Released in 1989 for the NES, DuckTales is one of the most beloved platformers of the 8-bit era—developed by Capcom, the same studio behind Mega Man. You play as the world’s richest duck, Scrooge McDuck, on a globe-trotting treasure hunt to become even richer (because of course). You’ll explore five unique levels—The Amazon, Transylvania, African Mines, The Himalayas, and The Moon—in any order, each packed with secrets, enemies, and platforming challenges. Why DuckTales is still so iconic: 🦶 Pogo-jump mechanic—Scrooge’s cane turns him into a bouncy ball of doom 🌍 Non-linear level selection—play stages in any order, just like Mega Man 🎶 Top-tier chiptunes, especially the Moon Theme, which is straight-up legendary 💰 Hidden treasures and secret paths make exploration rewarding 🧠 Boss fights and light puzzle elements that break up the action 🔄 Multiple endings depending on your final score and choices 🎨 Colorful, clean visuals with great character sprites and animation DuckTales NES is a great example of a licensed game done right—and it’s still a joy to revisit today. This video includes the classic title screen music loop and real gameplay footage from the original NES version.