Dandara

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  • Summary: In a bizarre universe in which the oppressed are on the verge of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world. The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost, for out of this aether of fear arisesIn a bizarre universe in which the oppressed are on the verge of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world. The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost, for out of this aether of fear arises a heroine, a ray of hope. Her name is Dandara.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GamingTrend
    Mar 13, 2020
    95
    Dandara is an excellent game and I can’t believe I haven’t heard people talking about it. Its unique movement is accompanied by an equally unique world, soundtrack, and symbolic story that will fascinate lore nerds. While it’s controls may not support the precision combat asks of you, the Salt is definitely a world worth saving.
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 22, 2018
    85
    Dandara is a well=executed game. It's a game that's designed for the most dedicated players, with high levels of challenge in an undeniably tortuous learning curve. With totally innovative mechanics, a character with strong identity in visual terms, the Long Hat House game is an ode to Brazilian culture and Belo Horizonte. It's really exciting to see a Brazilian team with a game as consistent as Dandara.
  3. GameSpace
    Feb 6, 2018
    83
    Dandara is a game all fans of Metroidvanias will want to try. It’s on the PS4, Switch, PC, and even iOS for a mere $12. Its adventure isn’t a super lengthy one, but for a game this unique, the handful of hours you’ll spend with the Brazilian-made game will be more than worth the price of admission. Recommended.
  4. Hobby Consolas
    Feb 6, 2018
    79
    Dandara is an artistic pixel art metroidvania with ideas of his own, like an original control scheme and a little Dark Souls touch. The problem is that, as a game designed to be played on smartphones without physic controls, the gameplay mechanics and power ups tend to be a little simple. But if you love the metroidvania genre, you'll enjoy it.
  5. Video Chums
    Feb 12, 2018
    73
    Dandara's unique gameplay and trippy atmosphere make it a worthwhile gravity-defying Metroidvania but don't expect to enjoy it for very long because it'll be over much sooner than you'd hope.
  6. GameSpot
    Feb 7, 2018
    70
    Dandara’s unique movement abilities ensure it’s at least significantly different from its peers. But the same reason that Dandara is so unique is also its biggest setback. The sense of mastery never quite comes, resulting in a game that flashes its potential in one scene only to undermine that thrill soon afterward. Even with its occasional stumbles, though, Dandara offers enough excitement and beauty to push you onward.
  7. Vooks
    Feb 21, 2018
    50
    While I enjoyed the opening hour or so of Dandara, it soon descended into repetitive, hamstrung gameplay that kept upping the ante before I’d managed to adjust to the original challenge of just moving around and shooting in time. Hardcore gamers might enjoy the challenge, but this reviewer did not.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 6 out of 26
  1. TangoFan
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Só tenho uma coisa a dizer: Os neo-liberais piram!!!! ; ) jogo nota 9, to dando 10 pra fortalecer a galera do brasil......___......._____
  2. RafaRice
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Dandara is an affordable option for players who are looking for a challenging metroidvania with a twist.
  4. fabiorogeryo86
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    Dandara is a beautiful game. The soundtrack is satisfactory and the game desing is very interesting. At first you get a little confused withDandara is a beautiful game. The soundtrack is satisfactory and the game desing is very interesting. At first you get a little confused with the controls, but once you learn it becomes easy. The game is inspired by brazilian culture and this is very cool. I played for two hours and wanted to play more.
    The game is perfect to be played on the Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  5. bennyslen
    Mar 1, 2018
    8
    Dandara is good

    Pro - I like the way she moves, it takes a while to get used to, but once you do you feel happy with the results - I like    Dandara is good

    Pro
    - I like the way she moves, it takes a while to get used to, but once you do you feel happy with the results
    - I like the soundtrack, even though there's not much variety
    - The Art is wonderful
    - Boss battles are a huge good point, all of them were nice and different.
    - The atmosphere of the game is incredible and weird
    - The progression system is good

    Cons
    - I wish the story was as good as the environment is, but the story is xtremely simple.
    - The way she moves may and how hard the game is may be frustrating sometimes
    - The game is xtremely short    … Expand
  6. Blaine
    Apr 24, 2019
    7
    Art style and gameplay are unique, huge props to the developers for trying something new!
    There are certainly some flaws here and there and I    Art style and gameplay are unique, huge props to the developers for trying something new!
    There are certainly some flaws here and there and I found myself dropping the game for a couple of months before getting back to it to finish it.

    If you like Metroidvanias it's definitely worth a shot.    … Expand
  7. AllySky
    Sep 3, 2018
    5
    The game seems decent, and I am sure it's good but it could never stick with me, for some reason the pace or the presentation or maybe theThe game seems decent, and I am sure it's good but it could never stick with me, for some reason the pace or the presentation or maybe the game play itself just isn't for me, I could never get into it and kept finding myself putting down the game after ten minutes. Be warned that this game is a very unique and different metroidvania experience.… Expand
  8. ClinOton
    Feb 11, 2021
    0
    I was enjoying this game about 60% thru I believe. ( to be far this game is not a 0/10 perhaps a 7/10 or higher...given my current state ofI was enjoying this game about 60% thru I believe. ( to be far this game is not a 0/10 perhaps a 7/10 or higher...given my current state of annoyance with the developers and the worst save point I’ve ever experienced in 100s of games beaten 0/10 currently feels right) Went down a pit and essentially landed on a save point in a part of the game that is more frustrating than words and given my characters current status I feel ill equipped. There is no way to go back to a previous save point. I have beaten games such as Super Meat Boy, Super Meat Boy Forever, The End Is Nigh, Never Give Up on hard mode, Celeste, Color Jumper which is a beast of a game, Flat Hero’s gets extremely difficult, Mario Lost levels, Light Fall, The Kings Bird, Splasher, Axiom Verge, ect... I play some difficult games and Dandara is just miserably UNFAIR! So frustrated with this save point set up and how there is no way out of room and you essentially fall on a save point flag you cannot see. Most unfair c r a p I have ever experienced in a game. Angry! So what do I do now? The current set up I am expected to make it thru is too difficult for my skills and sanity and also its the type of difficult that simply is not fun. Just chaos and maybe I will make it out one lucky try. I am not a hack at games. Get good makes sense but this is not fun! This is just a complete waste of time at this point. Start over? Perhaps.… Expand

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