At a Glance: Young Horses, Inc.

Young Horses, Inc.
The Young Horses were unofficially formed in 2011 at GDC. After being nominated as a Student Showcase Winner for Octodad 8 of the 18 original creators decided to form a company to make a bigger and better Octodad.

Young Horses strives to push the boundaries of game design in order to create experiences that players have not seen before - they think that innovation is necessary to reach new, broader audiences. With the goal of creating innovative, intelligent, and charming entertainment that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, Octodad and Octodad: Dadliest Catch were born.

http://octodadgame.com/

Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan nature a secret from his human family.

http://octodadgame.com/#abo...

Play on: Steam PC/Mac/Linux, Direct PC/Mac/Linux, PS4

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Mini Q&A
Answers by Kevin Zuhn, Creative Director

Why do you make games?
I make games because I want to entertain people, and I want to understand people. I am also fascinated by systems and interactions and the act of unraveling spaces. Games, more so than books and movies, demand cooperation between me and my players, and give room for expression from all of us. Seeing fan work and watching Let’s Plays of Octodad has been the most gratifying part of the whole experience.

Why should people play Octodad?
People should play Octodad because it’s funny and heartwarming and made with love. It’s got a unique control scheme and a wiggly-bodied octopus for a main character. You can also play it together with your friends and family!

What element of game design do you hold above all others?
I believe in being open-ended. Not just in terms of level designs, but for mechanics and narratives as well. There should be room inside your system for experimentation, wonder, and player participation. I like worlds that have secrets, and stories that have mysteries. I still want something that’s been built with care, and I don’t mind linearity, but the player’s presence in the world should mean something.

Today's Stories:
Octodad: Dadliest Catch: You, Slapstick and Sushi http://n4g.com/user/blogpos...
OctoParty: Dadliest Spy: http://n4g.com/user/blogpos...
Giveaway: Octodad Codes! Plus, Enter to Win a PS4!: http://n4g.com/blogs/detail...

Day 21 | Young Horses, Inc.

[Derekvinyard13]

This game was a big hit at e3 last year, good job guys

[MrxDeath]

" People should play Octodad because it’s funny and heartwarming and made with love. "

the first one was funny and heartwarming !
so i think this game is just the same :3
love u

[randomass171]

I feel like I should go play the first one now haha.

[Disagree]

greg miller put me onto this.

[Skate-AK]

Liked the demo I tried. Going to get it soon.

[oasdada]

One of the most original games you cud get to play

[Pixolator]

Very original and fun game, looking forward to new projects from the same studio.

[bobsmith]

really want this to be on ps plus

[PTibz]

Phil here from Young Horses. Thanks everyone!

[MightyNoX]

No one suspects a thing. ;)

[r21]

I had fun with the game, played it on couzins ps4, co-op was tough but hilarious to play with XD

[BiggCMan]

I actually never knew that Dadliest Catch was a sequel until I read some comment on Youtube after I beat it a few months ago. Someone mentioned the first game so then I looked it up, and sure enough there's 2!! I gotta play the first one some day.

[ldurham]

I didn't know it was a sequel until I read your comment! I found a link to download it here:

http://www.octodadgame.com/...

[shadowvisa]

Loved the game

[Halow]

Want this game so bad.. played 1st one at friends house and had a blast.

[beepbopadoobop]

I was interested in this game from the first time I saw it. Really need to get round to giving it a try

[dictionary]

I loved the demo!

[LukeFair]

I love this! So nonsense and funny that can entertain people in a way that usual games can't. Games like this are true gems!

[iceman06]

I can't wait to see what you guys come up with next.

[XtraTrstrL]

I'm still waiting for their next original IP.

[Jorjk]

Loved the mechanics and the original idea
Am happy to see it on PS4 as it shows commitment from Sony to indies

[Insomnia_84]

I will try this some time in the future, look interesting.

[Monster_Tard]

Been wanting to try this for awhile.

[MisterAV]

I though it was different game before seeing the trailer, it's completely hilarious!

[CrimsonAzure]

This game is like being drunk. And an octopus. That too.

[paul-p1988]

" Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan nature a secret from his human family. "

This line alone is the reason I want to play this game. I've seen a few videos on youtube of people struggling to control him because of this haha

[pyrocloud7]

Glad to see you guys value the player as a part of your game and have a strong tendency for exploration and experimentation. Sounds like you guys have a strong idea of the kind of games you want to make, stick to that and we will keep buying and loving them!

[SpeedDemon]

Seen plenty videos on youtube of this game, You know a game is good when it's not only fun to play, but fun to also watch others play it as well.

[Caffo01]

never understood the hype for this game UNTIL NOW... it's hilarious LOL

[Emilio_Estevez]

I love games that don't take themselves too seriously. Some good ol' fashion fun. Always love some open endedness (not a word) too.

[TheOnlyMastrx]

Watched Roosterteeth play one of the Octodad games, it was hilarious.

[Mokastro]

Wtf did i just watch?

[DeadRabbits]

My wife reckons I have the coordination of octodad!

[ichizon]

Sounds like we can expect more open-ended or sandbox-like games from these guys in the future. I hope they manage to come up with more interesting concepts before Octodad's fame starts to fade. Granted,Octodad is not exactly my kind of game, but I'm a firm believer in diversity. I think it's a good concept and game at its core.

[tahersaid]

I have played the game. It was tough to control but so much fun.

Good luck with upcoming projects.

[timmyp53]

Shuhei gives this game made props. Might try it out.

[Nexfero]

Seems like a fun and funny game but not my cup of tea.

[gobluesamg]

The concept of this game is so ridiculous. Gotta love it.

[MYDEATH21]

I really want to try this game! I thought it looked awesome at e3

[dota2champion]

This wasn't an easy game to play, but it was really enjoyable due to how funny & silly it was.

[ShadowWolf712]

These guys have some genuine ingenuity going for them. Can't wait to see what they churn out next.

[Virtua_Awesome]

Octodad certainly caught my attention when I first saw it. It just made me laugh right away. I just loved how unique it was and it looked like a lot of fun. I'm really glad that Octodad got the attention from the gaming community that such a new game idea deserved :)

[Crazyglues]

This game does look like it would be really funny..

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[MasterofMagnetism]

You guys did an amazing job on Octodad. Had a blast both playing and watching people play it.

[coolbeans]

I wanted to try and snag this one for IndieMonth, which is a good thing I didn't since my laptop's still down. :(

Still really like this game's concept and hope to try it out soon.

[grashopper]

I gotta say ... his family must be pretty dense to not notice he's a octopus.

[Fullmetalevolust]

"People should play Octodad because it’s funny and heartwarming and made with love. It’s got a unique control scheme and a wiggly-bodied octopus for a main character. You can also play it together with your friends and family!"

That is exactly why I play video games, because it is a medium that brings joy through interaction and self completion. Great response! Wonderful interview.