Octodad: Dadliest Catch

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
  1. PC Gamer
    Jan 31, 2014
    45
    Starts out funny, but quickly becomes frustrating. A wonderfully weird and original concept that falls flat like its jelly-limbed hero.
  2. 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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Awards & Rankings

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#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
87
#87 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 155 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 254
  3. Negative: 29 out of 254
  1. Luchsius
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    A Metascore of 70 for Octodad? Are you kidding me? There are 2 things, you have to give 10/10 no matter what, Surgeon Simulator and OctodadA Metascore of 70 for Octodad? Are you kidding me? There are 2 things, you have to give 10/10 no matter what, Surgeon Simulator and Octodad (Duke Nukem somehow too, because it's Duke Nukem...). These games may not be executed the best possible way but they form a gaming culture with fresh and unused mechanics. They bug out and have no real depth, but they try something new with crazy ragdoll physics and are therefore fun. And that's all that matters when it comes down to games like Octodad, give the player a fun and enjoying time. Octodad: Dadliest Catch achieves that!… Full Review »
  2. kuehnau
    Feb 4, 2014
    0
    A terribly gimmicky game that relies solely on the inability to control the main character. What you see in the beginning is what you areA terribly gimmicky game that relies solely on the inability to control the main character. What you see in the beginning is what you are going to get overall. I've seen game demos that feature more game play then this pile of sewage has managed to pull of.

    Another waste of time, just like Surgeon Simulator.    … Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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