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Duck Hunt is a classic light gun shooter video game released by Nintendo in 1984 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Players take on the role of a hunter, using the NES Zapper light gun to shoot ducks that appear on the screen. The game is divided into three different rounds with increasing difficulty, each featuring a different background. In each round, players must shoot a certain number of ducks within a time limit in order to advance to the next level.

The aim of Duck Hunt is to shoot as many ducks as possible before time runs out. Ducks will fly across the screen from left to right at varying speeds and heights and the player must be quick in order to hit them. If all of the required ducks are not shot within the time limit then it’s game over. There are also bonus points awarded for hitting multiple ducks at once or shooting clay pigeons which appear occasionally instead of ducks.

The graphics in Duck Hunt are simple but effective, with detailed cartoon-like sprites used for both the hunter and his dog companion. The sound effects are also impressive, with realistic gunshot sounds accompanying every successful shot and a cheerful bark from the dog when you miss one.

Duck Hunt was an instant success upon its release, becoming one of Nintendo’s most popular titles during their early years. It has since been released as part of many compilations including ‘Nintendo Classics Series: Duck Hunt & World Class Track Meet’ and ‘Nintendo Selects: Duck Hunt & Super Mario Bros’ for more modern systems such as Wii U and 3DS respectively. Despite being over 30 years old, Duck Hunt remains a timeless classic and is still enjoyed by gamers today.