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Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Copycat is a narrative-driven game that explores loneliness and belonging. It follows the story of Dawn, a hell-no-to-home-brand, pampered indoor cat living her best nine lives - until she becomes the target of an elaborate plan when a jealous stray look-alike steals her place in the home. A newly adopted shelter cat becomes the victim of an elaborate plan when a jealous, stray copycat steals her place in the house.
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Contemplative, raw, tiny and overwhelming.
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Thumb CultureMay 20255/5 starsHonestly, I think I need to have a word with Olive and her daughter about what just happened. And while I am having words, I recommend that you give Copycat a try. Whilst the story is an emotional rollercoaster, I think it is an important story to listen to and try for yourself. It is with this in mind that I will be rewarding Copycat with the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
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Rectify GamingWill "FncWill" HogeweideSep 20249.5/10Without a doubt, Copycat is a masterpiece of narrative-driven gaming, featuring a story that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you emotionally invested. It is a game that is deeply Australian yet universally relatable, and one that will leave you still crying, long after the credits roll.
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CGMagazineJason RodriguezSep 20248/10If you own or take care of a pet – or if you have kids who’d like a pet – do yourself a favor and play Copycat in one sitting. Make sure you have tissues ready.
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GameGrinAlyssa Rochelle PayneOct 20243/10Copycat has visual charm and enjoyable cat-based gameplay, but with a short runtime and poorly executed story, it isn't worth your time, especially if you love cats.
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PlayStation UniverseJames DavieJun 20255.5/10For a three-hour adventure title, Copycat has something meaningful to say about mental health and relationships, yet it can be too often undercut by its rigid design, story happenings that don't make sense, and the overarching feeling that with more time, polish and backing there's an even greater game trying to burst out here. It's a pleasant and fine game for how short it is in spite of its gratuitous repetition, and deserves kudos for being adequately designed by two people, it's also in need of some significant refinement.
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IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 17 ratings.
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“Is Copycat too earnest?”
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“Would a little humor have helped?”
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