Stray

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 599 Ratings

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  1. ryda
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Hicieron un excelente trabajo con este juego. Cuesta pensar que es un juego indie, sinceramente no lo parece. Me gustó mucho la historia y la forma en que es contada. A pesar de que puede llegar a ser un juego simple (puzzles y escapar) no lo sentí aburrido en ningún momento. El concepto de manejar a un gato es algo novedoso para mi y por eso creo que es un juego que vale la pena probar alHicieron un excelente trabajo con este juego. Cuesta pensar que es un juego indie, sinceramente no lo parece. Me gustó mucho la historia y la forma en que es contada. A pesar de que puede llegar a ser un juego simple (puzzles y escapar) no lo sentí aburrido en ningún momento. El concepto de manejar a un gato es algo novedoso para mi y por eso creo que es un juego que vale la pena probar al menos una vez.… Expand
  2. GugukluSaat
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible game . World design , playability , puzzles , story development , game controls , 10/10.
  3. VickyMasterRace
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    This is a MUST play video game:
    - Optimization: Really good optimized and lightweight size (about 6-7Gb of disk space).
    - Graphics: Really good for being a Indie Game. Fine control in illumination and scenarios. - Mechanics: Simple and you can feel act like a real cat into the game. If you have a Game pad, you can feel the purrs and vibrations. - Duration: 2 hours for Speed-runners.    This is a MUST play video game:
    - Optimization: Really good optimized and lightweight size (about 6-7Gb of disk space).
    - Graphics: Really good for being a Indie Game. Fine control in illumination and scenarios.
    - Mechanics: Simple and you can feel act like a real cat into the game. If you have a Game pad, you can feel the purrs and vibrations.
    - Duration: 2 hours for Speed-runners. About 10-11 hours if you want to complete with all Steam achievements.
    - Funny: So funny and emotional in some points. You will love the kitty and B-12.
    - Price: Cheap and accessible for all people in Steam.
    - Extras: The developers help with donations for cat shelters and your cats will love and be interested in your game-play.
    Negative points: very few bugs and glitches who doesn't affect your game-play.
    Suggestion for developers and Mods: The story can easily have a sequel, and will be great if you could include a option for customize the cat.    … Expand
  4. gmendezm
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    A graphic adventure of the new age.

    I've played a lot of games that purport to be Cyberpunk, and only a handful of them feel like a retro futuristic experience. Stray is one of them. A chill game, just enjoy it, solve some puzzles on the roof, run and don't let rot catch you. Small steps in a future to which we humans no longer belong. You are constantly invaded by melancholy    A graphic adventure of the new age.

    I've played a lot of games that purport to be Cyberpunk, and only a handful of them feel like a retro futuristic experience.

    Stray is one of them. A chill game, just enjoy it, solve some puzzles on the roof, run and don't let rot catch you. Small steps in a future to which we humans no longer belong.

