Stray

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

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  1. realvytor
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Um ótimo jogo Indie. Stray é um dos exemplos de como uma iniciativa simples pode surpreender parte do público gamer, a profundidade da história e as mecânicas do game fez eu me sentir jogando um grande Triple A. Incrível, parabéns a Annapurna. Ah! Não é apenas um simulador de gato.
  2. psjuliaribeiro
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    It's a very cute game, the interactions are adorable. The scenarios are very pretty. It felt good to see the world through a cat's perspective.
    It isn't a hard game to play and it's very short. I feel like it would be a nice idea to be able to walk the open world after you finish the game. It would also be great to have a map on the screen, it was boring to keep looking for places.
    It    It's a very cute game, the interactions are adorable. The scenarios are very pretty. It felt good to see the world through a cat's perspective.
    It isn't a hard game to play and it's very short. I feel like it would be a nice idea to be able to walk the open world after you finish the game. It would also be great to have a map on the screen, it was boring to keep looking for places.
    It was a fun experience playing it thought. It was worth it and it's not very expensive.    … Expand
  3. Elboubou
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    cool concept, good graphics, excellent animations, solid ambiance.
    OK puzzles, short game, a little bit overrated.
  4. branlin
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
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    Development Support: Sony provides development support and resources to studios working on PlayStation-exclusive titles, which can lead to improved game    Exclusive Titles: PlayStation has a history of strong exclusive game titles developed by both first-party and third-party studios. These exclusive games often receive more attention and resources, allowing for higher levels of polish.

    Development Support: Sony provides development support and resources to studios working on PlayStation-exclusive titles, which can lead to improved game quality.

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    Attention to Detail: Developers working on PlayStation titles often pay meticulous attention to detail, including graphics, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics, which contributes to the overall polish of their games.    … Expand
  5. MKYounis
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    cool game mostly chill and it have a really decant ending, i would recommend it for chilling
  6. lazyssj
    Sep 4, 2023
    7
    I can't believe I'm recommending a game where all you do is walk around as a cat and meow, but I am.

    The game has pretty solid world-building with interesting areas to explore and side stories to piece together while figuring out how to advance when all you can do is walk, jump, and meow. Not super long, but suprised me with how much I enjoyed my time with it. Is just kind of a relaxing    I can't believe I'm recommending a game where all you do is walk around as a cat and meow, but I am.

    The game has pretty solid world-building with interesting areas to explore and side stories to piece together while figuring out how to advance when all you can do is walk, jump, and meow. Not super long, but suprised me with how much I enjoyed my time with it. Is just kind of a relaxing game. I didn't pay for it as it was on PS Plus for a while, so I was just able to play as part of my subscription, but I wouldn 't hesitant to play it on sale for 20-30 bucks. Respect to the devs for trying something new.    … Expand
  7. BigmaFe
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Chill game. Not challenging but far from boring. I'm not a cat person, and I loved this game. If you want a relaxing game with just enough puzzles, combat, and simple platforming to keep you engaged but not stressed. The plot is simple but propelling and the music is amazing, the graphics are beautiful, and the cyber sci-fi elements and environments come together to create an almostChill game. Not challenging but far from boring. I'm not a cat person, and I loved this game. If you want a relaxing game with just enough puzzles, combat, and simple platforming to keep you engaged but not stressed. The plot is simple but propelling and the music is amazing, the graphics are beautiful, and the cyber sci-fi elements and environments come together to create an almost perfect indie game for a weekend play. It would be a 10/10 for me if the puzzles and platforming were a bit more challenging.… Expand
  8. Lollllkkj
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    Un gioco che se anche dura poco mi è rimasto impresso e spero tanto che facciano mai un continuo
  9. Frad
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En primer lugar, esto es lo que debería ser un juego independiente, Stray es realmente una obra maestra, aunque me llevó alrededor de 6 horas terminar el juego, me hubiera gustado que durara más, pero considerando que, como se mencionó, es un juego independiente, tiene sentido.

    Ahora, me gustaría mencionar algunos puntos en los que creo que el juego podría mejorar:

    El juego dura alrededor de 5-6 horas si lo juegas de manera relajada, aunque puedes terminarlo en 2 horas o incluso menos, sé que, sé que es un juego independiente, pero han hecho un trabajo tan increíble aquí que ¡quiero más!

    En algún punto del juego, B-12 se siente como el personaje principal, no es que esto sea algo malo, pero puede resultar confuso quién es realmente el protagonista después de todo.

    Los saltos son imposibles de fallar, no puedes equivocarte en un salto, literalmente, no puedes.

    Me gustaría un poco de combate, no hay ninguno, en la vida real los gatos pelean, pero en el juego parece que el gato es doméstico, y el nombre del juego dice lo contrario.

    Ahora me gustaría destacar lo que amé del juego:

    La historia se cuenta de manera perfecta, se te da suficiente información sobre lo que le ocurrió a los humanos y por qué estás donde estás.

    El movimiento del gato es justo como debe ser, se siente bien.

