Stray

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,660 out of 2049
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 2049
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2049

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  1. AleZani94
    Aug 18, 2023
    3
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  2. hippaboy
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    This is the worst game of 2022.
    Everything about this game is trash:
    The gameplay is the worst thing i have ever seen because it is just a walking simulator in some linear levels with rigid controls, in some moments of the game you will encounter some disappointing enemys that die almost instantly, that are slow and that deal almost no damage, in some other parts there will be some    This is the worst game of 2022.
    Everything about this game is trash:
    The gameplay is the worst thing i have ever seen because it is just a walking simulator in some linear levels with rigid controls, in some moments of the game you will encounter some disappointing enemys that die almost instantly, that are slow and that deal almost no damage, in some other parts there will be some stealth parts that are colmpletely useless because you can just run away from the enemys even if they see you because they are the slower than a snail and their aim is awful.

    The History is mediocre and you will not get any explaination for a lot of things that happens in the game.

    The game is also short and full of bugs that can softlock you sometimes and you will need to restart a lot of times from the ceckpoint due to bugs.

    The controls are limited and ugly ( you can only jump or move in specific places and not everywere) .

    The world is closed, incredibly linear to the level that you can only move in specific places where you are intended to go.

    The characters are not very well explained because you will stay only a few minutes with them, the only thing that made this crap so popular is the main character that is a cat that is literally useless because its only function is to carry the true main character that is the mini bot of the trailer, this because the only thing done by the cat is to speak with it and another problem with the cat is that it can talk and act like a **** human, so why in the hell is the main character a cat and not an human !?

    the only positive thing of this game is the ambientation that is very good but that is not enough to make a good game.

    In conclusion this game is a complete disaster and the only people who can enjoy it are no brain people that see a cat and think that it is cute while it is just a choice of marketing to make money with a trash game.    … Expand
  3. gamer664
    May 10, 2023
    0
    The chase sequences are so lazy, it's lazy game design and there is no smart way to pass these sequences except running like an idiot. There is zero counter counter play to the enemies.
  4. Velloconuve
    May 3, 2023
    3
    I don´t get the hype at all with this game, the only appeal is that you`re a cat... and that´s it.
    gameplay-wise it feels very old, the parkour is scripted leaving you 0 room to explore or actually feel like a agile feline, the puzzles aren´t very interesting and the story it´s just okay I guess, cute concept but it´s probably the most overrated game I´ve seen
  5. Kinski
    Apr 9, 2023
    0
    How this game has gotten so much creds is really weird to me. Yes it looks amazing, but is extremley boring and slow. And you just walk around. You cant jump, only if the controller tells you to. So you just walk around. Regret spending money on this stupid game.
  6. TheHungryMingo
    Apr 8, 2023
    3
    One of the most disappointing games I've ever experienced. I remember the old Reddit post showing off this games pre-alpha mechanics, and to be honest, the game is just a prettier version of that. There's nothing whatsoever to this game once the cute factor has worn off, and the story did not make me want to finish its even miniscule run time.
  7. Top1saraya_
    Mar 24, 2023
    4
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  8. RoverDiscover
    Jan 27, 2023
    0
    Pretty lame game, the best thing you can do is pet the cat, and that tells a lot about the ACTUAL gameplay.
  9. Azzajkd
    Jan 16, 2023
    3
    Un gioco che di bello ha il comparto audiovisivo, ultra elogiato dai gattari perché permette di essere un gatto, e ultra premiato dai classici youtubers a cui sta bene un gameplay in cui non serve letteralmente alcuna abilità o forma di intelletto, o che ne parlano bene sapendo che i gatti sono praticamente la più grande moda del mondo. Io non sono un gattaro, quindi fidatevi, questo giocoUn gioco che di bello ha il comparto audiovisivo, ultra elogiato dai gattari perché permette di essere un gatto, e ultra premiato dai classici youtubers a cui sta bene un gameplay in cui non serve letteralmente alcuna abilità o forma di intelletto, o che ne parlano bene sapendo che i gatti sono praticamente la più grande moda del mondo. Io non sono un gattaro, quindi fidatevi, questo gioco è da provare se avete ps plus extra, perché è un simulatore di camminata, neanche di camminata da gatto, di camminata e basta, con 0 libertà vera di movimento.
    Io non amo i gatti, però neanche li odio, e mi piacerebbe davvero un gioco in cui puoi effettivamente sperimentare la libertà di un gatto, ebbene, in questo gioco non puoi, perché salti solo quando il gioco lo permette, ti muovi e basta e spingi x quando spunta la possibilità.
    E i puzzle? Ragazzi, chiunque vi abbia detto che ci sono i puzzle evidentemente è così scemo da considerare un puzzle l'uscire il latte dal frigo la mattina, probabilmente si sente un grande investigatore quando scopre cosa ha macchiato la sua canottiera o il divano, perché il livello dei puzzle quello è, non esistono, devi solo ricordarti i personaggi e interagire con le uniche ovvie cose con cui puoi interagire.
    Se vi piace spendere soldi per fare miau e pensate che un puzzle sia spostare un oggetto ovvio, contenti voi, ma diffidate dalle recensioni, soprattutto di chi riceve le review copy o deve seguire le tendenze, perché l'onestà per loro è impossibile se vogliono mangiare.    … Expand
  10. 921909
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    Those who give more than 2 to this game are ret*rded. It's an embarrassment to the gaming community that this game got 8.5 points.
  11. DolphinReviews
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    This game would have been good if it was called Hound and was about a dog instead of a cat. Everyone knows that dogs are better than cats, we saw them win in Dogs Vs Cats 3: Civil War. Stupid cats. I hate cats, except Garfield, he is cool
  12. dan1230
    Jan 6, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring.

