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. santrapasos23
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    I love how great the cat model is. Puzzles are great some are really hard to solve but 10/10
  2. SWaF
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    Good at first, but eventually the game becomes predictable, and as a result of that, repetitive.
  3. sonic_slm
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the most refreshing and original games that I have played in a long while. The game captures a gorgeous lo-fi cyberpunk aesthetic, the platform-puzzling is fun and the game convinces wholly with its cat mechanics. For a short game, there is a surprisingly engaging and thought provoking story at play. This is a clear 10/10 for me, and I hope we get more of this story.
  4. Rahoom
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Perfect, gameplay,characters, graphics, amazing art, very nice puzzles, and of course a beautiful story
  5. Drogata
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Espectacular jugabilidad, una historia corta pero que a pesar de ser corta te engancha, entretenimiento de principio a fin, un final que te deja con dudas y espero sean resueltas en un futuro cercano… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Vinnieiron
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a lovely, beautiful and heartbreaking game that stole the hearts of many people. The gameplay is fun and inovative. The puzzles, platforming and chapters are all very cool and interesting to play. Soundtrack is superb and very emotional. A story that starts rather shy with 4 cats sleeping together, but that suddenly turns into despair as our orange cat falls into some sort of apocalypse where the story unfolds. Characters are all adorable, and the plot is way deeper than people may think. What happened to humans? Why did they go extinct? Is it possible that there are some humans alive outside that bunker? And the robots, are they humans that uploaded their minds into robot bodies? That's what happened with our pal B12. The game ends with even more unanswered questions... Will the cat find it's friends? What is the screen flickering at the very last scene? Is it B12, who might have merged into the system, giving a sign of life?

    All of these questions open plenty of room for a sequel where we might start with the cat on a mission to rescue their friends, who might have gotten into trouble. Sooner or later, someone will enter the Control Room and will find B12's body. His body could be repaired, and then we can have our friend back from one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the gaming history.

    This game is beautiful, lovely, heartbreaking, yet heartwarming. I really look forward to a sequel.

    Thank you, BlueTwelve Studio. What an experience this game was...

    Love to you all.    … Expand
  8. Maslalyn
    Aug 20, 2022
    6
    Сразу было понятно, что игра на один раз, прошёл и забыл
  9. Alex2809
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte e trilha sonora perfeitos, gráficos maravilhosos e uma experiência única!!… Expand
  10. LackuDak
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    Игра отличная! Мне всё нравится кроме 1 - графика который точно не уровень 2022 года. Да понимаю, что студия не могла сделать лучше, но и на высокие оценки я так понимаю она и не надеялась, а вокруг неё поднялся всё таки высочайший ажиотаж.

    У игры нет ничего примечательного для игры. Ты играешь просто за кота, в игре нет никаких новшеств для 2022 года, она ничем не примечательная в плане    Игра отличная! Мне всё нравится кроме 1 - графика который точно не уровень 2022 года. Да понимаю, что студия не могла сделать лучше, но и на высокие оценки я так понимаю она и не надеялась, а вокруг неё поднялся всё таки высочайший ажиотаж.

    У игры нет ничего примечательного для игры. Ты играешь просто за кота, в игре нет никаких новшеств для 2022 года, она ничем не примечательная в плане новинок в играх. Однако эта лучшая игра в 2022 году. Почему лучшая? Да потому что других просто нет. Всё что выходило в этом году это полное дерьмо, а Stray - просто хорошая игра , без доната и нудных заданий. Получается она получила такую популярность только из-за того , что это просто хорошая игра которой так не хватало в 2022 году, ведь хорошие игры можно по пальцам пересчитать в данном году. Иииии... Я с этим согласен ведь всё отлично - это просто хорошая игра!

    Играя в игру, ты привязываешься к главному персонажу, начинаешь иногда ощущать себя в его теле. Ты можешь стать котом и полностью погрузиться в кошачью жизнь - царапать диван и стены, спать сколько хочешь, мяукать так мило , что аж уровень дофамина и серотонина выплёскивается с небывалой скоростью.

    Впрочем игра рекомендуется для покупки 100% пользователям, так как каждый найдёт, что-то для себя!    … Expand
  11. Danil_lis
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    a wonderful game that can relax but is not afraid to show the reality in which people have to live, but in our case these are robots and they conduct a parallel that robots are people they have to wear clothes to experience emotions to grieve for friends and we play for a cat who has lost friends of the same cats here is the moral of how to be lonely and not the same and just as animalsa wonderful game that can relax but is not afraid to show the reality in which people have to live, but in our case these are robots and they conduct a parallel that robots are people they have to wear clothes to experience emotions to grieve for friends and we play for a cat who has lost friends of the same cats here is the moral of how to be lonely and not the same and just as animals see people, these are robots that do not look like animals, but can experience emotions in some moments of the game, you can shed a tear… Expand
  12. Hazemy60
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Good games and good sound effects of war Garfield's in ps4 and ps5 thank you
  13. Masle
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just an adorable game. It's so beautiful and interesting. Developer made great job working on locations. All I want to see is more details about humanity and their extinction and more gameplay time. And also meeting other cats in the ending.… Expand
  14. Zirconium
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    Incredible. The robot playing the guitar made out of a gas can with a hole in it is worth the money and more. Sure the game could be longer but I think it had a story to tell and told it in the amount of time it needed. Also you play as a funny cat.
  15. January_
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have never thought, that i would like a game, where i play as a cat, but Bluetwelve somehow did it. Its refreshive gameplay and its simple, but intriguing story does a good enough job. I appreaciated the details, for example, when you are in the midtown and go to the elevator and see the area, where have you been an hour ago, but my favorite example of this is, when you are in the control room and if you look out of the window, you can see all the areas you've been to. It is at that moment, where i realize, how the areas are quite small, but because i was a cat it all seemed huge. The game is worth to play, especially if you are looking to relax and get immersed into a cyberpunk world.… Expand
  16. gamer3000
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    the game is very cool from the very beginning of the game you get a portion of tenderness, and those who say that stray is small, no, it’s not small, it’s not overlong
  17. BastianCL
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Un juego completamente hermoso, una historia algo predecible pero sencilla que logra entretener y enganchar. Me encanto!
  18. boarderbro88
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. Obviously playing as a cat is exciting all on its own. But playing as a cat in an atmospheric cyberpunk setting with hip robot characters and great stories and puzzles makes this game a must play.

