Stray

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 241 out of 2049
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2049

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  1. Saladaum
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This is a game that didn't raise expectations, but it surprised a lot.Gameplay ok, graphics very good and a nice story.
  2. Jakeroly
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    I completed the game in 6 hours in my first casual playthrough. The game is nice and looks incredible.
    The story is interesting. Behind it, the lore is melancholic. The ending, however, is somewhat disappointing. I wished it stretched out a bit more.
    The game is very interactable. As I play as a cat, I can hit billiard balls on a pool table, drop objects from a ledge that can make    I completed the game in 6 hours in my first casual playthrough. The game is nice and looks incredible.
    The story is interesting. Behind it, the lore is melancholic. The ending, however, is somewhat disappointing. I wished it stretched out a bit more.
    The game is very interactable. As I play as a cat, I can hit billiard balls on a pool table, drop objects from a ledge that can make someone angry, meow to grab someone's attention, wear a paper bag around my head which confuses my movement, adorably rest on a blanket next to someone who watches me, scratch against the doors to alert someone from the other side, ride on a small bucket that is attached on a zipline, crawl through tight holes that others can't, much more I can't keep on listing them here. Basically, I can do almost everything that cats do.
    I like the soundtrack. It fits with the sneakiness, swiftness, and cuteness of the mysterious cat.    … Expand
  3. edavidfrate
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    A wonderful story where the main character is a stray cat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Pishyakan
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This game is truly exceptional. Don't expect it to be a serious challenge - it's reasonably easy to beat and a simple concept in terms of mechanics, but the experience and story are a beauty to behold. The only thing letting it down is the length, since the world is so rich and lovingly crafted you just want to explore it and its lore for longer than the reasonably short time that the gameThis game is truly exceptional. Don't expect it to be a serious challenge - it's reasonably easy to beat and a simple concept in terms of mechanics, but the experience and story are a beauty to behold. The only thing letting it down is the length, since the world is so rich and lovingly crafted you just want to explore it and its lore for longer than the reasonably short time that the game offers (and even then, I can't mark it down as the time you to get to spend in the world is so fun & immersive).

    Stray offers a gaming experience that is unique amongst a lot of same-y titles released recently. Rather than focusing on complexity and difficulty, Stray's degree of immersion beats out any title I've played in a very long time. The game is often totally committed to the experience of controlling a cat, except where necessary to progress the story. The mechanics are simple and accessible while still remaining suitably entertaining and puzzling through the inclusion of collectibles obtained with optional side quests. One of the criticisms levelled at Stray has been the simplicity of the jumping mechanics at the core of its gameplay, but for me I believe it to be one of its strongest features. It comes with the added immersion and makes the stunning world not only accessible all kinds of players, but the world building also becomes less restricted. The stray cat makes calculated jumps with a few fun animations added from time to time, prances elegantly along narrow walkways, and slides under low passageways in a manner that feels authentically cat.

    The world the player inhabits in Stray is not unique to this game - it draws plenty of influence from cult classics in all kinds of media and history. However the perspective of the stray cat allows exploration in the cyberpunk landscape that I've personally never seen before. Cities feel very different when you're ~25cm tall, and this brings a whole new novelty to the genre. Otherwise neglected corners, furniture, ledges, rooftops, and buckets come alive in the eyes of a cat and the attention to detail BlueTwelve has dedicated to Walled City 99 is excellent. For this reason, Stray is a short game best spent taking your time. A two/three hour spring through the alleys of the city would not be well spent, in my opinion. Much of my 9.5 hour playthrough was spent scaling buildings without purpose, nuzzling up against & meowing against robots, scratching furniture, or even just napping in one of the many lovingly crafted spots to curl up in. It never gets boring, especially not with the fantastic score playing in the background.

