Stray

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

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

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  1. Prezza66
    Jul 22, 2022
    6
    Cute fun little game. Fairly short but well done. Reminds me of a lot of other games.
  2. Vokrug_Vostok
    Jul 26, 2022
    6
    Nothing special, very simple and short game with 2-3 mechanics. All just love cats
  3. 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.
  4. adamflame7
    May 10, 2023
    6
    It has great visuals and has a good cat character rig. It looks and sounds good, I just don't think it's very fun. With how simple the platforming and puzzles were, it felt like a walking sim, which I am not a fan of; so I found this game rather boring.
  5. mypurestheart
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    Неплохой платформер с симпатичной графикой и неплохой музыкой. Однако таких оценок явно не заслуживает и если бы героем был не милый кот, то игра бы позабылась всем уже на следующий день
  6. 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?!
  7. Denvermania
    Aug 7, 2022
    6
    Oh the hype!!
    The game is quite average, if not for the general obsession over cats, this game is a very basic plot driven platformer, almost without the participation of the player.
    The platforming mechanic is as basic and linear as it can be, with a dedicated button appearing over anything that you can interact with, including jumping or hiding (so basically no gameplay at all). The cat    Oh the hype!!
    The game is quite average, if not for the general obsession over cats, this game is a very basic plot driven platformer, almost without the participation of the player.
    The platforming mechanic is as basic and linear as it can be, with a dedicated button appearing over anything that you can interact with, including jumping or hiding (so basically no gameplay at all). The cat incarnation is nice, with all the nice stuff a cat usually does like purring, sleeping, wreaking havok by throwing cups or buckets of paint, miawing, etc...
    The main plot is shadowy, without any deep idea behind or any explanation of how the world works(were did the the monsters come from, what are those eyes..)
    If it wasn't marketed as the selling game for the new ps+, it would never gotten that much attention
    Anyways if you have a spare 3-4 hours, and absolutely nothing else to do, and no other game to play, give it a try
    The platinum is easy (you just need to complete it twice)
    Graphics - 6/10
    Gameplay - 5/10
    Story - 5/10
    Lore/world - 7/10
    Ps.: You can't give this game something like 9/10 in the general category, because it doesn't even stand close to something like RDR2. As an indi it can get a 8/10 max.    … Expand
  8. Maslalyn
    Aug 20, 2022
    6
    Сразу было понятно, что игра на один раз, прошёл и забыл
  9. Nnorvv
    Nov 18, 2022
    6
    Ok game, nothing too exciting. Nothing is particularly flashed out, story and gameplay are average. I got a platinum trophy, but that only reinforced shallowness of experience. Meditative games can be good like ex. Minecraft or Stardewvalley or Animal Crossing, but when it is the main and only appeal with no gameplay or story to support it we get Stray, which quickly becomes boring.
  10. goodgriff33
    Apr 11, 2023
    6
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  11. ConnorIMDB
    May 14, 2023
    6
    It's not a 10, it's not even an 9, for a childs game it might be an 8, but if you're older than 16 I doubt you're gonna truly love this game. In terms of being a puzzle game, the only issue anyone might have with solving them is simply being too blind to find the missing piece. I had one puzzle where I simply didn't notice that there was a ledge I could jump on to, other than that it wasIt's not a 10, it's not even an 9, for a childs game it might be an 8, but if you're older than 16 I doubt you're gonna truly love this game. In terms of being a puzzle game, the only issue anyone might have with solving them is simply being too blind to find the missing piece. I had one puzzle where I simply didn't notice that there was a ledge I could jump on to, other than that it was "knock this thing over, find code/key/exit/button etc. The game is decent, the puzzles are extremely easy, however the vast majority of the story was pretty bland. A lot of what happens in the story literally doesn't matter and serves next to no purpose to further the lore or plot of the story. I enjoyed the very start and believe the introduction to the Cat was cool, the end was great too. I would recommend to everyone who has the time despite my issues.… Expand
  12. OwtDaft
    Aug 12, 2022
    5
    + Charming and cute.
    + Presentation audio graphics are all good.
    - Once you get past visuals it's hard to ignore. The game isn't very good. - The game play is extremely simplistic. - It's adventure style of puzzle is very basic. - Game has very automated platforming, Would be much better with proper platforming. = It's using the cute factor and charm to hide the fact this game isn't    + Charming and cute.
    + Presentation audio graphics are all good.
    - Once you get past visuals it's hard to ignore. The game isn't very good.
    - The game play is extremely simplistic.
    - It's adventure style of puzzle is very basic.
    - Game has very automated platforming, Would be much better with proper platforming.
    = It's using the cute factor and charm to hide the fact this game isn't great. The game has great presentation and so despite the bad controls, exploration offers some enjoyment.    … Expand
  13. ignore78
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    At first, Stray was cute. I wondered what was around the next corner. But then, when the first puzzle was infront of me, i did not know what to do. i dont like the feeling when i am clueless. One cryptic puzzle is no big deal i thought. It is the little things that furiated me. time after time. where to go. i dont know. A futuristic DARK world with strange monsters who wants to kill me.At first, Stray was cute. I wondered what was around the next corner. But then, when the first puzzle was infront of me, i did not know what to do. i dont like the feeling when i am clueless. One cryptic puzzle is no big deal i thought. It is the little things that furiated me. time after time. where to go. i dont know. A futuristic DARK world with strange monsters who wants to kill me. This game is NOT what i thought it was. Its a dark, Horror cyber punk game. and i dont like it. The cat is cute, thats it.… Expand
  14. Xenshin1231
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    Stray is one of the most average games to come out in 2022. Stray is a linear adventure game where you play as a cat in a post human world. The game consists of you, the cat, trying to get to the surface to meet your cat friends by progressing through the game by solving a couple of basic puzzle platformer type puzzles. The puzzles aren't engaging and the world, while dominated by sentientStray is one of the most average games to come out in 2022. Stray is a linear adventure game where you play as a cat in a post human world. The game consists of you, the cat, trying to get to the surface to meet your cat friends by progressing through the game by solving a couple of basic puzzle platformer type puzzles. The puzzles aren't engaging and the world, while dominated by sentient robot people, is not very interesting. You can do a couple of cat things like jump up to certain ledges and scratch floors and purr but there really isn't much else to the game. No part of the gameplay feels engaging or rewarding and I never really felt like I wanted to see more. Even though the game is only 5 hours long it feels like it overstays its welcome.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Baggy11
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    Stray is a ok game, nothing wrong with it but nothing special. Not sure what all the hype is about. I like cats had loads growing up but did this game blow me away, no.
  17. essjaydubya
    Jan 31, 2023
    5
    Possibly the most overrated game of the last few years. I get it. People like cats. But the positive scores this game has gotten have been 100% based on the fact that you play as a cat. And honestly, it doesn’t even do that well making controlling the cat fun.

