![]() ![]() The odd controls do mean this game can get frustrating at points, but not nearly as often as you’d think. This extra layer of abstraction can make even simple tasks like walking not only challenging but amusing as well. Players control Octodad by manipulating his limbs individually. This may sound unappealing at first, but the controls are awkward in a way that feels comfortable, if that makes any sense. The game’s core mechanic is its deliberately awkward controls. The real appeal of the game’s humor, however, is the physics watching Octodad stumble through the game’s levels, knocking down everything in his path, is sure to bring a smile to anyone fond of slapstick. As to be expected with a game with such a ludicrous premise, the story is humorous, and sometimes even heartwarming. ![]() Octodad: Dadliest Catch follows the eponymous Octodad as he tries to complete everyday chores without blowing his cover, which is hard for a man with no bones. Wait, did I forget to mention the guy’s secretly an octopus in disguise? Silly me! His past catches up with him, however, as an old enemy attempts to expose his dark secret to his family and the world. Between the strange circumstances and his unwillingness to open up about his mysterious past, his wife, Scarlet, can’t help but suspect something’s amiss. Despite his best efforts, mayhem and mischief seem to follow him wherever he goes. The game follows the story of a clumsy, but well-meaning, father living suburbia. So, does the game still measure up on the Switch? Since its initial release on PC, the game has been ported to just about every system that can run it, including the Nintendo Switch. ![]() The goofy premise, inventive gameplay hook, and charming presentation were not only endearing, but felt reminiscent of the creative and experimental cult classics of the GameCube and its contemporaries. Back when it first came out in 2014, Octodad: Dadliest Catch quickly became one of my favorite indie games of all time. ![]()
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