Warren Spector says he wants to develop a new Duck Tales game
11/10/12 11:40am
I think anyone who grew up during the NES era or has a soft spot for retro gaming can agree that Capcom’s adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated series Duck Tales is one of the finest platformers to ever grace the Big N’s 8-bit console. Now that 19 years have past since the last Duck Tales game hit store shelves (Duck Tales 2 for the NES and Game Boy), Epic Mickey creator (and writer of the recent Duck Tales comic series) Warren Spector, says he’s interested in brining the classic series to modern consoles.
During a recent interview with IGN, Spector revealed that if he gets his way, this new Duck Tales will be quite the upgrade from its 8-bit predecessors from both a story and gameplay standpoint.
“Might be a little more cinematic than adventure-y. The diversity of the universe’s settings means “it has to be this really big, epic, Indiana Jones kind of adventure thing.”
As far as possible gameplay elements are concerned, he didn’t get into specifics but he did say players could expect multiplayer with perhaps one player controlling Huey, Dewey, and Louie, while the other players take control over other main characters such as Launchpad and Donald Duck.
Donald’s an interesting choice, given he hardly ever showed up in the actual cartoon. I’d prefer Gizmo Duck. Or better yet, Darkwing Duck. What? It’s well established that DW and the DT characters share the same universe and have crossed over in the recent DW comics reboot. A video game crossover would be epic. Just saying.
Oh God. I’m geeking out. OK. Let’s change the subject for a moment. In the same interview, Spector also admitted that he pesters Disney on a weekly basis to greenlight the first Epic Mickey for HD consoles (which is the exact same dedication he shows to getting Duck Tales greenlit) and that he’d like to work on future Marvel and Star Wars IPs. He also said he has a basic concept drawn up for a new sci-fi game dubbed Necessary Evil, which he describes as, “Deus Ex with the serial number filed off.”
These ideas are ripe with potential. Epic Mickey HD has been in high demand since the multiplatform announcement for Epic Mickey 2 (so you know that’ll make money). And someone of Spector’s talent could definitely bring a lot to the table when it comes to the Marvel and Star Wars brands, especially given his love for sci-fi. Necessary Evil sounds interesting as well and could prove to be a spiritual successor of sorts to the original Deus Ex.
OK back to the ducks. Do you g1s think Duck Tales could work as a cinematic 3D platformer/adventure game? I certainly do. In fact, I’m excited about the possibility! So much sweet nostalgia.
Come on Disney. This would make a ton of money. You know Uncle Scrooge can make it rain.
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g1 DISCUSSIONS
TheSwedishGamer
I would be soooooo happy if they made another Ducktales game. I freaking love evertything concerning Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge. They better have some sweet Barks and Rosa references in there as well, seeing how dedicated Spector is.
I would definitely buy it but I don't know if it should be a 3D game, maybe I guess if it's done well but I'd be happy with a 2D (2.5D) game as well!
They Call Me The Fizz
The gaming world does need more ducks...
Whatthefnu
I know it's tradition to put that little question at the end, but seriously: do you even have to ask? OF COURSE people would be excited for this. Including me. The best part is, I can already see how some of those old mechanics like the pogo cane and golf cane would work in 3D. Plus, with all the modern sensibilities we have, there's endless potential for cool new skills that are only possible in the third dimension. I don't just want this to happen; I want it happen with style. I'm talking an E3 announcement so it can drum up all the hype a concept like this deserves. All I can do now is wish, and hope Disney makes some magic happen.
firehazard51
You know what's missing in today's gaming world? Good cartoon video games. Last night I was playing the Simpson's Game on PS3 with my nephew and I can't believe how good it is for fans of the series. Remember back in the NES and 16-bit days all the cartoon video games there were? Sure some where duds but others were great. As a HUGE cartoon fan I feel like we are missing out on some great fun here. Though bring back a classic cartoon to modern day video game consoles may be a huge challenge considering you want have the young'ns asking their parents for a cartoon video game when they have never watched the cartoons.
But to bring things back on point. I'd love to see a new Duck Tales game. Don't even get me started with a Darkwing Duck game. I'm still salivating trying to find the OLD game to play.
MagnumMagnus
Does anyone under the age of 20 even know what Ducktales is?
CaztheGamerGuy
I'm 18 and I know about that, Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers, TaleSpin AND many other Disney shows like Gargoyles. Just because someone is younger doesn't mean they're unaware.
MagnumMagnus
True, but you didn't grow up with those things, or if you did, you did so after-the-fact. Most of those series are older than you are, and probably wouldn't appeal to you the same way they would to someone who grew up with them. Now ask yourself; would even younger audiences know or even care about these series? My guess is more than likely no. Not unless you could find a clever way to reintroduce them to things their parents more than likely used to watch.
CaztheGamerGuy
You're under the assumption that I didn't grow up with any of these shows on television as they occured, especially when I just mentioned several shows that were still on the air when I started watching TV (Ducktales, etc.) so that is just a biased statement that it wouldn't have the same appeal to me as someone else who grew up with them. My sister is watching Avatar: The Last Airbender via re-runs and DVDs that I own and she loves it. And that was a show that I consider nostalgic (Not to the extent as shows like Batman, Justice League or Spongebob but still). Also, I would say younger generations would care, the many iterations of Transformers cartoon (both CG and traditional animation), Spectacular Spiderman, Legend of Korra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Thundercats would seem to back me up on that. And that's just to name a few
People care about good entertainment, not about a show being old or whether they grew up with them. If they did, Doctor Who wouldn't have survived so long.
MagnumMagnus
Doctor Who has come and gone as it fell out of style and then found its way back in. Spectacular Spiderman is no longer airing (instead we have the rather inferior Ultimate Spiderman), and Legend of Korra felt haphazardly rushed. Also, it's one thing to watch reruns/DVDs and another entirely to actually see them when their still fresh and new. I'm not discounting your statement, simply saying that it's not quite the same experience.
Also, if people really cared about good entertainment, Jersey Shore wou;dn't have lasted more than 3 episodes, tops.
CaztheGamerGuy
To the latter, that was the teen audience, most teens will watch any trendy show without any thought of quality. There are exceptions of course but still, trashy reality shows esxist and get views for God knows some reason.
As for the shows nowadays, it's a matter of opinion for the quality but regardless, kids and adults alike are tuning in and watching them. It's not a different experience, whether you grew up on old Mickey Mouse cartoons on VHS or tuned in to TMNT Reloaded on air, there's a memory and nostalgic factor that affects a person when they watch said show and experiences what they bring.