Who's Your Daddy
- May 13, 2016
- Evil Tortilla Games
- 5h median play time
"Who's Your Daddy" is a multiplayer game where players take on the roles of a clueless father or his mischievous infant son in a competitive setting. The father must baby-proof the house and prevent the baby from getting hurt, while the baby explores and tries to cause mayhem with various household objects. The game includes both the classic version and a remake with improved features. Online and local play is supported with up to 7 players.
Reviews
- humor1,334 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Who's Your Daddy" is widely praised for its absurdity and chaotic nature, often leading to uncontrollable laughter among players, especially when played with friends. Many reviews highlight the game's darkly comedic premise, where a baby attempts to harm itself while the father tries to prevent it, resulting in a mix of shock and hilarity. However, the game's frequent glitches and bugs, while frustrating, are often seen as adding to the comedic experience, making it a uniquely entertaining multiplayer game.
“This game is absolutely hilarious and has great quality!”
“It's a funny game that you can play with your friends.”
“The game is hilarious, with the baby trying to kill itself and the daddy trying to stop it from doing so, this is a good game to play while skyping someone as then you can hear each other's reactions and stuff, this game is ridiculous and the developers really thought outside the box, very far outside of it!”
“Not funny, I requested a refund but they are not accepting it. This game is so buggy and laggy.”
“It's not funny.”
“It's not funny if you play with strangers.”
- stability519 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent and game-breaking glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. While some find the bugs amusing and part of the fun, many others describe the experience as frustrating and unplayable, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, the game is considered extremely buggy, with calls for developers to prioritize fixing these issues over adding new content.
“No glitches, just features.”
“No glitches and a very good game.”
“Best game ever! 10/10, no glitches whatsoever.”
“However, every time I have tried to play, game-breaking glitches have occurred.”
“The developers prioritize adding content instead of stabilizing the game first and working on glitches that make the game unplayable.”
“This game is a buggy mess, and not in a fun way.”
- gameplay241 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Who's Your Daddy" is a mixed bag, with many players highlighting its humorous and chaotic mechanics, particularly when played with friends. However, numerous reviews point out severe bugs, clunky controls, and a lack of depth that can lead to repetitive and frustrating experiences. While the game's concept is entertaining, its execution suffers from optimization issues and a need for better balance between the roles of the baby and the father.
“The cartoonish physics and gameplay make for a fun time!”
“The game's various hazards and challenges keep the gameplay intense and unpredictable, and the fact that players can switch roles between matches helps to keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.”
“Its humorous premise and easy-to-learn gameplay make it a great choice for players of all ages.”
“I was so hyped for this game but it's a complete disappointment. I tried with some friends and nothing was intuitive, not even a tutorial. Bad interface and full of bugs that make it unplayable. I truly was expecting a moment of joy but instead we got a pain in the ass. I hope they improve the gameplay to make it a little more playable.”
“The graphics are amateurish and unappealing, and the gameplay mechanics are clunky and unintuitive.”
“This game may seem fun in a 'YouTube video' or something similar, but the gameplay is really broken, really buggy, and everyone wants to be the freaking baby.”
- graphics229 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as amateurish, glitchy, and reminiscent of outdated designs, while others appreciate their cartoonish style and humor. Some users note that despite the poor graphics, the gameplay remains engaging and fun, suggesting that the visuals do not detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the graphics may not be impressive, they contribute to the game's quirky charm.
“The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
“This game has mind-boggling 3D effects and realistic graphics better than a triple-A game.”
“Great game with stunning graphics and a great storyline.”
“The graphics are amateurish and unappealing, and the gameplay mechanics are clunky and unintuitive.”
“This game is absolutely atrociously bad; the graphics look like a game from ten years ago and it is filled to the brim with bugs.”
“The graphics are terrible, but the game is pretty fun.”
- story125 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of dark themes and absurd humor, centering on a baby with suicidal tendencies and a father trying to protect him, which some players find deeply engaging while others see it as overly cryptic or lacking coherence. Despite the varied opinions, many appreciate the character development and emotional depth, while others criticize the lack of a clear narrative or direction. Overall, the story elicits strong reactions, ranging from admiration for its uniqueness to frustration over its execution.
“The storyline is well-written and the characters are well-developed, making it easy to become immersed in the game world.”
“The story brings a tear to your eye.”
“This game has a quite interesting story background and the one who plays as dad must stop the baby from interacting with objects which can cause the baby to die and the game is a great to kill the time with.”
“Depressing story of a baby with deformities and mental health issues who tries to kill itself while the father (also deformed) tries to intervene.”
“As far as I can tell, this is the story of some psychopath who wakes up and immediately goes on a rampage, killing half the remaining lucid people in this undead wasteland and subjugating the other half.”
“Who’s your daddy is a sad story about a mentally ill toddler desperate to end its own life.”
