Revenge of the Killer Octopus

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Revenge of the Killer Octopus is a third-octopus game where you shoot and possess your way through throes of enraged scientists in order to take your revenge!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Revenge of the Killer Octopus screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and entertaining premise of playing as a murderous octopus, providing chaotic fun and engaging gameplay.
Despite some technical issues, many players found the movement mechanics solid and enjoyable, allowing for creative gameplay.
It's a free game that delivers a surprisingly entertaining experience, making it worth trying out for those looking for something different.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to significant frame rate drops and making it difficult to play during intense moments.
Many players reported bugs and glitches that detracted from the overall experience, making it feel unfinished.
The execution of the game's concept is criticized as lacking polish, with some describing it as an 'asset flip' and not worth supporting financially.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally smooth and features a solid movement system, though it requires polish and improvements due to some bugs. Overall, the gameplay premise is promising, despite the need for further refinement.
- “It needs polish, and there's a lot that can be improved, but the movement is very solid and the gameplay premise is not bad at all.”
- “Despite a few bugs, the gameplay feels pretty smooth for the most part.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable but suffers from significant lag and bugs, making it difficult to play. Many users find it glitchy and unfair, yet still believe it has the potential to be a masterpiece if stability issues are addressed.
- “It is fun, but it is very laggy and buggy, making it hard to play. If the developers were to fix that, it would be a masterpiece.”
- “It's glitchy, buggy, and unfair, but still worth beating.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized as low-quality, with users labeling the game as an "asset flip." Additionally, motion blur persists even on low settings, leading to performance issues during intense visual effects.
- “Asset flip garbage; motion blur is enabled even on low graphics settings, and the game runs poorly when many effects are happening.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The story of Octodad revolves around a quirky and humorous premise where players control an octopus disguised as a human father, navigating the challenges of family life while keeping his true identity a secret. The narrative is filled with comedic moments and absurd situations, highlighting themes of love, acceptance, and the struggle for normalcy in an unconventional existence. Overall, the origin story adds depth to the character and enhances the game's charm.
- “The narrative of Octodad's origin is both humorous and touching, providing a unique backdrop to the gameplay.”
- “The story cleverly intertwines absurdity with heartfelt moments, making it a memorable experience.”
- “Octodad's journey as a father, hiding his true identity, adds depth and charm to the overall plot.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent narrative.”
- “Character development was minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to engage me.”