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DuckTales Remastered - GR Review

Added: 20.08.2013 18:11 | 8 views | 0 comments

Bah, humduck!

Nostalgia can be both a blessing and a curse. Some people criticize companies that use it as a crutch (*cough* Nintendo *cough*), while others appreciate the fond memories that pour forth while playing a game like, well, DuckTales Remastered. The actual craft of nostalgia often gets lost in the debate—simply repackaging a once-great product does not constitute a worthwhile use of nostalgia. DuckTales Remastered hovers in a gray area, with its combination of updated visuals, extensive voice acting, and dated game design. It clearly reminds us of the animated TV show's greatness, and yes, the theme song is still irresistibly catchy. (A WHOO-OO!) But at the same time, let's not forget that the original game was beloved back in the late '80s.