Duck Hunt is a classic light gun shooting game developed by Nintendo and released in 1984 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Players use the NES Zapper to shoot ducks that appear on the screen, testing accuracy and timing. The game features single-duck, double-duck, and clay shooting modes. Known for its simple gameplay and iconic laughing dog, Duck Hunt became one of the most recognizable and influential early console games, helping popularize motion-based and peripheral-driven gaming experiences worldwide.