    You are constantly invaded by melancholy

    Despite being a French work, we can see in his art the Mono no Aware (物の哀れ) at its best    … Expand
  5. Voronve
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Stray is a heartfelt game about a cat in a cyberpunk city. It has a beautiful atmosphere and musical accompaniment. One of the few games that gave me a lot of emotions. Thanks to the developers for these couple of days.
  6. DROWER
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Meow! The game is very cool, very atmospheric! The game has both sad and positive, sometimes even funny moments!
    I feel like a cat, I can’t write anything else, because I have paws instead of hands!
  7. VSSGamers
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Stray was almost perfect for me. It was such an attractive looking game with a lot to explore and discover. I absolutely loved it. The rich-story telling and amazing characters are simply unforgettable. I can see myself coming back to this game just to simply enjoy the games cat mechanics. Ultimately the reason why this didn't get a 10 from me is because it simply left me wanting more inStray was almost perfect for me. It was such an attractive looking game with a lot to explore and discover. I absolutely loved it. The rich-story telling and amazing characters are simply unforgettable. I can see myself coming back to this game just to simply enjoy the games cat mechanics. Ultimately the reason why this didn't get a 10 from me is because it simply left me wanting more in the end. The ending was not capitizlied well and you can't help but think of what could have been there.… Expand
  8. Stefanen
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Meow! I want more! Meow! MORE GAMES WITH CATS! That one is so good! 10/10 actually!
  9. Emarnic
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Лучшая игра этого месяца и концовка года. Мне очень зашло. Единственный минус это недоработаны анимации. Остальное не было никаких сомнений. Игра единственная за кого ты играешь за котика который ищет надежду вернуться домой через неизведанный безлюдный киберпанковый мир населенными хорошими и плохими роботами. Жаль что игра вышла короткой но проходил я его на одном дыхании. ЭтоЛучшая игра этого месяца и концовка года. Мне очень зашло. Единственный минус это недоработаны анимации. Остальное не было никаких сомнений. Игра единственная за кого ты играешь за котика который ищет надежду вернуться домой через неизведанный безлюдный киберпанковый мир населенными хорошими и плохими роботами. Жаль что игра вышла короткой но проходил я его на одном дыхании. Это невероятно. Я не фанат инди проектов но такое творение меня заставило полючить такое уйму эмоций в прохождении и в концовке наворачивались слезы. Хотел бы прямое продолжение с одной просьбой чтобы было как наиболее сделаны катсцен чтобы полностью погрузиться в такую игру. А так очень доволен, это очень крутое и невероятное творение. Спасибо большое… Expand
  10. grihajedy
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    7,5/10
    (2-часовой обзор)
    Концептуально самая "читерская" игра года, ещё и удачно вышедшая ровно в тот момент, когда не то, что конкурентов нету, вообще никаких игр месяц не выходит) в типичный летний застой. Я надеюсь, что мой обзор получился достаточно объективным, так как в жизни я к котам отношусь нейтрально. Что я могу сказать про жанр игры? Во-первых, это без шуток - лучший    7,5/10
    (2-часовой обзор)
    Концептуально самая "читерская" игра года, ещё и удачно вышедшая ровно в тот момент, когда не то, что конкурентов нету, вообще никаких игр месяц не выходит) в типичный летний застой. Я надеюсь, что мой обзор получился достаточно объективным, так как в жизни я к котам отношусь нейтрально.
    Что я могу сказать про жанр игры? Во-первых, это без шуток - лучший симулятор кота, анимациям хоть и не хватает AAA бюджета, но для инди-игры всё очень достойно и "плавно" смотрится, а в перерывах между забегами вы сможете и ногти почесать об "дощечку", и "пройтись поглаживая" между ног робота, и, пофоткать себе фоны для рабочего стола, мило свернувшись клубочком в местах для сна, а можете просто часами бегать и распихивать многочисленные физические объекты, раскиданные на каждом углу мира.
    Во-вторых, это Симулятор Ходьбы с элементами ролевых игр (даже название переводится как "бродить" вроде), если вы надеялись на сюжетную игру, то, увы, нет, даже концовка тут не даёт никаких ответов и является "формальностью", сюжет тут больше сконцетрирован в лоре игры, добро пожаловать в очередной апокалипсис в сеттинге киберпанка, все люди вымерли, города превратились в помойки, где живут "человекоподобные" роботы, а также мелкие местные гусеницаподобные хэдкрабы.
    Квестом я бы игру тоже не назвал, возьми предмет, поднеси туда то - "дверка откроется", головоломки тут вроде на таком уровне. Также можно будет применять вещи из инвентаря и разговаривать с "неписями", используя вашего робота-помощника.
    Тут ещё хороший саундтрек, который способен подарить вам пару эмоциональных моментов, но, опять же, это не полноценная "сюжетная игра", так что всё ограничивается заскриптованными побегами, которые будут очень похожи друг на друга. Могу ещё отметить, что пока оптимизация очень хромает, при далеко не самой технологичной графике, но это исправимо, хотя-бы багов вообще нет.

