Stray

 PlayStation 5
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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. Elboubou
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    cool concept, good graphics, excellent animations, solid ambiance.
    OK puzzles, short game, a little bit overrated.
  2. lazyssj
    Sep 4, 2023
    7
    I can't believe I'm recommending a game where all you do is walk around as a cat and meow, but I am.

    The game has pretty solid world-building with interesting areas to explore and side stories to piece together while figuring out how to advance when all you can do is walk, jump, and meow. Not super long, but suprised me with how much I enjoyed my time with it. Is just kind of a relaxing    I can't believe I'm recommending a game where all you do is walk around as a cat and meow, but I am.

    The game has pretty solid world-building with interesting areas to explore and side stories to piece together while figuring out how to advance when all you can do is walk, jump, and meow. Not super long, but suprised me with how much I enjoyed my time with it. Is just kind of a relaxing game. I didn't pay for it as it was on PS Plus for a while, so I was just able to play as part of my subscription, but I wouldn 't hesitant to play it on sale for 20-30 bucks. Respect to the devs for trying something new.    … Expand
  3. AmazeHobbes
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    Cat owners will definitely connect with Stray instantly, but those who have never owned a cat might not see the appeal. Stray is a short experience that warns of what could happen to humanity but never does much more than that. While I recommend checking it out if you're looking for a shorter experience, I just ask that you keep your expectations in check in your looking for life-changingCat owners will definitely connect with Stray instantly, but those who have never owned a cat might not see the appeal. Stray is a short experience that warns of what could happen to humanity but never does much more than that. While I recommend checking it out if you're looking for a shorter experience, I just ask that you keep your expectations in check in your looking for life-changing gameplay or a story that you'll remember for years. Stray is none of those things. Instead, it is an excellent cat simulator that offers a new perspective on a familiar setting.… Expand
  4. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    This game is nice. It has a great atmosphere with some good puzzles and an okay plot. For me, it was like a break between big RPGs and it played its role well.
  5. videogayme
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    I really wanted to like this game. But the cutesy cat wears off quickly and the level design is so very frustrating! And you have to go back and forth, many times to the entire area...without any map! To seek help online people are posting hand drawn maps with dotted lines to show routes among the mutiple levels simultaneously. I gave up finally, as the story could not hold my attentionI really wanted to like this game. But the cutesy cat wears off quickly and the level design is so very frustrating! And you have to go back and forth, many times to the entire area...without any map! To seek help online people are posting hand drawn maps with dotted lines to show routes among the mutiple levels simultaneously. I gave up finally, as the story could not hold my attention through the drudgery.… Expand
  6. kedireturns
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    Man I really can’t with these highly rated indies, it was boring af to me to get through. I’m not a cat person so that mayhaps played a role too.
    Story was kinda interesting but not at the same time. Especially I have experienced variations of this story before. This time its with a cat as the main character.
  7. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Eğlenceli kısa bir oyun olmuş. Fakat insanların abarttığı kadar iyi bir oyun olmadığını düşünüyorum. Sanırım kedi faktörü yüzünden bu kadar ilgi topladı :)
  8. ConnorIMDB
    May 14, 2023
    6
    It's not a 10, it's not even an 9, for a childs game it might be an 8, but if you're older than 16 I doubt you're gonna truly love this game. In terms of being a puzzle game, the only issue anyone might have with solving them is simply being too blind to find the missing piece. I had one puzzle where I simply didn't notice that there was a ledge I could jump on to, other than that it wasIt's not a 10, it's not even an 9, for a childs game it might be an 8, but if you're older than 16 I doubt you're gonna truly love this game. In terms of being a puzzle game, the only issue anyone might have with solving them is simply being too blind to find the missing piece. I had one puzzle where I simply didn't notice that there was a ledge I could jump on to, other than that it was "knock this thing over, find code/key/exit/button etc. The game is decent, the puzzles are extremely easy, however the vast majority of the story was pretty bland. A lot of what happens in the story literally doesn't matter and serves next to no purpose to further the lore or plot of the story. I enjoyed the very start and believe the introduction to the Cat was cool, the end was great too. I would recommend to everyone who has the time despite my issues.… Expand
  9. adamflame7
    May 10, 2023
    6
    It has great visuals and has a good cat character rig. It looks and sounds good, I just don't think it's very fun. With how simple the platforming and puzzles were, it felt like a walking sim, which I am not a fan of; so I found this game rather boring.
  10. Glaceon_Hit
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    The most important thing is that you feel you are a cat. Miau.

