HD remake of the NES DuckTales classic by WayForward. Graphics and music lovingly remastered, gameplay faithful to the original. Short but charming. A sincere tribute that will delight nostalgics without disappointing newcomers.
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Description
The Duck family rebuilds their legendary adventures in this hand-animated HD remake of Capcom's classic DuckTales game series. Published by Capcom, released in the United States on Wii U in 2015. High-definition adaptation of the original NES game with animated characters faithful to the TV series, the original voice cast, new difficulty modes, and a remixed soundtrack.
Disney DuckTales - Remastered review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Re-orchestrating the cult NES chiptune themes, the music makes catchy melodies of irresistible retro charm sparkle. The legendary "Moon Theme", sublimated, has lost none of its magic over the years. This sonic generosity, nostalgic and polished, revives the joy of a classic with a smile.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾1,8 GB📅24/11/2015
Published by Capcom
Disney DuckTales - Remastered (Wii U) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Disney DuckTales - Remastered still worth playing in 2026?
A WayForward remaster of the NES classic, DuckTales Remastered entirely redraws Scrooge's adventure by hand, with painted backdrops, cutscenes and the original voices of the animated series. The pogo cane gameplay and the run through iconic levels stay faithful while gaining readability. The added dialogue sometimes slows the original's snappy pace. An excellent platformer for Disney nostalgics, fans of revisited NES games and the curious about WayForward's craft.
