Dream Daddy is a kind game with funny writing and uplifting themes, but neglects the greater issues it alludes to.

These issues are conspicuous in their absence. The core message of open love between family, friends, and partners is effective, but the game avoids its sex scenes and the minefield of finding other queer folk in a predominantly heterosexual society. All the dads here just are queer in some way-and that’s that.

The game unfortunately skirts around the cultural climate of queer politics and only gives brief mentions to the struggles of single parents, the innately queer relationships here aren’t even discussed. Love one another, respect one another, and forge healthy relationships where friends aren’t afraid to ask for help, lend a hand, or just say “I love you.” That’s the core message, but here where the dad dating theme actually detracts, as it takes precedence over other issues. It sounds corny, but that’s the draw of Dream Daddy and it’s where it succeeds.

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