IMO unless you’re a JRPG anything past 20+ hours is too much. At that point you’re guaranteeing that you’re copy pasting assets out the ass to try and spread a game out longer than it needs to be.
This game really was something you can just "chill" to. Played for the past 4 hours and didn't even realize it was 1am!! I was just so hooked and mesmerized by the art, sounds and gameplay. This game really wants you to observe and just soak everything in as you explore the world you're in.
Spoiler Alert: The moments I had most fun with this game was being a little mischievous like tripping the robots that walk around the area, or in anthill particularly with a pair of bots playing a game. Anyone who played a table game when cats are around knows their pain when you jump onto their table.
@@FooDerr I'd like to imagine that they were just so embarrassed of falling over so much they're just laying in their shame. But it's also funny to imagine a cat killing a robot just by tripping it.
This is the perfect game for my mom! She wanted to play some games again but is mostly overwhelmed by the mechanics and movement. (she wants to play third person games for some reason) she loves cats and i think its gonna be just the right game
Show her this game called cat quest it's a very simple rpg game where you play as a cat it's very cute with a lot of cat puns I'm sure she would love the sequel is even coop if your willing or friends and grandkids are willing to play along!
As someone who's grown older and hardly have any spare time for gaming, these short enjoyable games are exactly what I need. Almost every long game that I tried over the past few years ended up left unfinished. Even if I want to get back to them, I've almost forgot everything from story to controls , meaning that I have to start over. Keep small, fun, budget games coming and a lot of people like me will be really really happy.
You type exactly the words right out of my mouth. I thought it was just me that don’t finish some of the games and when I do I have time, i have to play the game from the beginning again cause I already forgot the mechanics of the game. Im older person also and it really is hard to have free time to play.
I loved every last second of this game. I really can’t fault it. I’ve spent ridiculous amounts of time just walking around taking in all the sights and interacting with everything. I’ve walked up to just about every companion and meowed at them to see their reactions. I’ve taken naps everywhere. I really appreciate that they managed to fit soooo much into a shorter game. It was worth the wait and I hope we get more.
I'm glad there are still devs out there taking chances with something unique and without the pretense of persistent monetization or NFTs. I'm sure we all know what Unity CEO John Riccitiello thinks of it, but sometimes a nice chill game is just what we all need right meow (yeah, I went there).😸
Don't miss out on the upcoming Peace Island : It's a game where you control several cats with different personalities and traits on an island where the human population just mysteriously vanished.
I played it for 7 hours, I took my time taking a lot of screenshots though, this game is a gem, and I love the gameplay and the level design..the fact that there's no map it's a plus
I’ve been playing for 2 hours straight and have only completed 4 tasks, I’m just constantly stopping and just getting so immersed into the world itself
I haven't played this game yet, but this seems like a good example that it doesn't take hundreds of gameplay hours, or an enormous map, to make a great game! Edit: I also wanna say that this was a great review by you, Gameranx, as always! I'm really looking forward to play Stray soon! And thanks to everyone who agreed with me lol.
I could not stop playing this game as soon as I wad able to play. I finished it in 8hrs. I have not sat through an entire game like this in years. I hope they make another one and I just might replay it to get all the unlocks.
I can't wait for this game. Finding out it's a peaceful, relaxed pace allowing for exploration is just perfect. I love cats and I lost my orange tabby last year, so it will be nice imagining this is her exploring around and shedding everywhere, if only digitally.
The game only being around 4 hours actually has me more excited for it. This doesn’t look like the kind of game I would want to spend 20+ hours playing.
@@tsmjay8078 I've seen the game time range from 4 to 8 hours in the reviews. I'm gonna hit all the Nap spots multiple times, SCRATCH EVERY COUCH and see how long I can stretch that estimate ;)
This game was also kind of cute, I am not a "cat-person" , but I sure loved being a cat. Very different experience, so chilling, great art, great music everything was new. Cats are actually fun animals!
@@biduMandias I had a cat for 21 years, a was a kid when I got him, he was so sweet, my best friend. but I am not a "cat -person" i because I like all animals, dogs especially also, but I still miss him, He was called Viiru, he always walked besides me when we were outside, he was more than a cat, he was my friend and a family member :)❤Do you have a cat, you like them too? :)
@@biduMandias Hah well i think you are wrong my friend.. I ''had'' a bunch of stray cats around my building throughout the years. I would feed them daily and treated them like they're mine. Some of them i've seen grow from kittens to adult cats. They got used to me as well, i could see they appreciate me for the care i gave them. I love all animals but honestly i don't really like cats, and that's coming from a Leo in horoscope hahaha.. Cats are cute in appearance and nice to pet and cuddle, but other than that i see no purpose in owning a cat. For me, cats are just like a toy that you play with for a little bit, give it some food and that's it. Like a fish in an aquarium, but a fluffy fish that you can cuddle with. You can't do anything with cats except cuddle, it's like a living fluffy toy. As a pet they are similar to owning a squirrel, rabbit, hamster, bird, lizard etc. just decoration/toy pets but with more personality of course. Very few cats do more than just being amusing. When a cat does something smart and out of the ordinary, everyone pulls up their cameras because it's a rare moment lol.. Not to mention they can be very annoying and frustrating, and also damaging to your property, it's a bit masochistic to own a cat hahaha.. And it feels more like you're serving the cat, as if they own you.. THEY decide when to cuddle and when to not cuddle, and they're only nice when their mood is right or when they need food.. I feel used and manipulated by cats, and i don't like being submissive. But dogs are something else, they are truly your best friend. They are your partner in life and you can do so many things with them. They are like humans with furr, but with even better personality than humans. I'm not religious but if angels exist, they are here on Earth disguised as dogs. They are so pure, kind, intelligent, emotional, loyal, brave, protective, useful for many different things.. Truly divine creatures. Personally i would never risk my life for a cat, and neither the cat would risk its life for me. But when it comes to dogs, i know we would both risk our lives for each other. To anyone who likes cats more than dogs, they've never owned a dog haha..
I found out that you could meow to the camera in the beginning and that the camera started nodding it was awesome. honestly really liked this game, i'm usually always feeling stressed out and this game really just got me relaxing and enjoying the journey. I will also agree that the ending to me was a bit lacking however other than that I really enjoyed my time slowly exploring the world at my own pace. Great video
Another chill, relaxing game, is Seasons After Fall...side scrolling platform puzzle game where you play a spirit in the body of a cute fox...the whole game looks like an oil painting, and has beautiful music...
The opening 5 mins of this game are already worth $30. Played about an hour so far and the music, environment, and jumping around and meowing are amazing. It's just chill vibes being a little cute kitty and not stressing for a change. I really needed this.
Leave them wanting more seems like something publishers have forgotten. I’m totally fine with a game that makes me wish it wasn’t over rather than one that makes me wish it would end.
Lmao so why would you keep playing something you don’t enjoy ? I mean if you’re not sure that you’ll enjoy it then wait for it to drop and watch in game footage
@@toptiertech7291 this would have a point if it was made by a AAA dev team. But it wasn't. Most indie devs just make what they wanna play. If you feel like it isn't worth your $40 then don't spend it. The only one wasting money is YOU because only YOU would be the one losing out in the situation. That goes for ANY game.
I’m playing the game on PS5 and just hit my second hour of game play and I really don’t want the game to come to an end. It’s so amazing, visually everything looks so beautiful. The characters, the animations, the sounds, it’s straight up a 10/10 for me. This game is really all I needed rn to chill out and forget the world around me. I hope there’s gonna be a sequel some day
Completed the game just an hour ago its a masterpiece and the ending was heartbreaking, I really loved it ...If you are cat lover and you like games like little nightmares you should play this game.
