Dandara‘s seemingly-impossible feat at combining elements of platforming, combat and strategy within its explorative template takes some doing and is almost an accomplishment in of itself. To have that play out across a game that’s both challenging and rewarding shows just how well it succeeds at tackling the Metroidvania philosophy while adding to it. Where its movement and controls excel because of their fluidity, it’s the more strategic mindset of its set-pieces that give the game its lasting identity — one Dandara delivers with both confidence and finesse.
Dandara boasts an art-style and setting both brimming with character but its actual gameplay doesn't offer too much for fans of the genre.
Ethan writes: "For the first Black History Month of the new decade, let's have a look at some of the best black video game characters of the 2010s."
Adéwalé from Black Flag was a badass. I enjoyed being able to play him in the DLC.
Such a good supporting character. Didn't expect him to become playable, so it was a pleasant surprise.
You're forgetting the OG black video game character.
Mr. Game and Watch
You could even throw in there mafia 3 Lincoln Clay he wasnt loveable but he was a strong black character
Yeah I was debating adding him in because he seems cool, but didn't have enough personal experience with his character. Didn't play Mafia 3, so I think it wouldn't have felt as genuine as the ones I chose.
Honorable Mentions:
Tiger Jackson (Tekken 3)
Mike Tyson (Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!)
M.Bison/Balrog (Boxer, Street Fighter 2)
Elena (Street Fighter 3)
Teshin (Warframe)
Tiger’s so great he overshadows Eddie and Christie in spite of rarely being in games.
This week Karrie (@Karriebearr) joins Mike (@AssaultSuit) , Tin y (@Tiny415) and Aaron (@Ind1fference) to talk about anime, video games, writing, card games, roll and writes, Gemini Man and more video games.