    El comportamiento del gato es preciso.

    Gracias por el botón de maullido.

    Los gráficos son sorprendentes, para ser un juego independiente, los gráficos superaron mis expectativas.

    Me gustó cómo los robots eran tiernos con el gato.

    Realmente siento que este juego es una obra maestra, merece mucho reconocimiento y la gente merece jugarlo, lo amé.    … Expand
  10. Zarithra
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Short but sweet.

    Pros: - Atmospheric graphics are very immersive and beautiful - Unique gameplay concept - Some decent puzzles - About 5hrs of gameplay but any longer, it would have outstayed its welcome - Has replay value, I can see myself playing this again Cons - Robot language/audio gets annoying (and illogical if humans created them). Would have been better if they spoke a number of    Short but sweet.

    Pros: - Atmospheric graphics are very immersive and beautiful - Unique gameplay concept
    - Some decent puzzles
    - About 5hrs of gameplay but any longer, it would have outstayed its welcome
    - Has replay value, I can see myself playing this again

    Cons
    - Robot language/audio gets annoying (and illogical if humans created them). Would have been better if they spoke a number of real languages based on what a list of selections in settings - On top of the annoying voice audio, dialogue in general was dull that I wanted to skip through as fast as possible. In most cases, there was no value in striking conversations and you quickly regret it as you press buttons to speed it up - For $20-25 or under, it's highly worth it, but any higher, its hard to justify    … Expand
  11. WolfDW23
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    My first indie game and i fell in love with it, for cat owners, its a must to have this game
  12. Alikhshm
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    a good quality game level design and details for cat is insane and beautiful.
  13. AleZani94
    Aug 18, 2023
    3
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  14. EasyGamerBoi
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    I’m a dog person through & through, but Stray has me wanting a little kitty of my own since completing it! This game is seriously too cute to handle at times. I really loved my time with Stray even if it was painfully short lived.
    This game is gorgeous on PS5 & fully takes advantage of the Dualsense controller in masterful ways. I love the dedicated meow button too, instant 10/10. Leaping    I’m a dog person through & through, but Stray has me wanting a little kitty of my own since completing it! This game is seriously too cute to handle at times. I really loved my time with Stray even if it was painfully short lived.
    This game is gorgeous on PS5 & fully takes advantage of the Dualsense controller in masterful ways. I love the dedicated meow button too, instant 10/10. Leaping around obstacles as a cat while causing some mischief here & there never got old. The level design is really something special, the sound design & soundtrack help add layers to it as well, I really loved the ambience of Stray’s OST. The game also tends to go into horror-lite places at times & it was honestly more effective than some of the actual horror games I’ve played recently! I didn’t expect a cat game to have an engaging story but we did get one with a lot of intrigue & lingering questions. I was invested in the characters even with the short time they got to shine.
    The main downside to Stray is sadly the same complaint most people had with it, the short length is a real detriment. While there’s only so much you can do as a cat in a cat video game, I truly wouldn’t have minded a few more hours of doing whatever cats want to do, that’s how enjoyable the gameplay was to me. I really hope the developers take what they did right here & take some of the criticism to build a truly great sequel, if that’s possible. I have too many questions with the subtle story & a creeping need to play as a cat again.
    Overall I‘ll be fondly reminiscing on my short time with the little Stray & their robot companions for a while to come.    … Expand
  15. DivN
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Un Juego que poco a poco te sumerge en la vida de este gato que vive en un mundo postapocalíptico, con una buena jugabilidad y por medio de ingenio hay que abrirse paso por diferentes escenarios. Una buena trama, lamentablemente quizás es demasiado corto para lo bueno que es.
  16. moomoo1068
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    This game was captivating from beginning to end, I truly enjoyed the story, message, and gameplay. I wish I could play again for the first time. Cute cats too.
  17. AmazeHobbes
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    Cat owners will definitely connect with Stray instantly, but those who have never owned a cat might not see the appeal. Stray is a short experience that warns of what could happen to humanity but never does much more than that. While I recommend checking it out if you're looking for a shorter experience, I just ask that you keep your expectations in check in your looking for life-changingCat owners will definitely connect with Stray instantly, but those who have never owned a cat might not see the appeal. Stray is a short experience that warns of what could happen to humanity but never does much more than that. While I recommend checking it out if you're looking for a shorter experience, I just ask that you keep your expectations in check in your looking for life-changing gameplay or a story that you'll remember for years. Stray is none of those things. Instead, it is an excellent cat simulator that offers a new perspective on a familiar setting.… Expand
  18. gmac1
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    Definitely a contender for game of the year! A beautiful, engaging and fun game that is executed with subtle perfection. Reminded me of City of Ember in its plot, the concept design and how the game forces you to actively explore is very rewarding. I do hope they make a sequel
  19. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    This game is nice. It has a great atmosphere with some good puzzles and an okay plot. For me, it was like a break between big RPGs and it played its role well.
  20. P_Wings
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    A great game from start to finish. They really nailed all the interactions that the cat can have with the environment including knocking things off ledges, scratching carpets and furniture etc. The gameplay feels really natural as well, and it changes slightly from chapter to chapter giving each section it's own character. There is no padding or time-wasting whatsoever meaning that theA great game from start to finish. They really nailed all the interactions that the cat can have with the environment including knocking things off ledges, scratching carpets and furniture etc. The gameplay feels really natural as well, and it changes slightly from chapter to chapter giving each section it's own character. There is no padding or time-wasting whatsoever meaning that the game is short but replayable.