The ending was sad but i thought it was kind of too quick. Like there were still more questions unanswered and i hope to see some more closure on the story later. Wether that be and extension to the game, or another 2nd game but i would like to see something. Or maybe the end should stay the way it is as a mystery, as the whole game kind of is.
Me and my son are 100% cat people. He's been waiting for this game to drop for a while now, and honestly so have I. As gamers we've been looking for a change of pace. Can't wait to snag this one.
Wait so you're telling me you and your son are 100% cat people? Like 50% human 50% cat? How did you two become cat people? Do u spit up hairballs like cats?
There's a beauty to a short experience of a game that you just don't see much nowadays. A game where the devs can focus on a simple, though deliberate experience can convey something that larger open-world games simply can't. We've become so wrapped up in having the most entertainment per dollar so that we always have something to do that we miss out having truly meaningful experiences.
This game has heart. A really big one. It takes your hand, takes you on this little journey and does almost everything to make you care for this world. It’s a little gem, in a tiny, simple format.
It's actually insane how many games have you playing as humans in this era of gaming. Games like Alien vs Predator, Evolve, and Tokyo Jungle are all amazing because you play as something other than just a human. We need more games where you play as creatures and animals. There's SO much potential.
Ah yes one of my favorites games as a kid was called claymates where you get turned into a piece of clay and then the power ups let you turn into different animals a cat that lets your climb walls and trees a rat that is faster then sonic... a fish for under water stages and a duck that lets you fly a dog and I forgot what else but it was awesome
Stray is also listed as a "free" title under PS Plus Extra. For anyone who hasn't upgraded from Essential to Extra yet, it's actually cheaper to do that than it is to purchase this game outright.
As a cat owner i can tell you one thing those cat animations are really on point , the cat turning around , walking , running , the way he put his feed while climbing all that cat movement is done amazingly.
Yea I have a cat and I agree one thing that isn't realistic is that the cat not looking at a place they jump at and observing it making sure they can make it for 10 minutes until they finally jump
Yea I have a cat and I agree one thing that isn't realistic is that the cat not looking at a place they can jump at and observing it making sure they can make it for 10 minutes until they finally jump
Seems like a prototypical "indie" game, in the classic and best sense. A short, self contained experience....with a unique, if not niche, idea, for its foundation. Im glad games like this are still being made. Im sure ill check it out eventually....
this is a 10/10 for me. Had cats my entire life and can say that the animations, sounds and quirks of the cat are just on point. The music is 10/10. The story is just the right lenght for you to enjoy and not be swallowed by the 10.000 side quest that adds to nothing. Great vibe, and played it in one go. Would recommend.
I'm 53% through on the PS5 and really enjoying it, the design, pacing, gameplay is all excellent imo...The game could've done with a photo mode though I think, the lighting, subject matter and design would've made for some fantastic "Photos"
@@thomasneal9291 just adding to what you said for others who may see this thread: if there’s a HUD on this game there’s often a HUD opacity slider that’ll let you take a screenshot without having anything distracting on screen
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Unreal Engine really being used well in this game!
You never disappoint when it comes to gaming news and content! I just added Stray to my wish list on Steam this morning and wondered if you'd make a Before You Buy on it. Of course you did! Thanks! This gave me some great insights and I can't wait to play it over the weekend!
that was how the first portal worked. I get that same feeling from this game. It was an experiment to test out the waters. And then the players love it so much that they finish it in a day. I hope if and when they come out with stray 2, it hits just as hard as portal 2 did.
What a blessing it is to have Gameranx around to bring us info about games. I don’t have time to try even all of the big releases, so having a source that I can trust to do the digging for me is fantastic. Kudos to Jake, Falcon and the rest of the crew.
This is the one game I was looking forward to since it was announced. Stayed away from all spoilers and beat it yesterday. It was a great ride and super chill. I'll eventually go back and go for the Platinum trophy but I do hope there is some DLC to show what happens after the ending.
Yes, it did end abruptly! Very minor spoilers: I would have loved a scene where we were reunited with our fellow cats from chapter one. Would have liked it even more if it was interactive (e.g. we could "sniff", "pet" and "play" with them again), and would have been awesome if some of the main AI companions had turned up to say "Hi" (even if we couldn't understand them without our droid).
@@Trippy72Spore I'm playing it right now, and spoilers make me want to play even more. In the end, if we don't reunite with the cats, then what exactly?
@@tiagoviana263 Well you do have a happy ending! Your cat gets back to the surface (and no doubt meets up with it's companions), but all we see is your cat against a sunlit background. I was just saying it would be great to have a bit more from the ending. Everything I mentioned is part of the ending, it's just not shown... Still, the ending is well done, B-12's part in it will bring tears to your eyes! Hope you enjoy the rest of the game :)
@@CaptainJeoy After playing a bunch of Ubisoft games over the years, games longer than 50 hours are dead to me. I want quality games in my life, not never ending ones
I am in home isolation during because of covid again. Been playing this game for a day and honestly I just love the pace and taking all my time to complete side quests! We definately need more games like these
Downloaded this today and already finished it! Agree with pretty much everything in this before you buy! It's pretty short and now I want more, I want to explore that world more! Playing as an animal is always nice, like in one of my favourite games Okami. Loved this game and hope animal protagonists games catch on! Creates such a different perspective.
I have to give props to the composer of this game, both the synth vibes and the sheets of music you get are all super cool and interesting, would love the sound track for the Sheets music song in itself tbh!
I work a shitty retail job, with hours ranging from 12-7 to the terrible 10-7 shifts. I just picked this up an hour or 2 ago and I'm loving it. I've given the musician like 4 sheets of music and just slept next to him while he played. The story so far is being beautifully told, and considering that its on like $30-$40, it's amazingly priced. The devs for this did well
@@UltraObama I was talking about the people that didn't buy it with ps plus. I personally did, but not everyone wants to pay for the extra version, and I don't blame them.
@@UltraObama well apparently the prices are different elsewhere because Extra puts the subscription from $79.99 CAD to $114.99, and they now charge sales tax on ps store so I had to pay $132.24 for the extra package. Yes it was worth it but I can definitely see why someone wouldn’t want to do it.
@@lilpain8883 Just like Stray, they're all published by the same company but they're all developed by different developers. Game studio refers to game developer, not game publisher.
This was an amazing and accurate review, but I think rather than having a whole new part, the part with Zbaltzar in Antvillage felt a bit short and could have easily been lengthened and played out better! This doesn't change the fact that the game was incredible, though, and I'd recommend it to anyone. It was like an emotional rollercoaster, lol!
There needs to be more games like this. My first animal game I played was a game called A Dog's life, it was so awesome. I wish there Waa more games like that, this is a good start
@@darkphoenix1836 it was one of my favourites on the PS2 😄 am glad games like stray are coming out and putting out a shining for games like them. I do want a remake of a dog's life now that I think it haha
Annapurna games are always short, simple and very limited... Journey, 12 Minutes, Stray... it is exactly what I expected. A good, solid short game with simple mechanics. Nothing AAA extraordinary.
Eh, they also published Outer Wilds. Not sure it fits your definition (and for those who haven't played it, please do. It's unlike any game I've ever experienced)
Since most AAA games seem so repetitive nowadays.. looking at you Ubisoft, I love how refreshingly different their games are. I really only have time to play games on free weekends currently, so I really appreciate a short but amazing game experience more than AAA games right now.
You don’t have to be a cat lover to like this game. You just have to like GOOD GAMES. This one definitely tells the story it wants to without overstaying its welcome. I’ve only had three bugs happen and they didn’t take me out the game at all.(1 frame drop, and 2 no clips) definitely worth playing
@@SpyanLord by your dumbass standard a walking simulator is Mario, Final Fantasy, Zelda and anything that’s not a fucking call of dookie game. Your opinion is invalid!! Get out of here. Sorry the game is too smart for you.
After playing Elden Ring for far too long over the last three months, this has been a great change of pace. Love the graphics and the puzzle lines are not too bad either.
