I'd heard about the Dream Daddy game on social media somewhere, so when I saw the opportunity to review the graphic novel I jumped at it. I did not know what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised at the beauty of the artwork, the uniqueness of the storytelling, and the overall feeling of warmth that the collection left me with. I enjoyed that while each story had a different team working on it, there was a feeling of continuity throughout and the characters and themes were relatable and entertaining. I'll admit that my favorite stories were the first one (Much Abird About Nothing) and the last one (Dungeons & Daddies) - each because of the stories and the gorgeous artwork. I'm really looking forward to more stories in the Dream Daddy world and I fully plan on buying the finished copy in paperback once it's released. 5 out of 5 wine glasses.

A charmingly screwball anthology of comics tied to the cult dating sim*, all based around relatable scenarios like being convinced one of the cute neighbours is a vampire, or making an overambitious ad for the local coffee shop. For the most part they're endearingly low-stakes, though the one in which two of the dads get competitive over their kids' science fair projects did at times make me want to join the offspring in hiding under the table. Bless Oni for their continuing commitment to off-kilter romance comics. Although British indie types of a certain age may be saddened by the open goal of Gay Dad references being entirely ignored.

*Which I've never played myself, per se, though I have been consulted as to what I'd do in various scenes by my dear wife, who is a fan. Look, the other dating sim she's into is about pigeons and genocide, so compared to that I find Dream Daddy adorably wholesome.

(Netgalley ARC)

I learned about this graphic novel through Game Grumps and their friend Vernon. I'll support anything they do, but this graphic novel stands firmly on its own two feet.

I'm vaguely familiar with the Dream Daddy game upon which I'm pretty sure this collection of comics is based. Even with minimal familiarity the comics were engaging. The artwork is, for my tastes, a bit hit or miss. I felt the first two stories, as well as the final one, were well illustrated and seemed to reflect the content of the story lines better than the other short stories which has a much cuter, children's cartoon feel that felt like an odd choice given the story lines and vocabulary seem to suggest the intended audience of Dream Daddies is adults.

Great comic companion to the game. Loved that all the dads are featured and how they interact with one another. All. every true to character. My favorite was the second comic with Damien and Robert.

Overwhelmingly cute and heartwarming with all the endearing quirkiness of the games. I absolutely adored this and high recommend it.

This charming Dream Daddy anthology will delight fans of the game and novices alike. Each chapter is filled with stories of supportive, affectionate neighbors and friends. The stories employ humor, drama, and a sprinkle of romance, which are all brought together in gorgeous artwork. Definitely recommended!

Even if you have never played Dream Daddy, which apparently a computer game of some kind, you can still read this, the way I did, as some cute love stories between different dads that make up this community.

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The stories are all PG. There is nothing that is sensational or pornographic. These are all sweet, funny, cute stories about dads that live in the same community and interact with each other.

In this volume there were five short stories, written by the games creators, and who would know their characters better than they would.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I enjoyed some of the comics quite a bit and I didn't really enjoy others. The art style change threw me for a minute but it was fine once I realized that it wasn't one continuing story with the same artist. It was cute and had it's funny parts. I haven't played the game but I'm interested in possibly trying it out in the future. I've grown attached to a few of the dads.

I received this copy of Dream Daddy from Netgalley and Oni Press in exchange for an honest review.

I'm not gonna lie. Having played the game, I knew I would love this book.

It has 5 stories each featuring The Dad's from the game.

The art is different for each story, a touch I really appreciated.

I think my favorite was "Dungeons and Daddies" which did a fantastic job of exploring the characters in an unfamiliar setting.

I don't think you would need to play the game to enjoy this book.
Just wrap yourself in the fluffy blanket of sweetness that is this book and enjoy!

Cute, cute, cute! These short comics are a delightful spinoff of the Dream Daddy game, and feature a broad cast of characters you can't help rooting for. Most of these comics are short slice-of-life vignettes with little romance, but they are all generally heartwarming and brightly colored.

