4 people found this review helpful
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 17.6 hrs on record
Posted: 10 Jan, 2024 @ 6:23pm

Stray is an extraordinary game in pretty much every aspect. First of all, the unique perspective, playing as a cat and pretty much doing cat things and being cute. Movement and interactions are smooth and intuitive, they feel good and just overall fun. The game's progression is natural, puzzles are fairly simple and intuitive, but not boring, and are not excessive to feel like a chore rather than a fun addition.

Visually, Stray is a masterpiece. This is probably my favorite part of this game, the environment is stunning, the cyberpunk-ish, utopian cities are beautifully crafted and highlighted everywhere with gorgeous neon lights that are an absolute delight to explore, and the soundtrack pairs perfectly with the game's landscape.

The narrative unfolds pretty organically as you explore the surroundings and meet all the different characters. You get bits and pieces of the story from every corner, without much actual dialogue being given to you, letting you theorize and discover more and more of it as you progress. The soundtrack also pairs perfectly with the game's landscape and narrative.

It is somewhat short, at a leisurely pace you might be done in 5-7 hours. Can be done in under 2 hours even, which is one of the achievements as well, Achievement hunting and completing the game will add some more to your playtime, and it is quite fun to do. The game is divided into 12 chapters, while you do have the option to jump into any chapter for completion reasons, you will have to start the chapter from the beginning. This is not a big issue, as you can get through any of the chapters pretty quickly, but it can be a small inconvenience.
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