    The story is not the best. I didnt get the moment I couldnt go back to my old friends. I started a new place and everything behind was lost. Until the end where everyone appears and have an ending to their problems, maybe not. The second enemies had a good design but not reason to attack a cat. At least the relation between    The most important thing is that you feel you are a cat. Miau.

    The story is not the best. I didnt get the moment I couldnt go back to my old friends. I started a new place and everything behind was lost. Until the end where everyone appears and have an ending to their problems, maybe not. The second enemies had a good design but not reason to attack a cat. At least the relation between cat and B12 was good.

    The scenarios where amazing. The puzzle were not hard. The minigames were funny. The secrets were hidden. All well done.    … Expand
  11. goodgriff33
    Apr 11, 2023
    6
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  12. DarkArcanin3
    Mar 31, 2023
    5
    Pretty average at best. Junky controls and game physics. Nice to look at but hardly any gameplay. I finished it in one sitting. Yet another burn on PS5.
  13. Epok
    Mar 12, 2023
    7
    No tiene absolutamente nada de especial ni único
    Salvo el apartado artístico que está bastante bien
  14. keshudioo
    Feb 27, 2023
    7
    This is a very nice game. Definitely good way to do an indie game, and I'm glad it's free with PS subscription.
    - nice graphics, the cat moves like a real cat; however it doesn't look very nice imo
    - beautiful settings, i loved the city, the colors, the lighting
    - simple but immersive story
    - well designed puzzles
  15. doncsoo
    Feb 7, 2023
    7
    Stray is a fair game. While it's charming to play as a cat in a post-apocalyptic robot world, some users might find it empty.

    Pros: - Great graphics, great DualSense controls - Adequate length, the game tried to vary the its gameplay - The story is engaging Cons: - The cat interactions were poor - Becomes boring and repetitive at the end - There should have been more    Stray is a fair game. While it's charming to play as a cat in a post-apocalyptic robot world, some users might find it empty.

    Pros:
    - Great graphics, great DualSense controls
    - Adequate length, the game tried to vary the its gameplay
    - The story is engaging

    Cons:
    - The cat interactions were poor
    - Becomes boring and repetitive at the end
    - There should have been more collectibles, or more side activities

    Because it is included with PS Plus, its a great offer to play it, and besides that the normal price they're asking for the game is fair. If you like an immersive experience then give it a try, but if you're looking for action, then stay clear of it.    … Expand
  16. essjaydubya
    Jan 31, 2023
    5
    Possibly the most overrated game of the last few years. I get it. People like cats. But the positive scores this game has gotten have been 100% based on the fact that you play as a cat. And honestly, it doesn’t even do that well making controlling the cat fun.

    Why can’t I control my jumps? Why are my attacks all done by my robot companion? Cats are killing machines, I should be able to    Possibly the most overrated game of the last few years. I get it. People like cats. But the positive scores this game has gotten have been 100% based on the fact that you play as a cat. And honestly, it doesn’t even do that well making controlling the cat fun.

    Why can’t I control my jumps? Why are my attacks all done by my robot companion? Cats are killing machines, I should be able to pounce and scratch and bite. It sucks.

    My theory is that this game started off as a generic robot apocalypse game and the devs realized there was nothing special about it, so they threw in the cat. And there still isn’t anything special about it, honestly.    … Expand
  17. SrKano
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    It's an exploration game that doesn't want to be explored.