While I haven't played Dream Daddy the game, I'm aware of it's popularity as a mobile game. Of course I was very curious about a graphic novel featuring these hot dads in short stories, and I have to say all parties involved delivered very entertaining stories. Readers will get to enjoy five issues which offers each dad time in the spotlight. The artists' styles were quite unique and visually appealing, so I'm sure lovers of the game will truly enjoy this collection.

I was glad to see the introduction from writers Gray and Shaw that gave a brief explanation of the game as well as the graphic novel. This can help readers (like me) who haven't experienced the game firsthand get their feet wet in all of the adorable Dad-ness these stories have to offer in <i>Dream Daddy</i>. If I had to pick a favorite story, it's probably a toss-up between "Let the Right Dad In" (despite my meh feelings about vampires) due to the atmosphere and Robert's adorkableness and "Dungeons & Daddies" because seriously, who wouldn't love seeing all of the Dads role-playing?

I highly recommend <i>Dream Daddy</i> for teen readers and up.

I got an ARC of this book.

Did you know that I am absolutely obsessed with Dream Daddy? Well I am. Since the very first moment I was told about it, I followed it religiously. The game itself is amazing cute and I am all for it. I have not been able to play it myself, due to my computer hating to function, but I have lovingly followed other people playing it and studied the characters. I am all for this comic.

The comic itself reads like fanfiction of the game. I don't mean this in a demeaning way that some would take it. Instead I feel like it fleshed out some of the characters more. It gave them some more depth. Fanfiction has this wonderful ability to really make characters come alive in a brilliant way. It doesn't always tell a full story, but instead focuses on character development and interaction. This comic did just that. It gave these characters more depth and put them in situations that made them more human. The fifth chapter alone was just answering the nerdy question I never thought to ask: what would they be like while playing a D&D like game? So I loved it.

The art shifted from chapter to chapter. Sometimes that can really annoy me, but sometimes it makes things more fun. The art styles fit with the stories they were telling, so the switching helped get the feelings and ideas across in a subtle way. The chapter about the science fair would have been less fun, if it had the art from the first chapter. So I have to applaud the choice of story and artists. 

I would get behind a longer version of all of these stories, really flesh out the characters, give me more romance. There is so much to love here, but I was left wanting more. I can only hope for a second volume.

This was such a cute collection of comics. I've been aware of Dream Daddy for the past couple of years and this collection certainly lived up to my expectations for the game. It was super sweet and I really enjoyed all the comics equal. Just beautifully drawn and written comics.

This colorful graphic novel is based on the Dream Daddy game.

'Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator' is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet other Dads. I haven't played the game but this graphic novel is a volume of five comics based on characters from the game.

I liked the graphic novel and I enjoyed reading it but I thought the stories were a bit too short and could have explored the characters in more depth than they did. My favorite story was the first story in the volume which features two dads who brave their university reunion together and end up closer by the end of the night. The comics are not really romantic as such but have strong themes of community and friendship, and a frisson of romance.

I really liked the artwork in this graphic novel. The coloring is bright and with a nice balance between text and graphics. Even though I thought the stories were short, the final story brings all the characters together for an evening games and bonding session which emphasizes the importance of community to all these different men as they bring up their families on their own in the town of Maple Bay.

It is a comic that portrays single life without being focused on sex or desperate loneliness. It was pleasant to read and I am glad I discovered it. I think this will be a great volume to have if you play the Dream Daddy game and for those of us who haven't played it this might be a good time to check it out.

Copy provided by Oni Press via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

I'd give this a 3.5. This is definitely intended for people who've played the game, which is not necessarily a bad thing but definitely limits its audience. Some of the comics I enjoyed more than others (I particularly enjoyed the D&D one). I enjoyed the various art styles. If you like the game, I'd recommend it, but you should definitely play the game before reading the comics.

I received this book in exchange for a honest review from NetGalley.

I have adored the Dream Daddy games since the day it came out! i have loved the complex and heartwarming plots that the game's creators put into it. This comic expanision is no exception. The plots are sweet, fun, and silly and that is why this concept is so perfect. It is one of the few LGBTQIA series/ideas that isn't tragic or sad but genuinely fun and sweet and cute. Plus... hot dads.