Have 9 cats (4 are kittens in foster) and I'm looking forward to loading this up tonight after work. Two of my kittens love sitting in front of the TV and "helping me" by putting their paws on where the "bad guys" are, so I'm excited to see what they do when the main focus is a cat.
i loved the atmosphere. i finished it in one sitting with my cat sleeping on the couch next to me. i think the length of the game is perfect considering the simplistic game mechanics. if the games was longer, i suspect it would've felt repetitive really fast because there are just a few ways to interact with the world.
Yours slept? My two tried to introduce themselves to the cat on the screen on multiple occasions, and even answered every time a cat meowed during the game! I do not usually play games with speakers on, but the result was just too amusing to not do so!
@@alganhar1 mine is so desensitised to all the bird videos cat videos & shit i put on the living room tv that he doesn't react to anything on the screen any more. i had to turn my balcony to a magpie/parrot hangout spot to entertain my cat. i probably spend more time every day cleaning up bird poop on by balcony than cat poop in the litter.
I’ve been interested in this for some time. I hope this opens the door for more normal animal protagonist games. The way they move and view the world is much different than us. I hope I can get my hands on this game soon.
Maybe if it does well we'll get more content for it. Not every game needs to be a 20+ hour adventure, sometimes a few hour game (looking at you Unpacking) is just perfect to chill too in between killing bosses in Elden Ring. Hopefully the PC performance will be good enough that I can play it since I don't own anything newer than a PS3 in the Sony department.
Right, it's one of the reasons I really enjoy Roguelite/likes which are also perfect in-between games, just doing a few runs here and there and always progressing in some way.
I think the main thing it could use outside of what he said is making your own cat and customizing the breed and look, color etc. but could be something they add in later
4hrs doesn’t seem worth $30 to me. Not asking for 20+ but 8-10hrs would be worth $30. I don’t want to buy a game & beat it the same day. This is definitely a game I’ll pick up on sale though, or if they add new content
I just finished the game and really loved it ^^ the music, the animations, the art, the small details… Such as the joystick controlling the cat backwards when it gets a paper bag on its head because it can’t see anything or hear as well as usual LOL Never thought I needed a chill sci-fi cat adventure game
I'm only an hour or so in. Definitely taking it super chill. The music is absolutely perfect. Also you left out the best part. The meow button. From here on out every game needs one.
Someone should make a coop game where you play as a pride of lions hunting other animals in games. There's a lot of potential with controlling animals and other creatures. Unfortunately big studios aren't willing to take a risk on something like that.
I love cats and I trust them. This game was made for cat lovers like me and I haven’t had a favorite game in a long time but Stray is my favorite right now. It’s just awesome you gotta play it. Cats are love. Cats are life
@@toptiertech7291 Ah yes. All short games are products of greedy attempts to sell you back DLC, because... Your conspiracy theory has to be right to validate your ego, therefore it's right.
@@FelisImpurrator see. Now that’s a straw man. No where did I say all short games. “Incomplete” I used the word incomplete. A game can be 40 hours and incomplete. It can be 5 and be incomplete. You are clearly unintelligent and ignorant. You argue using emotion instead of debating factual points
"Graphics were good"?? They were stunning. I loved every place because the colours were unbelievably beautiful. I'd say definitely an understatement there
the lighing was amazing. just in clementine's apartment alone you have rooms with purple, orange, yellow, blue lighting, and then outside in the street you have very japanese-like red neon ligthting, i just had to take a screenshot there, the aesthetics look great.
I was telling my wife about this game. She loves cats. So glad this came to the Xbox. She doesn’t play but she enjoys watching me play it. I really was just playing it for her enjoyment now I kinda like it. Lol brilliant game.
This game was so goddamn surprisingly fun. Playing as an everyday alley cat just struggling to get by was just everything I needed working a stressful 9-5 job. My expectations were low for this game, but at the end of the day I would rate this an 8 out of 10. Great game.
After grinding out tedious 120 hours on Valhalla, Stray was a very enjoyable change of pace. The story was really pleasant. A dedicated meow button is just so cool! Really enjoyed Stray. I took my time and ran 7 hours. Loved this game.
Cats are trustworthy. You just have to treat them like introverts and let them approach you, not the other way around, and remember that they like there personal space - don't we all? They also do miss you if you're gone for too long. Edit: I'm going to stop replying to all the people who don't like cats. I don't care if you don't I'm not here to change your mind. The point is if you think cats are not trustworthy you don't know how to earn their trust. There are also more "extroverted" and vocal cats, like siamese cats, for example.
@@kamikeserpentail3778 Some people, who don't know how to interact with cats, really think they are evil and selfish animals. They also tend to not realise that each cat has its own personality. My sister's cat is such an adorable bundle of nerves.
I finished playing this game yesterday and as a person who like chill games I recommend. I will say that the points where things got scary were better than I expected after they were over for I am weak about playing horror games. (This is not one its definitely a puzzle/ strategy game). I also spent time trying to get a lot of the achievements and finished the game at about 9 hours. I really loved the art, music, story which made the game really enjoyable. The only big downside sometimes was little glitches for example I had to restart at one point cause I got stuck under a bed with no escape, and the camera movement would get overwhelming at times. But overall it's a great time to unwind and relax.
I loooove cats soo the love I have for this game is already through the roof 🙌🏾 something different, looking forward to purchasing it! It's been on my radar :)
I was always a dog person. The past 2 dogs we got were comfort animals for my wife, so we went to get me a pup from the shelter. I walked out with a cat and she's been my homie ever since. She doesn't break sh**, she cuddles me every time I go to sleep, and always wants my attention lol I don't think I'll ever wanna play this though.
It’s a platform puzzler really but you get to,be a cat! I bought it after a cat hater said this is a good game. Not got my robot yet but yes, I love this.
I cant wait to play this once I have a ps5. The atmosphere looks so damn cool! I love developers who aren't afraid to try something weird and original.
Its so creative in the ways it helps you too! It doesn’t expect you to get everything right away so using camera angle or lights it subtly directs you without loosing immersion
I thought the story landed beautifully for me, the robots had character and personality, the B12 drone companion NPC works really well and the ending really hit me. I will agree that yes I'd have loved some more time to explore the world of the game, mainly because I'm fascinated to hear more. Although I do prefer the "Always leave them wanting more" rather than flogging a concept or story until it loses it's charm and appeal. The art, story, gameplay, characters, story were all absolutely spot on and if they saved something for a potential sequel, well all I can say is shut-up and take my money. PC version ran perfectly for me, not even a frame-rate drop to speak of.
I just cat wait for tomorrow. This really scratches an itch, and it looks like it gives players quite a robust kit. There are some performance issues on PC, but here's hoping they can patch out those stray issues.
I specifically wait for Before You Buys to hear thoughts on new games :) I saw that IGN posted about Stray earlier but I was like “Nah. Gotta wait for Jake.” I don’t have a PS5 or intend to play this but I’m just happy for those who do. I hope they like it!
@@toptiertech7291 it’s cheaper if you just get ps extra if you already have ps plus because it’s only 30 dollars to extend it and you can get more free games
It was a very simple, laid back, type of game. I loved it and 100% it. I do not normally do that with games but this one was different. It took me 11 hours to beat, but I took my time and explored everything. Whoa, Peet!
