Octodad: Dadliest Catch

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 125
  3. Negative: 19 out of 125

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  1. sparriskrigaren
    Apr 29, 2014
    8
    Great game! So much fun, absolutely hilarious. The controls are difficult but not THAT difficult, and that's the whole point. The only complaint I have is that the game is quite short, just a couple of hours long - but that's better than to water it down just to make the game lengthier. So much charm and decent graphics. The animation sure could be better, but for an indie title from aGreat game! So much fun, absolutely hilarious. The controls are difficult but not THAT difficult, and that's the whole point. The only complaint I have is that the game is quite short, just a couple of hours long - but that's better than to water it down just to make the game lengthier. So much charm and decent graphics. The animation sure could be better, but for an indie title from a small team it's OK!… Expand
  2. Drastre
    Apr 28, 2014
    8
    Octodad is one of my favorite games of the year. It's colorful, charming and just funny. The gameplay is ridiculous and somewhat genius. It's just a very fun and re-playable game. That's all there is to it.
  3. Delonocisms
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    This game is incredibly charming when you consider the story wrapped around awkward controls, but the developers really ran with an idea im sure someone came up with at a bar. I played this and got one of the most charming experiences of my gaming life, the music, the post modern humor, the sillyness of it all, decently varied locations- could have been better but every area is prettyThis game is incredibly charming when you consider the story wrapped around awkward controls, but the developers really ran with an idea im sure someone came up with at a bar. I played this and got one of the most charming experiences of my gaming life, the music, the post modern humor, the sillyness of it all, decently varied locations- could have been better but every area is pretty dense with interactivity.

    the game also feels very complete and thats not worth overlooking, nothing feels wasted. every chapter feels right. but anyway play it yourself!    … Expand
  4. juancmontoya2
    Feb 27, 2015
    8
    Listening to the OctoDad song this game is meant to be goofy and just fun to play. It is, the story progresses at a good pace and the controls are wonky on purpose to make you feel like octoDad. Only at the end where I had a few camera issues did i feel a bit frustrated but it's a fun game overall.

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#93 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#82 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#95 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. CalmDownTom
    Jun 24, 2014
    50
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a good time filler, to put on whist you have a spare fifteen twenty minutes. But I wouldn’t recommend paying the full asking price for something thats gimmick wears off pretty fast and leaves you longing for “those good parts”.
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  2. Hyper Magazine
    Jun 7, 2014
    70
    You'll find Octodad: Dadliest Catch either uniquely charming or unbelievably annoying. [Issue#249, p.72]
  3. games(TM)
    Jun 3, 2014
    70
    You'll certainly be hard pressed to find anything else like it out there. [Issue#148, p.112]
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