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Game entry

Duck Hunt

1984 · Arcade, FPS · NES, Wii U, Arcade · Nintendo

After 173 duels settled by the community, Duck Hunt stands no. 2,009 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,499 ELO points and 47% of wins. Its most contested head-to-head pits it against Half-Life 2: 0 wins to 3 across 3 duels. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 7 out of 23 (1984).

World rank

no. 2,009

ELO score

1,499

Wins

47%

Duels played

173

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About Duck Hunt

It’s duck season, and your trusty hunting dog is ready to scour the open fields. Test your sharpshooting skills as your targets take flight. Be quick to knock them out of the skies, or your canine companion won’t hesitate to make you the laughingstock of hunters! Need a change in scenery? Best your score against clay-pigeon targets instead!

With three fun modes to choose from, get your trigger finger ready for some fast-paced action! You only have three shots to hit your target before it zooms offscreen. Things might get a bit hairy when you advance to the next round, because those ducks and clay pigeons are going to fly faster and faster! Play solo, or challenge a friend as you test your dogged determination and feathered speed in this NES classic!

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,499 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Duck Hunt sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 2,006 That's You! 1,500
  2. 2,007 Halo: Campaign Evolved 1,500
  3. 2,008 Roblox 1,499
  4. 2,009 Duck Hunt 1,499
  5. 2,010 Peak 1,499
  6. 2,011 Star Wars: Squadrons 1,499
  7. 2,012 Freedom Fighters 1,499

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The standing

Where Duck Hunt ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Duck Hunt stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 7 out of 23 (1984).

Where Duck Hunt ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 2,009 5,035
Arcade 10 47
1980s 46 155
1984 7 23

The community

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