    Above all, Stray's story is its best selling point. Its simple mechanics and immersion aid in the player forming genuine emotional bonds with the characters you encounter. B-12, a robot companion that you meet early in the game and spend the rest of the journey with, is your sole means of communication and interaction with the most human elements of the world. He acts as your communicator, your inventory, your guide, and very quickly, your friend. The limitations of being a cat blend with the assistance of your robot friend to open up the dystopian cyberpunk landscape in new ways. B-12 can hack computers while you jump in boxes to hide from enemies (or, often, just like the look of a box). The Companions, robots who inhabit the city in lieu of humans, interact with you in ways that gives you a warm & fuzzy feeling often without saying any words. Your initial goal (although still ever-present), melts away into a wider quest for freedom that you feel genuinely invested in. The lore is often fleeting with many unanswered questions, but this feels intentional. You aren't supposed to have all the answers, not in a world that may be hundreds of years from the last true human body, a world that is sometimes steeped in a mythology about humans and the world that came before this robotic dystopia. Some of that knowledge is either lost in time or beyond the reach of our tiny cat's abilities. While I was left wanting more answers, it wasn't in a way that was unsatisfying. There's just enough room to come to your own conclusions and theorise for yourself.

    The culmination of the story is bittersweet, beautiful, and deeply emotional. Again, the developers leave us with an ending that leaves enough questions while closing the threads it needed to. Our cat's journey with us is over, but only because they don't need us to guide them any more.    … Expand
  5. Super_ryn_
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    A unique game with some downsides on difficulty and length. If you are looking for a shorter more casual game this is definitely for you. its a very different experience than what you will get in most other games and really packs in a lot in a 4 to 6 hour campaign.
  6. curzon_dax
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    This game is clearly one of the best games ever created. I have played countless of excellent games since the 80s and this is one of the very few each decade that offers something original to some extend at least. The main reasons it doesn't get a perfect score is that a) part of its gameplay is to some extend derivative because the quest design is relatively predictable and b) a minorityThis game is clearly one of the best games ever created. I have played countless of excellent games since the 80s and this is one of the very few each decade that offers something original to some extend at least. The main reasons it doesn't get a perfect score is that a) part of its gameplay is to some extend derivative because the quest design is relatively predictable and b) a minority of the secret memories/areas were placed in the game in a way that it was more tedious to find them than to enjoy the rest of the game but it wasn't too bad.… Expand
  7. Shodik
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    The game is fascinating, there are difficult moments that add interest and complement the gameplay. This is the world that was able to sink into the soul and leave behind positive emotions. And this beautiful view from the control center. I have only 1 minus at launch, and in some places there were friezes during the passage.
  8. BorisBlade
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Только что закончил этот шедевр. Красивая картинка, хорошо реализованный сеттинг. Всем советую поиграть. Игра на 1-2 вечера
  9. zintertoon
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Игра в целом интересная, мир взоимодействует между собой. Единственный минус- игру я прошёл за 6 часов, но обязательно пройду ещё раз, со всеми воспоминаниями
  10. Mop_Hair
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    To be honest. I expected just a little more from this game. I’ll admit the art style is incredible, however that doesn’t cover this game’s flaws. The game reuses a whole lot of dialogue options and not to mention, it lacks any characters for you to care all that much about except the cat.
  11. besiegedparent
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    A beautiful little charmer set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia that I loved exploring as a cat. The puzzles and gentle platforming challenges (mostly involving racing) were fun, but mostly this game stood out to me for its aesthetic sensibilities, chill pacing, and affectionate portrayal of its unconventional heroes.
  12. Ivovendiu
    Aug 1, 2022
    3
    A terribly boring and not interesting game. At first everything is ok, but then the game becomes predictable.
    She can be divided literally into 3 segments that are very similar to each other.
  13. Duxmealux
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Game of the year for quality-price.
    Also press ○ to meow meow meow meow meow
  14. FatehEsgerli
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    Oyun sadece ana karakteri hayvan diye hyplandı. O kadarda iyi oyun değil! Gerçekten kriterimiz hayvan ana karakterse, her oyuna yüksek puan vermemiz gerekmezmi?!
  15. the4ears
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This is a surprising game, It is worth recommending to everyone.Looking forward to the next work
  16. SgStarov
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    Отличная расслабляющая игра. Несколько вечеров отдыха от прокачки или убийства боссов. Вместо этого отличная история и красивый мир. Некоторые ругают игру за слабый гемплей, но геймплей в этой игре это ее плюс. Ведь, как по мне, основная цель этой игры расслабить игрока, а не напрягать его попытками правильно прыгнуть на очередной уступ. 9 баллов, так как игра не сделала никакой революции,Отличная расслабляющая игра. Несколько вечеров отдыха от прокачки или убийства боссов. Вместо этого отличная история и красивый мир. Некоторые ругают игру за слабый гемплей, но геймплей в этой игре это ее плюс. Ведь, как по мне, основная цель этой игры расслабить игрока, а не напрягать его попытками правильно прыгнуть на очередной уступ. 9 баллов, так как игра не сделала никакой революции, но в данном жанре является одной из лучших.… Expand
  17. Bramskoo
    Aug 1, 2022
    0
    Loved this game. Lots of emotion and great atmosphere. Not too long. Only negative thing I can say is that you cant return to the different parts of the city to complete side missions and gather all memories. You sort of can, but then you would have to restart the chapter.
  18. MrElvin
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    Good and interesting and different game................................................................................................
  19. Johnnyls
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    A beautiful indie game, simple and at same time charismatic, sad and mysterious. Good puzzles and characters. The gameplay could be a little bit more advanced, but it's not a problem, just a opportunity to the next game. Despite the walkthrough be short, the rhythm run good and rewarding. It was a game out of the box. I really recommend you to have this experience.
  20. huraka13
    Jul 31, 2022
    8
    Un joc del que no esperava res i que m'ha deixat amb una grata sensació. Anar descobrint la història mitjançant l'exploració d'un mapa tan sorprenent ha sigut increíble. És veritat que el joc no revolucióna res i que utilitza mecàniques bastant conegudes, tot i així sap conjugar-ho tot per a fer-ho interessant i amè. Sincerament recomanaria a tothom que com a mínim el provés si té el plus,Un joc del que no esperava res i que m'ha deixat amb una grata sensació. Anar descobrint la història mitjançant l'exploració d'un mapa tan sorprenent ha sigut increíble. És veritat que el joc no revolucióna res i que utilitza mecàniques bastant conegudes, tot i així sap conjugar-ho tot per a fer-ho interessant i amè. Sincerament recomanaria a tothom que com a mínim el provés si té el plus, ja que l'experiència val la pena, i al ser un joc bastant curt, no requereix de gaire temps per poder-te empapar de tot el que té per oferir, que com ja he dit anteriorment, es molt i molt bo.… Expand
  21. Akvicet
    Jul 31, 2022
    0
    There is nothing in the game, it is an empty shell, which people like because there is a cat, it's just degradation.
    The game is given too much attention, it is empty, except for the corridors and the cat there is absolutely nothing in it.
  22. porcodepre
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Grande jogo, bonito, bons puzzles, grande história, bonito.
    Stray começa e termina no tempo exato.
  23. NickCage16
    Jul 31, 2022
    0
    Short but sweet. I was more invested into the game in 5 hours than most games get me in 20+ hours. Great story, great characters, great gameplay, great graphics.

