Dandy: Or a Brief Glimpse Into the Life of the Candy Alchemist
- August 4, 2015
- wefiends, Inc.
Get on Steam"Dandy: Or a Brief Glimpse into the Life of the Candy Alchemist" is a perma-death side-scrolling shoot 'em up game with procedurally generated maps and thousands of power-up combinations. Up to four players can join in local co-op or online racing mode. The game follows the story of Dandy, the last candy alchemist, on his quest in the ancient world, with reactive enemies that require strategic thinking. The game's ever-changing elements make for a unique experience every time.
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Reviews
- The game features a good variety of enemies with unique attack patterns, making combat engaging and rewarding.
- The artwork and music are beautifully done, contributing to a colorful and enjoyable atmosphere.
- Gameplay is fun and skill-based, with a decent mix of missile types and power-ups that enhance the experience.
- The lack of a scoring system and high-score tracking diminishes replay value and competitive enjoyment.
- Controls can be frustrating, particularly the inability to move left and right, which can lead to unavoidable damage.
- The item variety is limited, with many items feeling similar, which can make gameplay feel repetitive over time.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are colorful and feature beautifully crafted artwork by Kevin Barrios, though some users note that the mobile platform may limit the visual complexity, resulting in bland enemy designs. While the overall aesthetic is praised, there are comments about repetitive item designs and a desire for more variety in bullet graphics.
“The artwork is beautifully done by the talented Kevin Barrios and is mind-blowing.”
“Graphics are fine and very colorful.”
“The artwork, the music, everything.”
“The game is also available on mobile, which explains the art style and why the enemies look rather bland. However, trust me, it is a lot better than it looks.”
“A big share of the items are almost just the same as others, and the bullet graphics could be a bit different.”
“The artwork, the music, everything about the graphics feels underwhelming.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and straightforward, involving waves of enemies, randomized power-ups, and boss battles. Players find it fun and challenging, with well-designed enemies that contribute to a smooth overall experience.
“The gameplay is simple; you kill waves of enemies, after some waves you get randomized power-ups, and eventually you fight a boss.”
“The gameplay is ridiculously fun (albeit a bit difficult), and the enemies are smart and well thought out.”
“Overall, the gameplay is good and fluid.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, as you just kill waves of enemies without much variation.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to engage with the combat.”
“The randomized power-ups often feel unbalanced, leading to moments where the gameplay becomes unfair.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The storyline received a positive reception, with users rating it 4 out of 5 grunts, indicating a compelling narrative that engages players effectively.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the music in the game is a standout feature, complementing the artwork and overall experience beautifully. The soundtrack enhances immersion and adds emotional depth to gameplay.
“The artwork, the music, everything about this game is incredible.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game's story, enhancing every moment.”
