Dadish 3 Reviews

dadish 3 is more dadish just like dadish 2 was more dadish. a simple, consistent platformer that puts more emphasis on patience and timing than it does on reflexes and precision. some people seem to think its weaker than dadish 2. i played both back to back and i dont really see much difference, but ymmv. dadish 3 does introduce Panic mode, where you play as the slippery and charming Panic the Possum, who acts as a New Game Weird for the dadish campaign in the same way the noise from Pizza Tower does for the peppino campaign. i think panic is a way more compelling character to control than dadish, and genuinely hope for a full spinoff for panic focussed on that more reflex, momentum based, chaotic platforming that dadish's level design cant offer. bonus points if it has a wario land 4 style Hurry Up! at the end of a level. maybe Panic Mode pops up on screen and we have to smash through the level to get back to the beginning under a strict timer. anyway yeah its a totally serviceable if not groundbreaking little platformer about a radish. worth a playthrough.

Dadish 3 status: Complete After finishing Dadish 1 & 2 I made the transition to 3. A bit different experience this time around. The levels are significantly longer and the ramp up in difficulty was notable. The dialog segments are more wordy and the music is still top notch. Some cons this time around. Despite longer levels, some of them were mirrored. You do your platforming on the left, unlock the right side, and do the same exact thing again. It felt a bit lazy and it came off as a weak method of extending the duration of a level for free. Secondly, some stages were considerably longer than others, and somehow didn't have a checkpoint. Not game breaking by any means, but this leads into my 3rd issue... If you're a 100% completion and enjoy getting all those stars, be prepared for frustration and death. There's some levels where you KNOW the star is hidden off screen in a pit somewhere, and there's no method to see the star without taking a gamble on a death or not. You'll find yourself jumping into spike pits or endless voids knowing the outcome is either death or star. Combine this with a lack of checkpoints and you're redoing a stage 4-5 times for no reason. Despite all this, a solid entry in the series. I would never NOT recommend it to anyone. If you played 1-2, add this to your collection. Next up, Dadish 3-D.

The first Dadish was heaps of fun, and though Dadish 2 was essentially a copy of the first game with different level design, it was still a tough yet relaxing game with colorful visuals. It was a simple continuation, and that makes it a worthy successor to me. Dadish 3, however, was a bust for me. More funny interactions, recycled spritework, but now with even more boring levels and mechanics that make the game feel unbelievably sluggish. Most of the new mechanics are either slow versions of old mechanics with a new coat of paint, or are overused and just make every level significantly longer. Every level feels so much longer and less fun because the game isn't about precision anymore. Every level feels like it's comprised of the same waiting for this platform to move, wait for the water to rise high enough, wait for this enemy to walk away, ect, repeat. This is especially true for the sewage world, where everything is about waiting, waiting, waiting. Not to mention a distinct lack of checkpoints in many levels. The first two Dadish games were somewhat difficult because they were precise and fast paced. This game was just difficult to sit through, because half the time, that is ALL YOU DO. Sit and wait. The splashes of color and the distinct Dadish charm can't save the lack of quick, precise, action-packed platforming. If you liked the first two games, and you just wish you could get more, this isn't really going to itch that scratch unless you are inherently super patient. This isn't some terrible standalone game, but it most certainly doesn't compare to its ancestors. If you wanted a fresh take on the Dadish formula, I'd recommend Dadish 3D, which got me quite addicted, start to finish.

Classic Dadish game play and Dadish dialogue. Cute, chill game to play between real-life responsibilities.

Probably the most I had swore in a game this year. Despite its colourful, innocent appearance, Dadish 3 level is compact with some difficult platforming challenges that I do wish some of the checkpoint spots were placed earlier, but it is still manageable to complete the game if you have experience with these sorts of games. The humour is on point to settle the mood and to have a great laugh. The game is very appealing to navigate through the levels and keep the engagement up. All in all, this is a recommendation for me if you like challenging platformer games or you have a big craving for radish soup for whatever reason.