    Safe to say there is no gameplay in this game;
    Closer to a visual novel than a platform game or an adventure game.
    There aren't many good mechanics in this game.
    I felt all the time that it was quite clear where to go at each stage and it was too easy, predictable and mostly boring.
    The plot started nice; It was intriguing to follow the poor cat and see how we manage to get along in a cold and intriguing world like they built there.
    Unfortunately the plot became boring, the wisdom of the game has been played artfully in the world many times, and I was not shocked or surprised by anything. The NPC'S just send you on boring missions and fail to convey the message of the interesting world they have built.    … Expand
  13. leche_paterna
    Dec 23, 2022
    1
    El juego es una auténtica basura corto y encima con escasa jugabilidad. Suerte que lo regalaban porque de lo contrario mucha gente se hubiera sentido estafada.
  14. sergioodoardi
    Dec 17, 2022
    1
    Bored snored game. It's a 3 hour story that no one will remember. Not recommended at all.
  15. lwg1103
    Dec 11, 2022
    4
    + you control a cat
    + world is interesting and it's fun to explore
    - it would be better if they decide it should be point'n'click or arcade - personally I prefer p'n'c part, however, puzzles are simple and obvious - really short, finished in 5h for first try even though I died many times during chase missions Ultimately, nice game to try if you can play for free in PS+, wouldn't    + you control a cat
    + world is interesting and it's fun to explore
    - it would be better if they decide it should be point'n'click or arcade
    - personally I prefer p'n'c part, however, puzzles are simple and obvious
    - really short, finished in 5h for first try even though I died many times during chase missions

