Dandara: Trials of Fear+

Dandara: Trials of Fear+

A Metroidvania Adventure Hunt

128 ratings
95 reviews
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Explore a collapsing world as a gravity-defying heroine in this 2D metroidvania platformer. Uncover mysteries, battle oppressors, and unlock new abilities. The Trials of Fear Edition expands the world with new areas, bosses, and story content.

Gravity-defying movement
Metroidvania exploration
Combat and survival
New areas and bosses
Expanded lore and story
Handcrafted pixel art
Original soundtrack
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What's New in Dandara

1.0.1

December 3, 2021

Compliance with Apple Arcade Cloud save and Privacy requirements.

User reviews

OS REVIEW

This adventure is a pixel-perfect tribute to the golden age of exploration. It captures that classic 8-bit and 16-bit spirit without the frustrating crypticness of the past. The gameplay is remarkably user-friendly, offering a smooth difficulty curve that respects your time while still providing a rewarding "hunt" for every hidden upgrade.
The background music is a true highlight—a catchy, atmospheric score that feels like it was ripped straight from a vintage cartridge, yet polished for a modern soundscape. It perfectly sets the mood as you uncover every secret corridor and forgotten chamber.
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Increíble

Excelente juego, acción, arte, detalle, música, una historia cautivante, uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, se agradece a los creadores y desarrolladores de esta obra.

Beautiful, engrossing, challenging.

Very well done. Beautiful art direction and great controls-innovative and responsive. The world is deep and interesting and the level design is very thoughtful.
It is challenging in parts, but the largest test is one of patience. Most of my troubles came from wanting to move and shoot faster than the game or circumstances allowed for. You must account for things like the half second charge on a shot when deciding to move in sticky situations. And if you are impatient, you will suffer for it.

Edit: after playing further into the trials, no, the controls do become problematic. Later in the game the vast majority of deaths come from swiping the screen, seeing nothing happen, then getting killed. It’s still fun but in a game that’s going to require fast, perfect control, the interface can’t be anything less than perfect.
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Beautiful, engrossing, challenging.

Very well done. Beautiful art direction and great controls-innovative and responsive. The world is deep and interesting and the level design is very thoughtful.
It is challenging in parts, but the largest test is one of patience. Most of my troubles came from wanting to move and shoot faster than the game or circumstances allowed for. You must account for things like the half second charge on a shot when deciding to move in sticky situations. And if you are impatient, you will suffer for it.
Also in a mobile game, a personal irk, I need to be able to save more often. The knowledge that save spots can be 5, 10, 15 minutes away often means I can’t even start playing. But people accustomed to only playing in longer sessions won’t be bothered by this. And it does add a lot of fun and pressure to decisions more reminiscent of old, classic experiences.
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Held back by atrocious difficulty tuning

Great, unique movement system heavily burdened by a difficulty design that is nonsensical, borderline sociopathic.

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FAQ

What kind of game is Dandara: Trials of Fear+?

Dandara: Trials of Fear+ is a 2D metroidvania platformer. It features exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving with unique gravity-defying movement mechanics.

What new content does the Trials of Fear Edition add?

The Trials of Fear Edition adds three new areas to explore, a new boss, new powers and mechanics, new music, and a secret ending. It also focuses on expanding the lore with new descriptions, dialogues, and cutscenes.

Is Dandara: Trials of Fear+ free to play?

Yes, the content added in the Trials of Fear Edition is free to download for all existing owners of Dandara. The base game itself is also free.

What platforms is Dandara: Trials of Fear+ available on?

The game is built natively for both touchscreen and gamepad input, suggesting compatibility with mobile devices and potentially other platforms that support these inputs.

What makes the movement in Dandara unique?

The game's core mechanic allows players to defy gravity, enabling jumps across floors, walls, and ceilings alike. This creates a unique and fluid traversal experience across the game's environments.