I've been waiting for this since I came across the HK Project Blog way back in 2015! So Glad they finally got their project completed! I'm counting the minutes until it Unlocks on Steam! :D
This game was made from the heart. I think that is not for the majority of gamers because those gamers look to shoot or play ball. I do believe that it shows a lot about the way a cat thinks, the way he can interact with the world, the help he entrusts and gives to people, the blind side of an animal that is, as the game is entitled, stray. Is not a game for people who like to purchase animals, but for those who truly love them for what they are. It's impossible not to be moved in the ending, with B-12 dying to save his feline friend, and to see his feline friend saying his goodbye by just refusing to move pass him. When you, the player, feel ready you just have to walk straight, and go for the future. The strange future of a city that no one sees. I don't think he will ever find his feline friends, I don't believe he will have any redemption story or DLC or anything beyond what was done. It's bad. And it only gets worst when you see you will no longer play that amazing human being present inside that cat. That goes alone. Farawell my friend, I hope you see the better part of life someday. And yes, this game is 1984 Orwell all the way.
As someone who started a stressful 9-5, a quiet cat game that is not 50 hour grindfest sounds like a nice change of pace
what game?
Every game that isn't a 10 hour linear game is a 50 hour grindfest right guys. Keep farming those likes!
@@likearitual what 9-5’s can’t be stressful or something ?
IMO unless you’re a JRPG anything past 20+ hours is too much. At that point you’re guaranteeing that you’re copy pasting assets out the ass to try and spread a game out longer than it needs to be.
@@jollygoodgordon5580 dude clearly doesn’t have a real job lmao if he thinks 9-5 are a joke. Stress is not limited to physical labor.
This game really was something you can just "chill" to. Played for the past 4 hours and didn't even realize it was 1am!! I was just so hooked and mesmerized by the art, sounds and gameplay. This game really wants you to observe and just soak everything in as you explore the world you're in.
@E_S_Reloaded sucks for you then, you're missing out.
@E_S_Reloaded but you could still play the game
sucks youre nearly done already
@@thejeremymotley I know :( I heard it's a pretty short game, but I'll probably give it a couple playthroughs before I'm done with it.
Yes chill to heheh
They really got the cat behaviors, movement, and sounds right in this lol
10/10 cat authenticity.
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The cat flopping over when it gets the backpack is 100% realistic 😀
@@selalewow Agreed! I laughed to hard at that by mate came in from the other room to see what I was on about.
Exactly. Specially the way the cat walks and jumps is nailed absolutely.
I spent 4 minutes with my head stuck in a bag today. 11/10
The gamepad vibration that mimics a cat's purr when you scratch the carpet is just A+. To me it's the best feature of the game.
That's a cool feature. Have you played any of the Metal Gear Solid games? All of them have tons of little features and details like that
Yeah man it’s amazing
I know i'm late but even on the loading screen if you actually listen, there's an subtle audio of cat purring.
This seems like such a vibe game. One of those games that you boot up on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
Like unboxing or little nightmare
Too bad I'll be playing this in the summer where I'm melting and dying because my gamer body can't handle the heat 🥲
How about you go actually do something with your life instead of wasting time on this nothing of a game
With some tea and your cat by the side
@@FoxYinnyy hard to swallow facts. 110 right now. Super excited.
Spoiler Alert: The moments I had most fun with this game was being a little mischievous like tripping the robots that walk around the area, or in anthill particularly with a pair of bots playing a game. Anyone who played a table game when cats are around knows their pain when you jump onto their table.
Omg when I made a robot trip and fall I started cracking up. I did it again just cause it was so funny.
I tripped a sentinel weird and he just fell over and layed there... Forever... I killed it
@@FooDerr I'd like to imagine that they were just so embarrassed of falling over so much they're just laying in their shame. But it's also funny to imagine a cat killing a robot just by tripping it.
when jump on to table...right?
@@frarfarf yes
This is the perfect game for my mom! She wanted to play some games again but is mostly overwhelmed by the mechanics and movement. (she wants to play third person games for some reason) she loves cats and i think its gonna be just the right game
Show her this game called cat quest it's a very simple rpg game where you play as a cat it's very cute with a lot of cat puns I'm sure she would love the sequel is even coop if your willing or friends and grandkids are willing to play along!
Your mother might not have grown up with 1st person games so maybe they make her queasy. I know thats the case for me.
Put her on elden ring
I need a update for this, hope she likes it 😊
Im getting this for my mom too. She loves games but struggles with heavy mechanics.
As someone who's grown older and hardly have any spare time for gaming, these short enjoyable games are exactly what I need. Almost every long game that I tried over the past few years ended up left unfinished. Even if I want to get back to them, I've almost forgot everything from story to controls , meaning that I have to start over. Keep small, fun, budget games coming and a lot of people like me will be really really happy.
You type exactly the words right out of my mouth. I thought it was just me that don’t finish some of the games and when I do I have time, i have to play the game from the beginning again cause I already forgot the mechanics of the game.
Im older person also and it really is hard to have free time to play.
Same here ! I have the money to buy games and i increase my library but dont have time to finish them
Just dont play games? people like you are really the reason why there is a lack of creativity in the industry
What's the point of making so much money if you can't have fun? I love my job. It pays enough to not stress and I have lots of time!
Not having time for things I love and having to work non stop is without a joke my greatest fear.
I loved every last second of this game. I really can’t fault it. I’ve spent ridiculous amounts of time just walking around taking in all the sights and interacting with everything. I’ve walked up to just about every companion and meowed at them to see their reactions. I’ve taken naps everywhere. I really appreciate that they managed to fit soooo much into a shorter game. It was worth the wait and I hope we get more.
I'm glad there are still devs out there taking chances with something unique and without the pretense of persistent monetization or NFTs. I'm sure we all know what Unity CEO John Riccitiello thinks of it, but sometimes a nice chill game is just what we all need right meow (yeah, I went there).😸
But they're feckin idiots for making games without monetisation and he REALLY knows what gamers want. :D
Facts. This game really is a breath of fresh air.
Artful Escape was another really nice one.
Free in PS Plus too.
Many developers make games that don't focus on that filth though. Lol
NFTs are just a tool for people to own and trade stuff without the control of companies , they took advantage of an awesome tech unfortunately
I would love to see the developers make more cat games. It does seem like they're onto something a lot bigger.
There is that more action based called Cuddly Gori Carnage that is being worked on . That's the cat game I'm waiting on 😍
Don't miss out on the upcoming Peace Island : It's a game where you control several cats with different personalities and traits on an island where the human population just mysteriously vanished.
They left the ending with a little hint that something more is to come.
When it's coming?@@jackwilliam4436
I played it for 7 hours, I took my time taking a lot of screenshots though, this game is a gem, and I love the gameplay and the level design..the fact that there's no map it's a plus
I’ve been playing for 2 hours straight and have only completed 4 tasks, I’m just constantly stopping and just getting so immersed into the world itself
He’s not a Stray-he’ll live on in our hearts forever.
That was so sweet I think I just a cavity
Cringe
@@papayamadness1019 no u
Spoiler
@@Gatorade711 ok kid
I haven't played this game yet, but this seems like a good example that it doesn't take hundreds of gameplay hours, or an enormous map, to make a great game!
Edit: I also wanna say that this was a great review by you, Gameranx, as always! I'm really looking forward to play Stray soon! And thanks to everyone who agreed with me lol.
Big open world games are great as long as they aren’t made by boobiesoft.
@@jinsakai409 Hey, they used to make assassins creed games before 2016.
Ubisoft will never understand that
@@lamarr51 True lol
@@MuhammedChand I agree. Give us a huge, dense map with lots of immersion and variation as well, and I'm sold.
I could not stop playing this game as soon as I wad able to play. I finished it in 8hrs. I have not sat through an entire game like this in years. I hope they make another one and I just might replay it to get all the unlocks.
Who needs another one (at least any time soon) when there’s dlc lol. I’m sure they’re gonna milk this, just as the cats want
Have you played journey. One of my all time favorite games. It also has beautiful art design, short game but still has a great story.
@@Ichiko980 I have not. I'll have to check it out!
@@ChronoMune Cause I have so many questions after playing the game that need answering in another game lol.
