I received an e-arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you as always to Netgalley for sending this to me!

For a brief and awesome week of my life, I was hooked on the Dream Daddy Dating Simulator game. If you're unaware, the purpose of Dream Daddy is simple: create your hot dad. Date other hot dads. Find true love.

While I ultimately did not achieve my goal of sealing the deal with my Daddy of choice (still mad about it, CHARLES HUMPERDINK AND DAMIEN BLOODMARCH WERE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. LITERALLY, I COORDINATED CHARLES' OUTFIT TO MATCH HIS AND EVERYTHING) I very much enjoyed playing the game, and as soon as I heard there would be a graphic novel to accompany the game, I knew I had to add it to my growing graphic novel collection.

This book is super fun and a really great read. Rather than centering on romance, it mostly develops the friendship between the dads and their kids, which was awesome considering that the original game was so romance-focused. The Dads felt authentic and in-character considering their in-game personalities, and I had so much fun reading about their adventures.

Something interesting about this graphic novel was that they didn't stick with just one art-style. There were a bunch of different artists collaborating on this project and it gave each individual story its own awesome feel. Art style is usually a make or break for me with graphic novels - what can I say? I'm superficial - but surprisingly one of my favourite stories was "Fair Deal," which follows ultra-competitive Brian and his daughter Daisy, who is desperate not to be embarrassed by her dad trying to help her win the school science fair (again). I wasn't totally sold on the art at first because it seemed a bit over-simplified for my tastes, but the story was so solid that by the end I found myself loving the art style too!

My other favourite story was 'Dungeons and Daddies,' because it was such great nerdy fun and we got to see the dads in a more fantastical setting in some really quite hilarious outfits. This story had the best art for me, but it also had a great, silly plotline that I just adored.

This book also has great diversity. Not only are all the dads queer, but a number of them are also POC, they have a great range of body types and I also learned that my favourite dad, Damien, is trans - which I totally didn't pick up on - but the trans rep is own voices; Lee C.A, who worked on Damien's story, is a trans man, so that's always nice to see. (I would advise people to check out the authors' and artists' notes in the back because I actually really enjoyed reading them and found them super interesting.) I think it's always great to have queer and trans characters just living and existing without their story always being queer/trans-centric, and the writers really delivered on that with these guys. Not that issue-driven stories aren't important too, but sometimes people just want to exist.

I had the best time reading this and will definitely be picking up a copy of the book myself when it comes out in May!

As someone who hasn't played the Dream Daddy simulator, I didn't know much about what I was stepping into with this graphic novel. It's a collection of stories that tell about characters -mostly gay dads -while they dad and try to be good dads. The last story is a culmination of all the dads, coming together to play Dungeons and Dragons in a fun adventure. This graphic novel was fun to read, and had great illustrations.

Okay this one was good. While based off a game it was actually really fun and entertaining to see in a different way.

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.