one of the games sealed if possible.

[eskobar]

The retail disc version was released in Mexico so I purchased it and finish the game in four gaming sessions of 30 minutes, it was a great experience and fond memories felt fresh and they made justice to the original game, at least the great moments I had with the game as a kid.

The last boss and race felt much harder than the NES version. It was a very good purchase for $399 pesos

[Lady Jaye]

Just bought a used copy on PS3 (obviously on disc) for $11 at Microplay. Played it for 45 minutes today and really liked it -- it took me everything to stop playing and go back to my computer and resume work. :P And since my PS3 is set to French, I can say that the translated subtitles of the game use the official French names.