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Octodad: Dadliest Catch |OT| Because no one else made a thread.
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Lucent
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lol exactly what I was going for.
The premise is ridiculous though. Just, you know, he's an octopus and somehow the wife understands them, and they had two human kids together. He had to have taken those clothes off to even go into the process of making them. It's just silly. lol
I controlled the left arm and leg, she controlled the right. It's ridiculous in a good way, but it might lean too far towards frustrating. I've yet to play solo, so that might be far more forgiving. Ok, not "might," there is no way it won't. You can have up to four players, each on a separate limb. It would be madness.
Thanks for posting the OT OP. Was wondering if there was going to be one or not...
I played through the game early this morning and I found it to be hilarious in some parts, especially the Octo's reactions to certain comments, while having some pretty decent sequences and even the small emotional tug here and there. The game did have some more frustrating moments when fine motor control would have been fantastic. It falls within the insanity of an octopus walking around on dry land, but climbing almost any object was a nightmare. A portion of ending sequence had me a bit frustrated as well by the end of it.
I'd like to try out the co-op with a few friends and that's about all I have left for the game. Depending on what you personally get out of it will determine if you thought it was worth the cost. I did.
I played through the game early this morning and I found it to be hilarious in some parts, especially the Octo's reactions to certain comments, while having some pretty decent sequences and even the small emotional tug here and there. The game did have some more frustrating moments when fine motor control would have been fantastic. It falls within the insanity of an octopus walking around on dry land, but climbing almost any object was a nightmare. A portion of ending sequence had me a bit frustrated as well by the end of it.
I'd like to try out the co-op with a few friends and that's about all I have left for the game. Depending on what you personally get out of it will determine if you thought it was worth the cost. I did.
pokeystaples
Banned
Played a teeny tiny bit yesterday via remote play and a tiny bit more at home. Hard to get the hang of things on the Vita, but silly good fun on the PS4.
Local MP? I bought it today but it hasnt dled yet. Been so long since I spin up the ps4, gonna be good to get a reason again.
Local only.
Online would be kinda hilarious, especially with lag factored in. People would get pissed.
You really didn't notice the sarcasm in there, huh? :|
SwiftDeath
Member
All right so I bought the game because of this thread plus I had to pick a plus game anyways
I am so impressionable
I am so impressionable
Fushichou187
Member
christ, that's even crazier than one person controlling the arms and another the legs. I also read 4 players control the 4 extremities.
Next gen QWOP-OP indeed.
silver.tongue
Member
Octodad is self-conscious about his body.
Lights off during the whole process, man.
I'm so gonna try this. lol
OnionPowder
Member
I took the axe and attempted to murder my family. Sadly it doesn't work.
Which is surprising because that axe has a really sharp edge.
Azure Dream
Member
Does Dadliest Catch include the original's content, or was that more prototype-y and not really worth including?
Edit: Downloading the student game. But it would be nice if Dadliest Catch included the original material with the nicer graphics and physics Dadliest Catch seems to have, looking at the trailer.
Edit: Downloading the student game. But it would be nice if Dadliest Catch included the original material with the nicer graphics and physics Dadliest Catch seems to have, looking at the trailer.
Lucent
Member
lol I did, too. Whoever didn't think about doing that isn't right in the head. =x
Hilarious. First thing i did when i woke up was throw a bunch of chairs at my kid, then throw my mug of coffee at the Mrs. More funny than it should be.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
So Dual Move works, right? I think mine are just out of charge..
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Wow, the trophies are so weird. Uh... I wonder if they're hard.
They definitely are. Other than "beat the game" they are mostly achievements you get for doing odd stuff, ie. throwing the wedding ring on from a distance. You have to know what the achievements are before you can get them.
And they're all bronzes too. What's up with that?
SirMossyBloke
Member
I only have one trophy left, and its a bitch. There's a dance sequence in the game and you have to get it spot on. It's hard as hell.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Blugh.
PS4 doesn't support the PS3 camera does it?
Can't find a damn PS4 camera anywhere and I really want to play this with Move controls with my friends on Saturday.
PS4 doesn't support the PS3 camera does it?
Can't find a damn PS4 camera anywhere and I really want to play this with Move controls with my friends on Saturday.
tringworldso
Member
It was interesting how the daughter
Here is the cool music from the last level:-
Final boss music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cDEmJW17Mk
Final boss
music:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVAMJb_Vbqw
saw the octopus in the water tank and instantly knew that was Octodad. Devs were most definitely going for the "daughters are much closer to their dad" angle there.
