Copycat Reviews
Copycat shoots for the stars with its narrative ambitions, delivering an emotional, introspective experience that will have you reflecting on your relationship to the animals and people in your life. It goes to some truly unexpected places, some of which are questionable, but all of which are compelling. Despite the pieces not quite coming together in perfect harmony, this is an experience that will stick with you for a long time.
Ultimately, Copycat is a game about loss, heartbreak and finding a place to call home even when it feels like there isn’t one. Despite the simplistic design, Copycat takes minor moments and makes them bigger than a game about a cat should be able to. The care and attention to tone and messaging has made this one of the best games I’ve played in 2024. It’s the perfect addition to the library of any narrative game fan.
The gaming equivalent of an alleycat: it's rough around the edges, but you'll learn to grow fond of it despite its numerous quirks.
If 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.
Copycat is a uniquely cat-perspective narrative game that tells a heartwarming and, at times, heart-wrenching story that cat lovers and owners should resonate with. However, it is a bit weak on the gameplay side and will often hold your hand and guide you through the story it wants you to experience.
Without 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.
With gnomes to break and dark themes to navigate, Copycat is quick and simple, yet emotional, narrative about love and loss.
Copycat is without a doubt one of the biggest surprises of the year. The game, which appeared out of nowhere, stole my heart and reminded me about the important values in life that we should always keep in mind.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Copycat features simple, linear gameplay, with repetitive mechanics and limited exploration.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
They say cats always land on their feet, and Copycat proves this theory. Copycat brings a grounded and often heartfelt narrative to an authentic Australian setting and brilliantly tells a story of self-discovery. It may be far from purr-fect, but even with a few missteps in the pacing of the narrative and preciseness of the platforming, this is a charming experience that will stay with you for years to come.
The technical side of the game was buggy at certain parts of the story during my playthrough, but the game truly flourishes when it centers around storytelling.
Help back by some clunky and tedious design elements, this is still a narrative worth sinking your claws into.
There’s a lot to love about Copycat, especially when it comes to the art and voice acting. The dreamscape scenes are a really nice touch, showing us plenty of Shelter-Dawn’s inner thoughts and how she feels throughout the journey. The narration from different voices adds to that feeling, weaving everything together beautifully. And while the Quick Time Events can be a bit tense, they keep you engaged at the right moments.
Copycat is made to pull at your heartstrings, which is what it will do. The gameplay is the least effective part of the game, but an experience held together so tightly by narrative, such as this one, can get away with this. There are enough fun elements to look past this, and the story is worth enjoying.
Copycat is a short but very memorable game. Lovers of cats and other animals will certainly be moved and identify with the game.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Copycat is just an emotional rollercoaster of a story-driven game that is a bit harsh on the reality of truth. I know that talking about the story would be a huge spoiler for anyone who loves cats or wants to experience a rather cruel turn of events, but it would be worth it if you want to try out Copycat for yourself. Just don’t forget that everything will turn out to be better, eventually…
Copycat's narrative is very impactful and manages to deliver it very well in three hours. You get to know the story of the kitten, the lady who adopted her and the themes of feelings of helplessness, abandonment, depression and responsibility all have an impact here. If I said that this game doesn't do a good job of telling what it wants to tell, I'd be a liar. However, I'd also be lying if I said I was pleased about it.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite some troubled animations and controls, Copycat plays its emotional journey excellently. As a cat owner and someone who has lived somewhat similar events in recent times, its tale of love and loss hit hard, but was a journey worth taking.
Copycat really was an emotional roller coaster and kind of tough in the way that some emotional movies are hard to watch.The second half of the game picked up the pace and delivered a beautiful ending, but it took some time to get there.
I love a gaming experience with a side of tear-jerking emotion. In saying that, by opening with the disclaimer of touching on hard topics, I knew ‘Copycat’, by Indie Australian developer, Spoonful Of Wonder, was going to be an interesting ride.