Octodad: Dadliest Catch embodies nearly everything a light indie title should strive to be. It’s quirky, has a breezy and contained structure, and most importantly doesn’t overextend its premise. It’s a game that never tries to be serious (clearly), yet doesn’t overdose on its wholesomely juvenile humor.
Much to my surprise Octodad’s controls were significantly less cumbersome than I first expected. While still unwieldy in a comical manner, the zany control scheme wasn’t frustrating almost at all, with the exception of times where you were forced to climb a ladder. On the contrary, the wacky movement gimmick gives just the right amount of challenge and chaos to sell you on the game’s cutesy concept. With each mission being fairly short the game is ripe for small-burst sessions or an easy binge if you got the afternoon. Either way, I think the level lengths are perfect just the way they are, though another mission or two wouldn't have hurt. Regardless, If the idea of playing an octopus with questionable control of his limbs as he tries to play dad interests you, Octodad is the game for you.
Much to my surprise Octodad’s controls were significantly less cumbersome than I first expected. While still unwieldy in a comical manner, the zany control scheme wasn’t frustrating almost at all, with the exception of times where you were forced to climb a ladder. On the contrary, the wacky movement gimmick gives just the right amount of challenge and chaos to sell you on the game’s cutesy concept. With each mission being fairly short the game is ripe for small-burst sessions or an easy binge if you got the afternoon. Either way, I think the level lengths are perfect just the way they are, though another mission or two wouldn't have hurt. Regardless, If the idea of playing an octopus with questionable control of his limbs as he tries to play dad interests you, Octodad is the game for you.