    Why can’t I control my jumps? Why are my attacks all done by my robot companion? Cats are killing machines, I should be able to    Possibly the most overrated game of the last few years. I get it. People like cats. But the positive scores this game has gotten have been 100% based on the fact that you play as a cat. And honestly, it doesn’t even do that well making controlling the cat fun.

    Why can’t I control my jumps? Why are my attacks all done by my robot companion? Cats are killing machines, I should be able to pounce and scratch and bite. It sucks.

    My theory is that this game started off as a generic robot apocalypse game and the devs realized there was nothing special about it, so they threw in the cat. And there still isn’t anything special about it, honestly.    … Expand
  18. clustev
    Jul 26, 2022
    5
    Банальная история, слабые, корявые механики, красивая картинка и слишком много хайпа вокруг этой индиподелки. Если не любишь и не умиляешься от кошек - игра пуста совершенно.
  19. lpqyv
    Jul 25, 2022
    5
    Нафталиновые прогулки без геймплея по красивому, постапокалиптическому городу в неоне. Искренне не понимаю шума вокруг игры. Однокнопочная срань.
  20. MauricioSorrow
    Aug 9, 2022
    5
    Por suerte el juego salio "gratis" en el nuevo servicio de PlayStation Plus. Me pareció aburrido y con una historia muy poco interesante, repetitivo. Realmente no entendí todo el éxito que tuvo, cuando hay juegos mucho mejores.
  21. Sweetonn
    Jul 23, 2022
    5
    Le jeu est sympa, une bonne ambiance, une DA plutôt bien faite et un peu original. L'ambiance est sympa aussi.
    Par contre on tourne un peu en rond assez vite concernant les énigmes très simplistes. Enigmes qui malheureusement n'apporte rien au jeu et n'ont pas forcément de lien avec le monde dans lequel tu es.
    Niveau gameplay on va pas tourner autour du pot, c'est un peu vide et sans    Le jeu est sympa, une bonne ambiance, une DA plutôt bien faite et un peu original. L'ambiance est sympa aussi.
    Par contre on tourne un peu en rond assez vite concernant les énigmes très simplistes. Enigmes qui malheureusement n'apporte rien au jeu et n'ont pas forcément de lien avec le monde dans lequel tu es.
    Niveau gameplay on va pas tourner autour du pot, c'est un peu vide et sans grand intérêt. Alors ils ont bien mit quelques trucs pour faire cool comme faire ses griffes ou boire dans des flaques d'eau, mais c'est pas ce qui est intéressant. Il y a quelques poursuites où il faut échapper aux robots mais bon pareil, c'est ni stressant ni bien folichon comme séquence. Le seul bon point ce sont les souris robot qui donne un peu de contenu dans le game design mais bon au bout d'un moment c'est répétitif. Il y a un robot qui vous suit B12 si je me souviens bien, qui est là pour vous aider.
    En fin de compte j'ai l'impression que le jeu est fait pour les enfants. C'est pas un reproche mais c'est tellement simple et linéaire que ça leur convient très bien. D'ailleurs mon cadet y a joué et a aimé parce que très accessible pour lui. Et tant mieux d'avoir un jeu pour eux bien fini et de qualité graphique correct pour une fois.
    L'histoire elle n'a pas grand intérêt vu qu'elle est un peu inexistante et que le monde dans lequel nous avançons n'a que très peu d'explication.
    Le jeu se termine très très vite, en une soirée hop c'est fini.
    L'ambiance et le fait qu'on joue un chat dans un monde d'androïde est pas mal et original, mais je pense que d'ici quelques jours je l'aurai oublié malheureusement. Mais en fin de compte je retiens un manque d'aventure et de liberté, d'intrigue bien trop légère.
    Il y a des bugs de collision qui sont un peu énervant par moment.
    Pour résumé un jeu sympa, qui se fini très vite, avec une gameplay simple et des énigmes très simple, mais qui conviendra très bien aux enfants et tant mieux dans un sens.
    Je met donc cette note parce que c'est un jeu indé, mais si c'était un jeu plus ambitieux ou d'un studio avec de l'expérience et plusieurs jeux derrière eux, j'aurai pas mit la moyenne car bien trop simpliste, avec trop peu de contenu et qui se repose sur leur originalité de jouer un chat dans un monde d'androïdes.    … Expand
