Somebody Isn't Human | MIMIC SEARCH | Indie Horror Game

New PC Gameplay. Full Game Walkthrough. When a woman is attacked by a mimic, a police officer heads into the forest to search for and neutralize it...
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Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. It's your job to locate and neutralize the mimic in order to keep the area safe.
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[@alhazred3718]

Maybe the real mimics were the friends we made along the way...?

[@PREDATORvRIDDICK]

Those weren't your friends...

[@JELea-wc6re]

That mimic sounded like a dog that lives down the street... should I be concerned?

[@lindsay_ann]

If you've ever owned a Husky, those mimic sounds are reallyyyy familiar 😂

[@Scriptor13]

"How To Recognize a Mimic" document: "Mimics don't blink." Then, not _one single_ NPC blinked. Good guidance, folks. 😂 Yup, the actual ending was a let down. The investigating part was just a red herring. I agree 100% with CJU--potentially great game that simply fell short.

[@isabellanoble1280]

That's what a mimic would say. 😁

[@Scriptor13]

@@isabellanoble1280 Haha! Yeah, perfect misdirection. 🤣

[@shayoko6]

mimics never blink - most player characters. i respect that you are playing a cop and don't have to find a flashlight! the mimic didn't even try to hide that it was a monster. that was really bad. definitely should have been longer, have people dying and you traveling around the town trying to stop it in vain.

[@inplane9970]

Yeah everyone's saying, "It could be anybody!" And then the mimic appears and it's just a 10ft tall bag of flesh waddling around the forest.

[@lokicooper4690]

I respect that he had a flashlight, did not have to find batteries, or fuses… 😉

[@nimlasmurr]

A really interesting twist idea: everyone is a mimic except the player. they have taken over.

[@thysens]

I'll copy and paste my critique here, hopefully the creator sees it! This is a really good premise for a horror game, having to go around a town and investigate people to find a mimic. But the execution just takes the idea and does nothing with it. Talking with all of the townspeople does nothing, not even build a story (except for the mentions of screaming at the cabin). The mimic doesn't at any point do the literal core function of a mimic, being shapeshifting to mimic a person/animal/thing (though I suppose you could argue it was mimicking a person's scream to lure the officer). You could've replaced the mimic with any other creature and, in terms of story and gameplay, it would've been exactly the same experience. The only function of the mimic concept in the game is to create tension through each interaction with a character, but those moments are so brief and fairly empty that it doesn't really do all that much, at least for me. I'm saying all of this and being a little blunt because I think this developer actually has a hit game idea here. I could see this being massive on KZbin and Twitch if the developer simply fixed the formula. They should give it another try and make these changes: *1. Rework the gameplay.* Driving around the area is a great idea. Interacting with NPC's is a great idea. Take it to the next level. Make the interactions more substantial. More dialogue, more questioning (choice-based), more environmental exploration and interaction (entering motel rooms, searching drawers, finding evidence), and certain scripted events/scares (especially when driving between locations). *2. Create an ongoing narrative through talking with each person.* Build the story of the town and the mimic. Make the mimic an actual character and presence throughout rather than an end-stinger. 3. *Focus on the mystery.* This is a police investigation. Make the player do some detective/mental work to solve who's the mimic and where they are hiding (if not just in plain sight, which in itself could still be a great reveal). *4. Increase the runtime.* The 'Fears to Fathom' 40 minute-ish runtime is probably ideal for visibility, but any length over 30 minutes and under 2 hours is likely good for the premise, given the right execution. *5. Create a more climatic conclusion.* This should build from all of the elements that I listed previously, but especially the mystery/investigation. The player should feel suspense when trying to locate the mimic, and shock when learning where it is. *6. More horror.* Capitalize on the element of paranoia from the mimic's core function, and also the body horror of its capabilities. *7. (Optional/Debatable): Allow the player to pull out their gun at any time.* Firstly, this will create a constant fear of being attacked; it's great tension to fill the empty moments. Secondly, it will play into that mystery element-- you'll have the feeling/ability of being able to discover the mimic at any point in the game and neutralize it. And lastly, it will probably generate a lot of funny/memorable moments for players and particularly content creators. It's a double-edged sword though: giving the players a constant ability to shoot anything and anyone could trivialize the horror of the game for some, especially those who can't help but pop every NPC in the head. You'd probably need some sort of deterrence for it, whether that's being immediately arrested/game over'd for killing the wrong person, or adding some additional karma-type system, or just not allowing them to fire at any NPCs except the mimic. I'd also suggest making it so that NPCs are more hesitant to interact with the officer when their gun is drawn versus holstered, therefore forcing players to not hold it at all times (as that can create a 'safety net' mentality). As you can tell by my long comment, I think this game has a lot of potential. I hope the developer returns to it and makes some changes, whether they're my own suggestions or their own ideas.

