Octodad: Dadliest Catch

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  • Summary: Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentaclesOctodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan nature a secret from his human family.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
  1. GamesBeat
    Jan 30, 2014
    91
    Octodad is a great example of a game that conveys a message through gameplay. In conjunction with its story, characters, and setting, the controls offer an empathetic look into the life of an extreme outsider trying to fit in and trying to do right by his family...I love that. Gaming is growing up, and Octodad is some of the best evidence of that.
  2. VideoGamer
    Jan 30, 2014
    80
    Octodad is an engaging, unique game which crashes the everyday and the uncanny head-on with aplomb, and one particularly enjoyable to onlookers. Simple tasks inevitably degenerate into Buster Keaton-evoking farces – with soundtrack nods to silent film accompanists to boot – and my only gripes with Dadliest Catch are an occasionally wayward camera and a few cruel difficulty spikes necessitating repetition of short sections ad nauseam. Otherwise, it’s a blast.
  3. GameTrailers
    Feb 4, 2014
    80
    It keeps you laughing with the sheer absurdity of its lead character, the not-so-subtle references, and fumbling physical comedy that's made all the more potent through your participation. Like a plate of sushi, it might seem a bit pricey for what you get, but it's worth paying a small premium for a fresh catch.
  4. GamesRadar+
    Jan 30, 2014
    70
    It might be brief, but Octodad is definitely worth checking out for anyone interested in a charming, hilarious experience. Also, you get to play as an octopus, which... you know, is pretty awesome.
  5. God is a Geek
    Feb 10, 2014
    70
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a rare beast, then, because it made me laugh out loud the first moment that I ambled down the aisle to meet my doting bride-to-be.
  6. Vandal
    Feb 3, 2014
    70
    A very fun and original experience, that, even if it's quite short, is very satisfying.
  7. Games Master UK
    Mar 10, 2014
    40
    A sloppy and surprisingly unimaginative journey through a dreary world. [Apr 2014, p.64]
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  1. Positive: 20 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 39
  3. Negative: 5 out of 39
  1. srgwuggles
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    What can be said about this game…. Simple but wholesome story, good audio/ music…. I guess it has controls….and just all around fun. ReallyWhat can be said about this game…. Simple but wholesome story, good audio/ music…. I guess it has controls….and just all around fun. Really people hate it because of the controls for this game. It gets annoying especially at the end of the game when things get slippery, but that’s not a bad thing. The crazy controls make it different from other games nowadays in that you really do get a sense of accomplishment from completing even the simplest of tasks and (this sounds stupid) you also become more attached and sympathetic to the main character as a result. Try it. If you don’t like it it’s probably because you don’t have the patience it requires. Original and rewarding. With the co op feature it becomes more than worth it!… Expand
  2. TheSlasherGod
    Aug 2, 2013
    10
    Absoulutely fun and hilarious. The maps are fun and the controls are wonky and amazing, it's basically a ragdoll physics game and youAbsoulutely fun and hilarious. The maps are fun and the controls are wonky and amazing, it's basically a ragdoll physics game and you Octodad, are trying to hide your identity of an octopus. The tasks are hard and stupidly hilarious when you try to get used to the controls. Awesome game, and you'll understand more when you buy it.… Expand
  4. TheLurkingKing
    Feb 11, 2014
    8
    "Octodad: Dadliest Catch" is something unique. It was a really funny experience and like you can't go 3 minutes into the game without laughing"Octodad: Dadliest Catch" is something unique. It was a really funny experience and like you can't go 3 minutes into the game without laughing at something weird. The controls are kinda a downside, they are weird and difficult to control at some points. Some of the mission objectives doesn't gives you a direction or a map to find where you are supposed to go and that's kinda lame. But Octodad is a very neat experience for those who want a bizzare yet fun experience.… Expand
  5. Siresly
    Jan 31, 2014
    8
    Occasionally (especially at the end) the unreliable nature of the controls becomes frustrating as the game starts demanding precision andOccasionally (especially at the end) the unreliable nature of the controls becomes frustrating as the game starts demanding precision and timing. But ultimately it does little to sully the lovable goofball charm of Octodad and his woes.… Expand
  6. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    7
    I was surprised at how much I loved this game - it has a great underlying story, and it's approach to giving you very little control over yourI was surprised at how much I loved this game - it has a great underlying story, and it's approach to giving you very little control over your own movement isn't nearly as frustrating or annoying as I expected it to be.… Expand
  7. Laurencin
    Jan 30, 2014
    7
    It's not a bad game, as a physics toy. It has good ideas, funny characters, and nice concept.
    But it's getting boring at some point. No new    It's not a bad game, as a physics toy. It has good ideas, funny characters, and nice concept.
    But it's getting boring at some point. No new features, no upgrades whatever. Just going on and on.
    I understand why, but it could be more. Like outfit, squid skin, or something.

    Do you think "To The Moon" is good game? Then this is deserve some respect too.
    At now it's only ideal. Maybe getting better in next game, I hope.    … Expand
  8. HypeFree
    Sep 23, 2016
    0
    This game's design is essentially 'be as contemptuous as possible to the person playing'. Buggy, infuriating to control (yes, I 'get' thatThis game's design is essentially 'be as contemptuous as possible to the person playing'. Buggy, infuriating to control (yes, I 'get' that that's 'the point'), visually poor, and the dialogue is so so bad. Pure youtube let's player/ tween memer fodder, as is reflected in the 'positive' review numbers. Save yourself the headache.… Expand

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