Dadish
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| Dadish | |
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| Genre(s) | 2D Platformer, 3D Platformer |
| Developer(s) | Thomas K Young, CatCup Games |
| Publisher(s) | Thomas K Young, CatCup Games |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS |
| First release | Dadish February 11, 2020 |
| Latest release | Dadish Collection August 15, 2024 |
Dadish is a video game series developed and published by Thomas K Young and CatCup Games.[1] The series follows a talking radish who is trying to find all of his missing radish children while encountering other food inspired enemies trying to stop him. There are 6 games in the series, almost all being available to play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android. Only one of these games, Daily Dadish, is not available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Dadish
[edit]Dadish is the first instalment of the series. It was initially released on iOS on February 11, 2020. It was later released on Android on February 22, 2020, Nintendo Switch and Poki Games on October 14, 2020, Microsoft Windows on February 22, 2021, PlayStation 4 on September 27, 2021, and Xbox One on October 26, 2021.The Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One have an exclusive extra world will 10 levels.
There are 40 levels spread across 4 worlds including a boss level at the end of each world. You play as a talking radish dad who lost his kids due to a balloon distracting them while Dadish was asleep.[2] Dadish must navigate through four different worlds: Abaro Woods, Strando Beach, Monto Mountain, and Kastelo Fortress. Each world presents its own challenges and obstacles that Dadish must endure. The gameplay involves jumping across platforms and avoiding food-themed enemies. At the end of each world, Dadish faces off against a unique boss character. The final boss is with Lord Durnak.
| Reviewer | Rating |
|---|---|
| Metacritic[3] | 8.6/10 |
Dadish 2
[edit]Dadish 2 is the second instalment of the series. Its initial release was on January 17, 2021, for iOS and Android. A day later on January 18, it was added to Nintendo Switch and Poki Games. It was later added to PlayStation 4 on August 27, 2021, then to the Xbox One on October 27,2021. The gameplay is the same as Dadish, except for a few new autoscroll levels instead of the regular 2D Platforming.
Dadish 2 follows the same radish dad saving his children after bringing them to "Bring Your Kids To Work Day" goes wrong. The game consists of fifty levels spread across five worlds: Enuiga Corp, Herbejo Meadow, Koto Swamp, Fantomo Temple, and Soleca Station. Dadish reunites with Burgurgular, another character who is on a mission to find his lost hat. Together they face various fast-food themed enemies and bosses. The final boss is a showdown against Space Durnak, the final boss from the previous game.
| Reviewer | Rating |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 8.3/10 |
| The XBox Hub[4] | 3.5/5 |
Dadish 3
[edit]Dadish 3 is the third installment of the series. Its initial releases was on June 14, 2022 for all platforms.
Dadish 3 follows the same talking radish dad trying to save his radish children from a shady school field trip. The game consists of fifty levels across 5 worlds: Gangalo Jungle, Polvujo Desert, Rubo Sewer, Haveno Port, and Marfundo Sea. He encounters numerous food-themed enemies including ice creams and cupcake snakes. He also reunites with his ex-wife, Momato—a tomato character who provides assistance during certain levels by giving Dadish piggyback rides.[5] Dadish then befriends a dolphin who helps him navigate through water-based levels. They then meet with the final boss, Lord Kanrud, who is related to the previous boss, Lord Durnak.
| Reviewer | Rating |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 8.6/10 |
Daily Dadish
[edit]Daily Dadish is the fourth installment of the series. Its initial release was on January 9, 2023 for iOS and Android. It was later released on Microsoft Windows on February 7, 2023, and Nintendo Switch on August 2, 2023. Daily Dadish is a daily game where every day there is a new level to play.[6] Every day the level resets making it almost impossible to replay previous levels. There are 366 levels in total (including February 29 for leap year). Daily Dadish follows the same talking Dadish trying to find his kids.
Dadish 3D
[edit]Dadish 3D is the fifth instalment of the series. Its initial release was on April 4, 2024 for iOS and Android. It was later released on Microsoft Windows and Poki on April 22, 2024, Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2024, Xbox One on August 20, 2024, and PlayStation 4 and 5 on September 2, 2024.[7][8] Dadish 3D is the only 3D Platformer game in the series.
Much like in the previous Dadish games, you play as Dadish on a mission to rescue his radish kids who have disappeared. This time, they got tricked into following a fake real-life pop-up ad that told them they had won a prize.[9] The game consists of fifty levels across 5 worlds: Arbareto Thicket, Kokoso Cove, Toksa Park, Pinto Peak, and Eterna Internet. Dadish faces a variety of food-themes enemies and the final boss is Cyber Durnak, the previous boss of Dadish and Dadish 2.
| Reviewer | Rating |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 8/10 |
Dadish Collection
[edit]Dadish Collection is the sixth and latest instalment in the series. Its initial release was on August 15, 2024 for Microsoft Windows Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Dadish Collection is a collection of Dadish, Dadish 2, and Dadish 3, combining all three games in one.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas K. Young". www.thomaskyoung.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Poole-Evans, Izzy. "Video Game Review: Dadish". Wayland Student Press. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Dadish". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Watton, Neil (2021-11-04). "Dadish 2 Review". TheXboxHub. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Gregson-Wood, Stephen (2022-04-29). "Dadish 3, a sequel to the quirky pun-filled platformer, is heading for iOS and Android this June". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Nelson, Jared (December 19, 2022). "'Daily Dadish' Features a New Level Every Day for an Entire Year, Coming to Mobile, Switch, and PC February 8th". Touch Arcade.
- ^ "Charming Platforming Series 'Dadish' Goes 3D On Switch Later This Month". Nintendo Life. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "'Dadish 3D' is Now Available Bringing the Dad Humor Filled, Kid-Rescuing Platformer Series into Full 3D – TouchArcade". TouchArcade. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Dadish 3D Review & User Ratings". MiniReview. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Dadish Collection". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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