{"id":351009,"date":"2025-10-27T05:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=400152"},"modified":"2025-10-27T07:31:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:31:55","slug":"this-extraction-shooter-puts-us-in-the-shoes-of-a-rubber-duck-and-has-over-300000-simultaneous-players-on-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/this-extraction-shooter-puts-us-in-the-shoes-of-a-rubber-duck-and-has-over-300000-simultaneous-players-on-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"This extraction shooter puts us in the shoes of a rubber duck and has over 300,000 simultaneous players on Steam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The success of Escape From Duckov has been remarkable, reaching over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam on October 26<\/strong>. This game combines mechanics of an extraction shooter in a single-player format, along with roguelite-style role-playing elements, challenging the typical conventions of a genre that traditionally includes PvP interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A resounding success with the public<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lincoln Carpenter, writer for PC Gamer, confessed that at first he considered the game a mere joke, but was impressed after trying it. <strong>He described Escape From Duckov as an excellent top-down shooter that cleverly reimagines the extraction shooter concept in a satisfying single-player format<\/strong>. This unusual blend of styles has managed to capture the attention of a wide audience.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Escape From Duckov - Official Launch Trailer\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sSlRUkJx050?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The title, which is distinguished by its satirical content and the appearance of adorable animals, has significantly contributed to its virality in the gaming community. <strong>This strategy seems to have been effective, as the game has notably surpassed the studio&#8217;s previous release, which only reached a peak of 1,631 concurrent players<\/strong>. The response from players indicates a desire to experience creative titles that break away from the conventional.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a discounted price of $15.83 available on Steam until October 29, Escape From Ducko not only promises fun and humor but also presents an attractive opportunity for those looking to distance themselves from the intense competition that characterizes many shooters at this time. <strong>In an increasingly saturated launch environment, the success of games like this can be an encouraging sign about trends in the industry<\/strong>. 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