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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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[–] ImHonestlyNotSure@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Eh, I found it decent. For $30 bucks, it didnt give me nearly enough play time to make it worth it for me. For $60 there are games that gave me 300+ hours worth of play time. There wasnt any replayability. However, I did find it a cute concept and the cat was absolutely adorable. And it upsetted me whenever the cat took any damage, so I did grow an attachment to the cat. But over all, it just wasnt for me

[–] Ausprobierer@lemmynsfw.com 13 points 2 years ago

I understand the argument, but for some people, a game that is short and sweet has more value than hundreds of hours that feel like filler sometimes. I have an hour or two of free time each day, and found myself not wanting to start any game above 40 hours or so.

[–] Elkenders@feddit.uk 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I guess it depends how heavily you weigh the value of a game on time invested vs creativity, gameplay, innovation etc.

[–] ImHonestlyNotSure@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yup. Unfortunetly im at a point where I just like to sink lots of time into my games. Especially now that $70 seems to be the price standard. Replayability is proably one of my biggest factors when deciding on a single-player game. I originally bought the game for my wife, but I bought it, went to work a 10 hour shift, came back, and she was already done! So then I played it and finished it in almost the same amount of time. $30 for that just seemed... sorta like a rip off. Granted, I know its an indie game and it wasnt advertised as some huge game. But those are just my thoughts on the game

[–] Elkenders@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago

Nah I hear you. Value gets confusing when games like TOTK exist, or Hades. I guess if a game's length is unsatisfying it doesn't leave a nice taste. Especially so if you've spent a few quid on it in today's financial climate.

[–] FlashMobOfOne 1 points 2 years ago

Man, for $5 I got 150 hours out of Dungeons of the Endless, or for $2 I got 200 hours out of Dungeon Defenders.

I almost never get games at launch. My system is that I will pay $1 for ever hour of play time a game provides. Therefore, the only game I've bought at launch in recent years is Elden Ring. (225 hours)