Dandara (video game)
Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania game developed by Brazilian[1] studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury.
Dandara | |
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Developer(s) | Long Hat House |
Publisher(s) | Raw Fury |
Artist(s) | Victor F. Leão |
Composer(s) | Thommaz Kauffmann |
Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Release | 6 February 2018 |
Genre(s) | Platformer, Metroidvania |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania game.[2] Players take control of the eponymous protagonist who traverses the game's world by warping between white surfaces.[2] The game's protagonist and themes are based on the life of Brazilian historical figure Dandara.[3]
Development and release
Dandara was developed by Brazilian studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury.[4][2] The game was released for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 6 February 2018.[5][6][7]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | iOS: 81/100[8] NS: 73/100[9] PC: 70/100[10] |
Publication | Score |
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Edge | 5/10[11] |
GameSpot | 7/10[3] |
PC Gamer (UK) | 68/100[2] |
TouchArcade | [12] |
Reception towards Dandara was generally mixed, leaning towards positive. It was better accepted in publications centered towards mobile platforms, showing its origins as a touchscreen-first game.[8][10][9]
The game was nominated for "Portable Game of the Year" at the 22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.[13]
References
- http://www.longhathouse.com/press/
- Prescott, Shaun (7 February 2018). "Dandara review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- McShea, Tom (7 February 2018). "Dandara Review: Off The Wall". GameSpot. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- Riendeau, Danielle (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Is Yet Another Gorgeous 2D Platformer, But Plays Unlike Any Other". Waypoint. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- Walker, John (8 February 2018). "Dandara puts a fresh new idea in very familiar settings". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- Wilson, Tony (6 February 2018). "Top New Game Releases This Week On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC -- February 4–10". GameSpot. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- Sowden, Emily (6 February 2018). "'Kingdom: New Lands' publisher's metroidvania Dandara is out now on iOS and Android and it looks stunning". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- "Dandara for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- "Dandara for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- "Dandara for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- "Dandara". Edge (317): 122. April 2018.
- Tylwalk, Nick (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Review – Gravity-Defying Goodness". TouchArcade. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- Makuch, Eddie (10 January 2019). "God Of War, Spider-Man Lead DICE Awards; Here's All The Nominees". GameSpot. Retrieved 14 January 2019.