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Dandara
Developer(s)Long Hat House
Publisher(s)Raw Fury
Artist(s)Victor F. Leão
Composer(s)Thommaz Kauffmann
Engine
Platform(s)Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release6 February 2018
Genre(s)Platformer, Metroidvania
Mode(s)Single-player

Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania game developed by Brazilian[1] studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury.

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 is based on the Brazilian 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

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

  1. ^ http://www.longhathouse.com/press/
  2. ^ a b c d Prescott, Shaun (7 February 2018). "Dandara review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  3. ^ a b McShea, Tom (7 February 2018). "Dandara Review: Off The Wall". GameSpot. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  4. ^ Riendeau, Danielle (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Is Yet Another Gorgeous 2D Platformer, But Plays Unlike Any Other". Waypoint. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  5. ^ Walker, John (8 February 2018). "Dandara puts a fresh new idea in very familiar settings". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b "Dandara for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  9. ^ a b "Dandara for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Dandara for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Dandara". Edge (317): 122. April 2018.
  12. ^ Tylwalk, Nick (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Review – Gravity-Defying Goodness". TouchArcade. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  13. ^ Makuch, Eddie (10 January 2019). "God Of War, Spider-Man Lead DICE Awards; Here's All The Nominees". GameSpot. Retrieved 14 January 2019.