Dandara (video game)

Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania video game developed by Brazilian^[2] studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury in 2018.

Dandara
Developer(s)	Long Hat House
Publisher(s)	Raw Fury
Designer(s)	Joao Brant, Lucas Mattos[1]
Artist(s)	Victor F. Leão
Composer(s)	Thommaz Kauffmann[1]
Engine	Unity
Platform(s)	Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release	6 February 2018
Genre(s)	Platformer, metroidvania
Mode(s)	Single-player

Gameplay

Dandara is a 2D platformer and Metroidvania game.^[3] Players take control of the eponymous protagonist who traverses the game's world by warping between white surfaces.^[3] The game's protagonist and themes are based on the life of Brazilian historical figure Dandara.^[4]

Development and release

Dandara was developed by Brazilian studio Long Hat House and published by Raw Fury.^[5][3] The game was released for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 6 February 2018.^[6][7][8]

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	iOS: 81/100[9] NS: 73/100[10] PC: 70/100[11]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Edge	5/10[12]
GameSpot	7/10[4]
PC Gamer (UK)	68/100[3]
TouchArcade	[13]

Reception

Reception towards Dandara was generally mixed, leaning towards positive. It was better accepted in publications centered towards mobile platforms, showing its origins as a touchscreen-first game.^[9][11][10]

Dandara received a nomination for "Portable Game of the Year" during the 22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.^[14]