Dandy Ace

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. DarkZero
    Apr 14, 2021
    70
    There are some rough edges here but knowing that the team is actively working with the community to sharpen them up is a fantastic sign and I fully believe that if they keep it up, Dandy Ace will be a force to be reckoned with.
  2. Screen Rant
    Mar 24, 2021
    70
    While Dandy Ace comes from a smaller development team, it’s a fun action-roguelike already, with room to possibly grow in post-launch updates. There are elements which certainly need to be updated or retuned - higher-level spells don’t change in appearance with each tier, something which never seems right, and levels are, on the whole, much too long - but the playful spell system, upbeat style, and overall polish definitely make it worth a spin for action-roguelike fans.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 24, 2021
    70
    Dandy Ace tries the way followed by titles like Hades and Dead Cells looking for a humbler path and lighter colors. Although poor in terms of narration, Mad Mimic's game knows how to be appreciated for its peculiar gameplay.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PC Game of 2021

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. beeuwu
    Mar 29, 2021
    7
    Gameplay becomes pretty repetative and boring after a short while, which is why I feel no urge to try and finish the game. Story is basicallyGameplay becomes pretty repetative and boring after a short while, which is why I feel no urge to try and finish the game. Story is basically a little back and forth between narator and player aka Dandy Ace, no backstory other than the intro before the game even starts. Visuals are actually what got me to try the game in the first place, but them too after a while become rather repetative. It's a decent game all in all, but nowhere near Hades.… Full Review »
  2. RoyBrewer
    Sep 14, 2022
    8
    This game has been a fun experience it is loaded with cheesy puns and really leans into the magician theme. I had to adjust a little fromThis game has been a fun experience it is loaded with cheesy puns and really leans into the magician theme. I had to adjust a little from other Roguelikes for the way skills functioned but once I found a rhythm for this game it became a lot of fun.

    Really curious to see if things are going to be added to the game I did find the initial victory over the last boss a little lackluster but I have to make sure if bosses gain skills with difficulty increase.    … Full Review »
  3. Murador
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    I'm loving dandy ace. It's a really good rogue-like and it reminds me of hades a lot.

    I didnt finish it yet, but the story is fun with good    I'm loving dandy ace. It's a really good rogue-like and it reminds me of hades a lot.

    I didnt finish it yet, but the story is fun with good characters, but the best, of course, is the gameplay. So much fun.    … Full Review »
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