My favorite game by far. The mechanics are excellent. The combat is fast-paced and frantically fun. There are many great maps in both the base game and on the Steam workshop. The community is for the most part very respectful and tolerant regardless of skill.

In all honesty though this game is not for everyone. New players may have a rough time if they're joining random games. A skilled player can easily trounce newer players and it's tough to learn how to play when your opponents kill you in 2 seconds. The player count is down from Duck Game's heyday so sometimes it takes a few minutes to join a random matchup, but if you add players you enjoy fighting against you can get a match going at any time. If you have friends who'd be interested in playing, this is a must buy.

If you're willing to die a lot and can handle losing matches when you start out, Duck Game will reward with you the most satisfying gameplay in the genre. I've gotten more laughs and amazing moments out of Duck Game than anything I've played in my 25 years of gaming. My friends list is filled with over 180 ducks I've met over the 3 years I've been playing. I always find myself coming back to Duck Game because nothing else compares with the humor, intensity, and skillful gaming to be had here.

I fully and wholeheartedly recommend Duck Game. There's a reason so many players have hundreds or thousands of hours invested. It's amazingly fun, and enjoyably challenging. Also there's a dedicated button for quacking. Who could resist?

UPDATE 10/19:
It's been a year since I wrote the review and this game is still awesome. Can still find a good game any night of the week. Still a lot of active players. Still recommending it.

My favorite game by far. The mechanics are excellent. The combat is fast-paced and frantically fun. There are many great maps in both the base game and on the Steam workshop. The community is for the most part very respectful and tolerant regardless of skill. In all honesty though this game is not for everyone. New players may have a rough time if they're joining random games. A skilled player can easily trounce newer players and it's tough to learn how to play when your opponents kill you in 2 seconds. The player count is down from Duck Game's heyday so sometimes it takes a few minutes to join a random matchup, but if you add players you enjoy fighting against you can get a match going at any time. If you have friends who'd be interested in playing, this is a must buy. If you're willing to die a lot and can handle losing matches when you start out, Duck Game will reward with you the most satisfying gameplay in the genre. I've gotten more laughs and amazing moments out of Duck Game than anything I've played in my 25 years of gaming. My friends list is filled with over 180 ducks I've met over the 3 years I've been playing. I always find myself coming back to Duck Game because nothing else compares with the humor, intensity, and skillful gaming to be had here. I fully and wholeheartedly recommend Duck Game. There's a reason so many players have hundreds or thousands of hours invested. It's amazingly fun, and enjoyably challenging. Also there's a dedicated button for quacking. Who could resist? UPDATE 10/19: It's been a year since I wrote the review and this game is still awesome. Can still find a good game any night of the week. Still a lot of active players. Still recommending it.