@@Kyragirl777 I hope your questions get answered then 😌
I can't wait for this game. Finding out it's a peaceful, relaxed pace allowing for exploration is just perfect. I love cats and I lost my orange tabby last year, so it will be nice imagining this is her exploring around and shedding everywhere, if only digitally.
🐈
Orange tabby's are the best ♥️
♥
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️
is not about that
The game only being around 4 hours actually has me more excited for it. This doesn’t look like the kind of game I would want to spend 20+ hours playing.
👍🏼
A shorter gameplay time is definitely more appealing to me right now.
wrong it would be better if it was 20 plus hours because we never had such awesome type of game to play as a cat in a cyberpunk world openish world
@@gameranxTV What's up with you guys and the thumbs up emoji?
@@tsmjay8078 I've seen the game time range from 4 to 8 hours in the reviews.
I'm gonna hit all the Nap spots multiple times, SCRATCH EVERY COUCH and see how long I can stretch that estimate ;)
This game was also kind of cute, I am not a "cat-person" , but I sure loved being a cat. Very different experience, so chilling, great art, great music everything was new. Cats are actually fun animals!
I agree. Im not much of a cat person but the experience through a cats eyes was really fun
Whoever says isn't a cat person is solely because never had one themselves. Trust me.
@@biduMandias I had a cat for 21 years, a was a kid when I got him, he was so sweet, my best friend. but I am not a "cat -person" i because I like all animals, dogs especially also, but I still miss him, He was called Viiru, he always walked besides me when we were outside, he was more than a cat, he was my friend and a family member :)❤Do you have a cat, you like them too? :)
@@biduMandias Hah well i think you are wrong my friend.. I ''had'' a bunch of stray cats around my building throughout the years. I would feed them daily and treated them like they're mine. Some of them i've seen grow from kittens to adult cats. They got used to me as well, i could see they appreciate me for the care i gave them. I love all animals but honestly i don't really like cats, and that's coming from a Leo in horoscope hahaha.. Cats are cute in appearance and nice to pet and cuddle, but other than that i see no purpose in owning a cat. For me, cats are just like a toy that you play with for a little bit, give it some food and that's it. Like a fish in an aquarium, but a fluffy fish that you can cuddle with. You can't do anything with cats except cuddle, it's like a living fluffy toy. As a pet they are similar to owning a squirrel, rabbit, hamster, bird, lizard etc. just decoration/toy pets but with more personality of course. Very few cats do more than just being amusing. When a cat does something smart and out of the ordinary, everyone pulls up their cameras because it's a rare moment lol.. Not to mention they can be very annoying and frustrating, and also damaging to your property, it's a bit masochistic to own a cat hahaha.. And it feels more like you're serving the cat, as if they own you.. THEY decide when to cuddle and when to not cuddle, and they're only nice when their mood is right or when they need food.. I feel used and manipulated by cats, and i don't like being submissive.
But dogs are something else, they are truly your best friend. They are your partner in life and you can do so many things with them. They are like humans with furr, but with even better personality than humans. I'm not religious but if angels exist, they are here on Earth disguised as dogs. They are so pure, kind, intelligent, emotional, loyal, brave, protective, useful for many different things.. Truly divine creatures. Personally i would never risk my life for a cat, and neither the cat would risk its life for me. But when it comes to dogs, i know we would both risk our lives for each other.
To anyone who likes cats more than dogs, they've never owned a dog haha..
Not a cat person, yet having cat as a profile pic and playing a main character of a cat which went enjoyable. lol
"It's more like Inside or Limbo..." is really all I need to hear. I'm definitely excited!
I just heard him say LIMBO and said the exact same thing. Lmao
@@issuez-3429 A fellow person of culture 😌
I see this game as a cat version of Mirror's Edge. Cat parkour + distopian city + chill music.
Sameeee
Limbo is so savage, I love it. This looks great!
I found out that you could meow to the camera in the beginning and that the camera started nodding it was awesome. honestly really liked this game, i'm usually always feeling stressed out and this game really just got me relaxing and enjoying the journey. I will also agree that the ending to me was a bit lacking however other than that I really enjoyed my time slowly exploring the world at my own pace. Great video
I found it hilarious, every time I found a camera I would get close up to it and just meow a ton
Another chill, relaxing game, is Seasons After Fall...side scrolling platform puzzle game where you play a spirit in the body of a cute fox...the whole game looks like an oil painting, and has beautiful music...
The opening 5 mins of this game are already worth $30. Played about an hour so far and the music, environment, and jumping around and meowing are amazing. It's just chill vibes being a little cute kitty and not stressing for a change. I really needed this.
Leave them wanting more seems like something publishers have forgotten. I’m totally fine with a game that makes me wish it wasn’t over rather than one that makes me wish it would end.
Nah because for $40 I would feel like I was cheated out of a game. Chances are they cut some of the game and will make it DLC
Lmao so why would you keep playing something you don’t enjoy ? I mean if you’re not sure that you’ll enjoy it then wait for it to drop and watch in game footage
@@toptiertech7291 not really. The devs aren't really that sort of crowd.
@@toptiertech7291 this would have a point if it was made by a AAA dev team. But it wasn't. Most indie devs just make what they wanna play. If you feel like it isn't worth your $40 then don't spend it. The only one wasting money is YOU because only YOU would be the one losing out in the situation. That goes for ANY game.
@@toptiertech7291 not likely, this game is by devs who enjoy telling a full story
I’m playing the game on PS5 and just hit my second hour of game play and I really don’t want the game to come to an end. It’s so amazing, visually everything looks so beautiful. The characters, the animations, the sounds, it’s straight up a 10/10 for me. This game is really all I needed rn to chill out and forget the world around me. I hope there’s gonna be a sequel some day
Its overpriced garbage.
Only brainless cat lover would deny with facts i stated.
Stray: Dog
Time to play it again lol
Completed the game just an hour ago its a masterpiece and the ending was heartbreaking, I really loved it ...If you are cat lover and you like games like little nightmares you should play this game.
The ending was sad but i thought it was kind of too quick. Like there were still more questions unanswered and i hope to see some more closure on the story later. Wether that be and extension to the game, or another 2nd game but i would like to see something. Or maybe the end should stay the way it is as a mystery, as the whole game kind of is.
@@EvanCartier [SPOILER]
i just want the cat to reunite with its family 😿
@@AquaXenze I know, same
Falling asleep on the robot with the cowboy hat that was laying on the sofa. One of the best things I've had happen in a video game.
I love little nightmares!~ You've convinced me, I'm gonna buy this now.
Me and my son are 100% cat people. He's been waiting for this game to drop for a while now, and honestly so have I. As gamers we've been looking for a change of pace. Can't wait to snag this one.
Have fun, dude!
Hope you guys have fun! :D
Wait so you're telling me you and your son are 100% cat people? Like 50% human 50% cat? How did you two become cat people? Do u spit up hairballs like cats?
@@likearitual omfg. this made my day . thanks
@@mr.2timez555 YOU NEVER ANSWERED MY QUESTION CAT MAN
There's a beauty to a short experience of a game that you just don't see much nowadays. A game where the devs can focus on a simple, though deliberate experience can convey something that larger open-world games simply can't. We've become so wrapped up in having the most entertainment per dollar so that we always have something to do that we miss out having truly meaningful experiences.
BotW is both. The only open world game I've truly enjoyed the entire time I was playing.
This game has heart. A really big one. It takes your hand, takes you on this little journey and does almost everything to make you care for this world. It’s a little gem, in a tiny, simple format.
It's actually insane how many games have you playing as humans in this era of gaming. Games like Alien vs Predator, Evolve, and Tokyo Jungle are all amazing because you play as something other than just a human.
We need more games where you play as creatures and animals. There's SO much potential.
like Ghost of a Tale!
