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Why... Escape from Duckov... Rocks!

Escape from Duckov is a deceptively deep top-down PvE looter-shooter where survival, strategy, and a little quacky charm collide. What looks like a lighthearted duck adventure quickly reveals itself as a tense, addictive journey of exploration, base-building, and high-stakes retrieval missions.

 A First Look at Duckov 

At first glance, Escape from Duckov might make you smile with its waddling protagonist, but don’t be fooled—this game is as much about grit as it is about giggles. You’re dropped into a hostile world where every step forward is a gamble. The goal? Push further into the unknown, gather resources, and ultimately find your way out of Duckov. But here’s the catch: if you’re taken out, your gear stays where you fell. To reclaim it, you’ll have to brave that same area again.


 Don’t Miss The Early Perk 

Before your initial extraction, the game throws you a beneficial curveball: An early perk hidden in the starting area. Miss it, and you won’t be able to return... so do as you see in 12:36 of the gameplay above. This will give you that initial boost—that can make the difference between surviving with even more oomph or becoming duck soup.


 Hours of Exploration, Day or Night 

The loop is dangerously addictive. You’ll find yourself venturing out “just one more time,” whether it’s broad daylight or the dead of night. But beware: nighttime in Duckov isn’t just darker—it’s deadlier. Enemies become more aggressive, and visibility drops, making every step a risk. You will see unfamiliar enemies at night too.

Tip: If the threats of the night are too much for you and you're far away from the base, find a building and hunker down until daylight. Don't run out immediately because the things that caused the bumps in the night have to go away and won't just disappear. Take time in between your objectives to listen for footsteps that don't belong to you or your dog. So beware, a calm scavenging run can spiral into chaos.


 Strategy Beyond Shooting 

This isn’t just about blasting enemies. You’ll need to manage stamina, supplies, ammo, melee weapons, medicine, food, and beverages. Every expedition is a balancing act between risk and reward. After a few runs, you should get the hang of this and how to prepare for future runs while avoiding rookie mistakes.

 Building, Upgrading, and Customizing 

Back at your base, the game opens up even further. You can:

  • Build and expand your base for safety and crafting.
  • Recruit and strengthen your team to tackle tougher missions.
  • Upgrade totems that enhance your abilities.
  • Develop skills across multiple categories.
  • Customize your duck to reflect your own quirky style.

This depth is what keeps players hooked, and right now the player base is over 2 million!

With over 2 million players already diving in, Escape from Duckov has proven it’s more than just a parody of extraction shooters.

On the surface, it’s a duck with a gun. But beneath the feathers lies a layered survival experience where every decision matters. From repairing bridges to explore new ground and crafting tools to reclaiming lost gear and pushing deeper into hostile territory, Escape from Duckov is a game that rewards patience, planning, and persistence. I've been getting it in because it's just that fun.

You can grab it now for $17.99 on Epic Game Store, Steam, or the Mac App Store—and join the growing flock of players proving that this duck can definitely bite back.



Illustration of Blu with headphones and sunglasses.
 + Sophi 

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