Dan The Man
Dan The Man is a legendary retro platformer brimming with nonstop action. Customize your character and punch and kick to achieve ultimate victory!
Introducing Dan The Man
This is an explosive 2D action platformer developed by Halfbrick Studios. Inspired by the golden age of arcade fighting games like Streets of Rage and Metal Slug, this pixel-art platformer offers a nostalgic feel with fast-paced martial arts, heavy weaponry, and hilariously chaotic energy.
Control your character to take down enemies with combat skills
Dynamic Gameplay Modes and Iconic Characters
Whether you want to follow a hilarious storyline or challenge your endurance, Dan The Man offers plenty of variety across multiple modes:
- Story Mode: 12 levels of thrilling action follow Dan, Josie, and the resistance as they fight to save their village from an evil organization.
- Endless Survival Mode: Battle in wave-by-wave arenas where you fight against countless soldiers, robots, and bats to top the global leaderboard.
- Cooperative Multiplayer Mode: Team up online with friends or quick-match partners to clean up the streets together in classic arcade fighting game style.
- Weekly Adventure Mode: Timed challenges with unique rules and exclusive costume rewards.
You can play as the hero Dan, the feisty ex-girlfriend Josie, guest Barry Steakfries, or create a Custom Hero equipped with stat-boosting costumes.
How to controls
- Move Left or Right: A and D keys or the arrow key
- Jump: K key or Spacebar
- Punch or Melee attack: J or Z keys
- Shoot or Throw weapon: L or X keys
- Pause: Esc key
Controls are easy to learn but require quick reflexes. Virtual directional keys control movement, combined with dedicated buttons for jumping, punching, and firing ranged weapons like darts, assault rifles, and rocket launchers.
Beware of obstacles in the level such as collapsing platforms, spikes, and the lack of an impenetrable frame that can corner enemies and instantly take down your health!
Essential tips for beginners and advanced players
- Aerial Combo Chains: Combine jumps with consecutive punches to perform aerial combos, keeping dangerous enemies stunned.
- Upgrade Your Martial Arts: Prioritize upgrading basic melee combos and throws before using gold to buy temporary ammo.
- Destroy Everything: Smashing statues and pottery will reveal hidden gold, health-restoring food, and free weapons.