Daddy

About

Daddy is a single player action game. It was developed by Pudding and was released on June 5, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Daddy" is a survival horror game where you must find and rescue your father who has been kidnapped by an unknown man. Search for clues, solve puzzles, and avoid being caught by the person who thinks you're the daddy. Explore the big house, hide in cabinets, chests, and barrels, and find a gun for protection. The goal is to escape the house with your father before it's too late.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game features a heartwarming and engaging storyline with well-developed characters that evoke genuine emotions.
Gameplay mechanics are smooth and intuitive, providing a variety of activities that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable.
Visually appealing with charming art style and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under 30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
It suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making gameplay frustrating and at times unplayable.
Many players feel the game lacks depth in gameplay mechanics and story, comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, highlighting both engaging and smooth mechanics alongside significant technical issues. While some players appreciate the variety of activities and intuitive controls that enhance immersion, others criticize the game's poor performance, inconsistent mechanics, and lack of essential features, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a blend of fun and frustration, depending on the player's perspective.
- “The game effortlessly combines humor, emotion, and engaging gameplay to create an unforgettable experience.”
- “Gameplay: the gameplay mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to get lost in the world of 'daddy.' The variety of activities and mini-games keeps things fresh and exciting, ensuring that there's never a dull moment.”
- “This game is a lot of things; on one hand, you have a beautifully crafted experience with a rich story and compelling characters, and on the other hand, you have smooth gameplay and outstanding graphics.”
- “The game runs so bad, the mechanics are poorly made.”
- “The items work only half of the time and the AI mechanics of the fake daddy are horrendous.”
- “Has a terrible story, has terrible gameplay, and half the time the game doesn't work.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The game's story is described as beautifully crafted and compelling, featuring heartwarming themes of family, love, and personal growth, which resonate deeply with players. However, some reviews express disappointment with the narrative's depth and clarity, suggesting that it requires careful attention to fully appreciate. Overall, while many praise the storytelling as a strong aspect of the game, there are mixed opinions regarding its execution and the need for further development.
- “From the moment I started playing, I was drawn into its beautifully crafted world and compelling storyline.”
- “The storyline and characters: the narrative is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, exploring themes of family, love, and personal growth.”
- “It’s a testament to the power of storytelling in video games and a shining example of what the medium can achieve.”
- “Has a shit story, has shit gameplay and half the time the game doesn't work.”
- “I hope more of a story is added to bring it to life a bit more.”
- “The story: this game has a very deep narrative, with lore that you can only understand if you pay attention to the game.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant art style and high quality, often described as a visual feast that enhances the overall experience. However, users report issues with graphics options that fail to improve performance and occasional glitches that detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, the visuals remain a standout feature, with some reviewers rating them as a perfect 10/10.
- “The art style is charming and vibrant, perfectly complementing the game’s overall tone.”
- “When I tell you the graphic quality was 10/10.”
- “This game is a lot of things; on one hand, you have a beautifully crafted experience with a rich story and compelling characters, and on the other hand, you have smooth gameplay and outstanding graphics.”
- “Graphics options are useless; they do not help with performance and may revert on you later.”
- “The only good thing about this game is the graphics, and that's still bad!”
- “Graphics did glitch out at times.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartwarming and thought-provoking narrative that delves into themes of family, love, and personal growth. Players experience a range of emotions through witty dialogue and touching character interactions, complemented by a delightful soundtrack that enhances the emotional journey. Overall, it leaves a lasting impact, making it more than just a game.
- “The narrative is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, exploring themes of family, love, and personal growth.”
- “The interactions between characters are filled with witty dialogue and touching moments that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between.”
- “"Daddy" is more than just a game; it’s an emotional journey that will stay with you long after you’ve finished playing.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, buggy hitboxes, and problematic movement mechanics that disrupt gameplay. Players report frustrating respawn scenarios and visual bugs, although some glitches are merely cosmetic and not game-breaking. Overall, while the experience can be amusing, the instability detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The movement is terrible, the game glitches constantly and the fake dad can sit in one spot forever, stopping the game flow.”
- “If he catches you while everything around you except your hands and body gets black and white and buggy, you will respawn blind which will force you to restart and lose all your progress.”
- “If he sees you and you run one floor beneath or over him he catches you through the floor as the hitbox is buggy.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its effective blend of humor and engaging gameplay, creating a memorable experience. While players find it goofy and funny, they also note that it suffers from bugs and is relatively short. Highlights of the humor include amusing moments like the "fake daddy dancing."
- “The game effortlessly combines humor, emotion, and engaging gameplay to create an unforgettable experience.”
- “It is a very easy and short game, which is a shame, because the game was very funny to play.”
- “I did think the fake daddy dancing was pretty funny.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game features a delightful soundtrack that combines catchy tunes with emotional melodies, significantly enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, certain character themes are noted for their iconic design, evoking strong emotional responses from players.
- “The soundtrack is equally delightful, with a mix of catchy tunes and emotional melodies that enhance the overall experience.”
- “He has an iconic design, and always had me trembling when his music started playing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the impressive attention to detail in character designs and environments, suggesting that this contributes significantly to the overall character development within the game.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its ineffective graphics options, which fail to improve performance and can revert unexpectedly, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “Graphics options are useless; they do not help with performance and may revert on you later.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, with users expressing disappointment in its ability to engage players for multiple playthroughs. Overall, it is not considered a title that offers lasting value or incentive to revisit.
- “Don't expect any award-winning game that has any replay value.”