NES

Darkwing Duck

Much like his Disney video game predecessors, Darkwing's cart is great 8-bit action entertainment. The gameplay's solid, and the challenge is set for intermediate gamers. A two-player option, like in Chip 'n Dale, would have been appreciated. But, hey, those are the breaks. Capcom usually leads the charge into NES gaming fun, and Darkwing makes his move with flying colors!

If you've worn out the Mega Man series on the console, Darkwing Duck isn't a bad second choice. If you're just going for Disney titles, you'll probably do better with a different title. The frustration factor is high unlike the pick up and play Chip 'n Dale. If you enjoy games with a deep challenge factor however, then this is certainly a game that should be on a must-play list.

Here's where we get to the gameplay. How is it? Well, it's fantastic, actually. But that's no surprise considering that it's Megaman. Yup, this was a Capcom cartridge, and brother, it shows. Almost every aspect of Megaman's gameplay has been transplanted onto ole' Darkwing. Anyone hungering for yet another Megaman sequel need only download this ROM and blur their vision slightly. However, this doesn't have to be a bad thing. Sure, this is stuff we've all seen before, but so what? It's still fun, and in Darkwing it's a lot easier. This makes Darkwing more of a casual gaming experience as opposed to its more involved brother. Veteran gamers may find breezing through Darkwing's levels a welcome and nostalgic respite from the latest time-sucking Final Fantasy sequel.