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Stray is one of the best short games I've ever played. (self.gaming)

submitted 2 years ago by patchymoose to c/gaming

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If you're not familiar with Stray, it's a PS4/PS5 game where you play as a cat. It's a very short game; the main story can be beaten in an afternoon. However, it's available on PS+ (although going away soon), and can be purchased outright for <$30.

It's the first time in a long time where I felt totally delighted by how innovative and different a video game was. First of all, playing as a cat isn't just a cute gimmick. The level designs are all about navigating around slums using your size and acrobatic abilities of a cat.

Second, the world that the devs have created is so cool. It's like some sort of cyberpunk version of Kowloon Walled City.

This game is not Elden Ring. But for an afternoon, it's absolutely worth your time. I can't recommend it enough. Especially if you are finding yourself burned out by the usual types of games. I hope the devs follow up with something else adjacent to this game!

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[–] iEatWorms 1 points 2 years ago

Stray is such a sweet game. I loved the story and how the environment felt so alive. All the NPC's felt like they belonged there and had purpose. The small details that made you go "yep, these Devs definitely own cats" and the way the robots interacted with you was so real somehow.

My 65+ year old MIL is playing it now and it has really captured her. I hope we get more innovative games like that, I'm getting sick of the open world crap they're constantly churning out.