Release Date: September 19, 2024
A third-person adventure game starring Dawn the cat. Copycat is an emotional tale about bonds and separation, as the protagonist is replaced by the titular copycat and must find a way to return to her owner.
Copycat is a narrative third-person adventure game starring a cat stuck in a shelter. The protagonist must reclaim her home, taken from her by a mysterious impostor, while facing moral dilemmas along the way. It's the debut game of an indie Australian studio, Spoonful Of Wonder.
We play as Dawn, a cynical cat living in a shelter. She prefers freedom, and so she plans her escape - however, to her surprise, she ends up adopted by Olive, a lonely old lady, as a bond is forged between them.
This all comes to an end when her new owner falls ill and a cunning impostor takes Dawn's place, condemning her to the streets. The cat must therefore find her way back home.
Copycat has us living a feline life. We can play Dawn as a supportive pet, accompanying Olive in her time of need as her illness progresses. She can also be rather mischievous, stealing food of plates and unrolling toilet paper.
Alongside the emotional story, exploration plays a large part in the game too. At first we're limited to Olive's house and its neighborhood, but as the titular copycat appears, Dawn ends up on the streets. We'll face difficult weather, traffic, aggressive dogs and hunger, needing to find food and hunt birds. Many of the activities are Quick Time Events, requiring reflexes and timing.
Copycat includes multiple hours of professional voice acting. The soundtrack was composed by Daniel Bunting.
Platforms:
PC Windows September 19, 2024
PlayStation 4 cancelled
Nintendo Switch 2027
PlayStation 5 May 29, 2025
Xbox Series X/S May 29, 2025
Developer: Spoonful Of Wonder
Publisher: Spoonful Of Wonder
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System Requirements for Copycat Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8300 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1650 / Radeon RX 5500 XT, 18 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64 bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8300 3.3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2080 / Radeon RX 5700 XT, 20 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64 bit.
Game Ratings for Copycat Video Game.
PlayStation Universe: 5.5 / 10 by James Davie
For 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.
GameLuster: 6 / 10 by Inanna Carter
With gnomes to break and dark themes to navigate, Copycat is quick and simple, yet emotional, narrative about love and loss.
Gameffine: 80 / 100 by Subhasish Das
Copycat stands out as a beautifully crafted narrative experience, notable for its emotional storytelling and enchanting presentation. Although the gameplay may not be the most intricate, its capacity to resonate emotionally with players renders it an unforgettable adventure.
Average score from votes.
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