    Narrative 6/10 Characters 7/10 Graphics 7/10 World 8/10 Gameplay 5/10 - The story is not great but the way that it is treated and told is nice. - If you are a cat lover you will love this game. You can do everything that cat does (destroy the couch or throw a cup of coffee). Your robot partner is also cute. - The city    It's an exploration game that doesn't want to be explored.

    Narrative 6/10
    Characters 7/10
    Graphics 7/10
    World 8/10
    Gameplay 5/10

    - The story is not great but the way that it is treated and told is nice.
    - If you are a cat lover you will love this game. You can do everything that cat does (destroy the couch or throw a cup of coffee). Your robot partner is also cute.
    - The city is amazing, you will want to explore it and get to know it. But the characters don't feel like they live there, they are just there for you.
    - The gameplay is boring. You can only walk, run and only jump when the game wants. The feeling about exploration is destroyed by his mechanicals. You feel like you are going where the developers want you to go.

    I support this game because it is different and it tries to tell a story in a
    creative way.    … Expand
  18. Xenshin1231
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    Stray is one of the most average games to come out in 2022. Stray is a linear adventure game where you play as a cat in a post human world. The game consists of you, the cat, trying to get to the surface to meet your cat friends by progressing through the game by solving a couple of basic puzzle platformer type puzzles. The puzzles aren't engaging and the world, while dominated by sentientStray is one of the most average games to come out in 2022. Stray is a linear adventure game where you play as a cat in a post human world. The game consists of you, the cat, trying to get to the surface to meet your cat friends by progressing through the game by solving a couple of basic puzzle platformer type puzzles. The puzzles aren't engaging and the world, while dominated by sentient robot people, is not very interesting. You can do a couple of cat things like jump up to certain ledges and scratch floors and purr but there really isn't much else to the game. No part of the gameplay feels engaging or rewarding and I never really felt like I wanted to see more. Even though the game is only 5 hours long it feels like it overstays its welcome.… Expand
  19. Welkinz
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    The world is interesting but the graph was not as good as I hoped for, especially the build of the cat. I also definitely did not sign up for dealing with those annoying small creatures when bought the game.
  20. Aladdin718
    Jan 21, 2023
    7
    It's like a beautiful CGI interactive mini-series set in a gorgeous, unique world. I'd say give it a try when it's on sale. There is no replayability.
    Also, cat's are predators. I would have loved some stalking and pouncing and the like. I won't say any more to avoid spoilers. A bit more comedy could have helped as well. While there are some exciting bits, overall the game felt very...    It's like a beautiful CGI interactive mini-series set in a gorgeous, unique world. I'd say give it a try when it's on sale. There is no replayability.
    Also, cat's are predators. I would have loved some stalking and pouncing and the like. I won't say any more to avoid spoilers. A bit more comedy could have helped as well. While there are some exciting bits, overall the game felt very... mellow, almost muted. But idk how to make video games, so... kudos to BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive for bringing this enjoyable experience to life! Hope you guys turn this in to a franchise! I would definitely play more of this.    … Expand
  21. Giero
    Dec 30, 2022
    7
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  22. tryangles
    Dec 22, 2022
    7
    Cute and fun way to kill a few hours. Relatively short though so if you are loving the vibe make sure you explore a lot and do as much as you can because it is pretty short.

    I clocked about 6 hours on it. Which makes it's price tag a bit hard to swallow. If you have access to the game via PS Network it's a must play. If you're buying it, it's frankly too pricey. It's a pretty well    Cute and fun way to kill a few hours. Relatively short though so if you are loving the vibe make sure you explore a lot and do as much as you can because it is pretty short.

    I clocked about 6 hours on it. Which makes it's price tag a bit hard to swallow. If you have access to the game via PS Network it's a must play. If you're buying it, it's frankly too pricey.

