STRAY Review - The Final Verdict

From a gameplay, 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.

[Ray__E]

I love games like this. It's not another mindless shooter or sports game. When developers think outside the box it pushes the industry forward.

[tomshepard]

A cat game u can’t resist. It looks right from the first moments, and I never had doubt that it’s gonna be great.

[THE_BEAR_JEW]

Seeing a game like this actually deliver makes me happy.

[eymencelik]

It’s good to see some unique games after seeing same open-world games over and over again.

[godsoffice]

Been following this since the it's first trailer at e3 I think or maybe games expo, I saw it somewhere I don't know where but I always wanted a such short and sweet story driven, smooth, relaxing game, especailly unqiue out of the box experience I think this game might deliver it. So far I've loved everything I saw about Stray. Gonna buy it on steam as soon as it's released.

[АлексейГодунов-цм]

The cat as the protagonist is a dirty trick, i am in love with that game already

[DOWCinematicbattles]

As a cat 🐈 person going to get this for sure

[brunoalonsocardenaslopez]

I will said again: I hope this game gave too much success in order to see a sequel or become a franchise.

[Hazard]

Game looks fun but It's game mechanics seem very casual... For it's asking price and game's length, I'll for sure play it.

[michaeljijus]

Perfecto.
Finally something refreshing and original/different!!

[IronPunkVids]

I've been waiting for this game since the announcement

[thecommunitynotes]

This game definitely looks unique to say the least...I've been watching this one now I'll definitely check it out

[Ksneia]

Cat's tail doesn't play, no hunting mode or battle, no pee to show dominance.
It's all about run & jump.

[rappscallion]

I got so into this game that I pushed my monitor of the table.

[Canadaops]

Dont say it wont win any awards u can never know

[legionarybooks]

I was fully expecting a cat simulator in a cyberpunk world, and would have been perfectly happy with that. And yet we got a game with a lot of depth, an emotional story, and a ton of heart. I agree that the areas were just the right size, allowing exploration and not overstaying their welcome. Also, while the puzzles weren't exactly complicated, they weren't simplistic to the point of insulting the player either. I like that some of the "cat things" you do, like meowing, knocking things off high places, and clawing at everything, does occasionally serve a purpose to move the game forward, rather than being pure novelty. It's also refreshing that not everything is explained in minute detail, which is really tedious in modern films and games. Stray leaves enough unanswered questions to engage the gamer's imagination.

[adpbobcat]

I've told myself, no more games until I finish more backlogs....I'm about to break my rule....again.

[geoffdb]

Game is such a joy to experience. Just buy it. Excellent art, immersion, decent gameplay, stellar sound work. It's just so zen to walk around and observe the world and do cat things.

[sonofholyghost_arefar]

Hopefully this game is optimized on ps4 for someone that still doesnt have a ps5 I really want to try this game.

[JuThronee]

Looks very cool and I will definitely pick it up as soon as my backlog allows it