    10/10
  24. BugsBunny999666
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    I did cry in the end. Only 2 games made me cry Red Dead Redemion 2 and STRAY.
    In the rolling titles you can see the names of the cats that took a role in this game and 3 were RIP I did cry twice as hard. Awersome Story of a stay car, the best game I did play in a last years
  25. SuperDuck23
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Stray is wonderfully atmospheric, with confident design and a surprisingly good story. All the elements come together very well to create a truly unique twist on the puzzle platforming genre. I would have liked a little more, particularly with the ending, but aside from that I can't recommend Stray enough.
  26. ThiagoTitonel
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Excellent few hours of a great game. Beautiful and relaxing as it is supposed to be. Even better, a free game on PS Plus.
  27. pjakla
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Superb story and mission - unlike anything I’ve played before. Highly recommended.
  28. ChocolateBlanco
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Simple, classic, but beautiful history. Two charming main characters. Very well detailed atmosphere, Great music. Very good job in small details, for example, the meowing button. My only complaint (only in specific situations) is the camera position, but nothing catastrophic. The final is melancholic but great at the same time.
  29. OzanDE
    Jul 31, 2022
    2
    I think it's more than just a good game, it's not better than the last of us part 2 it got so many votes just because it's a cat it's a very simple game very little to no action.
  30. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 31, 2022
    8
    _Good game _
  31. evgenya
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    i like this game so much, your cat travels around interesting places and meet sweet characters. i like concept of being cat in this game, because in almost every game i can play only human character or something like human. main character is a cat and it's can't talk, but like in cartoon "spirit" about horses, when you watch it you can feel horse's character and mood, because of it'si like this game so much, your cat travels around interesting places and meet sweet characters. i like concept of being cat in this game, because in almost every game i can play only human character or something like human. main character is a cat and it's can't talk, but like in cartoon "spirit" about horses, when you watch it you can feel horse's character and mood, because of it's actions, same for this game. and also game not all about the cat, but about the whole world. being small cat you interact with bots and your friend b-12 to undestand whats going on and this is so exiting. i really happy what this game existed!… Expand
  32. hyper2343
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    An amazing cat indie game with a great sound track with beautiful art style and ended when it need. So far the best game I have played this year. Genuinely felt like the developers put alot of care in to the game
  33. s25l_r
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Me ha encantado en todos sus apartados, sinceramente por mi goty, aunque ya sabemos que seguro le dan a otro juego que venda mas pero bueno, se lo recomiendo a cualquiera que quiera pasar un rato bastante guapo e inmersivo
  34. johnnypiede
    Jul 31, 2022
    1
    Dire noioso è dire poco. Lo avrei apprezzato a 5/6 anni perché non è challenging, è semplice andare avanti, anche un po banale. Storia fritta è rifritta sui valori sociali etc etc. Bbooring Non è pessimo ma la mancanza di sfide di gioco lo rende noioso già dopo mezz'ora. Non lo continuerò...
  35. Tinkal
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    It's literally one the games that you could call them "little diamonds" and when I see one, I start playing them from start to finish. I enjoyed it like I would enjoy a great little adventure with good friends. Too bad that it doesn't have a big replayability score (like side quests and more things to discover) but I am surely gonna play it again in the future.
  36. RedTTY
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    美中不足有点短，是一个很有趣的世界设定，而且和机器人互动非常有爱，推荐。
  37. Weeeeee711
    Jul 31, 2022
    4
    Cool setting,,,pretty goof graphics and interesting playing as a cat...for about 30 minutes (I made it through the first three hours)