Ah yes one of my favorites games as a kid was called claymates where you get turned into a piece of clay and then the power ups let you turn into different animals a cat that lets your climb walls and trees a rat that is faster then sonic... a fish for under water stages and a duck that lets you fly a dog and I forgot what else but it was awesome
Yes ! Let us talk about real variety ! 😉
We must not be humanocentric...
Biomutant! :D
This fool did not just mention Evolve… the devs that made that game are a joke! Ruined the game in every way possible. Lmao
Stray is also listed as a "free" title under PS Plus Extra. For anyone who hasn't upgraded from Essential to Extra yet, it's actually cheaper to do that than it is to purchase this game outright.
It's the same price technically $30
@@andrewgallegos290 here in malaysia, it is listed for 11$ only on steam
$12 over here
the game catalog isn’t good enough yet
@@darkbustergt8085 it is good enough for new gamers actually
The setting is based on the Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong, which is a fascinating story in itself.
Interesting…just sent me on a binge of that situation..so much stuff one can miss learning about.
As a cat owner i can tell you one thing those cat animations are really on point , the cat turning around , walking , running , the way he put his feed while climbing all that cat movement is done amazingly.
It seems indeed ameowzing !
the way the cat looks at ledges blew my mind
Each of the animators must’ve had a cat
Yea I have a cat and I agree one thing that isn't realistic is that the cat not looking at a place they jump at and observing it making sure they can make it for 10 minutes until they finally jump
Yea I have a cat and I agree one thing that isn't realistic is that the cat not looking at a place they can jump at and observing it making sure they can make it for 10 minutes until they finally jump
Seems like a prototypical "indie" game, in the classic and best sense. A short, self contained experience....with a unique, if not niche, idea, for its foundation. Im glad games like this are still being made. Im sure ill check it out eventually....
It's worth it
@bowen voowy bots evolving
this is a 10/10 for me. Had cats my entire life and can say that the animations, sounds and quirks of the cat are just on point. The music is 10/10. The story is just the right lenght for you to enjoy and not be swallowed by the 10.000 side quest that adds to nothing. Great vibe, and played it in one go. Would recommend.
I'm 53% through on the PS5 and really enjoying it, the design, pacing, gameplay is all excellent imo...The game could've done with a photo mode though I think, the lighting, subject matter and design would've made for some fantastic "Photos"
Will probably get an official photomode soon. Even if that's not possible on consoles, PC version will get a photomode mod.
windows has screen capture built in. just press ctl+printscreen, which will copy the screen to the clipboard, then just paste in any image program.
@@thomasneal9291 just adding to what you said for others who may see this thread: if there’s a HUD on this game there’s often a HUD opacity slider that’ll let you take a screenshot without having anything distracting on screen
Unreal Engine really being used well in this game!
You never disappoint when it comes to gaming news and content! I just added Stray to my wish list on Steam this morning and wondered if you'd make a Before You Buy on it. Of course you did! Thanks! This gave me some great insights and I can't wait to play it over the weekend!
I wouldn't be surprised if they develope expansions. Maybe they wanted to see how things panned out before creating a lot of content.
that was how the first portal worked. I get that same feeling from this game. It was an experiment to test out the waters. And then the players love it so much that they finish it in a day. I hope if and when they come out with stray 2, it hits just as hard as portal 2 did.
At this point I don't think that is a thing.
Unfortunately
I’ll take a 4-5, well-paced, and unique experience over a bloated, cliched AAA title any day. Glad to see these AA games getting some love!
What’s unique about a walking simulator? The fact that it’s a cat? The fact there’s no challenge?
@@toptiertech7291 What's unique about anything that isn't Elden Ring? The fact there's no challenge?
Fixed*
@@Ebani Elden Ring was about as easy as taking a dump after eating Taco Bell, so easy it's boring.
@@johnnymo4000 Careful there, almost cut myself with that edge.
@@Ebani you can smell their stench from the comments lmao
What a blessing it is to have Gameranx around to bring us info about games. I don’t have time to try even all of the big releases, so having a source that I can trust to do the digging for me is fantastic. Kudos to Jake, Falcon and the rest of the crew.
This is the one game I was looking forward to since it was announced. Stayed away from all spoilers and beat it yesterday. It was a great ride and super chill. I'll eventually go back and go for the Platinum trophy but I do hope there is some DLC to show what happens after the ending.
Yes, it did end abruptly! Very minor spoilers:
I would have loved a scene where we were reunited with our fellow cats from chapter one. Would have liked it even more if it was interactive (e.g. we could "sniff", "pet" and "play" with them again), and would have been awesome if some of the main AI companions had turned up to say "Hi" (even if we couldn't understand them without our droid).
@@Trippy72Spore I'm playing it right now, and spoilers make me want to play even more.
In the end, if we don't reunite with the cats, then what exactly?
@@tiagoviana263 Well you do have a happy ending! Your cat gets back to the surface (and no doubt meets up with it's companions), but all we see is your cat against a sunlit background. I was just saying it would be great to have a bit more from the ending. Everything I mentioned is part of the ending, it's just not shown... Still, the ending is well done, B-12's part in it will bring tears to your eyes! Hope you enjoy the rest of the game :)
Looks like just what the gaming industry needed rn, a game with heart and real personality.
No this isnt Elden Ring, its a game called Stray, you must have commented on the wrong video.
@@yourah3 bruh what 💀
@@natesinternetcorner6800 guy thought it was an elden ring video
who thought this was elden ring?
@@yourah3 dude, Elden Ring is not the only game that was made with heart and personality. Saying this as a hardcore Soulsborne fan.
honestly would love a longer, more in-depth version of this.
Personally... I don't like lengthy games anymore... Something around Playdead's Inside time is very okay for me.
@@CaptainJeoy After playing a bunch of Ubisoft games over the years, games longer than 50 hours are dead to me. I want quality games in my life, not never ending ones
@@ThwipThwipBoom Exactly! 💯
@@ThwipThwipBoom worst take I ever heard. Quality has nothing to do with how long this game is. It's too short. It's 5 hours long.
@@ghostlegit 5 hours is actually pretty decent for some of us who just can play 1 hour a day because of work and daily activities.
I am in home isolation during because of covid again.
Been playing this game for a day and honestly I just love the pace and taking all my time to complete side quests!
We definately need more games like these
There's no "before you buy" this game, you must IMMEDIATELY BUY this game!
Yeah you right,I just pirated it and its worth it
For 30$ ? 😂😂 and 5 hours gameplay? You people are dumb
@@lorenzogiovannone5036 Blue twelve is an independent studio, if some studios deserve to not be pirated it's them
@@lorenzogiovannone5036 Don't think It's a smart thing to say that out loud here lmao.
@@lorenzogiovannone5036 bluetwelve is a studio of only 18 people it is not a AAA development studio
Downloaded this today and already finished it! Agree with pretty much everything in this before you buy! It's pretty short and now I want more, I want to explore that world more! Playing as an animal is always nice, like in one of my favourite games Okami. Loved this game and hope animal protagonists games catch on! Creates such a different perspective.
maybe they'll make some dlc's or a sequel sort of thing if this really takes off
i only got 3.7 hours out of it 😱
At least in Biomutant and Okami, you can fight your opponents, also can create combo
Where do you download it? Do you just type Stray and click on Free Games DL?
@@suzygirl1843 it costs 28$
I have to give props to the composer of this game, both the synth vibes and the sheets of music you get are all super cool and interesting, would love the sound track for the Sheets music song in itself tbh!
I work a shitty retail job, with hours ranging from 12-7 to the terrible 10-7 shifts. I just picked this up an hour or 2 ago and I'm loving it. I've given the musician like 4 sheets of music and just slept next to him while he played. The story so far is being beautifully told, and considering that its on like $30-$40, it's amazingly priced. The devs for this did well
@@UltraObama Maybe they got it on PC
Also PS Plus isn’t free
@@UltraObama only the higher tiers
@@UltraObama I was talking about the people that didn't buy it with ps plus. I personally did, but not everyone wants to pay for the extra version, and I don't blame them.
