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Copycat

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 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

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control the cat's actions and make some choices affecting the story, though gameplay is mostly linear and guided."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay involves simple interactions and some quick time events, not highly challenging but requires some skill."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and narrative."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often play in one sitting and reflect on the story afterward, some replay for achievements."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player narrative experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some customization of cat appearance, but mostly following a fixed story and environment."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus on empathy and emotional connection."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to experience emotional catharsis and reflect on real-life issues like abandonment."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation."

  • Experimenting
    -2

    "Limited exploration of choices; mostly linear narrative with some minor branching."

  • Exploration
    -1

    "Some limited exploration of environments but mostly linear progression through known areas."

  • Expression
    2

    "Players can choose cat breed and collar, allowing some self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Players experience the world through a cat's perspective with symbolic dream sequences."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop emotional understanding and empathy, reflecting on personal and societal issues."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during play; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Strong emotional connection to characters and themes, fostering empathy and emotional sharing."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."

  • Progression
    2

    "Some progression through story and achievements, but no complex item or upgrade systems."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Emotional flow with moments of calm and reflection balanced with tension in the story."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pleasant visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though graphics are modest."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; focus on personal narrative experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with emotional storytelling and meaningful themes."

  • Strategy
    -3

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and guided."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some emotional tension and suspense in story, but no high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."

  • Value
    1

    "Mixed opinions on price versus length; many find emotional value high despite short playtime."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No enjoyment of combat or destruction; focus on emotional narrative and cat behavior."

  • Survival
    3

    "Themes of abandonment and survival as a stray cat are central to the story."

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