Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania video game developed by Brazilian[2] studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury in 2018.
| Dandara | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Long Hat House |
| Publisher(s) | Raw Fury |
| Designer(s) | Joao Brant, Lucas Mattos[1] |
| Artist(s) | Victor F. Leão |
| Composer(s) | Thommaz Kauffmann[1] |
| Engine | |
| 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
editDandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania game.[3] Players take control of the eponymous protagonist who traverses the game's world by warping between white surfaces.[3] The game's protagonist and themes are based on the life of Brazilian historical figure Dandara.[4]
Development and release
editDandara was developed by Brazilian studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury.[5][3] The game was released for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 6 February 2018.[6][7][8]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | iOS: 81/100[9] NS: 73/100[10] PC: 70/100[11] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 5/10[12] |
| GameSpot | 7/10[4] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 68/100[3] |
| TouchArcade |  [13] |
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.[9][11][10]
Dandara received a nomination for "Portable Game of the Year" during the 22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "'Dandara' Credits". IGDB. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Press". Long Hat House. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- ^ a b c d Prescott, Shaun (7 February 2018). "Dandara review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 9 January 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b McShea, Tom (7 February 2018). "Dandara Review: Off The Wall". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Riendeau, Danielle (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Is Yet Another Gorgeous 2D Platformer, But Plays Unlike Any Other". Waypoint. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Walker, John (8 February 2018). "Dandara puts a fresh new idea in very familiar settings". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. 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. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. 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. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Dandara for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Dandara for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Dandara for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Dandara". Edge (317): 122. April 2018.
- ^ Tylwalk, Nick (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Review – Gravity-Defying Goodness". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (10 January 2019). "God Of War, Spider-Man Lead DICE Awards; Here's All The Nominees". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.