Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The stylus gives the player a way to interfere with Daffy’s world. His response becomes the next part of the entertainment.

Different minigames change what that interference involves. Watching the screen matters when the next interaction depends on what Daffy is doing.

The DS format puts those interactions within reach of a tap. Wireless play also supports two players.

Graphics

Daffy’s cartoon appearance keeps the duck at the center of the scene. Changes to his surroundings echo the visual interruptions of the original short.

Story

The premise comes from Duck Amuck, the 1953 animated short. Daffy faces an unseen animator with control over his world.

The game hands that troublesome role to the player. Daffy’s reactions connect the activities rather than a long adventure across locations.

The disagreement gives each new interruption a familiar target. Daffy wants the scene to proceed, and the stylus keeps getting in his way.

Overall Experience

The attraction is the chance to take the animator’s side of an old cartoon argument. That premise gives the touchscreen an amusing job.

A minigame collection also makes this a different proposition from a conventional Looney Tunes platformer. Players looking for long levels should keep that distinction in mind.

This Nintendo DS release pairs WayForward’s development with Warner Bros. publishing. Its appeal rests on Daffy’s performance and the pleasure of making his day a little worse.

Retro Replay Score

6.5/10