Devilgunman
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Love to read a review when the reviewer has no fucking clue what the game is all about and give it a shit score, just like the very first western Monster Hunter reviews.
Octodad: Dadliest Catch Review Thread
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More_Badass
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Wow, what a shit review
Oh so ambition means nothing. The tone is almost like "They're idiots for attempting something like that" rather than applauding their ambition. Oh, and Overgrowth begs to differ
viveks86
Member
It is reviewing well. But pointing out stupidity when a reviewer seems to have missed the entire point of the game is well within our rights.
lmcontaldi
Neo Member
Here is my website's review over at MiddleofNowhereGaming (MONG).
Tldr -- I really liked it, $15 is justified for 2-3 hours of non-stop smiling, laughing, and getting the catchy theme music stuck in your head.
Tldr -- I really liked it, $15 is justified for 2-3 hours of non-stop smiling, laughing, and getting the catchy theme music stuck in your head.
The point of the game is that it's a random novelty with often frustrating controls and a weird inclusion of a stealth section. If a reviewer wants to criticise the controls, why not let them? Criticising the game is well within their rights. Who are you to say they're wrong?
They're not wrong, they're just missing the point. The controls are meant to be silly.
Impossiburu
Neo Member
Wouldn't really say this is the "point of the game."
Ravensmash
Member
Well sure, but not every reviewer/player has to believe that the point is a good one.
gold star for the gentlemen
FaintColt388301
Member
Criticizing the game is within their rights. Criticizing their review is within our rights
But yes. Not everybody will enjoy the game. Not everybody will like it's gimmick. Welcome to the world of reviews people
randomengine
Banned
Could you please add that this is available on GOG (in addition to Steam) in the OP?
Criticising it without having played the game yourself? Sure, why not. Nobody else ever does it.
Ravensmash
Member
Well sure, but then it just gets to a roundabout argument of "I don't like what you like" - something which should be evident already.
Edit: Didn't see your last sentence, haha.
TheSpoiler
Member
It's entirely possible for someone to have a well-informed opinion by doing simple research. Plus, a demo has made the rounds quite a bit.
Also on Humble Bundle store. Cheaper than Steam in the UK for a Steam copy, also gives a DRM free copy too.
Acquiescence
Member
I expected rave reviews, but I got polarising reviews instead. Still very interested in playing the game, but if it's really as short as some are saying then I hope it's priced accordingly on PSN.
it won't be. £10 at a guess
Yup. I'd prob bite at sub 10 bux, hopefully theres a ps plus price
Uh the demo was available a lot. Plus the game is actually out...
opticalmace
Member
Is there motion control for this game?
At $12, I'm in day one. My gf is gonna love this.
edit: I assumed it would be $12 day one with PS+ discount... we'll see what happens.
At $12, I'm in day one. My gf is gonna love this.
edit: I assumed it would be $12 day one with PS+ discount... we'll see what happens.
It's about the length of Journey or Gone Home. If the length to price ratio bothered you there, you would probably feel the same here.
Seriously. Can we go back to $9.99 being the standard for downloadable games and $4.99 being for the smaller titles? Now they're priced at $9.99 and $14.99. Oh well...this is supposed to be free with PS+ right?
More_Badass
Member
When was that ever a standard and why should downloadable games be constrained to those prices?
opticalmace
Member
Move controls on PS4
Amazing. So bought.
FaintColt388301
Member
They had one at Best Buy and I think some others have said Gamestop. Hopefully they'll release it for everybody later.
I played the demo and thought it was great. It gave me a good laugh
After watching the trailer, a stealth section sounds hilarious.
I think Splinter Cell or Thief where your movements are precise and calculated, and then an octopus put into that situation flopping around and knocking things over.
I much prefer shorter games that know their mechanics and don't overstay their welcome.
Price/length ratio is such a foolish argument.
Impossiburu
Neo Member
It's 2 hours long. I would be shocked if most didn't play it to completion. If they didn't, that's just stupid.
lmcontaldi
Neo Member
As someone who reviewed the game pretty high, yes I played it to completion. The second half of the game was weaker in some respects, however I have to imagine the really harsh reviewers were just bad at the game.
A lot of these reviews seem to focus on the 7 mini-games in the Aquarium stage. Yeah it is sometimes hard, but the whole thing took me more than 10 minutes.
With the exception for the climax, a lot of these negative reviewers are focusing super heavy on the length and quirks compared to the hilarity of concept and game. Pointing out plotholes seems like a ridiculous point.
If a game is able to make me smile for a short 2 - 3 ride with, at times, difficult controls then it is worth the buy. I understand a lot of the criticism but think anything outside of the range 6.5 - 8.5 is slightly unwarranted.
This game looks like a real delight. I played a demo and it was very bizarre and difficult to get the hang of (as would be the case when you're playing as an octopus in a suit) but charming, and I'd like to play more. I see it's available for Mac, which is great for me. Any chance of it coming to Wii U, though?
Messofanego
Banned
Where's the |OT|?
boredandlazy
Member
This thread is only two pages long, and someone has already quoted one of the devs who said why.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I'm a day one buyer. I will even buy the soundtrack if they offer it.
Uncle00Jesse
Banned
There was a thread a few weeks back, in summary they had an agreement with Steam to get it out on the PC first, before other platforms. Also I think there were some monetary limitations but that should change when the buy buttons keep on clicking.
AHA-Lambda
Member
Not surprising, the game's gimmick is bad controls and some people are definitely not going to warm to that.
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