''Dandara'' is a 2D

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and

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video game developed by Brazilian studio Long Hat House and published by

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in 2018.

Gameplay

''Dandara'' is a 2D

and

game. Players take control of the eponymous protagonist who traverses the game's world by warping between white surfaces. The game's protagonist and themes are based on the life of Brazilian historical figure

Dandara Dandara (full name in Portuguese: ''Dandara dos Palmares'') was an Afro-Brazilian warrior of the colonial period of Brazil and was part of the Quilombo dos Palmares, a settlement of Afro-Brazilian people who freed themselves from enslavement ...

Development and release

''Dandara'' was developed by Brazilian studio Long Hat House and published by

. The game was released for Android,

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on 6 February 2018.

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. The game was nominated for "Portable Game of the Year" at the

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References

External links

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