Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Still, even if you don’t subscribe to that particular analogy; that Octodad is code for anyone a little different that needs to figure out how to act in mainstream society, there’s still a lot of fun to be had here. Even when the overall challenge of living a day in Octodad’s shoes bears too much weight, the game is amusing enough to quell most of the frustration.

Nintendo World ReportAdam Abou-Nasr

8.5/10

I loved Octodad’s premise right when I heard about it, and I’m glad to finally have the chance to play it. The Wii U version doesn’t run at 100%, but It’s already sold me on any projects Young Horses works on in the future. I just hope it comes to a Nintendo platform sooner.

VideogamerAndrew Kirkcaldy

8/10

A rewarding, idiosyncratic romp imbued with nonsense, humour, and pathos.

Digital TrendsAdam Rosenberg

“Young Horses' Octodad: Dadliest Catch makes up for clunky controls and a rough final act with undeniable humor and charm.”

Pure NintendoAlex Schramke

8/10

(Special thanks to YouTuber Nintendo Impact Gaming! for letting us use their video!)   Parenting has got to be one of the most demanding jobs in l

Capsule ComputersKane Bugeja

8/10

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GamingBoltKurtis Simpson

8/10

Octodad: Deadliest Catch is a silly game with a silly yet simple idea, and it works well in just being that.

Push SquareGraham Banas

7/10

Loving father. Caring husband. Secret octopus. That’s the tagline to Octodad: Dadliest Catch, the sequel to Young Horses’ surprise 2010 splash hit Octodad. And it sums up the game quite succinctly. You take control of an undercover cephalopod living in the human world. You have to make sure that your family and those around you have no reason to suspect your aquatic origins. There is, however, one malicious chef who knows your true identity, and makes it his mission to expose you for what you really are: an ink-spraying creature of the sea.

VGChartzKarl Koebke

6.5/10

A fun and unique concept that doesn't quite make for a great game.While the debate about whether or not Indie titles should count in inane list wars rages on around [...]

GameSpotCarolyn Petit

6/10

Flailing away.

GameLusterChris Henry

0/10

“Deliciously Absurd”

GameWatcherChris Capel

0/10

Still, Octodad is three hours of fun I wouldn’t want to throw back. While it is too short an experience it’s a great, unique one and I urge anyone who likes fun games to give it a go. Anyone who played Surgeon Simulator and thought it was hilarious should immediately pick up Octodad, and anyone who thought it was funny but wanted a fuller game experience should be covered too. Dadliest Catch is funny, charming, challenging, and packed with loveliness. It’s over too quickly, but I can’...