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Game Overview

Donald Duck on the NES is one of those games that feels like it was made just to put a smile on your face. You hop across floating islands, stomp on weird little pumpkin enemies, and watch Donald throw the most dramatic tantrums every time he misses a jump. The controls are simple—run, jump, bounce on stuff—but some of those later levels get sneaky with their platform layouts.

What really stuck with me was how alive Donald feels. He doesn’t just move; he flails, arms windmilling when he’s mid-air, or scowls after bumping into an enemy. It’s pure cartoon chaos, like playing through an old Disney short. Not the hardest NES game out there, but it’s got this goofy energy that makes even failing fun. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro platformers with personality, this one’s worth dusting off.