Stray

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 599 Ratings

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  1. methodyy
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    The most fun i have ever had with adventure game. I sank into this game and forgot about real world. The music, the graphics, story, everything works like a charm here.
  2. CoolBR
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    It was a great experience, super creative game.

    Story 8/10. The story is about a cat that falls by accident in a big hole and gets trapped in some type of futuristic robotic world that is sealed from the exterior world. In this world, robots live as people in a city that resembles a human city, with favelas (inequality), stores, robots singing, dancing, talking, drinking, and being    It was a great experience, super creative game.

    Story 8/10.

    The story is about a cat that falls by accident in a big hole and gets trapped in some type of futuristic robotic world that is sealed from the exterior world. In this world, robots live as people in a city that resembles a human city, with favelas (inequality), stores, robots singing, dancing, talking, drinking, and being oppressed by other robots.

    In that context, we find another robot that is actually, plot twist, the last human in the world, and with him, we communicate with other robots and discover little by little what happened in this world.

    In a nutshell, this is a dystopian world in which every human died from a plague but the robots that served them evolved to inherit the human's habits.

    The story isn't the best one but works very well, especially the mystery of discovering things slowly. The only thing it lacked was a longer duration since it took just 5h30 to finish it and maybe less disposable characters, since every character except the human-robot and the cat are disposable (even the human is disposable in the ending), and all of them are disposed of without a plausible reason.

    Gameplay 8/10
    No doubt this is one of the most creative games I've played in my life. Playing as a cat is very interesting and creative but that is not the only thing that makes this game so creative, it is how he constantly introduces you of new mechanics and discards them, so they don't feel tiresome, for instance first you play just as a cat, then a cat + robot, then you have to flee from "mini-kirby" enemies type, then they give you a weapon that can kill them, then they remove this type of enemy and introduce a sentinel type of enemy.

    But the gameplay consists more of solving puzzles. The puzzles are mostly well done they aren't hard enough to search in the Google the solution but they aren't so easy that you don't feel good for solving them. Also, there are many situations you need the cat agility, speed and size to solve the puzzle/issue and that feels good.

    But, there are some parts with puzzles that aren't so well done IMO and although the gameplay mechanics aren't tiresome these parts can be.

    Overall, it was a great experience.    … Expand
  3. TarquiF
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    I was totally not expecting this game to be this good.

    It has amazing art style, great music and environment, really nice graphics and the cat and robots animations are just on point. In the other hand, I would have liked a little bit better to have another 5 hours of gameplay (I finished it in 7 hours). Maybe a little bit more side quests and finally some more exploration (The city    I was totally not expecting this game to be this good.

    It has amazing art style, great music and environment, really nice graphics and the cat and robots animations are just on point.

