''Darkwing Duck'' is a

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for the

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console based on the animated series ''

Darkwing Duck ''Darkwing Duck'' is an American animated superhero comedy television series produced by Disney Television Animation (formerly Walt Disney Television Animation) that first ran from 1991 to 1992 on both the syndicated programming block ''The Disn ...

''. It was designed by Interactive Designs and Radiance Software. It was published by Turbo Technologies Inc. in 1992.

Plot

Steelbeak This article includes a list of characters from the Disney series ''Darkwing Duck''. Main characters * Drake Mallard / Darkwing Duck (voiced by Jim Cummings, Chris Diamantopoulos in the 2017 ''DuckTales'' reboot) is an average citizen by day and ...

has recruited some of St. Canard's dangerous criminals to help to build an ultimate crime weapon. As a result,

S.H.U.S.H. This article includes a list of characters from the Disney series ''Darkwing Duck''. Main characters * Drake Mallard / Darkwing Duck (voiced by Jim Cummings, Chris Diamantopoulos in the 2017 ''DuckTales'' reboot) is an average citizen by day and ...

requires the help of

to stop them. There are few clues, except a picture of the criminals looking at stolen artwork. Darkwing must bring Steelbeak to justice by scouring the city to find

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pieces that reveal the villain's location.

Gameplay

Players battle enemies while collecting puzzle pieces scattered throughout each of the first three levels. Levels are timed and Darkwing is crushed by a falling

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for prolonged idling. The player's primary attack is jumping on enemies heads. The player can also use a

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, which can only be used when the player has gas pellets as ammunition. Three colors of gas pellets correspond to confusing,

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and

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gases, which describe the effects inflicted on enemies.

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s can be used to defeat all enemies on the screen and scattered

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s can be collected for various effects such as increasing remaining lives or granting temporary

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Reception

The game has received negative reviews from critics. ''

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'' magazine gave the game a rating of 40%. It noted the unimpressive soundtrack and weak graphics, which do not use all the features of the console. ''GameZone'' staff criticized the game for its stunning weapon, which they felt did not last long enough to be useful, as well as Darkwing Duck's short jump height. Michael Ayala of ''Hardcore Gaming 101'' agreed with the criticism of the weapon and jump ability, adding that the game suffered from a poor level design and glitches. They felt that the only positive was the sprites when not in motion. Chris Antista of ''

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'' similarly felt negative towards the game, calling it "poorly balanced" and its gameplay and music "underwhelming".

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