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. Owen20
    Jul 20, 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 a well rounded game with great visuals, great music, great environments, fun gameplay and a cute cat. Finished the game in 6 hours, but it could easily be 7-8 hours with the collectibles/memories i missed. Can’t wait to get back in and do an allAbsolutely 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 a well rounded game with great visuals, great music, great environments, fun gameplay and a cute cat. Finished the game in 6 hours, but it could easily be 7-8 hours with the collectibles/memories i missed. Can’t wait to get back in and do an all collectibles/memories run and then an under 2 hours speedrun… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Jt0429
    Jul 22, 2022
    8
    Good-
    You play as a cat. The cat's movements are very, well, cat-like. Simple yet effective gameplay mechanics. Navigation and puzzles are pretty fun. Engaging exploration and side content. A captivating and well-told story. Endearing characters. Perfectly paced. Looks great
    Bad- Puzzles can feel a bit like busywork at times. Thoughts- From a gameplay perspective, Stray isn’t    Good-
    You play as a cat. The cat's movements are very, well, cat-like. Simple yet effective gameplay mechanics. Navigation and puzzles are pretty fun. Engaging exploration and side content. A captivating and well-told story. Endearing characters. Perfectly paced. Looks great

    Bad-
    Puzzles can feel a bit like busywork at times.

    Thoughts-
    From a gameplay perspective, Stray isn’t going to win any awards. It’s straightforward, although it takes care to never let that mean unengaging either. But by constantly keeping the player’s attention, be it either via gameplay or its unique setting and atmosphere, Stray makes a very compelling case for itself, and for the player to stick with it beyond just the initial curiosity that the elevator pitch incites. “A cat in a cyberpunk city” is no low-effort ploy to generate conversation and interest- it’s the foundation of a genuinely good game with a lot of heart.    … Expand
  4. raulf17
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Excellent game, i loved the visuals, the music and the story. Lots of details in the cat actions and movement. It's a short game, but it's better a good short game, than a bad long one.
  5. Yujizenjiro
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Just amazing, beautiful graphics and a cool story, of course if you love cata this game is a must
  6. pifpif
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    It could have just been "the cat game" but goes much deeper and offers an interesting story and world. Would definitely recommend it! Hope there's a sequel.
  7. Chelboss
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    This is very cool game, yeah there maybe simple gameplay, but that not minus. Interesting locations, yeah from viev of a person, city very small, but we playing for cat and from his viev locations big, that's great. History of robots, how they try to be human and wear asian hats and hawaiian shirts. All in all I liked the game. Only one mines few graphic bags. Only one what i want to sayThis is very cool game, yeah there maybe simple gameplay, but that not minus. Interesting locations, yeah from viev of a person, city very small, but we playing for cat and from his viev locations big, that's great. History of robots, how they try to be human and wear asian hats and hawaiian shirts. All in all I liked the game. Only one mines few graphic bags. Only one what i want to say for creators "Thanks for this game and good luck in your future projects"… Expand
  8. Sigmoidal6
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    I won't put 10 just because i can't put this game in the same category as the last of us but this is an absolute masterpiece. I was interested from the moment i saw the first trailer and it did not disappoint. If you wanna pass some good 4-6 hours you should definitely play this game.
  9. SparrowNR
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lovely game with great worldbuilding surrounding a tasty little romp. My only complaint is the end--I love a bittersweet conclusion, but I feel like the payoff on the sweet side was incomplete. The bitter was what happened to B12, so it should have been sweetly rewarded by fulfilling the bookend set by the prologue, and you would be hard-pressed to convince me otherwise.

    Aka, (spoiler) if the game provided closure by reuniting the cat with its family/colony, this would have been a 10 for me. But without that, it's unsatisfying, for all that the rest of the game is just GREAT.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. StepHD
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    A beautiful and fun adventure! Great soundtrack, smooth gameplay, animations, amazing graphics and artstyle with great writing and story building.