    After that...it's really just a generic adventure game where you run around doing stuff for npcs. I don't see anything else special about it If you want a much better title and aren't bought off easily..go check out something like Lost Ember First    Cool setting,,,pretty goof graphics and interesting playing as a cat...for about 30 minutes (I made it through the first three hours)

    After that...it's really just a generic adventure game where you run around doing stuff for npcs. I don't see anything else special about it

    If you want a much better title and aren't bought off easily..go check out something like Lost Ember

    First Tree is pretty good, also (and was made by one person)

    4 out of 10    … Expand
  38. Ixedosss
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    If U want to relax , this game is definitely what U need . 9 stars from PC version .. all hail to Cats
  39. Parag0N
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    What a refreshing and original concept. Controls are very tight and responsive. Easy to pick up and learn. Graphics are more “next gen” than anything on Xbox Series, ( I own it) and the music and sound is top notch. There’s an interesting and easy to follow story with some beautiful artistry to support it. There’s no blood and gore, nudity, swearing, or explosions, and this is the bestWhat a refreshing and original concept. Controls are very tight and responsive. Easy to pick up and learn. Graphics are more “next gen” than anything on Xbox Series, ( I own it) and the music and sound is top notch. There’s an interesting and easy to follow story with some beautiful artistry to support it. There’s no blood and gore, nudity, swearing, or explosions, and this is the best platform game of 2022 by far. If Elden Ring hadn’t come out this would be game of the year easily. This is the type of game I buy Playstation for and thank you to everyone who worked on this and the publishers who took a chance on something new and different. There’s an audience of people who are sick to death of the same games every year and endless sequels. I’ll take this over Call of Duty 20 or Madden 30 any day. Worth owning a PS5 for and simply a great game-do yourself a favor and play it if you’re able.… Expand
  40. DockSmoocher
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Excellent quasi-horror adventure catforming with a side of welcome emotional damage. 10/10
  41. MilkMaker
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Could have been a 10 if it wasn’t for that monkey pox rushed to aids ending
  42. straycat25
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is something with something, I haven't been under such impressions for a long time, on the one hand I didn't expect anything from this game, but in the end it exceeded all my expectations and even more! Thanks to the developers for such a masterpiece!
  43. Rush_exe
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Игра шикарная! Не сказать что у неё отличный геймплей или это отличный платформер, но все же эта самое лучшее что я видел в этом году!
  44. diegoiboy
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Loco el juego es buenísimo para lo simple de sus mecánicas e interacciones con el medio, es inmersivo e interesante lo que plantea al ponerte en la piel de un animal domestico (aunque no es primera vez que se realiza algo de este estilo). Si bien el juego es corto; resulta ser conciso con lo que quiere transmitir, además de dejar un final abierto muy bueno, real que casi lloro en una deLoco el juego es buenísimo para lo simple de sus mecánicas e interacciones con el medio, es inmersivo e interesante lo que plantea al ponerte en la piel de un animal domestico (aunque no es primera vez que se realiza algo de este estilo). Si bien el juego es corto; resulta ser conciso con lo que quiere transmitir, además de dejar un final abierto muy bueno, real que casi lloro en una de las escenas finales.

