COPYCAT Review
In the world of video games, we often find fascinating stories about people and their pets. However, have you ever thought about how the animal itself feels?
The Copycat game offers us an unusual view of the world through the eyes of the cat Dawn, who got into the house of an elderly Australian woman Olive. Olive recently lost her old cat, very similar to Dawn, and is now trying to find solace in a new pet.
The description of the game on Steam can create a deceptive impression. We expect to see a sly cat trying to get rid of its doppelganger, perhaps with a touch of black humor. However, the Copycat game is a meditative experience that deeply immerses us in the world of human-animal relationships.
The player takes on the role of Dawn, a cat with a difficult past who is taken from a shelter. The first part of the game is devoted to Olive’s attempts to gain Dawn’s trust. We watch as Olive lovingly sets up a house for her new cat, picks up toys for her and tries to understand her character. However, Don is still a wildcat who is wary of the new world and constantly seeks refuge.
Copycat is a cat simulator, but not in the traditional sense. We don’t just run around the house, catch mice and break vases. The game allows us to get into the animal’s mind, feel its fear and distrust, as well as tenderness and affection for a new home. We see the world through Dawn’s eyes, feel her tenderness and joy from Olive’s gentle strokes, but at the same time her caution and unwillingness to fully trust. We learn about her past, about her fear and loneliness, and understand why it takes so long for her to get used to her new home.
Copycat is not just a cat game. This is a game about love, loss and hope. Olive loses her cat, and Don loses his freedom. But together they find solace in each other. Olive gives Dawn a home and warmth, and Don gives Olive his love and devotion.
The game differs from others in its meditative nature. There is no rushing action, no goal to win or achieve something. Copycat is an experience of diving into the world of an animal and understanding its feelings. This is a game about the quiet joys and melancholy of life, about tenderness and forgiveness.
In the last part of the game, a tragic change takes place. Olive is forced to move into a nursing home, leaving Dawn alone in an empty house. We see Dawn trying to cope with the loss, as she wanders through empty rooms, looking for signs of life. The ending of the game leaves a bitter taste of sadness. He reminds us that life is short and death is inevitable. But he also talks about the power of love and devotion that remains even after we leave.
Copycat is a game that makes you think about the depth of the relationship between a human and an animal. She shows us that life is not only fun and entertainment, but also sadness, loss and death. The game leaves a feeling of emptiness in the soul, but at the same time a deep respect for life and death, for love and devotion.