- music97 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others describe it as loud, repetitive, and annoying. Many users express frustration over the inability to adjust the volume or turn off the music, leading to a distracting experience. Overall, while some appreciate the fun and humorous aspects of the soundtrack, others feel it detracts from the gameplay due to its overwhelming presence and lack of variety.
“This game is extremely fun, and the music is so catchy that it has been stuck in my head ever since I got it.”
“The soundtrack still sends chills down my spine.”
“The music in this game is great, and often resulted in a few laughs within our group.”
“The music is outrageously loud for no reason.”
“The music keeps going to full volume every new game even though I keep turning it down.”
“Worst of all, though, is the new music they added.”
- optimization51 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low framerates, frequent crashes, and numerous bugs. While some players note improvements in optimization over time, the consensus remains that the game is poorly optimized, making it frustrating to play on various systems. Despite its fun concept, the lack of stability and performance hinders the overall experience.
“Everything runs smoothly.”
“A lot better than the day one, it is a lot more optimized than it was when it was first released.”
“So I played the new version and first I like how there is more optimization so I can play at 60+ fps at higher settings and I no longer drop fps when I go into the bathroom.”
“Overall it's a cool concept but the game is very poorly optimized and freezes up all the time.”
“Very badly optimized, not worth the money, runs bad, screen sometimes turns black in mid-game, weird physics, not good.”
“The game used to actually be playable; it's not even optimized anymore. I shouldn't be lagging and glitching on a 2080 Ti graphics card. It has so many glitches it's crazy.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant and often tedious aspect, with many players suggesting it requires an excessive time commitment, likening it to needing a "second life." While some find the grinding enjoyable or manageable, others describe it as long and repetitive, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall impact on gameplay.
“A lot of grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
“While the one-on-one aspect is fun, having only one game mode does get tedious.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many users noting that it offers limited content and novelty that wears off quickly. While some find it fun in short bursts, particularly with friends, the general consensus is that it lacks substantial replay value, often described as having only a few hours of engaging gameplay before it becomes repetitive. A few users mention potential for improvement and future updates, but currently, the replayability is considered low.
“🔲 infinitely replayable (or almost)”
“The gameplay and replay value is huge, but it would be amazing if the developers could quickly finish the rest of the rooms and possibly add more than one house to the game.”
“For an early access game, 'Who's Your Daddy' is incredibly replayable, which is good, considering all there is is online play.”
“You're paying 10 bucks for a 9-year-old meme game that has replay value of about 3 hours, which also takes up ~5 gigabytes of space.”
“It has no replay value, fun for a short time but then you've seen it all.”
“Since then, once the novelty wore off, I barely touched this game. While the creators kept innovating and adding new content, it never lived up to its potential in my opinion and the replay value is very low.”
- emotional20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of reactions, from laughter and joy to deep discomfort and pain. While some players find it a heartwarming experience that evokes nostalgia and connection to familial themes, others describe it as emotionally scarring or unsettling. Overall, the game seems to provoke strong feelings, whether positive or negative, making it a memorable experience for many.
“This game made me feel the experience of having a father in my life again.”
“I cried for 3 days out of relief.”
“With stunning visuals and a heartwarming story, I spent 9000 hours just understanding the lore of the game. No game has touched my heart more than this.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally positive, as it features no microtransactions or DLCs, which users appreciate. However, there are comments about the presence of advertisements that some find amusing, suggesting that with better marketing, the game could reach a wider audience.
“The game is refreshing because it doesn't have any microtransactions or DLCs.”
“I appreciate that there are no paywalls or hidden costs; everything feels fair.”
“The monetization model is transparent and player-friendly, which enhances the overall experience.”
“The ads make it look fun, and I'm sure some people find it funny.”
“Like... it doesn't have any microtransactions or any DLCs...”
“Also, a little refining and advertising could turn this into an extremely fun, silly game.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a playful and absurd atmosphere, yet it excels in character development, evoking genuine emotional responses from players by the story's conclusion. The combination of superb graphics and immersive sound design enhances the experience, while engaging side quests further deepen the characters' narratives.
“But the character development in this short story is amazing; by the end, I honestly felt what the characters were feeling (not stating specifics as to not ruin the story).”
“Superb graphics that will make you question your own reality, convincing sounds really enhance the 3D environment, and engaging side quests feature in-depth character development.”
“The character design is terrifying.”
“The game's over-the-top premise and exaggerated character designs give it a silly and playful vibe, but this detracts from meaningful character development.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its eerie and surreal visuals, which some players find enhances the experience, especially in a group setting. While the graphics are considered poor by some, this imperfection is seen as contributing to the overall atmosphere, adding a humorous element to the gameplay.
“Let's start with the game's eerie atmosphere and surreal visuals.”
“The graphics are awful, but it adds to the atmosphere of the game and makes it ten times funnier.”