ScourgeBringer vs M.Duck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScourgeBringer
Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.
- Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
- Fluid platforming controls
- Frantic combat system
- Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
- Ever-changing dungeon exploration
- Uncover mysteries and secrets
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets
M.Duck
Embark on a magical roguelite adventure as a duck fighting through a mysterious tower. Discover powerful relics, master unique weapons, and battle diverse enemies and bosses to uncover the tower's secrets and restore peace to your pond.
- Roguelite gallery shooter gameplay
- Battle over 40 enemies and 8 bosses
- Discover over 80 relics and 9 weapons
- Unlock lore and new game features
- Waddle between offense and defense
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M.Duck is a roguelite gallery shooter about a duck that knows magic. Help Magic Duck fight his way up the mysterious tower that has been shining light on his pond each night and interrupting his sleep. Battle fearsome foes, discover new relics, uncover the secrets of the tower, and turn off that light once and for all! M.Duck combines roguelite features with gameplay inspired by classic gallery shooters to create a unique single-player experience. Features: - Battle over 40 different enemies and 8 unique bosses across 4 zones of the tower - Discover over 80 relics and 9 different weapons that promote a variety of different builds and playstyles - Waddle between offense and defense as you dodge attacks to find openings and blast enemies with your magic wand - Unlock additional lore, new relics, and even new game features as you fill out Magic Duck's field notes by climbing the tower and completing different challenges - Music composed by Calbert Warner
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: M.Duck at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. M.Duck also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 71%) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is ratings volume (485 vs 80). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 and M.Duck $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ScourgeBringer against 4.8 for M.Duck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 485 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 92% of M.Duck's.
| Parameter | ScourgeBringer | M.Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (485 ratings) — better | 4.8 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 485 — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #196 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Andrew Lee |
Customer experience
ScourgeBringer
M.Duck
Bugs and requests
ScourgeBringer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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- iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
- Touch controls cause accidental dashes
- Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
- Game won't load or launch on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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- More endgame content and new zones
- Additional enemies and bosses
- More store items and healing methods
- Better balance for early game resources
- Option to play personal music during gameplay
- Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
- Right-side dash option for touch controls
M.Duck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
M.Duck
No in-app purchases
