Duck Hunt: The NES Classic Online

We all remember that sound. The giggling dog. "Duck Hunt" isn't just a shooter; it was the reason we bought the NES Zapper. Back in the 80s, you had to press the plastic gun against the CRT glass to cheat. Today, we emulate that experience right in your browser.

Why this version is special:

• Instant Access: No downloads, no emulators to install.
• Mode A & B: One duck or two ducks. Double the panic.
• Clay Shooting: Yes, we included the clay pigeon mode too.

The legend says you can shoot the dog in the arcade version vs System. On NES? Nope. We tried. He is immortal. Read more on Wikipedia.

Duck Hunt — you know, that “shooting ducks” classic, “Duck Hunt,” “the one with the dog” on the NES. You grab the NES Zapper, that iconic light gun, and your world narrows to a single point of aim. The rhythm is simple and relentless: the flutter of wings, a brief pause, a shot, then instantly hunting for the next line. Three shots per pass — and every miss stings, because the dog’s already ready to pop out and giggle from the bushes. Nail the hit and you feel a physical release: the duck drops like a stone, the pup proudly shows off the trophy. Whiff it, and the screen almost chills — late again. This is where you learn to breathe steady, keep the wrist smooth, lead the target — or the bird just won’t fall.

Each round the pace ramps up: the bird darts harder, two silhouettes instead of one — and you’ve got to track both paths at once. Then come the clays: inhale, the disc pops up — pure arcade meditation. Two-player is its own joy: Player 2 steers with the D-pad, and suddenly it’s a living-room tournament — the dog’s laugh as the starting gong. The gameplay is all about flow: hand-eye-shot, strings of hits, the rare miss. We’ve put together a breakdown of rhythm and tactics — from picking your distance to how you hold the Zapper: more on the gameplay. Nights like this remind you why “duck shooting” still thrills — simple, honest, instantly familiar.