Quickly, Quackley!

Quickly, Quackley!

JXT · 2021 · Precision Platformer, Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Difficult, Platformer

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About Quickly, Quackley!

The United Kingdom, 1984.

The economy is rough. Times are hard. Even harder when you’re a duck.

But Quackley refuses to give in! It’s time to get out of bed and get gainfully employed! With his go-getter attitude, our hero lines up a series of job interviews to leap into the workforce. Only one problem…

...He’s late.

Quickly, Quackley! Is a fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a distinctly 80’s aesthetic. Harking back to the age of the ZX Spectrum, Quackley must jump, dash and stomp through each of the 48 levels in 13 seconds or less, or he’ll never get that bread.

Godspeed, little duck!

FEATURES:
  • 48 levels, split across 8 uniquely themed worlds
  • A retro-inspired ZX Spectrum aesthetic
  • ‘Speedrun’ mode with an in-game timer
  • ‘Practice’ mode to familiarise yourself with each level
  • ‘Time Trial’ mode to drive your own self-improvement
  • Full controller support
  • Accessibility options for colour and visual effects
  • Achievements!
  • Cutscenes!
  • A thumping techno soundtrack!
  • A duck!

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players consistently praise this retro platformer for its tight controls, charming 80s aesthetic, excellent difficulty curve, and affordable price point. The main complaints center around keyboard control issues (particularly the lack of remappable buttons and downdash mechanics), with some players noting that the water world level feels like an easier break in an otherwise consistently challenging experience.

Recommended Oct 25, 2025
This is such a solid break neck speed platformer. Lovely art design (with a setting for photo sensitive people) which, great, because this visual are intense. I loved the look and feel. Each level was a challenge perfectly attuned to the characters movement. Except water world felt like a kiddie mode in the middle of everything, but I wasn't mad about the break, but it felt like not a linear increase of difficulty. Not to mention the great cut scenes that added to the tone of this great game. Buy this!
Recommended Feb 8, 2025
Feels nice to control and the bite-sized levels keep introducing and iterating on basic but enjoyable concepts. Game also has a lot of charm. For the small asking price, this is an easy recommend!
Recommended Nov 10, 2023
if you want to relive the spectrum days with fast paced platforming challenge then this is for you it caters to everyone if you want to play, challenge or speedrun the game (atm 3-8 is being my bane) the visuals really represent home computer scene in the uk in the 80's and is a good homage to the era plus the music is spot on as well with the theme the only negative and its a minor one is i wish there was a button config to remap buttons (i was using a mega drive 6 button usb pad) but thats not a end all though and takes time to get used to what the game maps the buttons too over all for the price its a bargain and even represents how much games used to be for the zx spectrum back in the day the speed grinders will get more millage out this for speedrunning but for casuals you will enjoy this as well
Recommended May 15, 2023
there's no dedicated downdash button on keyboard and trying to natural downdash within 2 tiles of a wall doesn't work so the game kind of unfairly favors controller players in that department but aside from that this was a really fun cute game. would recommend.
Recommended Mar 25, 2023
Never played a ZX Spectrum, but there's a clear love and reverence for the system which comes through in the charm and appeal of the game concept, art, music and style. But where the style is charming, the challenge is looking to do anything but charm you. It will rock you. You will die, again and again. But you'll learn a bit more each time and feel like a pro pulling off the narrowest of victories over the obstacles in front of you.
Recommended Mar 12, 2023
Quickly, Quackley is an indie retro precision platformer. It's graphics are reminiscent of ancient games on home computer systems of the 1980s such as the Atari 2600, Commodore 64, and (the developer's personal inspiration) the ZX Spectrum system. You'll run, jump, and dash your way through multiple levels with a 13 second time limit! I bought this due to following the developer's and publisher's YouTube channels, and wanting to support an independent project. [b]PROS[/b] + Though its graphics are very retro, the movement is very fluid. All deaths felt like they were my fault. + The difficulty curve is excellent. Core concepts are expertly introduced and built upon throughout the game. + The soundtrack is great, and fitting with the ZX Spectrum theme. [b]CONS[/b] - As expected with a game with levels with a 13 second time limit, the game is SHORT. I beat the main game in a single sitting in a little over 90 minutes. [b]NITPICKS & YMMV[/b] ~ Speedrun and Time Trial Modes are accessible after game completion, allowing you to practice and add some replay value. - Quite a few levels have the character running off screen to the right, and appearing to the left (or top and bo…

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