    Just purrfect!
  12. AxskuII
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    Such a beautiful and fun I liked even more than I would have imagined. Cute little story, fun adventures, lots to explore, puzzles to solve. One of the best Indies I've ever played impressive it was even fun to speedrun.
  13. piston
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Great game, solid sound design, and art. I also really love when you turn a game and just play it as the developer intended. No difficulty settings etc. Set the brightness and go. I see people saying it's 4 hours, but it took me 6.5. No rushing, but not going back to get the collectibles etc. Headphones recommended. Congrats to the studio.
  14. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great soundtrack, fantastic visuals, great story, and a really cool concept. the ending is absolutely beautiful and really sad :/ I literally cried for a robot. What's holding this game back from a 10 is the number of bugs, I had to reset the game many times and even got soft locked on 3 occasions. (It also feels like too small / linear of a game to give a 10 to)… Expand
  15. TheHungryMingo
    Apr 8, 2023
    3
    One of the most disappointing games I've ever experienced. I remember the old Reddit post showing off this games pre-alpha mechanics, and to be honest, the game is just a prettier version of that. There's nothing whatsoever to this game once the cute factor has worn off, and the story did not make me want to finish its even miniscule run time.
  16. bk1
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    Fantastic, finally sth new in the games world. Maybe riddles could be more complex, but I was totally satisfied with the gameplay. I'm waiting for more.
  17. MJ1988
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    Great game. Nice atmosphere and the physics of the cat are very good. Could be a bit longer but overal a great experience and worth the money IMO.
  18. GalahadGames
    Jul 22, 2022
    8
    Short and sweet
    Agreeably this is a very short game but it's packed full of things to do and boiling over with emotion can't wait to see what comes next out of this great studio.
  19. royalguy07
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    I greatly enjoyed Stray's aesthetic and world building. The city and the robots felt realized and a connected to each other. The actual gameplay was very simple but managed to stay entertaining enough due to the games very short runtime of around 4 hours. The open city areas were fun to explore and collect the various items to create new opportunities. The soundtrack was full on awesomeI greatly enjoyed Stray's aesthetic and world building. The city and the robots felt realized and a connected to each other. The actual gameplay was very simple but managed to stay entertaining enough due to the games very short runtime of around 4 hours. The open city areas were fun to explore and collect the various items to create new opportunities. The soundtrack was full on awesome but the timing and mixing of it felt abrupt and out of place at times.… Expand
  20. Blackmolly98
    Jul 22, 2022
    8
    the game is cute and beautiful, really like the cyberpunk atmosphere. really easy to understand the story
  21. 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.
  22. Tmoneyyy25
    Jul 22, 2022
    8
    Loved the game. Such rich environments, amazing soundtrack, and deep lore. Mild pacing issues. Highly recommend.
  23. heroigamer
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Stray e um otimo jogo que apresenta um execelente campanha com um jogabilidade e graficos interesantes desvantagem que tem um historia muito pequena mais a riquesa de detalhes e de chamar atenção os puzzles são bem feitos recomendo bastante jogarem vai se divertir
  24. That_blind_guy
    Jul 22, 2022
    8
    The gameplay is refreshing and fun. The one thing i dont like about it is the jump prompt can mess you up. The graphics are are clear and visually stunning. I recommend this title.
  25. Kinzatsu
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    O melhor game do ano!!!


    O jogo simplesmente tem uma ambientação maravilhosa, gráficos e estética perfeita!
    Te prende a cada segundo e tem uma narrativa maravilhosa!
  26. KultSPbGames
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Amazing adventure!
    The story of a cat that captured my free time.
    Simple puzzles that will fill the game with fun and peace.
    Cat
  27. Sidiano
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Le jeu est beau, avec des ambiances variées. La lumière sur ps5 est fabuleuse, la 4K l'est tout autant. Un mood général très prenant et hypnotisant dans un monde futuriste. La critique morale est belles et bien amenée. Quelques bugs rencontrés, mais très léger, courts et dûs au fait que j'y ais joué day one. Mon seul regret est la durée du jeu. 5h a 8h pour le finir (en prenant le tempsLe jeu est beau, avec des ambiances variées. La lumière sur ps5 est fabuleuse, la 4K l'est tout autant. Un mood général très prenant et hypnotisant dans un monde futuriste. La critique morale est belles et bien amenée. Quelques bugs rencontrés, mais très léger, courts et dûs au fait que j'y ais joué day one. Mon seul regret est la durée du jeu. 5h a 8h pour le finir (en prenant le temps d'admirer). Ca ne laisse que peu de temps scénarisé, mais renforce le sentiment immersif. En bref, à faire au plus vite.… Expand
  28. XioVep7
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Incredible game, with good graphics and good gaming.
    Some physics can be better, but in general the game is excellent.

    Congratulations to the developers.
  29. Domix28
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    I loved so much this game. The story is so much different compared to other thousands robot stories and the details you can see in the game are impressive. Longevity is very short but you’re gonna take time just to collect all the memories and badges. The setting is just amazing you’re gonna feel claustrophobic in every single street you put paws on. The animations seems real and theI loved so much this game. The story is so much different compared to other thousands robot stories and the details you can see in the game are impressive. Longevity is very short but you’re gonna take time just to collect all the memories and badges. The setting is just amazing you’re gonna feel claustrophobic in every single street you put paws on. The animations seems real and the gameplay is so enjoyable as not so impressive: you’re not so free to climb up everywhere, the zoom is really useless, you can scratch things just to “unlock” a trophy that I could’t unlock because of a bug and there aren’t really difficult situations… Expand
  30. DieguitoR
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Um jogo muito divertido, a ideia de um gato como protagonista foi brilhante!
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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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