    100% RECOMENDADO    … Expand
  45. Svetlendrius
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Лучшая игра про кота, при этом имеющая свои недостатки.
    Сам котик сделан неплохо, можно мяукать, драть ковры, прыгать и ронять вещи со столов, спать всё то, что делают котики, разве что орать нельзя. Немного плохо сделана анимация ходьбы и мимика лица котиков, но можно списать это на то, что это всё-таки не ААА.
    Самое начало у игры немного скучноватое, но постепенно игра набирает    Лучшая игра про кота, при этом имеющая свои недостатки.
    Сам котик сделан неплохо, можно мяукать, драть ковры, прыгать и ронять вещи со столов, спать всё то, что делают котики, разве что орать нельзя. Немного плохо сделана анимация ходьбы и мимика лица котиков, но можно списать это на то, что это всё-таки не ААА.
    Самое начало у игры немного скучноватое, но постепенно игра набирает обороты.
    Локации, саундтрек сделаны отлично. Сюжет, который к удивлению присутствует и сама история сделаны хорошо, игра когда нужно наполнена и напряженными моментами и драмой, что позволяет проникнуться игрой.    … Expand
  46. ghosttoyou
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Разрабы котики. Oчень креативная идея, игра не скучная даже близко. Чем то напомнило beyond good and evil.
  47. TriforceGem
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    The atmosphere and environment design are top notch. I loved spending time in each of the "town" areas. I really love the first town, The Slums. Extremely fun to just explore and find out about the world through exploration instead of exposition.
    The narrative that the story tells, at its core, is moving and well crafted. The part where I am not giving this game a perfect 10 is that I    The atmosphere and environment design are top notch. I loved spending time in each of the "town" areas. I really love the first town, The Slums. Extremely fun to just explore and find out about the world through exploration instead of exposition.
    The narrative that the story tells, at its core, is moving and well crafted. The part where I am not giving this game a perfect 10 is that I feel like the "zurk" are unnecessary to the story. The dystopia works really well without them.
    I think the strength is in the exploration and interaction the player-cat has with their companion.

