Dandara is an extremely unique experience no matter how you slice it, but did you know the game has multiple ties to real-life history? Dandara dev João Brant shared some insight into how the game embraces Brazilian culture and history.
“We took inspiration from what was closest to us as Brazilians. A culture that’s very different from what the average player is used to. Not only would this make the game appear novel, but it also enhanced the mystery and thus the main mechanic of the game: exploration.
While the game is inspired by history, it's definitely not a historical adaptation. Characters, elements, and objects from history are here to signify certain emotions and ideas. Dandara, the game character, was based on Dandara dos Palmares, a leader of Quilombo dos Palmares. Quilombos were big settlements built mainly by runaway or free-born slaves in order to protect and resist against slavery forces. Quilombo dos Palmares was the largest quilombo - estimates say it once grew to a population of a 11,000 people.
It is believed that Dandara knew how to fight, was a battle strategist, and, when eventually recaptured, took her own life so as not to go back to a life of enslavement. While Dandara is a very important figure, it’s common for a Brazilian to have only heard of Zumbi dos Palmares, her partner and the leader of Quilombo dos Palmares. As you can imagine, even though Dandara is relatively unknown, she encapsulates the spirit of liberation, and this is what has been brought into the game.”
from GoNintendo
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