Aim for the top at Zako no Ahiru.
Zako No Ahiru will release on Steam for PC on November 21, 2025. This is a playful but demanding precision platformer from developer Fukuoka Fighters and publisher Phoenixx Inc. Priced at $6.99 and available with a limited time discount until December 4th. It presents a colorful adventure built around one little rubber ducky and one very opinionated companion.
The game begins when Mary Sugaki shows up uninvited with a mischievous grin and a new obsession to share. It will take you to Zako No Ahiru, a platformer that combines charm and tough challenges. Your task is theoretically simple: shoot jets of water from a duck's beak and jump over a mountain full of colorful obstacles. Palm trees, trampolines, giant fruits and lost comets turn each area into an unpredictable playground that requires careful control.
Mary makes sure it's anything but quiet. Every slip of the tongue suggests a cutting remark, a snide remark, or a surprisingly long monologue. Her comments, consisting of over a thousand spoken lines, become constant as the duck returns to previous sections. The pressure builds, but familiarity with duck physics gradually turns frustration into momentum.
Progression ultimately leads to seven fairytale endings, supported by over 140 dedicated voice lines. Each path requires mastery of the game's fluid movements while encouraging patience in the face of Mary's merciless criticism. The result is a journey where humor, exasperation and satisfying precision merge into a platformer like no other.
Players who want to try the game in advance can visit the China Independent Game Alliance booth at WePlay Expo 2025 on November 22 and 23, where the first 20 minutes of the game will be available.