    The core gameplay is awesome, with the only real complaint being it can be a bit tricky to know where to go at times since there is no map.
  19. GarethCox
    Oct 1, 2022
    9
    I absolutely loved this game. It is incredibly creative and the side quests make it even more rewarding to explore. I would recommend this game to everyone as it requires puzzle solving, exploration and stealth scenarios too.
  20. hero_556677
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    What's better than a cat being the main character of the game and being able to save a city and bring life back to everyone. The puzzles and the storyline of the story were very interesting and not boring at all, as in some places you felt like a cat, especially this game. Recommended for all people who love cats.
  21. qwertyuiop2486
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, com gráficos lindos mesmo no PS4, e uma história cativante do início até o final.
  22. Voltron87
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    This game is a casual RPG where you play the role of a cat in a world clouded in mystery. Humans are long gone with all that remains of them is a robot civilization with little record of the past. Run, jump and defend yourself (eventually) as you discover the hidden past of this futuristic world. The game took about 8 hours which includes mild to moderate exploring. If you are looking forThis game is a casual RPG where you play the role of a cat in a world clouded in mystery. Humans are long gone with all that remains of them is a robot civilization with little record of the past. Run, jump and defend yourself (eventually) as you discover the hidden past of this futuristic world. The game took about 8 hours which includes mild to moderate exploring. If you are looking for a unique story driven experience with minimal action and minimal puzzle solving you will enjoy this one.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. Afdruiprek
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    I love the Cyberpunk world. the puzzels are not to difficult to bad i cant customize the cat into my own cat. I have a black cat.
  25. Migantos
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    I'm practically speechless with such a great game. Graphics: absolutely amazing, gameplay: great, story: magnificent. 100/10
  26. Fitty3
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    One of the most innovative games I played. Short but fun. The platinum was also very nice to get.
  27. Slayla123
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beautiful and I loved being a cat. I still need to go back to 100% it however I really loved how the game told a story using the atmosphere and the cat reactions to certain things. Taking a cat nap in library? PRICELESS. I cried every time we separated from our robot friend. Even the last time. It was challenging, beautiful, and heart warming all at the same time. If you want an emotional rollercoaster will once again recommend this game.… Expand
  28. HellblazerMP
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    Amazing game, but, the luck based trophy can't catch me, totally ruin all experience
  29. luizctba91
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    A great story. Excellent quality graphics. Very satisfying gameplay. Really rewarding experience.
  30. Anny12
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You play as a cat in a world full of humanoid robots that love the cat. What else is there to love about this game?

    As a cat lover this game is a must play! But even if you only got interested in this game because of the cat, you will fall in love with the story.

    The way the developers were able to tell a beautiful story about what makes us human and how the robots carry these traits along with them, is just amazing.

    As well as their downright perfect portray on classism and how society can bring ruin and chaos to our world.

    A very heartfelt story with loveable characters and cute cat moments.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#8 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 14, 2022
    82
    If you are allergic to cats, hate mystery, exploration and a good atmosphere in video games, don’t play Stray. Otherwise, you’ve probably already beaten it. It’s a rare occasion to get a title such as this. And if it looks like something you might enjoy, that’s likely because you most surely would.
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  2. PLAY
    Aug 30, 2022
    80
    Stray makes the most of its choice of protagonist early on, really allowing you to do all the things a typical cat would do, though it eventually loses sight of that in favour of spotlighting the short story. That’s no cause for hissing, though it does leave the overall experience feeling somewhat like two kittens from different litters forced together. The combination works better than it should, but we’re ultimately left wondering what could’ve resulted if either half of the game had been given enough space to stand alone. [Issue#18, p.70]
  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Aug 26, 2022
    80
    It sounds ridiculous. And maybe it is. But the first ten minutes of Stray broke our heart. We’re a soft-boiled egg when it comes to animals, even when they're completely fictional. A cat who loses his friends and then gets hurt? Enough for an intense feeling of sadness and pity. It is not the challenge, but the experience that is key in this game. You really play Stray for the atmosphere. And that's exactly right.
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