    I highly recommend you take some time to let yourself get lost in the world of Stray.    … Expand
  48. DarkWorld11
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I love this game
    And the story is sad
  49. Merritt7
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Beautiful from start to finish a no brainer for anyone with ps plus extra and premium. On the shorter side at about 6 hours with your first play through but can be about ten after going through and wrapping up trophies. Overall enjoyed the fluid gameplay and puzzles and was pleasantly surprised with the characters and story along the way.
  50. midenkoo
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this is the best game of all time i can say meow. 176547093987654 of 1 and its very gud
  51. redkitties
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. super cute, i loved it, but the ending didn't circle back to the beginning of the game...where is my cat family?… Expand
  52. Majsner
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I didn't expect much from this game - i was wrong. Probably the best cat game ever made. Just finished it, definitely going to replay this for Platinum
  53. magnumdb
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I wrote a detailed review that took up almost all 5000 characters but I can't post it, I keep getting a 404 error no matter which computer/tablet/phone I use. So instead, check out my YouTube channel to see me play and it talk about it. Search for FirstPersonLooter.
  54. Orjicopy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Graphics, Controls , Level Design and CAT !!! I never play game like this before..Almost All Games have a similar design. I think Making and Releasing the right Game at the right time.. Because Real World is not So Good.. After I Play This game.. My psychology is more good and positive..Game Colourful, friendly. This Enough For me. Thanks
  55. Okyr
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Çok rahatlatıcı aşırı sevimli, güzel atmosferi şahane tatlı bir oyun
  56. Neu-ro-man-cer
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Great, original little game with great cyberpunk vibes! Finally a non-human protagonist + some really cool ideas in terms of story (love the writing), and can’t wait for a sequel!!
  57. Nachodan
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    What can I say, this was just a delight to play, from start to end, a pure pleasure, I’m hoping for a 2nd and with the ability to customise a cat
  58. GrafEisen
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Игра оставила самые положительные эмоции и наиприятнейшие впечатления. Именно такими и должны быть игры: простыми,расслабляющими и интересными,но при этом способными доставить массу удовольствия. В Stray есть то,чего так сильно не хватает подавляющему большинству современных игр: она сделана с душой, и это чувствуется в каждом моменте, каждой мелодии, каждом звуке. И это безумно приятно!Игра оставила самые положительные эмоции и наиприятнейшие впечатления. Именно такими и должны быть игры: простыми,расслабляющими и интересными,но при этом способными доставить массу удовольствия. В Stray есть то,чего так сильно не хватает подавляющему большинству современных игр: она сделана с душой, и это чувствуется в каждом моменте, каждой мелодии, каждом звуке. И это безумно приятно!
  59. RobeltBobelt
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    **** cat, this is awesome. Even though you don't understand
  60. Newway92
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. It's a masterpiece of it's kind. Great story, great characters and enough gameplay for it to not get boring. What an amazing experience.
  61. Spyan
    Jul 29, 2022
    1
    Release an undercooked mediocre, unoriginal, BORING game, get blasted by the critics. ADD CAT : have cat nuts from all over the world cry genius and rate 10. Anaprurna are manipulative scammer clowns, adding the cat was clearly a last minute idea to try to save a dirt cheap IP. And thanks to people's idiocy and gullibitty : it totally worked.
  62. Imperfectionist
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    Stray is a fantastic little game with relaxing gameplay and a distinct perspective. It's definitely a game made for cat lovers to enjoy. I thought the game might have benefited from more mechanics. Also, after playing so many games, the storyline seemed a little predictable, but it was still enjoyable overall. I have encountered a few bugs here and there that had me reloading theStray is a fantastic little game with relaxing gameplay and a distinct perspective. It's definitely a game made for cat lovers to enjoy. I thought the game might have benefited from more mechanics. Also, after playing so many games, the storyline seemed a little predictable, but it was still enjoyable overall. I have encountered a few bugs here and there that had me reloading the checkpoint but that's to be expected as I was playing it on day one. It's well worth your time if you want a quick game to play through in a few days.… Expand
  63. m162000a
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Good game Good gameplay Perfect story
    So I advise you to play it when you’re mind clear
  64. Simpson_761
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Interesting Story. Super fresh gameplay feel. You play as a cat and the cat movements are quite well done! Nice fun. Better than I expected from a smaller title like this.
  65. Mashaka
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I put the cat to bed and left the joystick on my lap. Purring like a real one.

    Great game. A stunning, deep, touching story.
  66. gabo2300
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    It's just beatiful, very emotional aventure, I enjoyed exploring every roof on the case, every corner, loved the art and the gameplay.

    What else to say about this game, just fantastic, not a single bug on my 15h played. Got every award. I think my cat that passed away a few time ago motivated me to get all the achievements. both were very similar, almost identical. Thank you    It's just beatiful, very emotional aventure, I enjoyed exploring every roof on the case, every corner, loved the art and the gameplay.

    What else to say about this game, just fantastic, not a single bug on my 15h played.

    Got every award.

    I think my cat that passed away a few time ago motivated me to get all the achievements. both were very similar, almost identical.