    In the other hand, I would have liked a little bit better to have another 5 hours of gameplay (I finished it in 7 hours). Maybe a little bit more side quests and finally some more exploration (The city was really big from the last mission view). But, the game is still really really good and makes you think. Its just beautiful.    … Expand
  4. cassaby
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Stray boasts stunning life-like visuals, buttery-smooth gameplay, and dynamic characters. The storyline is rich and engaging. You do not need to be a cat-lover to enjoy this game. However, those familiar with enduring feline antics will undoubtedly give Stray a special place in their collection. It's worth playing more than once with lots of achievements to be earned, and one can only hopeStray boasts stunning life-like visuals, buttery-smooth gameplay, and dynamic characters. The storyline is rich and engaging. You do not need to be a cat-lover to enjoy this game. However, those familiar with enduring feline antics will undoubtedly give Stray a special place in their collection. It's worth playing more than once with lots of achievements to be earned, and one can only hope that a sequel is in the works for when all offerings have been exhausted. Overall, I would rate Stray as "outstanding." It’s truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  5. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  6. Oscardft
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la última década bueno entra mínimo en top 5 Desde su historia gráficos animación y jugabilidad todo va bien todo combina muy bien Adoro este juego. Mi respetos la verdad y espero que salga la segúnda parte
  7. threeoftendie
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая игра из тех, что выходили в последние годы, в которые я играл. А играл я в них не много, к сожалению. Но не об этом. В Stray мы, играя за кота, попавшего в город роботов, должны вернуться "наверх", в обычный мир, в котором, судя по всему, совсем не осталось людей, попутно узнавая этот город, когда-то населенный людьми, и знакомясь с роботами, которые после них остались. Кот начинает путь в одиночку, встречается с местными маленькими монстрами и убегает от них, в городе никого нет. Но затем он встречает искусственный интеллект B-12, который остается с ним до самого финала. Он переводит для кота все разговоры роботов и надписи, а также каким-то образом оцифровывает все находимые предметы, которые помещаются в специальный "рюкзак" на коте. Непосредственно после встречи мы попадаем в первую открытую часть города, в которой находим нужного робота, помогаем ему и еще нескольким, и, по желанию открыв все углы, двигаемся дальше. Не буду подробно пересказывать сюжет, чтобы оставить место для впечатлений. Словом, преодолев еще несколько опасных участков с маленькими монстрами и пройдя еще один полуоткрытый сегмент, мы добираемся до главной части города, находим нужного робота из местного сопротивления, попадаем с ней в тюрьму, выбираемся и на метро доезжаем до станции, где расположен выход на поверхность. Здесь B-12, который по ходу пути вспомнил, что был человеком, жертвует собой, чтобы открыть верхние створки ворот, блокирующих выход и накрывающих город куполом, и это выглядит трогательно. Кот возвращается в свой мир. Мне крайне понравилась это простая, но интересная история. Игра хорошо оптимизирована и позволяет насладиться прекрасно проработанными локациями в стиле киберпанк. Геймплей незамысловат, но для новой игры, в которой ты бродишь за кота, пытаясь найти путь домой и выжить, он подходит. Роботы интересно копируют поведение людей. Сегменты с "убеганием" от монстриков и с их уничтожением тоже сделаны неплохо. Ну, и небольшая история и предыстория местного мира не дают заскучать, учитывая, опять же, что это киберпанк. Игра достойна прохождения и, возможно, перепрохождения. 10 наколок на рюкзак кота из 10.… Expand
  8. heykiddo
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    Meow meow meow meow
    Love this game, but it's a bit monotonous in my opinion
  9. Art_Nazimov
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Эта игра хоть и проходится за 5-6 часов,но дарит незабываемые эмоции, которые не смогла подарить не одна новая или старая игра AAA. А концовка разорвало моё сердце ДВАЖДЫ! Короче, не играл- поиграй.
  10. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    8
    game that many waiting for many systems. graphically par with trilbe aaa titles. gameplay wise not use cat potansial crazy but stil leveling cat game animations bar quaite high to beat. the future theme good but unsual to use this game bcouse we dont have good normal cat game even yet until this.
  11. Laranja3321
    May 12, 2023
    8
    Ótimo jogo, é muito prazeroso jogar algo de boa qualidade que saia um pouco do campo de jogos triple A. Uma historia bem legal que é contada de um forma muito dinâmica e interessante, a gameplay é gostosa e tem uma boa trilha sonora. Quero pontuar a direção de arte e que é linda, andar pelos becos das cidades que tem uma pegada cyberpunk é muito legal.
    No mais, o jogo se revela uma grande    Ótimo jogo, é muito prazeroso jogar algo de boa qualidade que saia um pouco do campo de jogos triple A. Uma historia bem legal que é contada de um forma muito dinâmica e interessante, a gameplay é gostosa e tem uma boa trilha sonora. Quero pontuar a direção de arte e que é linda, andar pelos becos das cidades que tem uma pegada cyberpunk é muito legal.
    No mais, o jogo se revela uma grande surpresa demonstrando o claro amor com que foi concedido.    … Expand
  12. rezo_21
    Mar 12, 2023
    9
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  13. r03vg
