Dandy Dungeon: Legend of Brave Yamada

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 10, 2020
    70
    The hands-off approach to this RPG adventure can be a bit misleading based on screenshots alone, but accept Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave Yamada for what it is, and relax with the simple premise and delightfully funny plot. The unique premise really is unlike anything most have played, and it plays into the satisfaction of being able to use them brain cells to hit a perfect route every time. With a plot that is equally interesting and hilarious, as well as the rewarding nature of items and new options being thrown in at a rapid pace, invest in this and everything is sure to be fine and dandy.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 20, 2019
    70
    At the end of the day, your enjoyment of Dandy Dungeon hinges on a few factors: Do you like cute, quirky, and simple RPGs? How do you feel about rogue-lite elements and grinding for items? The unique presentation and charm are definite positives, but the gameplay does become worn out given that you have almost no agency in the dungeons outside of drawing your hero’s path and activating a handful of limited-use items like fireball scrolls, healing potions, and stat buffs. Like Black Bird before it, Dandy Dungeon is certainly an oddity, but it has enough strong points to make it worth a look.
  3. Video Chums
    Jul 3, 2019
    60
    If you want to play a simplistic game while laughing at an unfortunate protagonist then Dandy Dungeon will surely fit the bill.
  5. RPGamer
    Sep 18, 2019
    50
    It’s hard to recommend Dandy Dungeon on the strength of any one of its aspects. The gameplay is designed to be repetitive, and does too little to appeal much to either those interested in dungeon-crawling combat or puzzle-solving. The story gels well with the comically exaggerated pixel graphics and silly music, and delivers a good amount of cheekiness, though it’s unfortunately eclipsed by the game’s large amount of grinding. In the end, it’s not a terrible game, but its idiosyncrasies don’t push it beyond average, and may be too much for many gamers to swallow.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Tiamat_Swec
    Jun 27, 2019
    8
    I absolutely love playing this game. I got a shock when I saw that I've spent +80 hours: By testing different builds or looking for differentI absolutely love playing this game. I got a shock when I saw that I've spent +80 hours: By testing different builds or looking for different sets to test on different monsters etc. I didn't notice that the time ran away.

    The sound is 8-bit and the music is also humorous. The game is not for kids but is safe to play with an adult.

    Do you get value for money? Yes if you like mischievous farmer games and want to kill some time. Then I can really recommend this game.

    Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave Yamada looks like a hybrid between Final Fantasy, Zelda and Mario. But the humor is not for children.

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  2. Jorddius
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    It’s a simple-looking dungeon crawler but one of the deepest and funniest. Awesome!
  3. guzforster
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    I love playing this game. Time flies by and the humor is so ridiculous that I can't help but laugh. The puzzle on each floor is mild and II love playing this game. Time flies by and the humor is so ridiculous that I can't help but laugh. The puzzle on each floor is mild and I like it. It's really fun to test new combinations of armor and weapons. It's the kind of game that you can play on the commute and have a great time with, and stop whenever you want to pick it up later. Highly recommend it!… Full Review »
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