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Dandara

Lots of salt will be spilled in this difficult Metroid-style game with unique movement.
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43%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
story, replayability
43% User Score Based on 5 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 11 reviews

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Dandara is a single player platformer game. It was developed by  2018 Raw Fury. Published on the Mac App Store by MacPlay. and was released on May 3, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Dandara" is a single-player fantasy platformer game with an interesting plot and phenomenal gameplay set in the mystical world of Salt. Traverse across environments, defying gravity, in this metroidvania-style game, while discovering secrets and combating enemies. Innovative controls and challenging progression make for a unique and engaging experience.

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43%
Audience ScoreBased on 5 reviews
music4 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Unique movement mechanics provide an exhilarating and engaging gameplay experience.
  • Beautiful pixel art visuals and an excellent soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere.
  • Clever level design and a variety of collectibles encourage exploration and cunning.
  • Controls can be fiddly and awkward, especially during faster sections.
  • The story is vague and lacks character development, which diminishes motivation.
  • The game world is small and unvaried, leading to low replay value.
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its haunting and immersive quality, complementing the unique gameplay and visually stunning environments. Reviewers highlight the excellent soundtrack as a key element that enhances the overall experience, creating a trippy atmosphere that captivates players. The combination of engaging music and intricate world design contributes to a rewarding exploration experience.

    • “The unique movement is accompanied by an equally unique world, soundtrack, and symbolic story that will fascinate lore nerds.”
    • “Fun movement, impeccable soundtrack, intricately designed world to explore.”
    • “Leaping movement is fun and flashy, beautiful pixel art visuals, haunting soundtrack, engaging checkpoint system.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been criticized for being vague and lacking in motivation, with underdeveloped plot and character arcs. However, it features a unique world and soundtrack that may appeal to fans of lore and symbolism.

    • “Its unique movement is accompanied by an equally unique world, soundtrack, and symbolic story that will fascinate lore nerds.”
    • “The story is too vague to provide much motivation.”
    • “The plot and character development are underemphasized.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by clever metroidvania-style level design that encourages exploration, complemented by unique and engrossing movement mechanics. Players experience a rewarding challenge through gravity-defying gameplay, enhanced by mesmerizing art, sound, and cool upgrades that further incentivize exploration.

    • “Clever metroidvania-style level design, mesmerizing art and sound, unique, engrossing movement mechanics.”
    • “Unique gravity-defying gameplay that's both rewarding and challenging, trippy atmosphere and music, cool upgrades that reward exploration.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally considered to have low replayability due to its small and unvaried game world, limited abilities, and a relatively short playtime, which leaves players with little incentive to revisit it.

    • “The game is low on replay value.”
    • “The game world is small and unvaried, and the abilities could have added more variety. It's somewhat short with little replay value.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that character development in the game is underemphasized, suggesting that the narrative and character arcs may lack depth and engagement. This could lead to a less immersive experience for players who value strong character progression.

    • “The plot and character development are severely underemphasized.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
    • “There is a noticeable absence of meaningful character growth throughout the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique, gravity-defying gameplay that creates a trippy experience enhanced by immersive music. Players appreciate the rewarding and challenging elements, along with cool upgrades that encourage exploration.

    • “The unique gravity-defying gameplay creates a trippy atmosphere that is both rewarding and challenging, enhanced by an incredible soundtrack.”
    • “The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into a world filled with vibrant colors and captivating sounds.”
    • “Exploration is rewarded with cool upgrades that further enrich the already enchanting atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by beautiful pixel art visuals that enhance the game's aesthetic, complemented by a fun and flashy leaping movement. The overall presentation is further enriched by a haunting soundtrack, creating an engaging atmosphere.

    • “The beautiful pixel art visuals truly bring the game to life.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, with a vibrant color palette that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The leaping movement is fun and flashy, making every jump feel exhilarating against the backdrop of the game's art style.”
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Dandara is a platformer game.

Dandara is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Dandara was released on May 3, 2018.

Dandara was developed by  2018 Raw Fury. Published on the Mac App Store by MacPlay..

Dandara has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Dandara is a single player game.

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