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

For real only if the dev took little more time on this it could off been a good indie horror game, Like maybe 40 minute or longer game that's for sure

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

Great concept for a game and interesting too

[@blarmy827]

Problem is this isn’t really an original idea lol there’s tons of games out there doing the same thing and with more substance… it’s a saturated pool with “mimics” and shapeshifters… it has to do something unique to stand out… and that’s not easy to do for indie devs usually unfortunately

[@thysens]

@@blarmy827 Doesn’t need to be entirely original to succeed. It’s arguably not even possible to be entirely original in making a video game. Especially regarding horror games, most of them follow the same formula. It just needs to take an idea and execute it well. I personally haven’t seen any other mimic game take the ‘free roam detective’ approach yet, but I think it could be greatly successful.

[@moxiequz]

Excellent suggestions. I hope the dev, if they're reading this, will seriously consider implementing this game. It would be a great play through watch!

[@nicklindberg90]

Hello fellow humans! I hope we all have great pleasure in finding the clever and handsome mimic

[@asmile7381]

you're not human 😮

[@HannahSue97]

👀

[@rebekahfunches6876]

That was weird. 🤨

[@NexusNarratives759]

Thank you fellow human.

[@ananananabop]

Great premise although the execution fell a bit short. Your critique was spot on CJU. On a positive note: great voice acting on those screams! They definitely sounded like someone pretending to be in distress, the droning repetition that sounds more like an animal call made me think of a hunter trying to lure in prey. The forest part had me glued to the screen, good job on that!

[@hody.8381]

This was really cool, I wish it was longer though. Maybe making it random who the mimic actually is? Great little game though.

[@Quinlana83]

Very entertaining, but too short. Thank you for playing, CJU!

[@michellelozano1842]

Well that was a very abrupt end. The commentary was awesome as always. Thanks for the entertainment Chris ❤

[@BASSOSOVIETICO1987]

Some figure in the end didn't brought a lot to the mystery. I also hoped there would be something more to it. Oh well, at least you didn't die in some idiotic way.

[@lokicooper4690]

The game has much potential, but so much more work. Enjoyed this though. The scream/cries at the were creepy, the audio very effective. Hopefully it can be expanded. Thanks, Chris!

[@MrNinjaBurger]

I admire your ability to hold back playing Crow County. I'd have broken at the first day! As always great content.

[@EmoTheElephant]

Never thought I'd see the day where Chris spots a toilet and then doesn't interact with it. The end times are surely coming

[@davethomas3791]

Do not expose meat.... flashers beware 😂😂😂😂

[@ericyen9974]

I thought it sounded like the rubber chicken🤣

[@user-yc7sn7uv4f]

Dammit I kinda want to search a mimic

[@balanceofjudgement6136]

My dog was very upset by those screams Lol. ((Spoilers ahead!)) Loved the tension at the end, but felt unfulfilled by the "investigating". It seemed to be implying we should investigate each person we met, and while talking to them does lead to the mimic, we could have just wandered through the woods for a while and bumped into it, and would have taken about as much time. I still enjoyed watching

[@christrefz3195]

That was less like The Thing and more like the movie Mimic, where the creature was only vaguely passable as human at a distance.

[@thetinypotatobun]

Now THAT is a fresh shirt ! Very summer ready....well, as summer as it gets where you are 😅

[@edwardp5748]

the dialogue was certainly written by a mimic certainly. or maybe a robot.

[@shannono2292]

Or a mimic robot

[@swarnavakaran]

Does anyone like the fact that cju always ask whether to like or dislike the video? I mean not every KZbinrs do it or has the gut to ask to dislike their video according to their audience's wish

[@leonbarry5403]

Its an engagement thing. Even if your video has more dislikes than likes, the algorithm will push it. Doesn't matter if you've 1 like and 99 dislikes, you have 100 people engaging with the video. Positive or negative engagement doesn't matter.

