Dandara (video game)

{{Infobox video game

| title = Dandara

| image = Dandara video game cover.jpg

| alt =

| caption =

| developer = Long Hat House

| publisher = Raw Fury

| artist = Victor F. Leão

| platforms = Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

| designer = Joao Brant, Lucas Mattos

| composer = Thommaz Kauffmann

| released = 6 February 2018

| genre = Platformer, metroidvania

| modes = Single-player

}}

Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania video game developed by Brazilian{{Cite web |title=Press |url=http://www.longhathouse.com/press/ |website=Long Hat House |access-date=2019-07-03 |archive-date=2021-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512090337/http://longhathouse.com/press/ |url-status=dead }} studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury in 2018.

Gameplay

Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania game. Players take control of the eponymous protagonist who traverses the game's world by warping between white surfaces. The game's protagonist and themes are based on the life of Brazilian historical figure Dandara.

Development and release

Dandara was developed by Brazilian studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury. The game was released for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 6 February 2018.

Reception

{{Video game reviews

| MC = iOS: 81/100
NS: 73/100
PC: 70/100

| Edge = 5/10{{cite journal|title=Dandara|journal =Edge|date=April 2018|issue=317|pages=122}}

| GSpot = 7/10

| PCGUK = 68/100

| TA = {{rating|5|5}}

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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.

Dandara received a nomination for "Portable Game of the Year" during the 22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.

References

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{{cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-new-game-releases-this-week-on-switch-ps4-xbox/1100-6456516/ | title=Top New Game Releases This Week On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC -- February 4–10 | work=GameSpot | first=Tony | last=Wilson | date=6 February 2018 | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=22 August 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822205847/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-new-game-releases-this-week-on-switch-ps4-xbox/1100-6456516/ | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dandara-review-off-the-wall/1900-6416850/ | title=Dandara Review: Off The Wall | work=GameSpot | first=Tom | last=McShea | date=7 February 2018 | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=27 February 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227040459/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dandara-review-off-the-wall/1900-6416850/ | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dandara/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad | title=Dandara for iPhone/iPad Reviews | work=Metacritic | publisher=CBS Interactive | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=27 August 2024 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20240827053417/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dandara/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dandara/critic-reviews/?platform=pc | title=Dandara for PC Reviews | work=Metacritic | publisher=CBS Interactive | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=27 August 2024 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20240827053421/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dandara/critic-reviews/?platform=pc | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dandara/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch | title=Dandara for Switch Reviews | work=Metacritic | publisher=CBS Interactive | access-date=2 December 2020 | archive-date=27 August 2024 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20240827053442/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dandara/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dandara-review/ | title=Dandara review | work=PC Gamer | first=Shaun | last=Prescott | date=7 February 2018 | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=9 January 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109222930/https://www.pcgamer.com/dandara-review/ | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Project+Dandara/news.asp?c=76606 | title='Kingdom: New Lands' publisher's metroidvania Dandara is out now on iOS and Android and it looks stunning | work=Pocket Gamer | first=Emily | last=Sowden | date=6 February 2018 | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=27 February 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227035548/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Project+Dandara/news.asp?c=76606 | url-status=live }}

{{cite news | url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/02/08/dandara-puts-a-fresh-new-idea-in-very-familiar-settings/ | title=Dandara puts a fresh new idea in very familiar settings | website=Rock Paper Shotgun | first=John | last=Walker | date=8 February 2018 | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=22 August 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822205847/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/02/08/dandara-puts-a-fresh-new-idea-in-very-familiar-settings/ | url-status=live }}

{{cite web |url=https://toucharcade.com/2018/02/06/dandara-review/ |title='Dandara' Review – Gravity-Defying Goodness |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |date=6 February 2018 |website=TouchArcade |access-date=3 November 2018 |archive-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126125414/https://toucharcade.com/2018/02/06/dandara-review/ |url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/dandara-metroid-dark-souls/ | title='Dandara' Is Yet Another Gorgeous 2D Platformer, But Plays Unlike Any Other | work=Waypoint | first=Danielle | last=Riendeau | date=6 February 2018 | access-date=26 February 2018 | archive-date=27 February 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227035213/https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/j5bq3g/dandara-metroid-dark-souls | url-status=live }}

{{cite web | url=https://www.igdb.com/games/dandara/credits | title='Dandara' Credits | work=IGDB | access-date=14 June 2022}}

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