Jordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: Dandara
Published 2/6/2018
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PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / Mac / XONE / Switch - 2/6/2018
Dandara
"As a metroidvania carefully designed with both touch and gamepad in mind, we considered how you could achieve exploration and fast action using either input. The result was a gravity bending world where movement is comprised of jumping from surface to surface in lovingly crafted environments. It's up to Dandara to restore balance and give direction to a directionless world!"
- Developer
- Long Hat House
- Publisher
- Raw Fury
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Critic avg
72
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
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Score range
60–95
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 12 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
Score distribution
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12 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 8%
80–892 reviews · 17%
70–795 reviews · 42%
Below 704 reviews · 33%
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Neal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportDandara (Switch) Review
Published 2/6/2018
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