  22. MGRODVI
    Jul 23, 2022
    5
    5 puntos por qué se ve muy bien y como todos los juegos exclusivos el dualsense está muy bien manejando , pero es tremendamente aburrido me estaba quedado dormido ya parecen jugadores de xbox cómo está PSPlus y no cuesta ya lo ven bien, verdad que todo lo que no cuesta sabe mejor jajajaja
  23. Thegamesup
    Dec 15, 2022
    5
    لعبت قطوه بس قطوه اللعبه مسليه يعني اذا كنت فاضي العبه و قصه حليوه بس القيم بليه مو مفهوم و جدا عادي او ممل تقيمي 5
  24. Isegal
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    What a awesome and emotional game. I hope the story continues. Thanks for the nicr experience.
  25. Richard4949
    Aug 27, 2022
    5
    I guess I’m the only one who didn’t like it. The physics are awful. The controls felt old and janky to me. The graphics weren’t that special. I never enjoyed playing it. I truly think this is the most overrated game of the year. I do love that it is free and bold new direction.
  26. Inksplash7
    Jul 26, 2022
    5
    People only bought it because the company said they would save cats. Pretty overrated
  27. Napolaen
    Aug 9, 2022
    5
    Dont get me wrong this game very cute but the problem is that the game never really sticks to one mechanic and most of them feel really unpolished. especially the janky platforming. but if you like cats doing cat things then I think you will probably like like this game
  28. Horjus
    Aug 26, 2022
    5
    Stray is by no means a bad game. It stars a world built excellently and a soundtrack that kept me interested. My main issue with the game is there feels like there is no trust in the player to experience the game in the same way a Journey or Abzu would be experienced. The robot dialogue holds the hand of the player to the point of irritation; the most memorable parts of the game were thoseStray is by no means a bad game. It stars a world built excellently and a soundtrack that kept me interested. My main issue with the game is there feels like there is no trust in the player to experience the game in the same way a Journey or Abzu would be experienced. The robot dialogue holds the hand of the player to the point of irritation; the most memorable parts of the game were those without tedious dialogue to get through and the wordless interactions with many of the characters.
    Beyond that, this game feels weirdly unfinished. A lack of animation for simple things like putting on a robe, walking up stairs, and rounding corners (and other weird cat bugs) had me scratching my head. I also thought it was odd how many people (robots) were willing to lay down their lives for a stray cat.
    5/10, pretty middle of the road game for me. When the dust settles and people start seeing this game for what it really is, I have a feeling a lot of people will agree.    … Expand
  29. Novichok_agent
    Jul 25, 2022
    5
    Симулятор кота, игра на 3-4 часа, переоценена , я разачарован
  30. Kulitsch
    Jul 27, 2022
    5
    It is a good game and also cute to play the cat, but cats navigate with their noses and smells, but here you can't use the marking personal smell of a cat. And what do i need the light for, cats can see in the dark.

    I want to say: the game is ok, but its not about to play a cat and their spezific kind to realize their surroundings.. Sound is also bad, physics are not there and the robots    It is a good game and also cute to play the cat, but cats navigate with their noses and smells, but here you can't use the marking personal smell of a cat. And what do i need the light for, cats can see in the dark.

    I want to say: the game is ok, but its not about to play a cat and their spezific kind to realize their surroundings..

    Sound is also bad, physics are not there and the robots doesn't act with the cat but with b12.
    Also the Titel is wrong, you are not straying around, you are questing like a human.

    This game could be easily better and more cat like    … Expand
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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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