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Проходится очень легко, потому что сразу понимаешь как всё устроено. Очень приятная игра.
  14. teshia
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    What a damn fine game. It's short but worth it. I've never played anything like this. It's certainly unique. No bugs. Nice maps. Good for young or starter gamers. Great art aesthetic and animation work. Amazing work from a small studio. Very impressive. Much cat.
  15. StrangeNoise
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    This is a game for a specific type of player and for those players it's a fuzzy little gem. There's nothing revolutionary as far as mechanics or setting but the overall vibe is very pleasant and the storyline is engaging to boot. This is a fantastic rainy/snow day game to settle in with and just enjoy.
  16. SirFranzALot
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    You come for the cat, you stay for the design. The Graphical style is beautiful, the gameplay is simple but fun, the story is well told and the whole point if the game is quite interesting. The message behind hit applies perfectly to our today's world. The game is a kind of artistic and philosophical work of art. The only holdup here is the very short playtime you get out of a game whichYou come for the cat, you stay for the design. The Graphical style is beautiful, the gameplay is simple but fun, the story is well told and the whole point if the game is quite interesting. The message behind hit applies perfectly to our today's world. The game is a kind of artistic and philosophical work of art. The only holdup here is the very short playtime you get out of a game which costs around 27€.… Expand
  17. Joe2539
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
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  18. Lorran2k
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    Jogo simples porém incrível, cidade bem detalhada e uma história que te deixa ansioso para saber o final.
  19. Gusta27
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    Very fun game with a well-done cyberpunk setting, winning the Best Indie Game of 2022 at the Game Awards in a very deserved way, in addition to one of the best graphics and art ever made.
  20. ChefoMaestro
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    Super cute. 100% recommended if you love animals (specially cats) and if you like those little but beautiful stories.
    I think It have some minor optimization problems but nothing too problematic. The puzzles are enjoyable but not too difficult so every body can enjoy the game.
  21. StormDeath69
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Mon jeu préféré de 2022.
    Graphiquement beau et émouvant.
    J'ai adoré toute l'aventure et la fin est magnifique. Le seul point négatif serait la durée de vie trop courte à mon gout mais bon. Le prix payé pour ce jeu en précommande était tout à fait raisonnable. Aucun bug à signaler et ca fait du bien de jouer Day one à un jeu sans problème. Hâte de reprendre l'aventure sur une    Mon jeu préféré de 2022.
    Graphiquement beau et émouvant.
    J'ai adoré toute l'aventure et la fin est magnifique.
    Le seul point négatif serait la durée de vie trop courte à mon gout mais bon.
    Le prix payé pour ce jeu en précommande était tout à fait raisonnable.
    Aucun bug à signaler et ca fait du bien de jouer Day one à un jeu sans problème.
    Hâte de reprendre l'aventure sur une éventuelle suite.
    Merci au studio Français BlueTwelve pour ce jeu.    … Expand
  22. Eniusza
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of course I expected a cool cat game where you can meow and throw things of the table. What I did not expect is how much fun I'm going to have doing this and how pretty it's going to be. I have enjoyed the story very much, didn't experience any bugs or crashes that would impair my experience. Of course there were 2-3 hitches, but tbh - didn't bother me at all, I can endure 2sec of trouble from time to time.
    What I also did not expect is the emotional damage I got from the ending... The feels! I love games that interact with our thoughts and emotions, and are about something more than just clicking on time. So the ending really got to me. He lost a friend! T_T What I'd appreciate would be if we saw him reuniting with his cat friends from Outside after he walks out. That would be a cherry on top, a balm for my soul. So yeah, I lacked this. I was playing to reunite him with his cat crew (that he lost in the Prologue) and I didn't see this happening so a bit disappointing...    … Expand
  23. Kryptonix
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    it's a fantastic game. Great mood and pace. Well balanced and with good screenplay
  24. Fallconex
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    A moving and deep game. Cute mechanics and a breathtaking journey. Innovative in some ways, even in the storytelling. I wish it would be longer though, it's way too short. Perfect game for cat lovers.
    P.S.: the atmosphere of this game gave me some vibes of Half-life/Portal/Cyberpunk games.
  25. watchm824
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    When I sat down to play, I had no expectations. And in the end, i enjoyed it immensely. Beautiful graphics and atmosphere, simple and enjoyable gameplay. There is nothing outstanding in the story, but it is interesting to play. This game is really a small masterpiece.
  26. jirny
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    коты, роботы, ИИ, несложная механика игры - что еще надо, чтобы приятно скоротать пару вечеров?
  27. ZzTopNemesis
    Nov 5, 2022
    8
    Score: 8.1

