Dinsun Review
I'll admit it—I have a soft spot for proper pixel-art platformers. Growing up with 16-bit consoles means I know what tight jumping physics look like, and the Dadish series has always punched above its weight class in capturing that retro spirit. DIY Dadish continues the tradition with funny writing, creative enemy designs, and levels that actually require some timing and skill rather than just letting you coast through.
My only major gripe is the inherent limitation of playing precision platformers on flat glass. Even with responsive virtual buttons, missing a jump by a millimeter because your thumb slipped feels cheap. If you hook up a Bluetooth gamepad, the experience improves drastically. It's funny, it's challenging, and it respects traditional game design principles far more than most junk on the App Store.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Charming retro pixel-art aesthetic
- Witty dialogue and humor
- Solid platforming physics when played with a controller
- Touch-screen controls lead to frustrating misses
- Difficulty spikes in later stages
- Short overall campaign length
Technical Report
Performance: Flawless frame rate with excellent controller mapping support.
- Difficulty Presets
- Button Remapping
Audience Fit
Buy if: You love retro pixel-art platformers and don't mind connecting a controller to your phone.
Skip if: You strictly rely on touch controls for precise platforming action.
- Dadish
- Super Cat Tales
- Celeste
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, a 40-year-old conservative gamer who respects traditional 16-bit platforming physics.
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro with Backbone Controller
- Playtime: 4 hours
- Status: Finished majority of platforming stages
