Default Dan

Buy this game. This game stays fun to play because it never gets easier! It challenges decades of muscle memory, and I hate it. But I love it. We loves it, precious.

It's a dumb down version of Mario but its fun to play despite it being really dumb but fun. Note though coins are really bad.

A superb ironic platforming game. The presentation is fun and imaginative, self original even as it's clear who it's parodying. I recommend it.

It is the princess who catches Bowser (Kappa -Gamera and Ox king; Wani, tank, imbecile or beu sire). But this is only the beginning. Game that challenges your intelligence and also your skill, especially if you want it not to be too short (and it's worth it because new stages open up for us).

The game is decent. The dark world fucking sucks. Don't bother with the dark world.

I was pretty interested in the idea of this game being essentially Mario but in reverse, and while I think it should try and stand out from those games a bit more, I do think it has pretty high replay value and solid enough ideas to bypass some more poor graphics and short gameplay.

A very short and simple platformer that certainly takes a bit of time to get used to if you've been playing Super Mario Bros for long enough. Once you're used to the subversion of the tropes, the game still pits its difficulty against you through its devious level design. Those who wish to complete it 100% have their work cut out for them, but if you're a fan of the Mario franchise and enjoy a little bit of Super Meat Boy-style difficulty on the side, then this game is for you.

There's a little bit of jank with the game sometimes, mainly being that Dan can get stuck in a wall momentarily if you're hugging it while falling, and while I could use it to my advantage occasionally, it's largely a hindrance, so keep that in mind. Also I'm not too sure on how the fire flower works in this game as sometimes I blow up even though I'm sure I'm moving all the time, it could do with Dan not having a significant enough change in his x and y position in the level. Essentially I don't think dash-dancing will count as moving if you're using the fire flower. Despite this occasional jank I have no problem recommending this game.

One of those hidden gems which will never get any notice, one of the most creative and iconic plattformers for me.

This game makes me laugh SO hard! It's super fun even though it can be really confusing. It's great to troll your friends with, if they've never seen the game before.

I've tried to give this game a fair shot, because I like the concept, but the game controls horribly

Disclaimer: Still very early in the game.

This is a very polished platformer where everything you THINK you know about platformers is wrong. Jump on those spikes. It's good for you. lol Pretty tough but never punishing.

B++

This game is known as being another one of those "joke" games that you see YouTubers playing just for laughs (and there is some entertainment in that regard when you show it to friends and family) but this also really is a fun and challenging game. I think the $6 price tag is reasonable in and of itself, but if it's on sale for a dollar and some pocket change again, I'd highly recommend buying this game if you're into platforms. On a side note, I found the levels to be designed more like a Mario Maker level than and actual Mario game. I understand that yes, the game is designed so that everything seems good is bad and everything that seems bad is good, but I guess what I'm saying is that the level design lacks a certain "polish" that I can't quite explain in words. It's still a fun game nonetheless!

This game is made to tick off your friends as it takes "regular" game logic and throws it out the window.
-play it with a friend or watch a friend play it,
-laugh at or laugh with them.

This game feels like a Mario spoof, and it is, until the game teaches you enough of the backwards mechanics and shows you as the player just how creative these new physics can be for a fun and innovative experience that could possibly change the way you feel about cupcakes. If that sounds weird, then give it a shot.

This game is super hard, it pokes at every last old school Mario gaming habbit and punishes you for them. That being said it's alot of fun and i recommend it.

Who is Dan? I don't know. I do know I like him.
Dan lives in a very different world than ours.
His world is, well, opposite of what you think.
Things you would do normally in these kind of games you do the opposite here.
Falling through the floor...safe
Jumping on spikes...safe
Lighting yourself on fire...was never safe anyway
Collecting coins...unsafe
Collecting hearts...unsafe. I think you get the picture now.

All in all, this game is fun but will make you rage quit alot. I just did right before I wrote this review.
Good graphics. Good playability. Good sound effects and good music that fits the gameplay.
Give Dan a try. He's anything but 'default'. lol

This is such a smart game. They did a very nice job making it feel like Mario. Challenging levels that are still fun! I would recomend.

Like Super Mario Bros had a baby with Super Meat Boy, and the baby was raised by an abusive uncle who only spoke backwards.

Very fun, but frustrating game.
Default Dan really makes you focus on the exact opposite of what all of us know about video games and have known for a very long time. The fact that I kept messing up and hitting coins over and over again is an example of just how much this thing messes with your mind.
Again, great game! But just keep in mind - EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG!

This game is AWESOME!

Fun music. Tight controls. A complete mind F&ck for all platform players out there. I would definitely recommend this game to everyone out there!

Check it out before you buy it by viewing my "Indie Intros" video for the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZNLSvzzoOw

I'm really loving this game so far. The 'backwards' concept is new and refreshing. The graphics are great and I am a sucker for any game with leaderboards as I LOVE to compete. The $5.99 price tag is perfect.