The sound design is equally noteworthy. The soundtrack is composed entirely of chiptunes that utilize the specific sound chips of the era the game emulates. It is catchy, melancholic, and perfectly underscores the game’s slightly eerie, liminal atmosphere.

Where the V100 shines is in "vibe matching." If you drop a reference track into your session, The Copycat V100 analyzes the mid-side balance and dynamic decay. It then automates your Pro-Q 3 and an LA-2A clone to achieve the same density.

Note: There is currently no Apple Silicon native version. Users report it runs "janky" under Rosetta 2.

For players yearning for the days of backlight-free screens and chunky cartridges, or for those simply looking for a unique puzzle experience, The Copycat V100 is an essential play. It is a haunting, beautiful, and thoroughly "glitched" masterpiece.