    Ultimately, nice game to try if you can play for free in PS+, wouldn't recommend to buy.    … Expand
  16. TJISHERE2022
    Dec 2, 2022
    2
    Not a very good game!!! Very fast and not challenging enough!!! Don't buy at all!!!
  17. xjacsx
    Nov 16, 2022
    0
    Juego aburrido sobrevalorado y con una duracion que decepciona una carta de amor al mundo de los gatos.
  18. meteorfreak777
    Nov 12, 2022
    3
    Way overhyped walking simulator. Visual were nice but the "puzzles" were not great. The action was basically nonexistent, all it took was a simple zig zag to avoid almost everything and the story was lackluster, considering the build up I was expecting more. I really don't understand those that are putting this in game of the year territory with the likes of Elden Ring and God of WarWay overhyped walking simulator. Visual were nice but the "puzzles" were not great. The action was basically nonexistent, all it took was a simple zig zag to avoid almost everything and the story was lackluster, considering the build up I was expecting more. I really don't understand those that are putting this in game of the year territory with the likes of Elden Ring and God of War (didn't play Horrizon).… Expand
  19. GhXc7oPS
    Oct 4, 2022
    2
    The developers of this game HATE trophy hunters and love some RNG and frustration causing mechanics. The only trophy i can not get is CATCH ME and the hundreds of times i tried and failed took all the fun out of this game. Which was not that much fun to begin with considering that not only are the developers haters, but the environment in the game is incredibly racist towards Hong KongThe developers of this game HATE trophy hunters and love some RNG and frustration causing mechanics. The only trophy i can not get is CATCH ME and the hundreds of times i tried and failed took all the fun out of this game. Which was not that much fun to begin with considering that not only are the developers haters, but the environment in the game is incredibly racist towards Hong Kong culture. It should also be labeled as a robot cyberpunk game featuring a cat. It's more about the robots than the non-customizable kitty you play as. I give it a 2 rating only because the cat was cute and well designed. Not playing any more games by this team again though.… Expand
  20. darkyto
    Sep 26, 2022
    0
    Good game, a catchy story, but definitely overrated! And btw this cat behaves more like a dog - no cat will simply follow orders but a dog will
  21. GajeSenpai
    Sep 25, 2022
    0
    it's sooooo boring I suggest watch a playthrough at least they will try to make the video entertaining even the gameplay is **** you just look somewhere and press x I really don't know why it's popular
  22. derekshreds
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    They forgot to animate foliage and the environment, so it looks dull and lifeless. Reminds me of a ps1 game.
  23. robloxnerd
    Sep 19, 2022
    0
    I like to call such games "undertale-typed games"
    Such games getting really popular after release, grows massive fandom, then BOOM. This game is like never existed.

    Anyways, Stray. Extremely boring gameplay for $30. That's all.
  24. Tarbotolog
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow................
  25. IIIAHMIII
    Aug 23, 2022
    4
    The gameplay is very basic and the game is very short. Did enjoy a few parts of it. And i have no clue why there is a speedrun trophy in this game makes no sense.
  26. Meer_Omar
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    I enjoy playing this game the environment was so beautiful the cat character was well designed the story make me so exited to know what will happen next.
  27. vgmkyle
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    It's Annapurna Interactive. Phony, irredeemable, boring, unengaging, indy crap. They think they are the A24 of gaming and it's incredibly annoying to have to share space with these people at gaming events.
  28. VoVan_
    Aug 14, 2022
    0
    I really enjoyed this game from start to finish. A good plot, very beautiful locations, world design and of course the main character. Meow!
  29. ncofsun
    Aug 14, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  30. DTEDeath
    Aug 12, 2022
    0
    overly hyped game, costs 28 euros, boring story, the animations are acceptable

    game is way too short for the price and there is no gameplay the only gameplay is you scratching walls and holding the jump button, many people use excuses to defend making such lazy games for insane prices,
    just because the protagonist is a cat does not make a game good

    horrible game do not buy
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 14, 2022
    82
    If you are allergic to cats, hate mystery, exploration and a good atmosphere in video games, don’t play Stray. Otherwise, you’ve probably already beaten it. It’s a rare occasion to get a title such as this. And if it looks like something you might enjoy, that’s likely because you most surely would.
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  2. PLAY
    Aug 30, 2022
    80
    Stray makes the most of its choice of protagonist early on, really allowing you to do all the things a typical cat would do, though it eventually loses sight of that in favour of spotlighting the short story. That’s no cause for hissing, though it does leave the overall experience feeling somewhat like two kittens from different litters forced together. The combination works better than it should, but we’re ultimately left wondering what could’ve resulted if either half of the game had been given enough space to stand alone. [Issue#18, p.70]
  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Aug 26, 2022
    80
    It sounds ridiculous. And maybe it is. But the first ten minutes of Stray broke our heart. We’re a soft-boiled egg when it comes to animals, even when they're completely fictional. A cat who loses his friends and then gets hurt? Enough for an intense feeling of sadness and pity. It is not the challenge, but the experience that is key in this game. You really play Stray for the atmosphere. And that's exactly right.
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