Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Kotaku
    Aug 18, 2023
    I’m enamored by Stray Gods’ writing and art, but the thing that makes it unique is the worst part about it. Whenever I was enjoying the writing, acting, or art, the music would kick in and I’d mutter “oh, okay, here we go again” until it was time to pick my choices and direct the song one way or another. It’s such a cool idea, but the foundation is so shaky that I sometimes wish it was just a standard adventure game so its best parts could shine through. It wouldn’t have been as eye-catching or original without its gimmick, but it would’ve been a better game.
  2. Polygon
    Aug 9, 2023
    Stray Gods is ambitious in its goals, and while the road Summerfall and co. take to reach them is rough and uneven, I won’t be forgetting Grace’s tale anytime soon. It’s a clever format, and the unfulfilled potential makes me excited for future attempts to meld games and theater.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Aug 9, 2023
    A few gripes aside, then, the 'roleplaying musical' concept has proven itself a winner here, and if Summerfall ever want to give us an encore – once more, with even more feeling? – a sequel would be wholly welcome. Plus, isn't it nice to hear those Last Of Us actors harmonising for a change, instead of pretending to kill each other?

Awards & Rankings

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#95 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Acebender
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Enjoyed from start to finish (several starts and finishes now), and the only reason it doesn't get a solid 10 is the audio issues in someEnjoyed from start to finish (several starts and finishes now), and the only reason it doesn't get a solid 10 is the audio issues in some dialogues. Otherwise, best game I've played this year.… Full Review »
  2. Thelordhasspoke
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Good music but I hate musicals. Reminds me of the first time I watched glee and thought it was good but as I kept watching it got worse. ItGood music but I hate musicals. Reminds me of the first time I watched glee and thought it was good but as I kept watching it got worse. It crashed my micro computer and now my IBM is acting weird. Even though I haven't played this game I know it's bad and I wouldn't like it, but I was wrong and watched someone play it and it looked great 8/10 would buy.… Full Review »
  3. SnowaDrift
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    It is a beautiful game full of emotional music.
    I am not a person to replay a game, yet I am just about to start my third play through, to    It is a beautiful game full of emotional music.
    I am not a person to replay a game, yet I am just about to start my third play through, to try out the other options and change the story.    … Full Review »
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