Duck Hunt (character)

Template:Articleabout Template:SSB Infobox Duck Hunt (known as Duck Hunt Duo in the PAL localization, and individually referred to as Dog and Duck) is the name that refers to both the playable dog and duck fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. They are two major non-playable characters from the NES video game they are named after, Duck Hunt. Besides premiering as playable characters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the duo has also made other crossover guest appearances with the Mario series in other instances, mainly in the WarioWare series.

History

Super Mario Bros.

Though not appearing in the game itself, Super Mario Bros. was re-released multiple times, bundled with other games within the same cartridge. Two releases included a copy of Duck Hunt: 2-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt and 3-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet.

WarioWare series

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!

A microgame called Duck Hunt appears, and has overall the same gameplay as the original NES game, this time having the player uses the Game Boy Advance controller to shoot ducks.

WarioWare: Twisted!

A Duck Hunt microgame similar to the one from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! appears in WarioWare: Twisted!, this time using the Game Boy Advance cartridge's tilt sensor to aim.

WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase

The Duck Hunt microgame returns in the WiiWare game WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, and utilizes the Wii Remote's motion controls.

Tetris DS

Gameplay of Duck Hunt can be seen on the Nintendo DS's top screen in stage 19 of Standard Marathon mode in Tetris DS, where the dog and duck make a cameo. The dog also appears as a sprite on the touch screen during this stage.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Duck Hunt appears as unlockable playable characters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Unlike other duo fighters, the dog and duck fight together as a singular fighter. Their moves include throwing a can (from the Nintendo Entertainment System game, Hogan's Alley) and the duck flying while holding the dog. Their Final Smash is a shootout of characters from some NES games that have used the Zapper Gun: Wild Gunman, Hogan's Alley, and Duck Hunt.

The duo receives their own Duck Hunt themed stage simply called Duck Hunt. In the stage, the sprite versions of the dog and the ducks appear.

In terms of customizations, Duck Hunt is the only fighter who can use the Collar and Feather equipment. The duo can also use the Zapper equipment, which references their game origins.

Gallery

• DuckHunt-SSB4Promo.jpg

  Promotional photo

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• DuckHunt-Screen2.jpg
• DuckHunt-Screen3.jpg
• DuckHunt-Screen4.jpg

  Kirby transformation.

• DuckHunt-Screen5.jpg

  3DS version screenshot.

• NESZapperPosse-SSBU.jpg

  NES Zapper Posse Final Smash, in action.

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy information

Name	Image	Game	Description
Ducks	File:Trophy277.PNG	Duck Hunt 10/85	These friendly fowl are the targets in the game Duck Hunt, which utilizes the Nintendo Zapper Light Gun. They appear and randomly fly about trying to escape after your faithful (if slightly clamorous) hunting dog flushes them out. Once you drop the ducks, your dog dutifully fetches them by the napes of their necks and grins at you.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl sticker information

Name	Image	Artwork from	Effect in The Subspace Emissary
Duck		Duck Hunt	Launch Resistance +20 Usable by: Ice Climbers, Pit, Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U Trophy information

Name	Image	Appears in (Wii U version only)	Description
Duck Hunt		NES Duck Hunt (10/1985)	You could call these two the stars of the NES 1985 launch title Duck Hunt. The goofy dog would chase down any ducks hit by the Zapper. In Smash Bros., these two work as a team to fight. When a can or a clay pigeon is in play, hit the button again to fire at it. Show your foes how the ducks felt!
Duck Hunt (Alt.)		NES Duck Hunt (10/1985)	Duck Jump, an up special, has the charming twosome float up in an adorable fashion. It also makes getting back to the stage much easier. Their side smash can hit up to three times at close range, depending on your shooting skills. By charging up the attack, you can increase the range even further!
NES Zapper Posse			In this Final Smash, three games from the Light Gun Series team up: Duck Hunt, Hogan's Alley, and Wild Gunman. A flock of ducks fly by, warping anyone they hit to the Wild West. There, a posse of gunmen will use foes for target practice! If the ducks don't hit anyone, though, nothing happens besides some birds passing through.
Dog		NES Duck Hunt (10/1985)	In the NES game Duck Hunt, the dog is your trusty hunting partner. He scares the ducks and then picks up the ones you hit. If you don't hit any, though, he'll laugh at you. So much for man's best friend... In the Duck Hunt stage in this game, he'll occasionally pop up in his 8-bit glory and let you use him as a platform!
Duck		NES Duck Hunt (10/1985)	In the classic NES game Duck Hunt, you hunt, er...ducks. The dog flushes them into the air, and then you aim and fire. Taking down ducks get you points in the Duck Hunt stage in this game too. It has no effect on the battle, but the alternative Duck Hunt action might be a refreshing change from constantly punching your friends in the face.

Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.

Palutena's Guidance

• Pit: I don't want to fight that cute dog!
• Palutena: Oh, you won't. You'll be fighting the dog AND the duck.
• Pit: So...if I win...
• Pit: is duck on the menu for dinner?!
• Palutena: Let's take things one step at a time, Pit. These two may seem like a duo, but they're actually a trio! Together, they're known as "Duck Hunt."
• Pit: So where's the third team member?
• Palutena: Listen, just be careful. You could get shot out of nowhere.
• Pit: A mysterious sharpshooter, eh? Well, that does make things more exciting!

Trivia

• The Duck Hunt microgame in WarioWare: Touched! bears the Duck Hunt title, but instead of featuring the iconic dog and ducks, it uses clay pigeons from Game C in Duck Hunt.
• Duck Hunt is the only playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U to break the fourth wall in their trailer.