Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Eurogamer

Dan Whitehead

7 / 10

It's a shame Octodad leans so heavily on traditional gameplay tropes like boss fights and stealth sections in its second half, especially when the opening sections suggest something quirkier and more inventive - but taken as a whole, it's still a minor triumph.

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Game Rant

Anthony Taormina

Octodad: Dadliest Catch knows exactly what type of experience it wants to deliver and, for the most part, it succeeds in doing so. The mechanics work well and the concept is charming and enjoyable. But a few rough patches will likely keep players from seeing the game as anything more than a pleasant distraction or a fun sandbox to mess around in. Luckily, Octodad is a relatively short experience, and even when it starts to get a little dull or frustrating, there's always something different for Octodad to struggle to do.

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IGN

Cam Shea

7.8 / 10.0

Octodad revels in its brand of absurdist physical comedy, but also tells a touching tale.

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PC Gamer

Andy Kelly

45 / 100

Starts out funny, but quickly becomes frustrating. A wonderfully weird and original concept that falls flat like its jelly-limbed hero.

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GamesRadar+

Hollander Cooper

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.

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Metro GameCentral

Roger Hargreaves

5 / 10

That the controls are frustrating and imprecise is kind of the point, but what's less forgiveable is how poorly Octodad seems to understand its own premise.

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Game Informer

Matt Miller

5.8 / 10.0

Funny at first, but the jokes wear thin as harder objectives set in

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Polygon

Justin McElroy

7 / 10.0

When the bizarre controls make mundane tasks impossible, Dadliest Catch is just too funny to be frustrating. When it piles on the weight of traditional video game challenges, controlling the tendrils of an uncooperative marionette becomes instantly less appealing.

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