    Thank you BlueTwelve Studio for this game. Thank you for make me remember my son.    … Expand
  67. Neyb
    Jul 28, 2022
    4
    an adventure game where 4 hours feels too long... gameplay is boring... don't consider buying this more than a few dollars
  68. Gluca004
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Avevo paura che il gameplay fosse troppo lineare, ma mi ha stupito, molto simpatico e coinvolgente
  69. george_bondo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    well meow its a great game fir summer, with nice graphics very good audio and nice robots
  70. adikkson
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, I dont like cats but this game change my mind. Graphics is good but story is too short
  71. Galaxyas
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Only The best game I ever play! Been a cat in a future distopic is so awesome! A just can't describe how awesome this game is only with my oppinion... Game of the year! For sure!
  72. 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
  73. Anastasyah86
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing! I didn't finish it yet but I'm playing the last part.
    I can say for sure that people who made this game are big fans of cat, like me :D Animations, meows and habits are soooo true and it's so cute. I really enjoying playing for red cat. And the story is also exciting, thought it's been said on the beginning where all those small creepy monsters come from, but anyway    The game is amazing! I didn't finish it yet but I'm playing the last part.
    I can say for sure that people who made this game are big fans of cat, like me :D Animations, meows and habits are soooo true and it's so cute. I really enjoying playing for red cat. And the story is also exciting, thought it's been said on the beginning where all those small creepy monsters come from, but anyway it's so cool to walk everywhere , messing and playing being a cat!    … Expand
  74. last_of_us
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    nice game
    i really enjoyed this game
    its creative & as a indie game it has nice high graphic :)
  75. 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
  76. Montanakill12
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrivelmente relaxante com história envolvente e uma boa exploração, um jogo obrigatório para quem é fã de indies ou gatos! Espero que tenha continuação em breve.
  77. DDXYZZ
    Jul 28, 2022
    2
    Нет спойлеров!!!!
    Был удивлен хайпу вокруг этой игры, но потом пожалел.
    Геймплей: Его буквально НЕТУ. Они не смогли придумать хоть что-то оригинальное кроме базовых механик: Прыжок и бег. Он не развивается на протяжении всей игры - тебе даётся только несколько однообразных погонь. Абсолютно неинтересный и болезненный поиск воспоминаний из-за того что по картинкам ничего не понятно из-за    Нет спойлеров!!!!
    Был удивлен хайпу вокруг этой игры, но потом пожалел.
    Геймплей: Его буквально НЕТУ. Они не смогли придумать хоть что-то оригинальное кроме базовых механик: Прыжок и бег. Он не развивается на протяжении всей игры - тебе даётся только несколько однообразных погонь. Абсолютно неинтересный и болезненный поиск воспоминаний из-за того что по картинкам ничего не понятно из-за однообразности локаций, маркеров нет, и каких-либо других подсказок нет. Локации слишком нагружены препятствиями, которые неинтересно преодолевать раз за разом для поиска мусора. А сами локации пустые. В них БУКВАЛЬНО НИЧЕГО НЕТ. Даже с нпс никак не взаимодействуешь - Одна фраза на каждого, и то все несут однообразную фигню то про аутсайд, то про правительство. А ещё можно отметить уродское местоположение автоматов и воспоминаний.
    Сюжет: Абсолютно шаблонный сюжет, который можно предугадать на изи - его даже преподносят неинтересно.
    Музыка: Немного приятных саундтреков, которые не перестают надоедать (Если вы заспидраните игру только на основной линии менее чем за 4 часа)
    Графика: В общем неплохо. Но текстуры сильно сжатые (игра 6 гб весит тем не менее)
    Итог: Перехайпленная игра - если бы в ней не было кота, то он даже 5 баллов бы не получил.    … Expand
  78. Clausgonzalez23
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Visual incrível, level design bem elaborado com uma história intrigante e contada de uma forma fantástica.
    Gameplay simples que funciona perfeitamente, vale a jogatina.
  79. AlexFishers
    Jul 28, 2022
    4
    Откуда столько супер положительных отзывов? Просто игра. Через 2 часа становится скучно.. Нет глубокого погружения. Вроде и история интересная, но нет. Геймплей наскучивает. Ожидал много большего, прям намного большего, а по факту.. разочаровался :(
    Скучная :/ Слишком скучная..    Откуда столько супер положительных отзывов? Просто игра. Через 2 часа становится скучно.. Нет глубокого погружения. Вроде и история интересная, но нет. Геймплей наскучивает. Ожидал много большего, прям намного большего, а по факту.. разочаровался :(
    Скучная :/ Слишком скучная..
  80. RayOjoGames
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best game for 2022! full of inovation! so meowsterpiece! I hope Stray gonna win GOTY in every award!… Expand
  81. Helix__006
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Game Of The Year!!!

    It was developed since 2015, in the nearly 5 hours gameplay, i can feel their hard work over the past 7 years.

