Stray

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

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

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  1. Richard4949
    Aug 27, 2022
    5
    I guess I’m the only one who didn’t like it. The physics are awful. The controls felt old and janky to me. The graphics weren’t that special. I never enjoyed playing it. I truly think this is the most overrated game of the year. I do love that it is free and bold new direction.
  2. Silent_Water87
    Jul 22, 2022
    7
    Played it on PS5. It's a nice, short game with great looks.
    The story itself is okay, the end is a little predicrable however and felt a bit too forced.
    Some minor things that bothered me are for example mirrors that one show blurry shades instead of real mirrored image. That doesn't fit to the rest of the game, in my opinion. Also the tail movement is pretty weak. Another thing is, that    Played it on PS5. It's a nice, short game with great looks.
    The story itself is okay, the end is a little predicrable however and felt a bit too forced.
    Some minor things that bothered me are for example mirrors that one show blurry shades instead of real mirrored image. That doesn't fit to the rest of the game, in my opinion. Also the tail movement is pretty weak. Another thing is, that the game quite early introduces kind of a 'hint' mechanism that later never really comes to use. At least I didn't notice.
    But that's crying over details and overall it was fun and I recommend it but I don't think I would play it a second time.    … Expand
  3. Inksplash7
    Jul 26, 2022
    5
    People only bought it because the company said they would save cats. Pretty overrated
  4. seelenpfluecker
    Aug 2, 2022
    7
    I love the interaction with the robots, the puzzles, the graphics, the humor, that special meowity. The game is made with a lot of love… but! I hate the Zurks. These parts are so… distracting and stressing. They‘re really ruining the mood for me. Too much Zurks.
  5. ignore78
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    At first, Stray was cute. I wondered what was around the next corner. But then, when the first puzzle was infront of me, i did not know what to do. i dont like the feeling when i am clueless. One cryptic puzzle is no big deal i thought. It is the little things that furiated me. time after time. where to go. i dont know. A futuristic DARK world with strange monsters who wants to kill me.At first, Stray was cute. I wondered what was around the next corner. But then, when the first puzzle was infront of me, i did not know what to do. i dont like the feeling when i am clueless. One cryptic puzzle is no big deal i thought. It is the little things that furiated me. time after time. where to go. i dont know. A futuristic DARK world with strange monsters who wants to kill me. This game is NOT what i thought it was. Its a dark, Horror cyber punk game. and i dont like it. The cat is cute, thats it.… Expand
  6. piglordofallham
    Jul 22, 2022
    7
    Its a game with a dystopic backdrop where you control a Cat who cannot be programmed to solve complex puzzles, because its a cat. Who cannot interact with other humans, but meows at other cats, which is pretty weird considering cats aren't particularly talkative to each other and instead rely on body language and scent marking 99% of the time. The way cats can jump, dart around extremelyIts a game with a dystopic backdrop where you control a Cat who cannot be programmed to solve complex puzzles, because its a cat. Who cannot interact with other humans, but meows at other cats, which is pretty weird considering cats aren't particularly talkative to each other and instead rely on body language and scent marking 99% of the time. The way cats can jump, dart around extremely quickly are things that we cannot duplicate in terms of animation or movement, so of course you are given a light "jog" and contextual button prompts that trigger a smooth animation for jumping, but only in the most basic way a cat jumps up or down from places.

    Scratching serves no purpose, nor does lapping up water. I don't want to larp as a cat, I'm a human being and its not practical to do any of those things if they have no underlying mechanic or reason to be there other than, "its what cats do." I own two cats, and they would've been just as bored watching me play "Stray" as I was. Sure its cute, but with the kind of technology we have I would've expected something a little more complex than a walking simulator where they swapped the dog out for a cat instead. Furthermore, although it accomplishes its goals of being a "cat linear-cinematic-platformer with puzzle-solving elements," who cares? Me walking downstairs, opening the door to my bathroom and taking a crap is an interactive cinematic experience, and at least I get something out of it after its all said and done.

