Remote Control Dandy
released on Jul 22, 1999
A Japan-only Playstation game in which you play a little boy controlling a giant robot via remote control. Developed by Sandlot, who later developed the Earth Defense Force series, and had a direct sequel -- Remote Control Dandy SF -- on the PS2.
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As you'd expect if you're coming from RAD it's just a worse version of that game, my main complaint is how strict they are about destroying buildings that was one of my favorite things to do in RAD
Remote Control Dandy has it all. It has a complex set of mechanics and systems with 2 player characters that ride the line between deep simulation and deep tedium, it has an ongoing narrative with likeable characters, it has progression systems and a lightweight strategic layer that tie directly into the player's performance in missions.
Playing this I can see how all these great elements are still embryonic in Remote Control Dandy. Everything in this game is begging to be pushed further. It shows me a blueprint to a masterpiece videogame that exists in my head.
I intend to investigate this little genre further and see if that masterpiece exists elsewhere as well.
Playing this I can see how all these great elements are still embryonic in Remote Control Dandy. Everything in this game is begging to be pushed further. It shows me a blueprint to a masterpiece videogame that exists in my head.
I intend to investigate this little genre further and see if that masterpiece exists elsewhere as well.