    Don't mind media score, that is a joke!
  82. Ramas
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    The last of us cat version :) good graphics and sound track, controls also, very good game :)
  83. JoshMo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Buena trama y soundtrack, una atmósfera que envuelve y buena historia, la exploración no es tan tediosa y se puede decir que es placentero jugar como un gato
  84. LatinCritic13
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Stray is easily the most adorable games I've ever played. In terms of replayability and fondness of cats, it's actually worth purchasing it!
  85. Uzrunxj
    Jul 28, 2022
    0
    Easy and boring. If you have a small child that you want to keep busy for a few hours this game is perfect
  86. Schueli
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Sehr spaßiges Spiel, gute Grafik, tolle Atmosphäre, toller Soundtrack. Kann man nur empfehlen.
  87. HaouLeo
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    Unlike what a lot of people have been saying, this game is not just for people addicted to cats and cat memes. Behind all the cat-ing and memes, hides a pretty interesting game.

    Surely being in control of a cat, with everything that comes with it such as meowing repeatedly, breaking stuff, pushing stuff off tables, and overall being annoying, is a big part of why the game is fun, but    Unlike what a lot of people have been saying, this game is not just for people addicted to cats and cat memes. Behind all the cat-ing and memes, hides a pretty interesting game.

    Surely being in control of a cat, with everything that comes with it such as meowing repeatedly, breaking stuff, pushing stuff off tables, and overall being annoying, is a big part of why the game is fun, but the setting and the story are actually very interesting, even the robot characters are very charismatic and the world feels very much alive.

    The exploring and "parkour" are not as free as people could be expecting, but the limitations actually make it so the game flows well and you wont be getting angry you missed a jump and fell, or something like that.

    Definitely give this game a try if you want to have some cat-sual time in a dystopian future.    … Expand
  88. cobiratel
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    This is awesome game! I got on PC, and, it have some visual bugs, but it don't interfere gameplay. I very like this game, and wait second part!
  89. Rafadrfdias
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Joguin que vc controla um gato e sai andando por um mundo distópico em busca de voltar para a superfície
  90. oVokick
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    A very good game, but at the same time quite sad. I had a lot of fun playing it. Went through it in a day.
  91. Dogguin
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo Incrível, um História contagiante, Gameplay Ótima, E muita diversidade de personagens e NPCs.
  92. Shadow2450
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best indie games Iv ever played. Nice short and sweet single player with a good story, absolutely worth the $30 they charge for it. Would recommend to anyone who’s interested.
  93. Shiro07
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    An entertaining and long-lasting game, it has a phenomenal soundtrack and the robots have a unique charisma, and the ending is sublime
  94. Helix2236
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    The only negative part is it's too short. The rest is just a plaisant. I will definitely remember this game.
  95. kamijou616
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meowmeow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow… Expand
  96. Fred_hasegawa
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Très bon jeu, une ambiance bien gérée du début à la fin . Un jeu relativement court certes mais très agréable à jouer et a compléter avec toujours un petit recoin que l'on a pas exploré
  97. Monster800
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    I loved everything about this game, the art style is just fantastic, the city is stunning in its decay.
    The story is engaging, and it is all held together by a fantastic musical score.
    The levels are all different, some linear (in a good way) or small open world areas that are great to explore. The puzzles are simple but fun, the enemies are not too difficult to beat, but add some    I loved everything about this game, the art style is just fantastic, the city is stunning in its decay.
    The story is engaging, and it is all held together by a fantastic musical score.
    The levels are all different, some linear (in a good way) or small open world areas that are great to explore.
    The puzzles are simple but fun, the enemies are not too difficult to beat, but add some tension.
    Just an enjoyable, beautiful, relaxing game - took me 9 hours, and I looked everywhere and for everything, talking to all of the companion droids.    … Expand
  98. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    Really cute game. I haven't played it personally as im not much of a gamer but I've watched my friend's play it and it was really fun to witness all the adventures the cat goes on. The detail into not only the story by into mimicking typical feline behavior. It's fresh, engrossing and fun.
  99. Prexer
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    The story, the cat, the environment, it all feels so well done, Stray its a cute gem that deserves all the attention.
  100. futuristpraxis
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal art direction, creative use of familiar themes, great sound design, emotive musical score, well paced story, fun nerdy easter eggs, compelling characters, with a good amount of touching moments throughout. Bestie indie art game in recent years, easily.… Expand
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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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