DuckTales is a side-scrolling platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES, based on the Disney animated series. Players control Scrooge McDuck across five selectable stages — from the Amazon to the Moon — using his cane as a pogo stick and golf-swing weapon to defeat enemies and collect treasure. Built by Mega Man staff, it is known for its Moon theme music.
How To Play DuckTales
Control
Action
D-Pad
Move; hold Down in the air to set up the pogo bounce
A Button
Jump
B Button
Swing cane (golf swing on ground); pogo-bounce when pressed with Down held in the air
Select
Map / menu
Start
Pause
About DuckTales
Release date
NES (NA): October 1989 · NES (JP): January 26, 1990 · NES (EU): December 14, 1990
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Platform
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES); also Game Boy
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
