Duck Hunt, a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originates from the game Duck Hunt, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1984. The character is a representation of the light gun shooting games that were popular in arcades during that era.
Appearance: Duck Hunt is a duo consisting of a dog and a duck. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the dog wears a signature orange-brown hat, and the duck is animated in a pixelated, retro style. The duo is a throwback to the classic NES game where players used a light gun to shoot ducks.
Abilities and Fighting Style: Duck Hunt has a unique and gimmicky fighting style. The character primarily relies on projectiles and utilizes the duo’s synergy for various attacks. The dog is involved in some of the moves, and the duck can be used as a shield.
Special Moves:
- Neutral Special – Trick Shot: Duck Hunt shoots a clay pigeon, and players can control its trajectory.
- Side Special – Clay Shooting: Duck Hunt fires a burst of three clay pigeons in different directions.
- Up Special – Duck Jump: Duck Hunt uses the duck as a springboard to perform a jumping recovery move.
- Down Special – Wild Gunman: Duck Hunt summons an old west gunman who fires bullets. The gunman’s appearance and shot timing vary.
Final Smash – NES Zapper Posse: Duck Hunt’s Final Smash involves summoning a posse of gunmen who unleash a barrage of shots on caught opponents.
In-Game Unlocking: Duck Hunt is available as a starting character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and does not need to be unlocked.
Trophies and Spirits: Duck Hunt has associated trophies and spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These collectibles provide additional information about the Duck Hunt game and various poses or scenes.
Crossover Gameplay: The inclusion of Duck Hunt in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate allows players to engage in battles featuring this retro and unconventional character against fighters from different Nintendo franchises and beyond. Duck Hunt’s quirky moveset and nod to classic gaming make it a unique addition to the diverse roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
