When Merlock the malodorous magician ducknaps Daisy, Donald waddles to the rescue. Ubi Soft's colorful platformer sprawls over 18 levels in four environments.

Within a level, Donald must track down three Energy Spheres, then find the Gyro-Gamma-Tubal-Teleport, which will warp him to the next level. Magic Books give a timed twist to standard collect-and-go fare. When Donald opens a Magic Book, he simultaneously charges the nearest Energy Sphere and starts a timer. Donald must then find the Energy Sphere before its energy runs out.

The action begins on the lush slopes of Duckie Mountain before entering the mean streets of Duckburg. After visiting Magica De Spell's Manor, Donald must meet and defeat the foul magician in Merlock's Castle.

Glittering with colorful graphics, Disney's Donald Duck Advance is a pleasant game that should appeal most to younger players.