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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. AleZani94
    Aug 18, 2023
    3
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  7. Lollllkkj
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    Un gioco che se anche dura poco mi è rimasto impresso e spero tanto che facciano mai un continuo
  8. 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
  9. 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
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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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