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Copycat
2024
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Quick resume
A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.
Global score
89/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Arcade
Pros
- Emotional and impactful narrative
- Unique cat perspective
- Beautiful music and atmosphere
- Meaningful themes about abandonment and responsibility
- Accessible gameplay
Cons
- Short playtime
- Some technical issues and janky animations
- Linear gameplay with limited freedom
- Controversial story elements and ending
- Price perceived as high by some
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players control the cat's actions and make some choices affecting the story, though gameplay is mostly linear and guided."
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Competence1
"Gameplay involves simple interactions and some quick time events, not highly challenging but requires some skill."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and narrative."
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Continuation2
"Players often play in one sitting and reflect on the story afterward, some replay for achievements."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player narrative experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity1
"Some customization of cat appearance, but mostly following a fixed story and environment."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus on empathy and emotional connection."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game to experience emotional catharsis and reflect on real-life issues like abandonment."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation."
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Experimenting-2
"Limited exploration of choices; mostly linear narrative with some minor branching."
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Exploration-1
"Some limited exploration of environments but mostly linear progression through known areas."
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Expression2
"Players can choose cat breed and collar, allowing some self-expression."
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Fantasy3
"Players experience the world through a cat's perspective with symbolic dream sequences."
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Fellowship-4
"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth3
"Players develop emotional understanding and empathy, reflecting on personal and societal issues."
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Health-5
"No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention during play; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."
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Intimacy4
"Strong emotional connection to characters and themes, fostering empathy and emotional sharing."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."
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Progression2
"Some progression through story and achievements, but no complex item or upgrade systems."
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Relaxation3
"Emotional flow with moments of calm and reflection balanced with tension in the story."
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Sensation2
"Pleasant visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though graphics are modest."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems; focus on personal narrative experience."
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Story5
"Strong narrative immersion with emotional storytelling and meaningful themes."
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Strategy-3
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and guided."
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Thrill1
"Some emotional tension and suspense in story, but no high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."
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Value1
"Mixed opinions on price versus length; many find emotional value high despite short playtime."
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Violence-5
"No enjoyment of combat or destruction; focus on emotional narrative and cat behavior."
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Survival3
"Themes of abandonment and survival as a stray cat are central to the story."
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