Copoka

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 60 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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Copoka is an mellow open world exploratory indie game about a bird trying to build their nest in a totalitarian city state.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

80%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Charming and relaxing bird flight simulator with a unique perspective on a dystopian story.
  • Stylized graphics and soothing music create an immersive atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable.
  • The game offers a simple yet engaging experience, allowing players to collect items and overhear conversations in a beautifully crafted environment.
  • Controls are often clunky and poorly optimized, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content.
  • Technical issues, such as bugs and performance drops, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story48 mentions

    The game's story revolves around a dystopian society under a totalitarian regime, explored through the perspective of a bird engaged in nest-building and eavesdropping on the oppressed populace. While the narrative is not groundbreaking, it offers a unique and immersive experience, with players piecing together the deeper themes of beauty and hope amidst despair. The storytelling is delivered passively through environmental exploration and dialogue, creating a relaxing yet poignant atmosphere, though some players found the execution and voice acting to be lacking.

    • “The story is deep and actually has a really good meaning behind it if you think about it.”
    • “I loved watching the story unfold as I went along; the world was beautiful, and the dynamic soundtrack was perfect!”
    • “The only good thing is the soundtrack; everything is janky and poorly optimized, there is barely any story, and following the only goal gets tedious and boring.”
    • “The story, if you can really say there is one, seemed to me to be about a dystopian state where the people are worn down under the oppressive government, yet where beauty and hope persists.”
    • “The story leaves you to draw your own conclusions, which was fine, but in the end, not even the eggs you've been nesting for the entire game hatch.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as charming and stylized, with a cute aesthetic that suits the overall experience, though they lack the photorealism and stunning quality found in other titles. While some players appreciate the simplistic yet lovely visuals, others report performance issues and graphical bugs that detract from the experience, particularly on high-end systems. Overall, the art style is well-received, but optimization and graphical fidelity remain points of contention.

    • “The graphics are charming in their own way, simplistic, yet lovely.”
    • “The graphics are just stunning and the controls are really smooth, even on keyboard which is how I played it.”
    • “Nice art style, and design of the environment matches well with the story.”
    • “I spent about 30 minutes trying to fix a graphical bug that was tied to the render distance in the game (the most pivotal part of the gameplay).”
    • “When experiencing a graphical glitch, it took a full five minutes to return to the main menu and then load the game again, and I have a high-end PC.”
    • “The worst thing about this game is the visuals/graphic quality.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Reviewers highlight the dynamic soundtrack as a perfect complement to the beautiful visuals and storytelling, with some noting the effective contrast of serene music with more intense elements, such as military chanting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “I think the art style really suits the game, the music is pretty relaxing.”
    • “The soundtrack is absolutely breathtaking, as are the visuals and the storytelling.”
    • “The music is very fitting, soothing, giving you time to really relax.”
    • “The only good thing is the soundtrack; everything is janky and poorly optimized, there is barely any story, and following the only goal gets tedious and boring.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing performance issues such as low frame rates, lag, and crashes, particularly in denser areas. While some users noted decent performance on high-end systems, others reported significant drops in frame rates, indicating a need for improvement. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its optimization shortcomings detract from the experience.

    • “Nice game if you want to chill down and relax. Maybe a bit short; optimization could be better, but I liked it.”
    • “Performance seems to be fairly decent on my system (max/'beautiful' graphics at 1080p).”
    • “The game clearly works well for the most part, which is why I am only mentioning this to point out the room and need for improvement, but also to make potential buyers who want their performance to be rock-solid and completely stable aware of it.”
    • “This game is poorly optimized (I have a pretty hefty PC that can handle pretty much anything) and had lag.”
    • “The only real issue I had was bad optimization (low FPS, freezes, crashes, etc.) when flying above denser areas.”
    • “Poor optimization and a buggy options menu otherwise hampers what could be a fun and relaxing game.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, poor optimization leading to low frame rates and crashes, particularly in denser areas. Users have reported an unresponsive development team regarding these concerns, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Very buggy, unperformant engine, no response from dev in forums.”
    • “The only real issue I had was bad optimization (low FPS, freezes, crashes, etc.) when flying above denser areas.”
    • “Poor optimization and a buggy options menu otherwise hampers what could be a fun and relaxing game.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics where players control a magpie to collect junk, offering a relaxing experience despite some criticism regarding flight controls and game-breaking bugs. While the core concept is enjoyable, many feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more engaging gameplay elements.

    • “The extremely simple gameplay has you, as a magpie, picking up junk around the city and putting it in your nest.”
    • “Overall, I don't agree with this game being released with such game-breaking bugs (the render distance glitch I encountered).”
    • “The flight mechanics are pretty bad, but overall it's a relaxing little game, so I give it a thumbs up as it's not that expensive either.”
    • “The extremely simple gameplay involves you, as a magpie, picking junk up around the city and putting it in your nest.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and boring, citing poor optimization and a lack of engaging story as contributing factors. The only redeeming quality mentioned is the soundtrack.

    • “The only good thing is the soundtrack; everything is janky and poorly optimized. There is barely any story, and following the only goal gets tedious and boring.”
    • “Grinding feels like an endless chore with no real reward, making the gameplay experience frustrating and unfulfilling.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged, turning what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous task.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers a fun experience that may linger in players' thoughts, but it is not considered highly replayable.

    • “It's not highly replayable, but it's a fun experience that you may find yourself thinking about for a while after.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its relaxing qualities, enhanced by wonderful music that contributes to an immersive experience.

    • “It's also really relaxing because of the wonderful music and the atmosphere!”
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