Stray

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

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

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  1. hgerik
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    A game I never knew I needed. Brilliant, contendet for GOTY for sure.......
  2. Hidro_17
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    9.5/10 game , great story 10/10 , gameplay and movement 8.5/10, music 10/10, art design and in game locations 10/10
  3. Bally5
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Utterly wonderful, I hope for more in the future as a cat lover and big gamer it was exactly what I wanted and loved the story. But I wanna know more. DLC PLEASE
  4. MR_MoneyK7
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bello il gatto carino non so fare recensioni però è bello giocatelo poi è sul plus… Expand
  5. ege24tan
    Jul 24, 2022
    0
    I don't know why people like this game. It's a basic cat game for me, the stuff in the game is casual. Don't like it.
  6. kettanaito
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    I was expecting a somewhat art-house-y experience that small studios usually pull off. But Stray is a full-scale adventure game that I can safely put on a shelf alongside Journey. It's immerse, polished, and leverages its uniqueness in a clever way. You playing as a cat affects both story and gameplay, and it's overall a fantastic envisioning of the concept.

    Its rough edges like at    I was expecting a somewhat art-house-y experience that small studios usually pull off. But Stray is a full-scale adventure game that I can safely put on a shelf alongside Journey. It's immerse, polished, and leverages its uniqueness in a clever way. You playing as a cat affects both story and gameplay, and it's overall a fantastic envisioning of the concept.

    Its rough edges like at times weird jump snapping and the lack of an on-demand jump are barely noticeable. I also understand the technical difficulty that rises from trying to fix those issues.

