Underplayed Gems

DANDAN Z (2024)

DANDAN Z cover
Developer
RETSUZAN
Publisher
Henteko Doujin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, retro brawler that feels like a lost 1980s handheld fighting game, demanding quick combo execution and dedicated button-mashing.

retroarcade-stylefast-pacedpixelatednostalgiccompetitivehigh-energyold school

What players say

Players praise the authentic Game Boy aesthetic and responsive 2-button combat, but many report controller problems where one device controls both players at once, and note there is no option to rebind controls. The game offers ten characters with story, versus, and practice modes, though single-player options are basic without a difficulty select.

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Screenshots

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