@@UltraObama well apparently the prices are different elsewhere because Extra puts the subscription from $79.99 CAD to $114.99, and they now charge sales tax on ps store so I had to pay $132.24 for the extra package. Yes it was worth it but I can definitely see why someone wouldn’t want to do it.
Considering the track records of the studio, that much for an AA game is really impressive. Hope this could kickstart a sequel or a whole movement
track records? this is their only game
@@otong4893 Outer Wilds? What Remains of Edith Finch? Gone Home? Journey?
@@lilpain8883 Just like Stray, they're all published by the same company but they're all developed by different developers. Game studio refers to game developer, not game publisher.
@@otong4893 mb you're right. Even more reason to love this passion project
@@lilpain8883 Lmao publisher and developer are two very different things. Can be the same sometimes, but that's not the case with this game.
This was an amazing and accurate review, but I think rather than having a whole new part, the part with Zbaltzar in Antvillage felt a bit short and could have easily been lengthened and played out better! This doesn't change the fact that the game was incredible, though, and I'd recommend it to anyone. It was like an emotional rollercoaster, lol!
There needs to be more games like this. My first animal game I played was a game called A Dog's life, it was so awesome. I wish there Waa more games like that, this is a good start
I remember that game! I loved it, so much fun. I agree, we need more video games where we're an animal!
@@darkphoenix1836 it was one of my favourites on the PS2 😄 am glad games like stray are coming out and putting out a shining for games like them. I do want a remake of a dog's life now that I think it haha
Me too! That was one of my favorites on PS2.
@@darkphoenix1836 Like...Biomutant?
DUDE, THANK YOU
I played that game when it Came out in the mid 2000s at a Circuit City de o and only had Memories but never hear anyone talk about it
Annapurna games are always short, simple and very limited... Journey, 12 Minutes, Stray... it is exactly what I expected. A good, solid short game with simple mechanics. Nothing AAA extraordinary.
Freakin love 12 minutes
Eh, they also published Outer Wilds. Not sure it fits your definition (and for those who haven't played it, please do. It's unlike any game I've ever experienced)
Donut county being another one
Solar Ash has by far been my favorite Annapurna game. Was super fun and is a 10-12 hour game
Since most AAA games seem so repetitive nowadays.. looking at you Ubisoft, I love how refreshingly different their games are. I really only have time to play games on free weekends currently, so I really appreciate a short but amazing game experience more than AAA games right now.
You don’t have to be a cat lover to like this game. You just have to like GOOD GAMES. This one definitely tells the story it wants to without overstaying its welcome. I’ve only had three bugs happen and they didn’t take me out the game at all.(1 frame drop, and 2 no clips) definitely worth playing
That aint a good game mate, it's a walking simulator. Take the kitty away and you got a BORING, POINTLESS walking simulator.
@@SpyanLord it’s a good game.
@@SpyanLord you haven’t played it.
@@SpyanLord by your dumbass standard a walking simulator is Mario, Final Fantasy, Zelda and anything that’s not a fucking call of dookie game. Your opinion is invalid!! Get out of here. Sorry the game is too smart for you.
@@SpyanLordKeys - e
You had me in the first 2 mins. "Sometimes you gotta knock stuff over". I'm sold
... bought it
You can only knock over like 4 things and all of them are related to specific events.
@@mydogeatspuke Ah so it's a tad linear you're saying?
@@glitchyrich_7007 it's entirely linear. No exploration. You can't even jump unless they want you to lol
Finally, the only review for this game that I care about
Skill Up just did a really good and much more in depth (but spoiler free) review of the game. I liked it a lot
This felt like something special, loved every moment. And the softer game makes a nice change. Hopefully we get more of this
bet you already forgot half of this boring, garbage game.
After playing Elden Ring for far too long over the last three months, this has been a great change of pace. Love the graphics and the puzzle lines are not too bad either.
Ok
Same
So I won’t be destroying a controller with this game?
@@Josh-bb1nn maybe yes maybe not, there are some enemies in the game but no need to worry they are a little bit easy but can be annoying too
@@level10gyatt631 so not quite as hard as Malenia then?
Have 9 cats (4 are kittens in foster) and I'm looking forward to loading this up tonight after work. Two of my kittens love sitting in front of the TV and "helping me" by putting their paws on where the "bad guys" are, so I'm excited to see what they do when the main focus is a cat.
i loved the atmosphere. i finished it in one sitting with my cat sleeping on the couch next to me. i think the length of the game is perfect considering the simplistic game mechanics. if the games was longer, i suspect it would've felt repetitive really fast because there are just a few ways to interact with the world.
Yours slept? My two tried to introduce themselves to the cat on the screen on multiple occasions, and even answered every time a cat meowed during the game! I do not usually play games with speakers on, but the result was just too amusing to not do so!
@@alganhar1 mine is so desensitised to all the bird videos cat videos & shit i put on the living room tv that he doesn't react to anything on the screen any more. i had to turn my balcony to a magpie/parrot hangout spot to entertain my cat. i probably spend more time every day cleaning up bird poop on by balcony than cat poop in the litter.
I’ve been interested in this for some time. I hope this opens the door for more normal animal protagonist games. The way they move and view the world is much different than us. I hope I can get my hands on this game soon.
Maybe if it does well we'll get more content for it.
Not every game needs to be a 20+ hour adventure, sometimes a few hour game (looking at you Unpacking) is just perfect to chill too in between killing bosses in Elden Ring.
Hopefully the PC performance will be good enough that I can play it since I don't own anything newer than a PS3 in the Sony department.
Right, it's one of the reasons I really enjoy Roguelite/likes which are also perfect in-between games, just doing a few runs here and there and always progressing in some way.
Works wonderful with my 4790k and 1060, finished it just now, it’s most definitely a worthwhile play
I think the main thing it could use outside of what he said is making your own cat and customizing the breed and look, color etc. but could be something they add in later
4hrs doesn’t seem worth $30 to me. Not asking for 20+ but 8-10hrs would be worth $30. I don’t want to buy a game & beat it the same day. This is definitely a game I’ll pick up on sale though, or if they add new content
even 5 hours would have been nice though
I just finished the game and really loved it ^^ the music, the animations, the art, the small details…
Such as the joystick controlling the cat backwards when it gets a paper bag on its head because it can’t see anything or hear as well as usual LOL
Never thought I needed a chill sci-fi cat adventure game
I'm only an hour or so in. Definitely taking it super chill. The music is absolutely perfect. Also you left out the best part. The meow button. From here on out every game needs one.
Someone should make a coop game where you play as a pride of lions hunting other animals in games. There's a lot of potential with controlling animals and other creatures. Unfortunately big studios aren't willing to take a risk on something like that.
Like wolf quest? You should try that. It's fun! And you get to beat wolf!
@E_S_Reloaded They'll have to let you be vegan lions
@E_S_Reloaded we've been killing animals in games forever. only difference is you play as humans.
I love cats and I trust them. This game was made for cat lovers like me and I haven’t had a favorite game in a long time but Stray is my favorite right now. It’s just awesome you gotta play it. Cats are love. Cats are life
judging from what this review says im hoping we get some dlc or additional things towards the end later in its life
So they cut some of the fake which is why it feels incomplete to sell you the ending later as a DLC
@@toptiertech7291 I do love baseless conspiracy theories.
@@FelisImpurrator baseless would imply there’s no precedent for it. There’s a reason the game feels incomplete. You can beat it in an afternoon
@@toptiertech7291 Ah yes. All short games are products of greedy attempts to sell you back DLC, because... Your conspiracy theory has to be right to validate your ego, therefore it's right.
