Posted on: January 1, 2022
LordZannen
Verified ownerGames: 134 Reviews: 2
A Masterful Creation of Life's Purpose
Dandara is a Creation of uniquely swift movement mechanics, quick decision making, and mindfully managing health and energy. But it is so much more than that. It is a gorgeous orchestral Journey into the thoughts of a Human who has begun to doubt their Purpose in Life. It is an inspiring Battle through One's own Inner Struggle to be Accepted by Society. It is a lightning-quick pixelated romp through the Darkness that can fester in One's Mind. Dandara is a game left up to interpretation. I believe that the world Dandara is set in, "The Salt," is a Human Mindscape. From the raw and instinctual emotions trapped in the trees of the Primal Woods, to the buried memories lost in sand in the Desert of Remembrance, each area covers a different part of the Human Mind. Creative thoughts are housed in the Village of Artists, where joy gathers. Ideas of Innovation are settled in the Intention Capital, always striving for improvement. But there is a sickness invading The Salt. seated at the Crib of Intention. A Golden Idea of Humanity: Shallow Perfection. Eldar. Golden, Shiny, pleasing at first sight, the Golden Idea incepts the Hidden Realms of the Mind. It promises recognition. It promises fame. It promises fortune. All you must do is succumb to its Will. Give up Creativity. Abandon Individuality. Change Intention to Selfishness. Be beautiful on the outside, while festering the terrible Torment of the Relentless Choir from the inside. This is where Dandara comes into Existence. Born from the Crib of Creation out of thoughts of pure Freedom, she sets off to traverse the Mindscape. Her weapon being the Arrows of Freedom, her tools means of cleansing the Mind, she journeys to face Eldar and destroy the Golden Idea. To let Creativity be born once again. The way the Music, Movement, Level Design, and Deep Symbolic Meaning come together in Dandara is something I will never part ways with. Something that will inspire me to never give up. Dandara will not be Forgotten.
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