Duck Paradox (Windows Game) is a roguelike precision platformer developed by Magic Games and published by Midwest Games. In this quirky and challenging title, you play as Dr. Paraducks, a brilliant (and slightly frantic) scientist on a mission to find her lost pet duck, Quark, after a time machine malfunction scatters it across the multiverse. Through pixel‑art levels filled with puzzles, hazards, and corrupted duck impostors, you’ll combine precision platforming, strategic shooting, and quick reflexes to survive.
What makes Duck Paradox stand out is its bouncing bullet mechanic, where missed shots ricochet unpredictably and become additional threats you must dodge — adding a layer of risk and reward to every encounter. Alongside a story that blends surreal humor with frenetic gameplay, the game offers over 50 increasingly difficult levels across three distinct worlds, an endless Survival mode, and randomized upgrades that keep each run fresh and replayable. Duck Paradox launched fully on October 9, 2024, for Windows on Steam and GOG, earning praise for its blend of bullet‑hell and platforming challenges.
Key Features:
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Roguelike precision platformer with pixel‑art visuals and frantic action.
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Play as Dr. Paraducks searching for her lost duck across dimensions.
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Shoot bouncing bullets — missed shots become new hazards.
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Over 50 levels across three unique worlds (Lab, Disco, Duckwash).
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Endless Survival mode to test skills against waves of foes.
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Randomized upgrades after each level for varied builds.
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Challenging precision jumps, puzzles, and hazards per stage.
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Boss fights and escalating difficulty as you progress.
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Retro‑style soundtrack and pixel graphics with quirky charm.
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Available on Steam and GOG with a positive community reception.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
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OS: Windows 10 or newer.
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CPU: Intel Core i3 M380 or equivalent.
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Memory: 4 GB RAM.
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Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or comparable GPU.
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DirectX: Version 10.
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Storage: ~900 MB available space.
Recommended:
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OS: Windows 10 or newer (same as min).
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Memory: 4 GB RAM or more.
