The game involves players controlling Howard the Duck to save his best friends, Phil and Beverly.

After being parachuted to Volcano Island, Howard needs to find a backpack to proceed with the search.

The game consists then of four levels, in the last of which Howard, armed with a neutron gun, will finally face Overlord.

[3] Computer Gamer gave an overall 55%, by stating "beautifully presented, and well-programmed, it rates as one of Activision's better recent releases and deserves consideration outside its unfortunate tie-in", predicting, however, low longevity.

[4] Aktueller Software Markt described the game as not fulfilling the expectancies and not worth the money.