Completed with 100% of achievements unlocked (1,000G). Dandy & Randy DX is a short but enjoyable puzzle game, with optional co-op, very much styled after the SNES classic Goof Troop. Each level sees players navigating a small map, comprising a number of linked fixed screen areas, collecting a key usable item to help with traversal and puzzle-solving and four keys to allow progression, before eventually facing off against a boss. Puzzles are all pretty simple, based mainly around block manipulation and pressure plates, with just the very occasional scenario that might take a minute to work out (e.g., due to hidden switches). Following the game's retro inspiration, graphics take a pixelart style, but are attractive and quite detailed nonetheless. Some modern design choices are nice to see nonetheless, such as item collection being remembered even after death and level restart - even if the way that these work in the final level can lead to a softlock.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022


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