    Call me when they can actually figure out how to program a cat that acts like a cat.    … Expand
  7. Sweetonn
    Jul 23, 2022
    5
    Le jeu est sympa, une bonne ambiance, une DA plutôt bien faite et un peu original. L'ambiance est sympa aussi.
    Par contre on tourne un peu en rond assez vite concernant les énigmes très simplistes. Enigmes qui malheureusement n'apporte rien au jeu et n'ont pas forcément de lien avec le monde dans lequel tu es.
    Niveau gameplay on va pas tourner autour du pot, c'est un peu vide et sans    Le jeu est sympa, une bonne ambiance, une DA plutôt bien faite et un peu original. L'ambiance est sympa aussi.
    Par contre on tourne un peu en rond assez vite concernant les énigmes très simplistes. Enigmes qui malheureusement n'apporte rien au jeu et n'ont pas forcément de lien avec le monde dans lequel tu es.
    Niveau gameplay on va pas tourner autour du pot, c'est un peu vide et sans grand intérêt. Alors ils ont bien mit quelques trucs pour faire cool comme faire ses griffes ou boire dans des flaques d'eau, mais c'est pas ce qui est intéressant. Il y a quelques poursuites où il faut échapper aux robots mais bon pareil, c'est ni stressant ni bien folichon comme séquence. Le seul bon point ce sont les souris robot qui donne un peu de contenu dans le game design mais bon au bout d'un moment c'est répétitif. Il y a un robot qui vous suit B12 si je me souviens bien, qui est là pour vous aider.
    En fin de compte j'ai l'impression que le jeu est fait pour les enfants. C'est pas un reproche mais c'est tellement simple et linéaire que ça leur convient très bien. D'ailleurs mon cadet y a joué et a aimé parce que très accessible pour lui. Et tant mieux d'avoir un jeu pour eux bien fini et de qualité graphique correct pour une fois.
    L'histoire elle n'a pas grand intérêt vu qu'elle est un peu inexistante et que le monde dans lequel nous avançons n'a que très peu d'explication.
    Le jeu se termine très très vite, en une soirée hop c'est fini.
    L'ambiance et le fait qu'on joue un chat dans un monde d'androïde est pas mal et original, mais je pense que d'ici quelques jours je l'aurai oublié malheureusement. Mais en fin de compte je retiens un manque d'aventure et de liberté, d'intrigue bien trop légère.
    Il y a des bugs de collision qui sont un peu énervant par moment.
    Pour résumé un jeu sympa, qui se fini très vite, avec une gameplay simple et des énigmes très simple, mais qui conviendra très bien aux enfants et tant mieux dans un sens.
    Je met donc cette note parce que c'est un jeu indé, mais si c'était un jeu plus ambitieux ou d'un studio avec de l'expérience et plusieurs jeux derrière eux, j'aurai pas mit la moyenne car bien trop simpliste, avec trop peu de contenu et qui se repose sur leur originalité de jouer un chat dans un monde d'androïdes.    … Expand
  8. MGRODVI
    Jul 23, 2022
    5
    5 puntos por qué se ve muy bien y como todos los juegos exclusivos el dualsense está muy bien manejando , pero es tremendamente aburrido me estaba quedado dormido ya parecen jugadores de xbox cómo está PSPlus y no cuesta ya lo ven bien, verdad que todo lo que no cuesta sabe mejor jajajaja
  9. Isegal
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    What a awesome and emotional game. I hope the story continues. Thanks for the nicr experience.
  10. Novichok_agent
    Jul 25, 2022
    5
    Симулятор кота, игра на 3-4 часа, переоценена , я разачарован
  11. quittit1
    Jul 23, 2022
    7
    Okay buddy I just don’t think it would happen lol
  12. mypurestheart
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    Неплохой платформер с симпатичной графикой и неплохой музыкой. Однако таких оценок явно не заслуживает и если бы героем был не милый кот, то игра бы позабылась всем уже на следующий день
  13. UXs
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    A huge flaw with the game is that there are creatures that attack the cat and kill it. This is very shocking to sensitive girls! My 26 years old girl friend started crying and the evening was ruined.

    There should be a warning and a safe mode for a relaxed play without fear that anything would happen to the cat. The game is beautiful and plays well. It's just ruined by this one flaw!
  14. Playisgod
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    good game, although tedious on the part, seeing the perspective of a cat is innovative but the idea seems wasted at times
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. sityoazzdown
    Jul 28, 2022
    7
    Solid cat adventure game. I would have given this game an 8, if it wasnt a tale of two halves for me. I was not a big fan of the first couple of hours, but absolutely loved and adored the second half of the game. Beat it in 5 and a half hours.

    Pros: - Press O to meow. - therapeutic purring - second half and ending was just memorable. - some cool level designs Cons: - First half    Solid cat adventure game. I would have given this game an 8, if it wasnt a tale of two halves for me. I was not a big fan of the first couple of hours, but absolutely loved and adored the second half of the game. Beat it in 5 and a half hours.