    It's a game that exceeds expectations and, what's important, it's a memorable experience and a touching story. As with any great game, its only objective downside is that it ends so quickly.    … Expand
  7. AlphaZer0
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    This game made me go out to the humane society and buy two cats. Best game ever made hand down
  8. RusFlexMen
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Игра начинается весьма интересно, ничего не зная об игре можно подумать, что на всем ее протяжении мы будем скитаться по заброшенным выцветшим постройкам. Ходим, ласкаемся с семьей (как гласит описание игры на этом же сайте), но потом падаем в неизвестность без надежды вернуться обратно. Потрясающее вступление, издалека задающее тон игре. После проходим ряд преград, следуя за неким ИИ, чтоИгра начинается весьма интересно, ничего не зная об игре можно подумать, что на всем ее протяжении мы будем скитаться по заброшенным выцветшим постройкам. Ходим, ласкаемся с семьей (как гласит описание игры на этом же сайте), но потом падаем в неизвестность без надежды вернуться обратно. Потрясающее вступление, издалека задающее тон игре. После проходим ряд преград, следуя за неким ИИ, что тоже придает вступлению немало загадочности. После же начала всей истории нас будут знакомить (причем в буквальном смысле) с роботами. В игре хорошо прописана "человечность" этих самых роботов-компаньонов, сохраняя в них "роботность". Все роботы не просто похожи на людей, но еще и хороши как личности, что тоже отлично вписывается в концепцию "Вместо людей - почти такие же роботы". Пусть персонажей и не запоминаешь на всю игру (а только ключевых личностей), но у каждого есть свое поведение, характер, а некоторые даже могут подтолкнуть на смешинку. Отдельного внимания достойна атмосфера, создаваемая эмбиентом и окружением. Позволяет прочувствовать некую безысходность и брошенность в самом окружении. Невероятное умиление вызывает главный, не побоюсь слова, герой. Я не совсем понял, настоящий ли это кот или нет (что можно заподозрить по странно мелькающим в катсценах зрачках), но он понимает речь нашего B-12, который переводит речь остальных роботов, отвечает роботам на их реплики мяуканьем и т.д. Завязка и подача сюжета тоже не на менее высоком уровне. Сама завязка пусть и много где избита, но заставляет задумоца, как говорится. Также хорошо прописан персонаж самого B-12, к которому действительно привязываешься к концу игры. Человечность в нем проявляется правда не особо сильнее, чем в роботах, но с ним мы проводим чуть ли не всю игру.
    А теперь о малых проблемах игры: порой через чур линейно-коридорные уровни, хоть за всю игру нам дают две "открытых" локации (но на них замкнутость чувствуется не так ярко), также в игре присутствуют баги текстур (особо они заметны в катсценах), а также наводка прыжков и т.п., еще пусть это и робо-город, но абсурдности вызывает иногда то, как персонажи где-то и куда-то появляются и исчезают до какого-то момента в сюжете, меняется на измененных таким образом местах что-либо чрезвычайно координально. Лично меня концовка пробила не на слезу, а на целый небольшой водопад. Прошел за часов 5-6 за 3-4 дня. Вывод: игра мне нереально понравилась, могу посоветовать любителям интерактивного кинца, даже в какой-то степени экшена, ну и, конечно же, милоты. (Language - Russian)    … Expand
  9. FuriousAegon
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Stray is magnificent experience!Like in Undertale I had literally no frustration in the whole game just pure joy.But Undertale had me with outstandingly real/alive characters and unusual gameplay.But Stray has something different.Besides cats, this game pleases me with its fantastic art direction and soundtrack but also with interesting lore and min story.
    The main question of player at    Stray is magnificent experience!Like in Undertale I had literally no frustration in the whole game just pure joy.But Undertale had me with outstandingly real/alive characters and unusual gameplay.But Stray has something different.Besides cats, this game pleases me with its fantastic art direction and soundtrack but also with interesting lore and min story.
    The main question of player at the start and through the middle of the game - What happened with humans?And by exploring the world you learn more about it. In this game there is no words ( in our language ) spoken, and this also shows how you can get empathy to the beings even without any speech, only words written and actions.
    Soundtrack completely complements the whole game, with every "search" or "walking" segments the game starts playing themes that completing the sequence. The main theme is amazing though.
    The gameplay introduces us with literally a cat life. You can attach surfaces,sneak in places humans and robots couldn’t, and this game has even a meow for a specific button in controller.Also there lots of puzzles in this game.
    I don’t know what to say more, this game has become very personal to me, ever since announcement. So I thank B 12 and Annapurna Interactive for making such a pleasant,cute and relaxing journey, that brought me to tears in the end of it.
    9/10    … Expand
  10. YunusEdros
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Extremly enjoyed this game! I got the platinum too and kind off want to play it again a 3rd time. Probs the most relaxing game that came out this year.
  11. HadesLeChat
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Ce jeu est intéressant, amusant et carrément adorable. Jouer en tant que chat est unique et j'aime vraiment l'expérience globale. Et l'obtenir gratuitement avec la Playstation plus est génial.
  12. Teaspoon_tf2
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    i love being a cat, its short and very sweet. i would have like that you get back to your family but still a good ending
  13. benyamxn
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Aside from the whole "You play as a cat!" standpoint, this is an actual game, a very high quality game at that. There are optional tasks, good gameplay and mechanics, decent story and characters, and beautiful visuals and sound design.
    It's a bit on the shorter side, taking around 6 hours tops to beat.
    Definitely a no-brainer if you play it with PS+ Extra.
  14. HassanMnaguib
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    This game is the end of all games this is the final boss to all games
