Capy Castaway

I really, truly loved this game! I was given a content-creator key to explore the game a little early, and I have a lot to say! The games exploration mechanics tied with puzzles fit well into the games overall narrative, making the exploration gameplay feel organic to the story and gives a reason to explore more of the world. The character's stories are warm and kind, and those characters who are grouchy still come across as some degree of charming since it has a layer of silliness attached. The animations and overall art are extremely cute, this is a wonderful game to look at with tons of little details. There's some variance in the narrative choices you can make to add to replayability and potentially make co-op more interesting as you debate what choices to make with your pal. Some quests are optional, like trash collection and the sign quests, so you're able to focus on just certain narrative aspects if you'd like or be a completionist with a lot to do. The hat mechanics, with stacking items on top of you, is truly fantastic and adds a small degree of inventory management. The trash collection fits well with the hat mechanics, where you would stack trash on your head to throw it out later. (I want to attempt a run through where I clean the whole map.) The co-op is well-suited for a large age range, I could see this being a great fit for parent and child! The environmental interactions are a delight. The game has some queer characters and themes. There's A LOT of fun Canadian Easter Eggs and great Toronto-specific Easter Eggs as well. These work really well within the text because as someone with limited Toronto knowledge, I never felt excluded or left out (and it was a delight hearing about them after), and even with the Canadian stuff, the eggs chosen are silly and light that it's either simply funny or it's a joke tailored specifically to you without isolating someone without that knowledge. Overall this was a truly fantastic experience, and I'm excited to pick up the deluxe items now!! :3

Well, I'm having a blast! Capy Castaway runs veeery well on my potato laptop and that makes me really happy. I don't usually play cozy games but I got this one to play with my girlfriend since she loves Capybaras so much and I have to say that it is such a fun and chill experience. Visual are very cute. Sound design and music is spot on for a cozy game. Vibes are very cozy. How freaking strong is Corvi, though? That's the real question! Super recommend this one. Give it a go! YAY for Capybaras!

The visuals are soooooooooooooooooo cute!!! But it's sorta lacking in actual content... the quests were too short, so I couldn't build much connection with a lot of the characters. Because of that, the ending didn't feel particularly impactful. Maybe I am just not the target age demographic though... (i'm about to graduate from college)

This game isn't *bad*, but... I was sold on the multiplayer aspect. The multiplayer feels extremely half-baked, like an afterthought. Playing as Crovi means following player one and *occasionally* doing anything. It is also couch co-op with no online capabilities (other than Steam Remote play.) The gameplay is very laid-back (I personally found it a bit boring, but it isn't entirely unlikable.) The graphics and art style are very cute. Overall, it is cute and charming but not that exciting as a *game* that you *play*, especially if you want to play with a friend.

Capybaras and crows (or corvids in general) are my top favorite animals. Having them interacting and teaming up in a game was reason enough to press the wishlist button and buy it on release day. The story is very heartwarming and kept me locked until the end. I enjoyed seeing Corvi and Capy bond and forming a friendship the longer they spent time together. The various animals you come across play a big part in making you want to follow the story. Some interactions have a light-hearted humour, whilst others leave you with a sense of heaviness. It strikes the perfect balance between silliness and seriousness. I found the puzzles very entertaining and easy to solve; there wasn’t a single moment when I felt clueless or frustrated. I think that’s particularly important if you just want to sit down, relax and play a cozy game. The graphics, character designs and map layout are very adorable and appealing. I played with a gamepad and found the controls smooth but I have to admit that I struggled a bit with Corvi’s controls in the beginning. It took me a bit to get used to it. As I played the game solo, I really cannot comment on how the controls feel in co-op mode but I can imagine it's probably a fun experience. I think the idea of stacking items on Capy’s head hilarious. At some point you start to wonder when you’ve reached the limit (if there is a limit at all). This combination of storytelling and randomness rounds off the game to create the perfect experience. What can I criticise? It’s short. Once you’ve explored everything and followed the story, you’re unfortunately through everything in about 4–5 hours. I even dragged the ending out a bit, hoping I’d stumble across one or two more secrets as I continued to explore the island. I didn’t want Capy and Corvi’s adventure to end just yet. I’d also prefered to see a final sequence (depending on which ending you choose), rather than having it end so abruptly. Overall it's an incredibly sweet game with a beautiful message that teaches us about friendship, family and grief. I might wanna play it again since I’d be interested to see what reactions and dialogues I get if I choose another option. To cut a long story short: a brilliant game, perfect for those who want to sit back and relax for a while. And if capybaras are part of it, even better! ♥

A very cute game!! However, I do think this game is more targeted for parents and children, there isn't a whole lot to do when you play as the crow, and the story beats are very simple, me and my boyfriend got rather bored pretty quickly...but, that's not to say it's good, just targeted towards other audiences :)

I can't recommend this game, unfortunately. It has a cute art style and vision, but it just isn't a two-player game. While the option is there, it leads to minimal interaction with your player two due to all the godamn reading. The dialogue and chatter is funny and cute but it gets really old really fast. Feels like 3/4 of the game is tapping through dialogue. It feels similar to Little Kitty Big City, but that game was really enjoyable for me.

This game is SO cute! Soothing, gentle, and at times—deep. Be a capybara and explore a flooded world with your new crow friend, helping other animals from your former zoo along the way. STACK THINGS ON YOUR HEAD! ALL OF THE THINGS! Change your name, and have people be super cool about it, actually! Make soup, eat fruit, and just vibe. Absolutely recommend—also supports co-op, so a buddy can control your bird fren!