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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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 !
  5. 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
  6. pootch
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    Good game. Something new and refreshing.
    But it is very short.. 30€ for ~5h gameplay is too much.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. TylerPadilla
    Sep 6, 2022
    7
    Effective story that doesn't overstay its welcome (at all) with some gorgeous visuals and visual storytelling.

    That being said...

    Meow
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. JamesOhBurn
    Aug 9, 2022
    7
    Competently made with great sound design and a well executed thought-provoking message on totalitarian capitalism in a beautiful dystopian setting, that unfortunately falls a bit short due to its overly-simplistic gameplay and somewhat underwhelming story. Nowhere near GOTY material, but keep your expectations low and you’ll have a great time, nonetheless.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. vuvuwu
    Jul 26, 2022
    7
    That’s cool! I passed with pleasure. I recommend it. The game was held in June 2022.
  18. joaopoc1998
    Oct 30, 2022
    7
    Have some interesting puzzles.
    A ok gameplay.
    Decent story.
    beautifull visuals
  19. quittit1
    Jul 23, 2022
    7
    Okay buddy I just don’t think it would happen lol
  20. 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
  21. Trollfac
    Jul 24, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un buen juego, pero su duración es excremento y me parece que los gatos no tienen ningún tipo de desarrollo durante todos los sucesos que desenvuelven la poca inspirada historia.… Expand
  22. Balcris
    Aug 8, 2022
    7
    Una propuesta muy interesante que se queda escasa en cuanto a la jugabilidad. El apartado artístico es muy bueno, pero no se concede tanta libertad al jugador como podría parecer en un principio. El salto predefinido a algunos puntos del escenario no me parece muy acertado, pues se debería dejar más libertad de movimientos al jugador. El trasfondo, por otra parte, sí es interesante, alUna propuesta muy interesante que se queda escasa en cuanto a la jugabilidad. El apartado artístico es muy bueno, pero no se concede tanta libertad al jugador como podría parecer en un principio. El salto predefinido a algunos puntos del escenario no me parece muy acertado, pues se debería dejar más libertad de movimientos al jugador. El trasfondo, por otra parte, sí es interesante, al igual que los personajes robot. Juego demasiado corto, aunque, al no incluir variedad ni profundidad en las mecánicas, tiene la duración suficiente para no aburrir.… Expand
  23. dudebox
    Aug 13, 2022
    7
    Love the setting and storyline, but the game-play and puzzle can be improve a bit
  24. SWaF
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    Good at first, but eventually the game becomes predictable, and as a result of that, repetitive.
  25. Scuffy
    Aug 19, 2022
    7
    Nice short Game as part of the PS-Plus Extra. I would have been a bit disapointed for full price.

    The story is standard post-apocalypse but nicely narated by your companion (though you have to read it all, there is no voice acting) Gamplay feels shallow. Walking simulator would be too hard, but it is not far from it. Graphics are okay Maybe you have to be a cat-person to understand    Nice short Game as part of the PS-Plus Extra. I would have been a bit disapointed for full price.

    The story is standard post-apocalypse but nicely narated by your companion (though you have to read it all, there is no voice acting)
    Gamplay feels shallow. Walking simulator would be too hard, but it is not far from it.
    Graphics are okay

    Maybe you have to be a cat-person to understand the hype    … Expand
  26. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    З одного боку цей шпіль непоганий: сайберпанковий вайб, постапокаліптика, варіативні локації ну і звісно ж котик. З іншого боку збирання відвертої маячні на кшталт значків чи квестових предметів на які потім можна виміняти щось інше в сюжетці (а-ля ігри 90-х) взагалі не вписується. Звісно можна нічого з цього не збирати і просто йти по сюжетці, але її тут в кращому випадку при розгляданніЗ одного боку цей шпіль непоганий: сайберпанковий вайб, постапокаліптика, варіативні локації ну і звісно ж котик. З іншого боку збирання відвертої маячні на кшталт значків чи квестових предметів на які потім можна виміняти щось інше в сюжетці (а-ля ігри 90-х) взагалі не вписується. Звісно можна нічого з цього не збирати і просто йти по сюжетці, але її тут в кращому випадку при розгляданні всього вистачить на години 3-4, не більше. Тим не менш це чудовий варіант для паузи між великими тріпл А.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Razorxide
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    Çerezlik vakit öldürmelik bir oyun kısa bir oyun ama keyifliydi yine de grafiklerde güzel
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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