Octodad: Dadliest Catch

 PlayStation 4
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. GameCritics
    May 21, 2014
    80
    For those who appreciate tightly-focused experiences from out on the fringe, it's highly recommended.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    May 8, 2014
    90
    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.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    May 2, 2014
    85
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a quirky mix of physics and mini-games wrapped up into a story about an Octopus that pretends to be a man and simply wants to live a normal life with his family.
  5. 4P.de
    Apr 29, 2014
    78
    The conversion for the PlayStation 4 is not perfect, but slight technical issues (e.g. framerate) hardly take anything away from this short, but entertaining arcade snack.
  6. PlaySense
    Apr 28, 2014
    75
    Octodad is a unique and above all hilarious experience, mostly because of the downright weird controls. Unfortunately, these controls can make the game completely unplayable for people with less than optimal motor skills.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    Apr 23, 2014
    78
    It’s a real gem of an experience and for $10-$15 dollars, depending on whether or not you have a PlayStation Plus account, it’s certainly a game worth spending your time and money on.
  8. Gamestyle
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    A joyful experience from start to finish, a must have title for PS4 owners.
  9. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 22, 2014
    80
    Octodad succeeds as both a gut-busting slapstick routine and a touching treatise on what it means to be a family. It’s a little short, and it won’t turn the gaming world on its head, but at least it’s fun, replayable, heartwarming and didn’t cost 15 million dollars.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 126
  3. Negative: 19 out of 126
  1. Darandomfish
    Aug 17, 2014
    7
    Had a great laugh playing Octodad with my little brother. Hilarious game, just far too short for my liking (finished it in an afternoon). TheHad a great laugh playing Octodad with my little brother. Hilarious game, just far too short for my liking (finished it in an afternoon). The artwork and 3D models are quite inconsistent. Octodad - great 3D model and textures but everything else is a step down in quality (if not multiple steps down for some)… Full Review »
  2. grim977
    Jul 13, 2014
    7
    a fun game to play with your friends, this game is more of a goofy game for kids.me and my friends enjoy this game weather we co-operate ora fun game to play with your friends, this game is more of a goofy game for kids.me and my friends enjoy this game weather we co-operate or not. yet i feel like the game is just a bit to easy and there must be more challenge to it.… Full Review »
  3. Audiostoned
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    A short and sweet game that was a nice breath of fresh air from ultra violent and dark video games.
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