    Only issues I had: a few graphical issues here and there, somewhat excusable for a game with so many assets but did seem odd when they arose. Also, you can basically only jump when you get close enough to a ledge and see the on screen prompt to press the button. This made the game feel more restrictive than it should. That said, it is still a lot of fun to explore the world and see how far you can go.    … Expand
  21. hippaboy
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    This is the worst game of 2022.
    Everything about this game is trash:
    The gameplay is the worst thing i have ever seen because it is just a walking simulator in some linear levels with rigid controls, in some moments of the game you will encounter some disappointing enemys that die almost instantly, that are slow and that deal almost no damage, in some other parts there will be some    This is the worst game of 2022.
    Everything about this game is trash:
    The gameplay is the worst thing i have ever seen because it is just a walking simulator in some linear levels with rigid controls, in some moments of the game you will encounter some disappointing enemys that die almost instantly, that are slow and that deal almost no damage, in some other parts there will be some stealth parts that are colmpletely useless because you can just run away from the enemys even if they see you because they are the slower than a snail and their aim is awful.

    The History is mediocre and you will not get any explaination for a lot of things that happens in the game.

    The game is also short and full of bugs that can softlock you sometimes and you will need to restart a lot of times from the ceckpoint due to bugs.

    The controls are limited and ugly ( you can only jump or move in specific places and not everywere) .

    The world is closed, incredibly linear to the level that you can only move in specific places where you are intended to go.

    The characters are not very well explained because you will stay only a few minutes with them, the only thing that made this crap so popular is the main character that is a cat that is literally useless because its only function is to carry the true main character that is the mini bot of the trailer, this because the only thing done by the cat is to speak with it and another problem with the cat is that it can talk and act like a **** human, so why in the hell is the main character a cat and not an human !?

    the only positive thing of this game is the ambientation that is very good but that is not enough to make a good game.

    In conclusion this game is a complete disaster and the only people who can enjoy it are no brain people that see a cat and think that it is cute while it is just a choice of marketing to make money with a trash game.    … Expand
  22. Majd91
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    This game is truly unique and special. At first, I found it a bit weird and silly to play with a cat as the main character, but as I delved deeper, the emotions and experiences became unforgettable. Even the non-player characters (NPCs) left a lasting impression. The game is incredibly fun to play, with an engaging story and immersive atmosphere.
  23. Giwon
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    선형적인 진행방식을 가진 게임들은 지루할 수 있다. 하지만 이 게임은 잘 짜여진 퍼즐과 수집요소들로 구성되어 있어, 편안한 게임 플레이를 즐길 수 있었다. 반복되고 지루한 오픈월드에 지치신 분들에게 추천!

    Games with linear progression can be boring. However, I could enjoy this game comfortably, because it has well-made puzzles and collectibles. Are you tired with repeated and boring Open World games? I recommend this game to you.    선형적인 진행방식을 가진 게임들은 지루할 수 있다. 하지만 이 게임은 잘 짜여진 퍼즐과 수집요소들로 구성되어 있어, 편안한 게임 플레이를 즐길 수 있었다. 반복되고 지루한 오픈월드에 지치신 분들에게 추천!

    Games with linear progression can be boring. However, I could enjoy this game comfortably, because it has well-made puzzles and collectibles. Are you tired with repeated and boring Open World games? I recommend this game to you.
  24. estradas
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Great and short atmospheric game

    8/10 gameplay
    10/10 graphics
    9/10 story
    10/10 environments
  25. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  26. BoundForever
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Замечательная игра, очень атмосферная и сюжет интересный
  27. Chensa
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    An absolute delight. The world is gorgeous, full of detail, color and character. Even though the dialogue was text-based, the story was still interesting and I was very much invested until the emotional ending. Gameplay isn't perfect, but still well designed and well paced. This one stayed with me after the credits, it meant something to me, and I'm really not a cat person.
  28. marick333
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    It tells a compelling story set in a cyberpunk world, where you play as a stray cat navigating a city filled with robots and secrets. Cat lovers will adore the game's feline-centric perspective and the charming portrayal of cat behaviors. With its captivating visuals and a heartfelt narrative, Stray offers a refreshing and memorable gaming experience."
  29. SERGENT21
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    The game is simple, we live as a cat in post-apocalyptic world. No hard choices or no complex storyline, yet it had my attention.
  30. bd2607
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Well developing and fun story to play. Cool setting and man the cats are awesome
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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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