Here is the cool music from the last level:-
Final boss music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cDEmJW17Mk
Final boss
choir
Yes! I was one tile away and I just gave up.
I tried this game out at PAX since I couldn't for the life of me figure out how this game blew up to the level of popularity it has now.
After playing it I understand now why people enjoy it. Like Papers Please it is a great blend of game mechanics with presentation value.
It is one of the few games that will make you laugh through its game mechanics. Comedic games are rare. The concept is simple but frustrating enough to make excelling at and making you think carefully about the position, movement and grip of your hand a worthwhile experience.
After playing it I understand now why people enjoy it. Like Papers Please it is a great blend of game mechanics with presentation value.
It is one of the few games that will make you laugh through its game mechanics. Comedic games are rare. The concept is simple but frustrating enough to make excelling at and making you think carefully about the position, movement and grip of your hand a worthwhile experience.
FUCK YO BANANAS
Finished it in 2-player co-op. Hilarious throughout. Need to play it in 4-player with roulette mode at some point.
Whoa, didn't realize this! Will try it later.
Whoa, didn't realize this! Will try it later.
Oh wow! Gotta try this! The touchpad is being used a lot for stuff like this and I like that!
FFXIV for example.Admiral Woofington
Member
Just beat the game. It is a very magical game and I'd like to take this chance to give thanks to the creators for being able to bring out the childlike enjoyment I used to have with games back in the NES/SNES era. I couldn't stop goofing around and making noises myself, I always had a huge smile on my face, and every joke about his gurgles and the kid's dialogue made me laugh out loud. Like really loud.
It was an incredibly frustrating game, but in a fun away haha. I honestly think I hadn't enjoyed a game on the basic level in a long while. Thank you Octodad team, from the bottom of my heart. I'll be glad to support your next endeavors.
It was an incredibly frustrating game, but in a fun away haha. I honestly think I hadn't enjoyed a game on the basic level in a long while. Thank you Octodad team, from the bottom of my heart. I'll be glad to support your next endeavors.
iShouldGoPro
Member
About to stream this game for my first play through!
Come and join me, Gaf
www.twitch.tv/monkeydloufy
Come and join me, Gaf
www.twitch.tv/monkeydloufy
Futurevoid
Member
Bit if a spoiler for one of the later levels but I shared this footage of trying to get this damn tie. It actually look longer than the three minutes in the video but I edited down (took me about 15 minutes total lol)
*SPOILER*
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=828349423859360
*SPOILER*
I enjoyed it though the camera can make things more frustrating than it needs to be at times. My 7 year old loves it.
*SPOILER*
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=828349423859360
*SPOILER*
I enjoyed it though the camera can make things more frustrating than it needs to be at times. My 7 year old loves it.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
The composer is just stellar. Five bucks says he eventually lands somewhere big.
asthmagasm
Member
Bought it as soon as it went live and beat it the same day. Hit 100% on trophies the next day and can't wait to play through it again. I've been waiting for this game since launch and it was well worth it. Randomized controls in co-op after every challenge is the next thing I want to try out.
Fix The Scientist
Member
The writing for octodad's kids is beyond irritating, the try-hard cutesy rugrats jokes are never funny and don't really suit the game. I'm 4 levels in and it's driving me nuts.
Admiral Woofington
Member
The final boss song was the only thing that kept me from throwing away the controller in frustration at forcing such a derpy character having to do what he did in that scene haha. Loved it. This and the opening credits song are pretty great.
As to the spoilered comment, I agree. It seemed like
the daughter was the closest with the dad. I'm sure the son is closest with the mom though as he was mainly a bit kid bratty with the dad. But that's how all male boys tend to be though
Disagreed. The writing for the daughter at least is freaking hilarious, especially all her lines in the aquarium like the "at this point mom would've held my hand but I appreciate how you don't as you want us to be more independent since you won't always be around" or something like that. I lol'd
asthmagasm
Member
I agree, I found the daughter be terribly cute. Thank god too for as long as the dancing in the dark trophy took me to get.
TimeEffect
Member
So Im at the first chapter past the intro...his wife is cheating on him, isn't she? Got that vibe with the kids obviously, and that news reporter she was talking about
I don't think so. Once you go tentacle you don't go back.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Controllers make the game so easy... compared to mouse, I made it up the escalator with no issues.