70
A well-written, lovable story gracefully focusing on things that matter in life. The game’s logo is misleading, as romance and sex are kept in the background. [10/2017, p.52]
60
Considering I’ve already written 2000 words on a game with no gameplay that lasted less than two hours, I would say I’ve probably seen enough. Did I learn anything about myself? Would I have enjoyed it more if these people were gay terminators as part of a weird government social experiment? Probably, yeah.
70
Dream Daddy is a breath of fresh air. [Issue#191, p.82]
9
Dream Daddy is a heartfelt, often very funny game with a pretty astonishing amount of depth. I'm absolutely delighted that it exists. Not only are the characters endearing and three-dimensional and the writing idiosyncratic and excellent, but the additional of mostly well-placed minigames gives it some more legitimacy. The lives and complexities of these characters are well-explored and there is overtly a lot of love placed into the game by its crafters. Dream Daddy consistently put a smile on my smile as I played through and it was a unique pleasure.
5
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7
I played this game because my friend gave it to me. I didn't have too much of expectations, but I was blown out of the water. I think the character writing is strong and I like all the dads. There was not a single one. I thought was bad there was one. I thought was boring but all the others are fun and interesting in their own **** first pick was Brian and I wasn't love I loved his dad vibes. I loved his belly. I just digged his daughter and I enjoyed the Dead competition between us it was so fun.I enjoyed the vampire boy and his story it was fun and just a goofy around story but the character. I wish I could get to know better was Mary because she was my soulmate and I wanted to see her even if he hated **** next one was Craig and Robert and I enjoyed them both mostly because I like the dude energy he brought and Roger he was good. I like his tragic past and so forth but I was afraid to get a knife in my face all the **** next one I enjoyed was Joseph but mostly because of his creepy kids and feeling that I was dating at bastard and he was certainly a best at the secret ending with him is so fun and put him in a new light so I see that as it's the Canon thing **** only criticism of the game is that there's only three parts in the dating story which makes it kind of set because I want more time with the characters and three parts just feel kind of short but I get what they're trying to do and it is the to the bone of the best experience so I would recommend the game.
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
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Jul 20, 2017
Metascore
Mixed or Average
72
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
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Sep 5, 2017
90
Dream Daddy‘s dads are likable and charming, and the storylines that play out are engaging. But for me, DD succeeded not because of its deft handling of romantic love, but on the strength of its portrayal of a healthy relationship between parent and child. And, Internetty as it is, DD represents the best of the Internet — its existence is a gentle, implicit reproach of Trump and those like him who would seek to ‘other’ the vulnerable of our society and stoke the flames of the culture wars. In contrast, DD imagines a world where being queer isn’t even a topic of conversation — its queer characters just are.
Aug 10, 2017
80
At its core, this is a game that’s funny and good-hearted, presenting a world where a single queer dad’s ability to be a good father is never called into question. It’s a pretty cool accomplishment for a silly game birthed from a meme.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
65% Positive
76 Ratings
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19 Ratings
Dec 1, 2022
10
There are no other good visual novels but this one. Perfect blend of substance, pathos and light hearted humor. Deserves far more recognition than it has recelved.
Nov 25, 2022
10
And absolutely amazing game. God given, legendary and beyond immaculate....
Jul 28, 2017
75
Dream Daddy is a surprisingly wholesome game about fatherhood, and about finding love again after loss. The well-written dialogue surprised me, and so did the fact that it is an incredibly heartwarming game. Rather than focusing on titillation, Dream Daddy has a cast of characters that are both real and diverse, even if it doesn’t always bring enough depth to the topics it tackles.
Aug 30, 2017
70
Dream Daddy isn't going to placate gamers that want to see more gay heroes saving the day in cinematic action titles, but as a story-focused game packed with charming, funny, and ultimately very human moments, it's a delight – and as a dating sim, it stands as one of the best in the genre.
Jul 26, 2017
70
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator fulfils its promise of silly dad humour and heartwarming fatherly moments, but just falls short when it comes to the romance.
Sep 29, 2017
60
Considering I’ve already written 2000 words on a game with no gameplay that lasted less than two hours, I would say I’ve probably seen enough. Did I learn anything about myself? Would I have enjoyed it more if these people were gay terminators as part of a weird government social experiment? Probably, yeah.
Jul 24, 2017
40
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator has ample promise and a lot of heart, but wasn’t given enough time to grow. Most of the dads are lovely to get to know and worth dating. Players want to spend more time with these guys, but only get three relatively brief dates to whet their appetite. Then there’s the fact that it doesn’t yet feel finished due to a fair share of typographical issues, mishmash of art styles and the amount of gameplay bugs still impacting the experience. Once patches go out these latter issues should be resolved, but nothing short of DLC or a sequel will bring players more time with the cast of dads who simply weren’t given enough time in the spotlight to really shine.
Jul 22, 2017
10
Everything I wanted and more. The main character is very adorable and relatable, Amanda is so cool, and you will fall in love with at least one dad. For the most part, very wholesome and feel good and touching. Would definitely recommend, even if you don't play dating sims, this is all around fun.
Oct 22, 2023
7
I played this game because my friend gave it to me. I didn't have too much of expectations, but I was blown out of the water. I think the character writing is strong and I like all the dads. There was not a single one. I thought was bad there was one. I thought was boring but all the others are fun and interesting in their own **** first pick was Brian and I wasn't love I loved his dad vibes. I loved his belly. I just digged his daughter and I enjoyed the Dead competition between us it was so fun.I enjoyed the vampire boy and his story it was fun and just a goofy around story but the character. I wish I could get to know better was Mary because she was my soulmate and I wanted to see her even if he hated **** next one was Craig and Robert and I enjoyed them both mostly because I like the dude energy he brought and Roger he was good. I like his tragic past and so forth but I was afraid to get a knife in my face all the **** next one I enjoyed was Joseph but mostly because of his creepy kids and feeling that I was dating at bastard and he was certainly a best at the secret ending with him is so fun and put him in a new light so I see that as it's the Canon thing **** only criticism of the game is that there's only three parts in the dating story which makes it kind of set because I want more time with the characters and three parts just feel kind of short but I get what they're trying to do and it is the to the bone of the best experience so I would recommend the game.
May 18, 2021
7
lol im kind of embarassed to review this but it's one of my favs sometimes though the story does feel a bit forced, but idc very much the romance options are pretty nice ouo
Jul 28, 2017
3
A dating sim that tries to play the "gay dating" originality card but ends up feeling too forced. The game is short, the characters are cliché and one-dimensional. The graphics are OK, the characters are well drawn. The dialogues are full of humor, but sometimes there are just too many jokes. The game panders to a limited audience.
Jul 21, 2017
3
I think you can tell the team really wanted to make this a good game but the execution wasn't great. There are some good moments but overall I feel like the story is not well done for how short it is. Another major problem I have is the payoff at the end. It doesn't really feel like it did a good job building to anything that really makes you care. The hype is real and there is merit to getting a game during a hype period to be part of the discussion but if you are looking for a solid "gaming experience" with a masterpiece of a story I think you should look elsewhere
SummaryDream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad.
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Jul 20, 2017
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