Dream Daddy is one of my favorite video games, so me being a fan of this comic was highly likely. I absolutely loved it! I think prior knowledge of the game and characters will make the reading experience more enjoyable, but may not be necessary. But I also think everyone should go and play Dream Daddy because it's a great game. The various comics focus on one or two dads for the most part, introducing some new dads in a couple of the stories to stand in for the character the player would create while playing the game. All of the dads come together in the final story for an epic Dungeons and Dragons game, which might have been my favorite story. There is a wide variety of art styles represented in these comics, but they are all well drawn, and the scripts of the comics stick closely to the original tone of the game. Much Abird About Nothing was probably my favorite, as the college reunion plot felt like a cut scene from the game. I absolutely loved this, and will be buying it when it comes out. Play the game first, and then enjoy these fun adventures.

Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I received this comic from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I am a HUGE fan of Dream Daddy. Well, I still need to play the game, but I just adore the stories that I read all over the internet, I love the character designs and the characters, I love the art that I see so often on Twitter. So yes, I couldn't resist trying out this book. Sadly, it was a mixed bag. There are 5 stories in this book and I quite liked/loved 3 of them, but 2 were just not my thing. Which is a shame, I was hoping I would love all the stories.

Story 1: 4.5 stars: Much Abird About Nothing: 4.5 stars. I didn't even notice that the title hinted to an event, in fact I even read the title for most of the time as Much Ado About Nothing, until now when I am writing my review. How lovely! This was quite the cute story and I was very much shipping these two to get together. There was a ton of chemistry between them, but I missed the true romance, I would have loved more kisses, more intimate moments.
The art in this one was pretty nice, I quite like the colours and the style.

Story 2: Let the Right Dad In: 2 stars. Sorry, I didn't really like the characters in this one, they were just so exaggerated and weird. And that one of the guys even thought that the other guy was a vampire... *rolls her eyes* It was just so ridiculous and I would recommend the guy sees someone for that. We don't want him to stake down innocent people. It also felt way too short. Just after he found out that Damien isn't a vampire we see the group in a car and that is when it is over. :(
The art was decent.

Story 3: Dream Ad-y: 3 stars. This would have been rated higher if I had actually liked the art, but sorry, it just wasn't for me. The story however was cute, and I loved to see all the dads (and the kids/friends) make a commercial for a bar/coffee shop they all frequent. I was in stitches to see them try to make something and just fail so badly. I am glad they at least had fun and had a chance to bond together. The ending made me smile.

Story 4: Fair Deal: 1.5 stars. Rating this one lower because I come for my sexy daddies, not for the kids. And this one is pretty much about the kids. I just have no interest in them. The daddies themselves? Well, I did think they should listen to their kids more instead of bickering and trying to be the better daddy. They were quite obnoxious, but thankfully they turn for the better in the end. I did like to see what the kids did for that science fair thingie.
The art was pretty fun and bubbly.

Story 5: Dungeons and daddies: 4 stars. The daddies are all together and playing D&D, what could possibly go wrong? Well with a grumpy/not so good Dungeon Daddy it is not easy to play. Thankfully, we see that he gets a chat and then turns better making the game fun again for everyone, I just loved that he was open to feedback. I also liked seeing our daddies in the D&D setting/see their characters. Normally I am not a fan of D&D but I love how it was done in this one.
The art was nice and good in this one.

I have to give some extra credits to the wonderful story titles. They were all so perfectly fitting to the story and quite a few times I had a laugh about them.

I also liked that we got variant covers and that in the end the creators talked about the story/the comics in overall.

All in all, I still had fun reading this one, and I do hope that we will get more Dream Daddies soon. Until then, I guess I will be getting the game soon. I need to play it now.

I really hate to give this a bad review, but I really did not care for this. I was super excited because gay daddies, but I felt the stories were dull and I honestly didn’t like the different art styles. I wish it would have been one style that was realistic looking rather than most of them looking super cartoon like. I also know that these characters have more or a background from the game and the fan base, and this is my first time actually seeing these characters so that may have something to do with my dislike.