    I 100% recommend to play it and enjoy it
  15. Dcat
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Хорошая игра ,без всяких чернокожих ,феменисток и геев.
    Реально затягивает и помогает расслабится.
  16. MikeGold
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterfully crafted original experience with a very good story and even better execution. The whole experience might be considered a bit short, but ends up before it gets boring. Both music and graphics are amazing, with the carefully crafted scenes and good pacing. I strongly believe that it is one of the games that define the medium as an art. It is the one that I will beThe game is a masterfully crafted original experience with a very good story and even better execution. The whole experience might be considered a bit short, but ends up before it gets boring. Both music and graphics are amazing, with the carefully crafted scenes and good pacing. I strongly believe that it is one of the games that define the medium as an art. It is the one that I will be coming back to multiple times throughout my life.… Expand
  17. Jeffmeiners
    Jul 24, 2022
    3
    Viel zu kurz! Und lohnt sich nicht wieder zu spielen. Verstehe den hype nicht.
  18. e4sy
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Love the game, made for true gamers and with passion, that is what we need.
  19. Den_Rode
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Игра, в которой ты натурально отдыхаешь головой. Приятно знать, что остались ещё разработчики делающие ИГРЫ, а не сервисы и повестки.
    P.S. Всем кота)
  20. miiika694
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Игра топ, интересный сюжет, хорошая оптимизация и графика, милый главный герой), харизматичные персонажи, вобщем игра топ
  21. Yuro
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loved this game from start to finish. Was excited for Stray ever since the reveal and it exceeded my expectations by a lot. It's 4 hours long but the story is incredible. The ending made me cry. When I was playing felt like fighting to meet my family back. And the audio is good as well. Our lovely cat sounds, Robots sounds, and others. Animation is delightful. I can't Stray 2 ifAbsolutely loved this game from start to finish. Was excited for Stray ever since the reveal and it exceeded my expectations by a lot. It's 4 hours long but the story is incredible. The ending made me cry. When I was playing felt like fighting to meet my family back. And the audio is good as well. Our lovely cat sounds, Robots sounds, and others. Animation is delightful. I can't Stray 2 if developer release 2.… Expand
  22. Yourmumsbills
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    This game is worthy of every bit of of praise that it's getting. A beautiful story in an incredibly well designed and stunning world to explore in a very unique way. fantastic music, good controls. All round a fantastic game up there with the likes of What Remains Of Edith Finch, Firewatch, Oxenfree etc.
  23. Oita75
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Environment, lights, atmosphere, gameplay, story, cat Animation ! Everything is perfect!
    Congrats to B12, the French studio From Montpellier.
  24. 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 !
  25. quittit1
    Jul 23, 2022
    7
    Okay buddy I just don’t think it would happen lol
  26. wittmann
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Stray was a highly anticipated game for me and it did not disappoint. Even after playing through the story, there wasn’t a time where I felt annoyed while going back to get all the trophies. Wonderful story and environments.
  27. GhostyBae
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a piece of art. It is beautiful and the soundtrack is perfectly complimentary to the aesthetic and themes of the story. Simple puzzles and story make this game accessible to anyone that wants to enjoy it, and that's the best part. It took 7.5 hours to complete my first playthrough, and I acquired half of the achievements. I spent a lot of time collecting extras and checking in with NPCs multiple times because their dialogue progresses throughout the game. What surprised me the most is that the novelty never wore off, I never stopped enjoying or giggling at getting my head stuck in a paper bag or batting objects off of ledges. I love this game and have really enjoyed watching others play it as well.… Expand
  28. Nunes86
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Jogo fantástico, divertido com quebra cabeças interessantes. Jogabilidade fluída e dinâmica, história fenomenal, não terminou como eu queria mas entendo o que os criadores quiseram passar, não tem ativismo de agendas e nem lacração apenas entretenimento. Fiquei muito feliz por jogar. Por mais jogos assim.
  29. Notacat
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    Beautiful setting. The game introduces new mechanics but doesn't overuse them, keeping gameplay interesting. The robots are all lively characters. I find myself skipping dialog in a lot of games but in Stray I was actually excited to read what the NPCs had to say. There's a lot of Easter eggs/references to find. Some obviously, some hidden and subtle. All in all, Stray is a good time. IfBeautiful setting. The game introduces new mechanics but doesn't overuse them, keeping gameplay interesting. The robots are all lively characters. I find myself skipping dialog in a lot of games but in Stray I was actually excited to read what the NPCs had to say. There's a lot of Easter eggs/references to find. Some obviously, some hidden and subtle. All in all, Stray is a good time. If you really take your time and explore, you'll get a good few hours out of it and I'm confident you won't regret it.… Expand
  30. leomauch
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    My only complaint is that it ends! What an amazing game for cat lovers. Lots of stuff that cat owners will relate. Good story, very nice gameplay. A very easy and light game that left me smiling while playing.
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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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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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