[@NexusNarratives759]

​@@leonbarry5403i think hes a humbler guy compared to most of these guys and is entertaining and chill to watch

[@leonbarry5403]

@@NexusNarratives759 Chris is top bloke.

[@kanchannene2355]

Hi cju thank you for playing 😊

[@FoxLightstep]

That screaming from the cabin sounds like a goat XD

[@jbonesrva9679]

Thank you for uploading today! I really needed some cju in my life this evening.

[@suburbantimewaster9620]

A horror game about a mimic. That actually makes sense.

[@JosephMPetro]

I couldn't even look at the screen when the mimic's cries grew louder.

[@DavidThierry57]

Somebody isn’t PooDy 🐕🛸🖖 CJU direct blâm his team mate 😂😂

[@shannono2292]

Not me going, "hmmmmm....sounds like something a mimic would say if you ask me!!....doesn't it, MIMIC??!" and " Oh this one's DEFINITELY the mimic!" to every single new character on screen 😅

[@DrakeBarrow]

Yeah, the setup and tension build are great for this one, but it needs to be expanded and it definitely needs that Shadow Of Doubt-esque investigation element. I don't even have a problem with the frantic gunfight at the end when the monster just says "Screw it, time to Hulk out and eat faces!", but there needed to be a lot more cat-n-mouse along the way.

[@terra7283]

Wouldn't mind a longer game with this mimic universe concept. Game was alright. Love reactions of Chris, Your a mimic, I'm a mimic, we all are mimics. 😂😂 really makes one paranoid😅

[@arneciachatmon9757]

Hi 👋 CJ love your videos and I love your voice. I don’t know if you remember but there’s a mimic in The Mortuary Assistant. The white demon with black eyes and is always smiling. One of my favorite games and demon. I can’t wait for the next horror game you play. Love you. 😘 ❤❤

[@OutlawDin0]

One of the bushes at the end should have ambushed you. Get it? Am-BUSH? Eh?

[@googlekonto8444]

Finally, I have been waiting for You to play this game! Have a good day!!!!

[@zanny8121]

We call that "aswang" a monster that can mimic people's voice or animals and they can shape shift into any forms

[@imilreeves1483]

Was just watching a video about mimics. It was called don't touch the stairs in the woods 🤔

[@chayamurtishorts]

10:00 the building really looked like one from frears to fathom game

[@PetitTasdeBoue]

At least it was not the milkman

[@jaytecx5942]

Chris, I feel like there are TWO types of game you play. Horror Game - with threat, and some manifestation of a health / stamina bar. And the Horror Experience - Jumpscares, atmosphere and impact but no actual threat of "dying" losing the game, and no health bar to speak of! What say you?

[@cfcc1970]

I played this on Steam and for a freebie it was ok admit I didn't survive, couldn't get the gun to rapid fire. That screaming was seriously headache inducing.

[@BunniMelts]

Hello I am feeling sad but your videos make me feel less so

[@anniemcguire2359]

Hmph. Well, I was glued to the storyline, and there were plenty more places to investigate and I was looking forward to that, and the forest had me on the edge of my seat, then... DUMP! Bummer. There have been movies that just suddenly end and plenty of books that cut off in mid-suspense, but somehow it's more disappointing when Chris is going full steam when he is ambushed by The Void followed by "Thanks for playing".

[@rozharris6834]

If anyone doesn't know, this is based off Darian Quilloy's Vita Carnis analogue horror series. I definitely recommend checking out his KZbin channel. Creepy stuff.

[@FlyingWithTheWind]

Visually and vibe wise, reminds of fears to fathom, storywise it was meh 🤣

[@mcrews77]

Is this a mimic like from the vita carnis series? Game wasn't bad, definitely some potential for great stuff from the dev. End was creepy but abrupt.

[@TheKevphil]

I'm glad I wasn't *_IN_* the game--! If "goofy-looking" was one of your main criteria, I'm sure I'da been shot! Yeah, this was okay, Chris. So pedestrian, it was almost good. And the end sequence (if not the end itself) was pretty tense. And was it just me, or didja notice that all the bushes in the forest looked like they were in *_pots?!_* What a weird touch THAT would be!

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

Man cool little game! It would off been a bit better if you investigated more, Talked to more people, Explore the forest and the map more, Seen the mimic while your driving behind a tree or something like that scary concept, Stuff like that but anyway cool little game, Awesome and scary idea of an indie horror game, Only if it would been 40 minutes or longer!!! 💪💯 Let's go CJU!!!