    It's a pretty well polished indie game. The game itself is a solid 8, but I have to give it 7 because of the price. You'll likely fun playing it though.    … Expand
  23. recyclemore80
    Dec 20, 2022
    5
    I Just downloaded the game (yes I'm a late gamer )
    And I wanted to just comment- I've noticed so far- the behavior of the cats are amazing. And mostly I noticed when he hissed at the first level that he did a little mouth lick. My cats have always done that and I wondered why ...and this game actually
    Put it in there!! I am hooked now. I want to see what else this little guy does. And yes    I Just downloaded the game (yes I'm a late gamer )
    And I wanted to just comment- I've noticed so far- the behavior of the cats are amazing. And mostly I noticed when he hissed at the first level that he did a little mouth lick. My cats have always done that and I wondered why ...and this game actually
    Put it in there!! I am hooked now. I want to see what else this little guy does. And yes I did cry at the beggining. Excellent so far.    … Expand
  24. Thegamesup
    Dec 15, 2022
    5
    لعبت قطوه بس قطوه اللعبه مسليه يعني اذا كنت فاضي العبه و قصه حليوه بس القيم بليه مو مفهوم و جدا عادي او ممل تقيمي 5
  25. SourCreem
    Dec 15, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first two hours of playing this, I liked progressing and moving from place to place but couldn't identify a deep narrative or engaging gameplay. Long-ass fetch quests are the bane of my existence so seeing one within the first hour and a half into the game got me a little scared it would become a recurring theme, but it didn't, thank god. Toward the back half of the game, I really started enjoying myself as I explored Midtown, a much larger, more detailed area. They also introduced stealth segments I felt should have been in the game from the beginning, considering sneaking around as a cat is so fun. The story also stuck the landing as B-12, the companion robot, started leaking deets about his past life as a human, a welcome twist that gave the narrative the edge it so desperately needed. Overall, well worth $30, and that best indie debut award it found at the VGAs this year.… Expand
  26. Baggy11
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    Stray is a ok game, nothing wrong with it but nothing special. Not sure what all the hype is about. I like cats had loads growing up but did this game blow me away, no.
  27. JDConspirator
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
    Prepare to be whiskered away by this impurresive cat-centred adventure title that is brief but cute and worthwhile. The cyberpunk inspirations are rousing, but a cat-lead adventure could stand to be cuter and cuddlier, rather than a reminder of grimy triple A fare.
  28. hector_bcn98
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    +
    Propuesta de protagonista diferente e interesante.
    Moverse como un gato es divertido, ofreciendo unos entornos por los que moverse adaptados al personaje que controlamos. Audiovisualmente es bastante potente para ser un juego indie, con un gran rendimiento en nueva generación. Buena cantidad de coleccionables para alargar la experiencia rejugable. - Se hace algo monótono y    +
    Propuesta de protagonista diferente e interesante.
    Moverse como un gato es divertido, ofreciendo unos entornos por los que moverse adaptados al personaje que controlamos.
    Audiovisualmente es bastante potente para ser un juego indie, con un gran rendimiento en nueva generación.
    Buena cantidad de coleccionables para alargar la experiencia rejugable.

    -
    Se hace algo monótono y aburrido pese a tener una corta duración.
    La historia es solo una excusa para justificar que somos un maldito gato.
    No ofrece mucha rejugabilidad al haberlo acabado.    … Expand
  29. RodSal
    Nov 22, 2022
    6
    Não gostei deste game como boa parte da galera gostou. Não achei os puzzles legais, não vi nada demais na história e os gráficos são ok para um jogo indie. Valeu ter jogado pelo serviço da Sony, mas não o compraria por mais de 100 reais.

    6/10
  30. Bonge
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    Lovely little game. Beautiful and emotional at times. Didn't feel compelled to play after completing story, but that was enough for me.
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#20 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#8 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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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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