What’s more interesting however are the only few smart people in this world, Chefs and Scientists. Yes Humans are ignorant and yes they understand “Oc-talian”?, “Octo-nese”?, “Octo-maican”? it doesn’t matter because underneath all your mumbling and bumbling they understand you. Do or do not you will TRY and FAIL.Īs the controls play a such a large role in how you play the game, you’re most likely asking yourself how does the story stack up? Well, surprisingly well. With that being said it’s best the game is played with a controller although a mouse and keyboard is optional, you’ll feel more in control whatever that means. It’s a pleasurable pain where physics and dead zones are turned on their heads. The controls can feel like a mixed bag at times, you know they’re here to drive you crazy but at the same time they’re meant to make you laugh. As I stated previously the controls are purposely broken, and you throw that into the mix with the game’s environment of every object containing physical properties, then your in for one hell of a ride. Although be it very simple each level is set-up in a way that’s totally designed to screw you over and challenge the unchallengeable. One thing that’s so well thought out about this game is in its effortless approach to level design. I don’t know maybe it’s the Tenta-Beard that allows him to conceal his disguise so well. Under the rules that we immerse ourselves into the game’s obscene reality, we as so-called “Intelligent Beings” are living in serious denial if we fail to notice a sea-life creature masquerading as a man. Although be it very simple each level is set-up in a way that's totally designed to screw you over and challenge the unchallengeable."Īfter finally overcoming the conveniently laid out statues, ornaments, and furniture in your way, you realize something very crucial to the nature of the game. "One thing that's so well thought out about this game is in its effortless approach to level design. This is by design, the controls are set-up in such a way just so karma can you kick in the teeth as you laugh at your own tomfoolery. Having to switch back and fourth between your arms and legs with the press of a button, you’re left thinking would this have been easier controlling all limbs at once, or would I have been in more pain than I bargained for. Opening up with a tutorial level in the groom’s changing room, the groom being you, you are tasked with familiarizing yourself with the controls, through the obscure tutorial of getting dressed, that’s right the Octopus wears clothes, don’t question it. They’re deliberately broken just so you can make an ass of yourself waking down the aisle of your Wedding day, which is where our story begins. That’s the point of the game, the control methods are not here for you or anybody else to master. It’s pure comedy from start to end and despite yourself questioning your own skills of the game, just remember one thing, there’s always someone else out there, and they’re sucking just as hard as you. Octodad tells the bizarre and non-sensible tale of an Octopus living his life as a man.
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