[@lawaflle]

this game have potential, it must be 1 hour long, having more mimics to research

[@Mintylight]

"Don't show meat...." Eheheheheheheheeee....

[@Timmyduke04]

I really love this concept

[@DarthKato]

Good concept. Just needs to be expanded upon in a sequel.

[@shadowcaptaincain]

I honestly thought this was based off the 90s horror film "Mimic".

[@notannabelle145]

You should check out Lorelei and the Laser Eyes!!

[@shannono2292]

Any chance of a Crow Country re-visit please? Loved that demo! Great content as always, thanks!

[@edwardp5748]

you cannot know if valuables are missing or not "officer".. horrible police work.

[@Angua-tu3ot]

Too short. Love you💜!

[@Adotworm]

Soooo Excited to see this ahhhhh

[@whyarewealwaysyelling]

Hi Chris ❤❤❤

[@jmdennis1967]

I thought the mimic would kill you the police officer and then take over your role.

[@sandraguerfi7599]

I was waiting for them all to be mimics lol. Have you seen Le Derner Don yet?

[@MissLisaBabyx]

Chris 😊❤

[@georgexanthopoulos3003]

I believe that the steam info in the description is wrong? It's about another game called 'The Cursed Tape".

[@jdhzjdh]

What's up CJU crew

[@larajones175]

👋

[@gagaplex]

Who says the guy in the motel wasn't _also_ a mimic, though?

[@ItsAllG00d]

😂 the boss fight

[@Katie_1231]

Wow dude at the inn was almost copy & paste from Norwood hitchhike huh

[@angelareynolds4373]

Agree with you on this one. Not bad though. 🙂👍

[@nurhaslihashim1162]

Letttss gooo!!!

[@RandyDarkshade2]

Game link in description is incorrect, it takes you to "The Cursed Tape"

[@fredd3233]

A really cool concept as you said, sadly the dev doesn't really do anything very interesting with it. I kinda like the game until the very abrupt ending, bit of a shame there's wasn't much to it.

[@emilcastagnier391]

Will you be playing Crow County full release version?

[@Miluse.Evesteins97]

speaking of mimic i need prey 2017 version a sequel that was masterpiece i like the concept of this game but is lacking a lot of potential tbh

[@PetitTasdeBoue]

Since Microsoft closed the studio which made Prey 2017 it'll probably never have a proper sequel

[@ducksauce1290]

CJU Crow Country full game is out now.

[@domiparavasilinus603]

All that build up about mimics and all you get is a skinned human walking toward you while you pepper it? All that stuff you're supposed to be so careful about, that business about...ummm...what was it again? Mimicking humans...yeah, that. What did we get? None of it. That build up was great, but the dev forgot about the mimic thing, and it all just fell flat. But it's Gemezl who seems to have a really hard time coming up with anything other than a lazy, handwaved endings to their stuff. If they can figure that out (oh, and follow through on the cues they throw at the player) their games would be 10x more satisfying. Maybe next time. Maybe not.

[@youngyadie]

LOL!

[@nightmaresnake7050]

How do we know this is cj an not a mimic 🤔

[@Fossil_Frank]

Casting suspicion on others is just what a mimic would do...

[@nightmaresnake7050]

The plot thickens what says your not a mimic or KZbin isn't owned by mimics xD

[@Fossil_Frank]

@@nightmaresnake7050 You don't want to go there. Nevermind me, if Alphabet is full of mimics, then no amount of paranoia can help you. Next thing you know, your shrink will be saying "...they can't hurt you", but how can you be sure he/she isn't one of them and just mocking you with memes?!

[@blarmy827]

Yeh.. it was kinda… meh…. I honestly forgot it was supposed to be a horror game until the “screaming” started. That was a bit creepy… def sounded not human lol but then it ran out got shot and game over lol so… I mean it’s not easy to make these.. but yeh.. just kinda a let down.. and so short sadly

[@beaglemaster]

Completely wasted the premise. You could replace the mimic with a wolf and it wouldn't change anything about how the game played out.

[@michealwilson5788]

will you cjugames play more brand new horror games today now yes are no 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@peanutbutterpops6108]

Pins me I love you 👉😍👈

[@456zap]

Has anyone have heard of the "Thing" what a rip off of the movie

[@boots7859]

Rather feeble dev effort.