    Подписывайтесь на Кураторство в Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/37365104/    … Expand
  11. Yakunin_90
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто бомба. Сюжет, графика, оптимизация, подача сюжета, открытые миры и т.п. на высоком уровне. Открые миры как в Deus Ex Human Revolution небольшые, но проработанные. Очень понравился сам гг. Он очень милый. И вот вроде бы все хортшо, но не хватает одной катсцены - встречи гг со свое1 семьёй, увидеть их радость и так далее.… Expand
  12. loledusk
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    fue una buena espera y aunque hay cosas que se pueden pulir, viéndolo desde un punto que fue una desarrolladora pequeña deja muchas bocas cerradas contra otras grandes empresas, una experiencia inolvidable y un gameplay atractivo para lo que uno busca 10/10
  13. AxskuII
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    Just came over to help the score after reviewing this on ps5 because for some reason it's lower on here. Games amazing!
  14. Voovooman
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    Fabulous game experience, REALLY MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A CAT.
    You will find lots of fun details, such as walked to a ladder get stuck, and remembered you are a cat, not a human.
    Truly masterpiece!!
  15. Digul
    Jul 20, 2022
    3
    Cute, but very boring game. Cat walking simulator. Preschool level puzzles. Suitable for young children.
  16. TomDude
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    I just finished the game, and wow, it is the most emotional game I've played in a while. 10/10
  17. Kaneris
    Jul 20, 2022
    1
    Once you scratch 2 carpets and drink twice water, the veil of the surprise of beeing a cat goes away.
    There isn't any interesting game mechanic here, just walking foward and sometimes, pressing A to locked-jump obstacules.
    Boring until the point of the puzzles are solved in the same room by touching things and that's all. Animations are good. It only last 4.5 hours, so don't expect    Once you scratch 2 carpets and drink twice water, the veil of the surprise of beeing a cat goes away.
    There isn't any interesting game mechanic here, just walking foward and sometimes, pressing A to locked-jump obstacules.
    Boring until the point of the puzzles are solved in the same room by touching things and that's all.
    Animations are good.

    It only last 4.5 hours, so don't expect it to get better.    … Expand
  18. Metalomaniac16
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    I don't like indie games. Not because they're bad but because i get bored easily.
    This game had me from the very start. I was curious about where the story was going to and i couldn't stop playing. I usually go for every collectible in games and this wasn't the exception, but the world exploration in this one, unlike other games who make the work tedious (Ubisoft, i'm talking about your    I don't like indie games. Not because they're bad but because i get bored easily.
    This game had me from the very start. I was curious about where the story was going to and i couldn't stop playing. I usually go for every collectible in games and this wasn't the exception, but the world exploration in this one, unlike other games who make the work tedious (Ubisoft, i'm talking about your games), was very fun to get into. I wanted to look in every corner and find everything to know more about the game lore. It was a very short game, but i think the length was just right for what the story offers. I recommend it.    … Expand
  19. JoaoGhost
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Great game, ran very well most of the time, excellent art direction and cool story. I recommend!
  20. TalionSwift
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    This game is interesting, fun and downright adorable. Playing as a cat feels unique and i really like the overall experience
  21. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    the kitty game is one that will bring you exploration, more stealth and little, puzzles, cuddly cat. the puzzles are pretty weak and easy and if you die you don't have a strict punishment. no more the game It's good and the explanation of the map is very distracting, not to mention the cat's gameplay, which is delicious and very natural.

    currently Indie games beat us up We from big    the kitty game is one that will bring you exploration, more stealth and little, puzzles, cuddly cat. the puzzles are pretty weak and easy and if you die you don't have a strict punishment. no more the game It's good and the explanation of the map is very distracting, not to mention the cat's gameplay, which is delicious and very natural.

    currently Indie games beat us up We from big companies because they have ideas and not just do the same generic ****    … Expand
  22. WalterKovacss
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    This game is a cool linear experience. Good storytelling and amazing pacing. Really wished there was more at the end. The devs have been working on this game since late 2016 which surprised me how little content there was after going through all the trouble of creating realistic cat animations. The game ended right when it started getting good. There was soo much potential. Hopefully, theyThis game is a cool linear experience. Good storytelling and amazing pacing. Really wished there was more at the end. The devs have been working on this game since late 2016 which surprised me how little content there was after going through all the trouble of creating realistic cat animations. The game ended right when it started getting good. There was soo much potential. Hopefully, they come out with DLC that's longer. As for performance on PC at launch. Pretty choppy with frequent frame drops. The game with almost all side content took me 6 hours to complete.
    Short Cat Walking Sim 7.8/10    … Expand
  23. GUNSjk20
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    With the gaming industry pushing hard for microtransactions, season passes, forced online, and **** DLC that should've been in game at launch. STRAY is a breath of fresh air. Its a solid well put together game that knows what its doing from start to finish. I wasn't greeted with a Terms and Agreement forms when I booted up STRAY so that's a huge plus. So yeah I'm giving this a 10 cause itWith the gaming industry pushing hard for microtransactions, season passes, forced online, and **** DLC that should've been in game at launch. STRAY is a breath of fresh air. Its a solid well put together game that knows what its doing from start to finish. I wasn't greeted with a Terms and Agreement forms when I booted up STRAY so that's a huge plus. So yeah I'm giving this a 10 cause it was fun to play all the way through and it doesn't push what modern game publishers are doing. I had no performance issues, no bugs or glitches. Also you play as a Cat with a dedicated Meow button. I'm glad this game didn't follow the “Simulator” genre.

