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Dandara (video game)

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Dandara
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
Release6 February 2018
Genre(s)Platformer, metroidvania
Mode(s)Single-player

Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania video game developed by Brazilian[2] studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury in 2018.

Gameplay

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Dandara 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

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Dandara 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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "'Dandara' Credits". IGDB. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Press". Long Hat House. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b "Dandara for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Dandara for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Dandara for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Dandara". Edge (317): 122. April 2018.
  13. ^ Tylwalk, Nick (6 February 2018). "'Dandara' Review – Gravity-Defying Goodness". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  14. ^ 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.
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