@@FelisImpurrator see. Now that’s a straw man. No where did I say all short games. “Incomplete” I used the word incomplete. A game can be 40 hours and incomplete. It can be 5 and be incomplete. You are clearly unintelligent and ignorant. You argue using emotion instead of debating factual points
I'm about to start it now. I've been stoked ever since they announced it. I'm a huge cat person so I know I'll love it.
"Graphics were good"?? They were stunning. I loved every place because the colours were unbelievably beautiful. I'd say definitely an understatement there
the lighing was amazing. just in clementine's apartment alone you have rooms with purple, orange, yellow, blue lighting, and then outside in the street you have very japanese-like red neon ligthting, i just had to take a screenshot there, the aesthetics look great.
They were good, not great or amazing
@@patricksutter192 Yeah thanks to that i can run it on my potato
it was okay.
I really like the look of this game, there are not many of these types of games about.
Can't wait to see speedruns of this game
I was telling my wife about this game. She loves cats. So glad this came to the Xbox. She doesn’t play but she enjoys watching me play it. I really was just playing it for her enjoyment now I kinda like it. Lol brilliant game.
Can’t wait to play this tomorrow on PS Plus
The cutest, yet the most evil protagonist in gaming... THE CAT!
Lol
This game was so goddamn surprisingly fun. Playing as an everyday alley cat just struggling to get by was just everything I needed working a stressful 9-5 job. My expectations were low for this game, but at the end of the day I would rate this an 8 out of 10. Great game.
cyberpunk setting?
gorgeous looking world?
ACURATE cat simulator?
sign me up!
Man I rate you guys 100% not just with this but all your content, you guys should definitely be at 10m subs 👏🏼
They're already bigger than just about every other game channel
@@ChrisJohannsen ign is at 16m+ for some reason.. this channel is so much better!
After grinding out tedious 120 hours on Valhalla, Stray was a very enjoyable change of pace. The story was really pleasant. A dedicated meow button is just so cool! Really enjoyed Stray. I took my time and ran 7 hours. Loved this game.
I'm very excited because the cat resembles my old cat who went missing years ago
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outside cat?
@@liamadams261 yes she was also a stray cat man i miss her very much
Love your guys' "Before You Buys"!
This is the first BYB that I shared with my spouse (and a house panther perched in her head). Nice!
Cats are trustworthy. You just have to treat them like introverts and let them approach you, not the other way around, and remember that they like there personal space - don't we all? They also do miss you if you're gone for too long.
Edit: I'm going to stop replying to all the people who don't like cats. I don't care if you don't I'm not here to change your mind. The point is if you think cats are not trustworthy you don't know how to earn their trust. There are also more "extroverted" and vocal cats, like siamese cats, for example.
@E_S_Reloaded for real🤣 cats are assholes
@E_S_Reloaded You haven't met the right cat.
@E_S_Reloaded when there are other people around to feed them they will still meow for you.
It's a troll, obviously, don't respond to them.
@@kamikeserpentail3778 Some people, who don't know how to interact with cats, really think they are evil and selfish animals. They also tend to not realise that each cat has its own personality. My sister's cat is such an adorable bundle of nerves.
I got this for my fiance, just something for her to do (she doesn't usually like video games) but she loves this 😺 ❤️
I finished playing this game yesterday and as a person who like chill games I recommend. I will say that the points where things got scary were better than I expected after they were over for I am weak about playing horror games. (This is not one its definitely a puzzle/ strategy game). I also spent time trying to get a lot of the achievements and finished the game at about 9 hours. I really loved the art, music, story which made the game really enjoyable. The only big downside sometimes was little glitches for example I had to restart at one point cause I got stuck under a bed with no escape, and the camera movement would get overwhelming at times. But overall it's a great time to unwind and relax.
I loooove cats soo the love I have for this game is already through the roof 🙌🏾 something different, looking forward to purchasing it! It's been on my radar :)
I was always a dog person. The past 2 dogs we got were comfort animals for my wife, so we went to get me a pup from the shelter. I walked out with a cat and she's been my homie ever since. She doesn't break sh**, she cuddles me every time I go to sleep, and always wants my attention lol
I don't think I'll ever wanna play this though.
They only really knock things down on purpose when they're bored or want attention.
Lol you tripping so why comment all of that if you not even going to play the game lmao
It’s a platform puzzler really but you get to,be a cat!
I bought it after a cat hater said this is a good game. Not got my robot yet but yes, I love this.
people who hate on cats are sociopaths.
I cant wait to play this once I have a ps5. The atmosphere looks so damn cool! I love developers who aren't afraid to try something weird and original.
bought and now in love with it just cant get enough of the city, im just walking slowly appreciating every detail inch by inch and its so relaxing
Big respect Jake from the UK 🇬🇧
Passed it in 4 hours. I wish there was so much more! Hopefully there is some DLC. It’s really damn good
Its so creative in the ways it helps you too! It doesn’t expect you to get everything right away so using camera angle or lights it subtly directs you without loosing immersion
I thought the story landed beautifully for me, the robots had character and personality, the B12 drone companion NPC works really well and the ending really hit me. I will agree that yes I'd have loved some more time to explore the world of the game, mainly because I'm fascinated to hear more. Although I do prefer the "Always leave them wanting more" rather than flogging a concept or story until it loses it's charm and appeal.
The art, story, gameplay, characters, story were all absolutely spot on and if they saved something for a potential sequel, well all I can say is shut-up and take my money.
PC version ran perfectly for me, not even a frame-rate drop to speak of.
As a person who loves cats,I like this game
What a wonderful game, the visuals the characters, controller feedback, and of course the soundtrack, so sad at the end, more of this please.
Always appreciate the STRAY-T up gameplay. :)
Bah-dum-tishh!
I just cat wait for tomorrow. This really scratches an itch, and it looks like it gives players quite a robust kit. There are some performance issues on PC, but here's hoping they can patch out those stray issues.
@@FelisImpurrator lmao well played.
I specifically wait for Before You Buys to hear thoughts on new games :) I saw that IGN posted about Stray earlier but I was like “Nah. Gotta wait for Jake.” I don’t have a PS5 or intend to play this but I’m just happy for those who do. I hope they like it!
It’s on pc too
It's available on PS4, you just need PS plus extra
@@ruukusanagi1610 or you can buy the game
IGN actually gave it an 8 😂 better then them constantly pumping out 7s
@@toptiertech7291 it’s cheaper if you just get ps extra if you already have ps plus because it’s only 30 dollars to extend it and you can get more free games
Got it for christmas and just completed it. It is insanely good - highly recommend!
Already bought, but you know I gotta watch this
It was a very simple, laid back, type of game. I loved it and 100% it. I do not normally do that with games but this one was different. It took me 11 hours to beat, but I took my time and explored everything. Whoa, Peet!
I've been waiting for this since I came across the HK Project Blog way back in 2015! So Glad they finally got their project completed!
I'm counting the minutes until it Unlocks on Steam! :D
I love this game. Especially the part where the main character, you, is a cute and brave little cat.
This game was made from the heart. I think that is not for the majority of gamers because those gamers look to shoot or play ball. I do believe that it shows a lot about the way a cat thinks, the way he can interact with the world, the help he entrusts and gives to people, the blind side of an animal that is, as the game is entitled, stray. Is not a game for people who like to purchase animals, but for those who truly love them for what they are. It's impossible not to be moved in the ending, with B-12 dying to save his feline friend, and to see his feline friend saying his goodbye by just refusing to move pass him. When you, the player, feel ready you just have to walk straight, and go for the future. The strange future of a city that no one sees. I don't think he will ever find his feline friends, I don't believe he will have any redemption story or DLC or anything beyond what was done. It's bad. And it only gets worst when you see you will no longer play that amazing human being present inside that cat. That goes alone. Farawell my friend, I hope you see the better part of life someday. And yes, this game is 1984 Orwell all the way.