    If there is a sequel, I'd like to play as the other Cats trying to find the orange Cat.

    Graphics: Quite beautiful, the team really did good with the lighting and shaders.
    Controls: Very fluid.
    Sounds: Absolutely atmospheric.
    Music: 100% gets you immersed in the world.
    Story: Its good. It didn't drag on, it showed me what was necessary.    … Expand
  24. greden_ua
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    It's just so wonderful, the ending is very sad, but at the same time amazing
  25. nicksas
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
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    Annapurna, they have once again been at the limit of perfection, a brilliant narrative and very captivating story, puzzles that are not complicated but not too simple either, exceptional level design and connection of maps, the sound quality and the artistic design at glorious levels and an impeccable setting, each interaction with the entire environment and the characters is very well done, the models, textures, lighting, the character design, each sound and each song, it is also worth highlighting the (although lighter than other works) great analysis and retrospective towards the human being, just perfect.

    Only bad thing could be some bugs and the gameplay that can be quite simple / monotonous or maybe it can be a bit boring for some.

    In summary, Stray is a wonderful video game, perfect in almost all aspects, very well polished and with an average duration that fits perfect, you can see the effort that Annapurna puts into each of its works. It is a game that is definitely worth playing and discovering the whole world that it presents to us in just its 3/5 hours of duration, totally recommended.

    Meanwhile, we have to wait for the next work of this great little studio.

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  26. Kunray
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game perfect.
    I recommend giving it a try!
    This game are awesome.
  27. cemil
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    B -12 You've Been My Friend, And A Good Friend I Can't Imagine It Was A Really Good Experience
  28. KeolMetaCritic
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Stray surprised me, when I saw it in the PS games reveal it did not look like a game that I would enjoy, but the world building and the amount of funny things to do is great and worth the price for me.

    The game could feel a little bit short but with how the story and the world is set up I feel satisfied with the length, I enjoyed every single aspect of this game, and I never saw    Stray surprised me, when I saw it in the PS games reveal it did not look like a game that I would enjoy, but the world building and the amount of funny things to do is great and worth the price for me.

    The game could feel a little bit short but with how the story and the world is set up I feel satisfied with the length, I enjoyed every single aspect of this game, and I never saw anything that I thought could be improved. Stray is a 10 out of 10 for me.

    This is a unique experience, and with how similar videogames are modernly this really stands out more than anything that has come out in years.    … Expand
  29. Maitrify
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    An absolutely enjoyable experience. Definitely worth the money if you are curious.

    Great storyline, fun gameplay, and a good chunk of activities that are tied to . . . just being a cat! My only gripe is that the game doesn't allow any resolution to be used other than the desktop resolution if you want fullscreen. You can get through the game in under 2-3 hours if you rush but the    An absolutely enjoyable experience. Definitely worth the money if you are curious.

    Great storyline, fun gameplay, and a good chunk of activities that are tied to . . . just being a cat!

    My only gripe is that the game doesn't allow any resolution to be used other than the desktop resolution if you want fullscreen.

    You can get through the game in under 2-3 hours if you rush but the gameworld is huge and vivid, with plenty of fun things to explore, an absolutely interesting lore storyline and characters that made me jump for joy when I realized they were alive and cry when they died.

    I highly suggest this game.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#55 Best PC Game of 2022
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
82

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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