About Dan the Man
Dan the Man pairs old-school platforming with a heavy dose of brawling. You follow Dan through a comedic story, fighting your way past crowds of enemies and the occasional tough boss.
Combat is the main draw. Dan's fighting skills can be upgraded as you progress, and a wide range of weapons gives you plenty of ways to clear a room. The retro pixel style and humor recall classic arcade brawlers, while the steady stream of new foes keeps the action moving. Fans of side-scrolling action and indie platformers will feel right at home.
How to play Dan the Man
- Move and jump - get through each platforming stage
- Attack - punch and kick enemies
- Weapons - use the arms you collect
Playing Dan the Man on a computer
Dan the Man mixes platforming with brawling, and the game shows its own key layout for moving, jumping, attacking and using weapons, so read its start screen or first stage before diving in. Kick things off with Play now, then PLAY in the distributor's window; a short ad may come first. Punch and kick through enemy crowds, grab weapons as you find them, and put upgrades toward Dan's fighting skills before the tougher bosses.
Playing Dan the Man on a phone or tablet
We have not confirmed touch controls for this version of Dan the Man, and it is not flagged as mobile-ready. As a brawler-platformer it asks you to move, jump and attack in quick combinations, which suits keys far better than a glass screen. Use a computer or Chromebook for this one. Touch-friendly games on GN Math carry a "Desktop and mobile" label.
On a phone right now? Try They Are Coming, Boxing Random and Time Shooter 3: SWAT - they are built for touch screens.
Tips and tricks
- Put upgrades into the moves you rely on most.
- Learn each boss's attack pattern before going on the offensive.
Game details
| Developer | Halfbrick Studios |
|---|---|
| Category | Platformer Action Fighting |
| Platform | Desktop (needs a keyboard or mouse) |
| Technology | HTML5 |
| Price | Free |
Dan the Man FAQ
Who made Dan the Man?
Dan the Man is a Halfbrick Studios game, made by the studio known for Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride.
What kind of game is Dan the Man?
It is a side-scrolling action platformer with brawling, weapons, upgradeable skills and boss fights.
