DuckTales NES
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £23.19 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £22.99 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £23.45 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £39.36 | £14.99 | £156.69 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £25.10 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £22.11 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £26.00 | £15.14 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £26.87 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £25.83 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £25.83 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £25.83 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £25.68 | £14.99 | £55.00 | 10 |
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Game History
DuckTales was developed by Capcom and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on September 1987 in North America. The game was published by Capcom and later released in Europe in 1989. It was based on the animated television series of the same name, which had debuted in 1987.
The game was developed by a small team at Capcom's Japanese studio, building on the company's expertise with action platformers. The developers created an original story featuring Scrooge McDuck searching for five treasures across various themed levels, rather than directly adapting specific episodes from the TV series. The game's design emphasized tight controls, challenging platforming, and exploration.
DuckTales received strong critical acclaim upon its release. Gaming publications praised its responsive controls, colorful graphics, and challenging difficulty. Commercially, the game became a notable success, selling well and establishing itself as a quality licensed game during an era when most video game adaptations of films and television shows were considered mediocre.
The game has become historically significant to collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts for several reasons. It is widely regarded as one of the finest NES platformers ever made and helped establish Capcom's reputation for quality action games. The cartridge itself is considered a valuable collectible, particularly early North American releases, making it a sought-after title among NES collectors today.
An interesting aspect of DuckTales' development was its inspired level design, which became influential in platformer design. The game's memorable music, composed by Capcom's audio team, also became iconic among NES enthusiasts. The cartridge's continued popularity led to its re-release on various Nintendo platforms over the decades, including the Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online service, introducing it to new generations of players.
DuckTales spawned a sequel, DuckTales 2, released in 1993, though the original remains the more celebrated entry. The franchise's enduring legacy in gaming has made the original NES cartridge one of the more recognizable and sought-after titles in retro game collecting.