Description:
Everyone's favorite temperamental, unintelligible duck is back, and he's better than ever in this cool, platform-style adventure game. Donald must rescue his beloved Daisy, the intrepid girl reporter, from Merlock, the dastardly magician. Typical of platform games, certain tasks must be completed to prevent Daisy from meeting a tragic end: components of a warp pad must be gathered, the boss must be defeated, and a handful of weathervanes need to be installed before Daisy will be safe under Donald's wing. Bonus rounds prolong the fun once the main goal has been accomplished, with enough additional rewards and challenges to generate several extra hours of enjoyment. Controls are simple to operate, and kids as young as 8 won't have much trouble getting Donald to attack, jump, and run. The graphics are truly outstanding, with rich color and depth. On occasion, the game pauses to load new screens or save previous ones, shown by a color-changing bar across the bottom; while waiting it out can require a bit of patience, it's also a nice time to shake out your cramped fingers! Ending and saving games is easy as well; the escape key is the only button needed, and menu options are labeled intuitively. The intro to the game is a short animated cartoon that provides the storyline, and while it can be skipped by tapping the space bar, true Donald lovers are sure to enjoy repeat viewings. The world's crankiest duck is definitely at his best here. (Ages 8 and up) --Jill Lightner
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