# Dan the Man Classic

> The Beat Em’ Up Brawler you love; now with zero ads or in-app purchases!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.halfbrick.danthemanplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.halfbrick.danthemanplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.halfbrick.danthemanplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Halfbrick Studios
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 6,300,913
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (50,803 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.14.91
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-23
- **First published:** 2023-10-17
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 110 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.halfbrick.danthemanplus)
- **Website:** [http://www.halfbrick.com/our-games/dan-the-man/](http://www.halfbrick.com/our-games/dan-the-man/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy](https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy)

## Description

Dan the Man Classic brings back the nostalgic arcade experience with intense pixel art battles and classic brawler gameplay. Control the legendary hero Dan as you fight through campaigns, endless survival modes, and adventurous challenges. Customize your character with unique skins and upgrade their fighting skills to dominate foes and bosses alike.

This ad-free and in-app purchase-free game offers multiple modes including Campaign, Endless Survival, and Adventure, each filled with thrilling arcade action. With retro pixel art graphics and a hilarious storyline, Dan the Man Classic delivers a timeless gaming experience for fans of old-school beat 'em ups.

## Rankings

- #20,337 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.halfbrick.danthemanplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.halfbrick.danthemanplus.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Players broadly praise the game for fun, nostalgic visuals, and the ad-free experience, but frequent concerns center on monetization: a pay-to-play/subscription model, gatekeeping content behind paywalls, and dissatisfaction with pricing transparency.

### Pros

- Fun, engaging, and addictive gameplay.
- Classic look and nostalgic feel that fans appreciate.
- Ad-free experience (no ads) enhances the play experience.
- Overall positive reception and appreciation for the game's classic remake.

### Cons

- Monetization is heavy: pay-to-play, subscription, or paywalls that gate access.
- Paywall loops that prevent progress unless money is spent.
- Pricing and disclosure criticized as dishonest or not upfront.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.halfbrick.danthemanplus)