    Pros:
    - Press O to meow.
    - therapeutic purring
    - second half and ending was just memorable.
    - some cool level designs

    Cons:
    - First half was too basic and elementary
    - where was the melee claw attack?    … Expand
  18. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 23, 2022
    7
    Very cute fun little game. I dug the game a lot. The ending was gorgeous. A very very good game !
  19. OwtDaft
    Aug 12, 2022
    5
    + Charming and cute.
    + Presentation audio graphics are all good.
    - Once you get past visuals it's hard to ignore. The game isn't very good. - The game play is extremely simplistic. - It's adventure style of puzzle is very basic. - Game has very automated platforming, Would be much better with proper platforming. = It's using the cute factor and charm to hide the fact this game isn't    + Charming and cute.
    + Presentation audio graphics are all good.
    - Once you get past visuals it's hard to ignore. The game isn't very good.
    - The game play is extremely simplistic.
    - It's adventure style of puzzle is very basic.
    - Game has very automated platforming, Would be much better with proper platforming.
    = It's using the cute factor and charm to hide the fact this game isn't great. The game has great presentation and so despite the bad controls, exploration offers some enjoyment.    … Expand
  20. SebboBastian
    Sep 20, 2022
    7
    A extremely beautiful made game. More feelings than pure gameplay.
    + The level art is amazing. Love the colorful lightings.
    + Animations gave cat and robots life. + Mystical and good world setting. - I have nothing against simple puzzles but most of the puzzles was boring simple, go and find this and so on. Would prefer a simple gameplay but you get rewarded with something visually.    A extremely beautiful made game. More feelings than pure gameplay.
    + The level art is amazing. Love the colorful lightings.
    + Animations gave cat and robots life.
    + Mystical and good world setting.

    - I have nothing against simple puzzles but most of the puzzles was boring simple, go and find this and so on. Would prefer a simple gameplay but you get rewarded with something visually. Simple puzzles can still have a touch of something deeper.    … Expand
  21. pootch
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    Good game. Something new and refreshing.
    But it is very short.. 30€ for ~5h gameplay is too much.
  22. 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
  23. citra2014
    Jul 28, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game it is not about the cat it is mostly about the drone riding a cat and making it do stuff for it, also some part are ok but the part you have to deal with those Zurks ruin the game.. it gets to the point that gets so annoying that I stopped playing the game just because of that..some achievement are almost impossible get like the can't cat-ch me trophy and some are super boring like productive life..I expect more of this game..cute cat but that's it .… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. aljirik1992
    Jul 23, 2022
    6
    Шаурманк 2077

    Тупо мило и это не комплимент. Проект сыпется, гоняясь за эстетикой, а кроме (по существу) предложить ничего не может. К примеру… Когда мною оценивался «Murdered: Soul Suspect» я хвалил игру за концепт с киской и говорил, что хотел бы получить развитие этой идеи в масштабе целой игры и не важно от какой команды. Предложенное разрабами “Stray” фиксирует, что одной любви к    Шаурманк 2077

    Тупо мило и это не комплимент. Проект сыпется, гоняясь за эстетикой, а кроме (по существу) предложить ничего не может. К примеру… Когда мною оценивался «Murdered: Soul Suspect» я хвалил игру за концепт с киской и говорил, что хотел бы получить развитие этой идеи в масштабе целой игры и не важно от какой команды. Предложенное разрабами “Stray” фиксирует, что одной любви к тематике, увы не достаточно для полноразмерного продукта, однако её вполне достаточно для того, чтобы продать помяушки тем «кто в теме».

    … Expand
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. iva66
    Aug 5, 2022
    7
    I liked how interesting the game-play is. Environments are also fun. They look beautiful to look at. The first area without a map was intimidating at first. It might be my fault with the lack of orientation even in real life. Then the novelty wore off. It got boring. I really wanted to finish the game so I soldiered through. I feel guilty about not supporting and loving a different projectI liked how interesting the game-play is. Environments are also fun. They look beautiful to look at. The first area without a map was intimidating at first. It might be my fault with the lack of orientation even in real life. Then the novelty wore off. It got boring. I really wanted to finish the game so I soldiered through. I feel guilty about not supporting and loving a different project like this. Nice showpiece but somehow falls short.… Expand
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#20 Best 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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