    Very cool story, i found it very interesting
    The world is visually amazing
    The gameplay is just OK

    And we have cat
  28. mustado
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    Stray, o que eu posso falar desse jogo? Bom, não há muito para falar. Se há algo apropiado para fazer após jogar esse jogo é apenas aplaudir. Aplaudir essa obra prima, onde cada frame se transforma numa pintura de um artista renomado.
    Stray trás uma construção de mundo impecável, onde você, gatinho (vou chamar o gato assim), acorda no mundo exterior, em uma rede de esgoto com seus amigos.    Stray, o que eu posso falar desse jogo? Bom, não há muito para falar. Se há algo apropiado para fazer após jogar esse jogo é apenas aplaudir. Aplaudir essa obra prima, onde cada frame se transforma numa pintura de um artista renomado.
    Stray trás uma construção de mundo impecável, onde você, gatinho (vou chamar o gato assim), acorda no mundo exterior, em uma rede de esgoto com seus amigos. Após uma noite de sono, gatinho sai com seu grupo para ir para outro lugar, mas em um deslize, gatinho acaba escorregando e caindo no esgoto. Onde ele vê algumas criaturas estranhas chamadas de "Zurk". Gatinho, então, abandonado e sozinho sai sem rumo pela cidade morta. Numa caminha árdua e longa, gatinho chega num laboratório abandonado que, depois de alguns puzzles, gatinha finalmente encontrara o seu melhor amigo, que o acompanharia por toda a sua aventura. Com mais um pouco de esforço, gatinho acha uma vila segura, onde, ao chegar nela, todos estranharam gatinho, mas depois eles perceberam que gatinho era apenas um gatinho. O mundo de Stray se passa num período onde os humanos criaram robôs autossuficientes e capazes de os substituírem em todas as atividades. Depois de uma possível epidemia, provavelmente todos os humanos deixaram de existir na terra, deixando o mundo nas mãos dos robôs, que antes dos humanos perecerem, eram apenas seus assistentes, que estam presos dentro de uma cúpula subterrânea de de segurança máxima. Como os robôs não sabiam nenhum jeito de sair dali, eles formaram nessa cúpula, uma civilização dentro dela. Mas alguns robôs não aceitaram aceitar e calar-se diante desse mistério que era o mundo exterior. É aí que surgem os extramuros, formados por Clementine, Momo, Zbaltazar e Doc. Eles tem o objetivo de abrir as portas dessa "prisão" para trazer a luz de voltar para a Cidade Inferior. E em meio a tudo isso, gatinho e B-12 tem que achar um jeito de ajudar eles e sair para fora desse muro.
    E é daí onde esse jogo já virou o melhor de 2022. Por toda a interação com os npcs, side-quests muito legais de fazer (o que é algo muito difícil de ver) e principalmente pelo visual. Esse jogo traz gráficos maravilhosos, não só na quantidade de polígonos ou coisa do tipo, mas em como tudo é colorido, cyberpunk e retrô ao mesmo tempo. Esse jogo esbanja personalidade em cima de qualquer Triple A. Prender o jogador ao seus visuais e fazer ele se interessar por a sua história, criar vínculos com os personagem que você conhece, fazer a pessoa que está jogando se sentir imerso na gameplay. Esses são os pontos mais fortes de Stray.    … Expand
  29. BleedingJester
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This is one of the few games I would say is actually a 10/10

    while some people say it's too short, I think it ended at the right time because it never overstayed like so many games do nowadays, and it made me want more of the game and world which I think is the perfect way for a game to end
  30. web_heavy
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    vale la pena cada céntimo que cuesta. Divertido, muy jugable, visualmente precioso y duración adecuada además de rejugable (teniendo en cuenta que es un indie y cuesta unos 25€....que más se puede pedir?)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    80
    The faithfully rendered, authentically impoverished setting goes a bit against the more magical technologies that accompany the cat's adventures. Suddenly, the game is left with nothing more than the atmosphere of each area, which fortunately in Stray's case still means a hell of a lot. [Issue#321]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    70
    Stray is an awesome looking game, with a neon-cyberpunk world that feels like it is alive. The run-time is short enough that the gameplay loop of solving puzzles via finding random items scattered throughout the world is well complemented from sequences that require running from area to area without getting caught by local mutated predators. While Stray is pretty to look at and is fun while it lasts the limitations of movement and rather simplistic puzzles hold this back from being greater than it could have been.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    76
    Leisurely promenades and simple puzzles are interspersed with action moments where you have to flee from local aggressive fauna. There’s also some stealth involved. These segments aren’t stellar, but they do shake things up nicely. [Issue#260, p.58]
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