Alexis Ong
PolygonStray is the work of sly cat people, and it’s a triumph
Published 7/18/2022
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Stray
Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures. See the world through the eyes of a stray and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this foreign world.
- Developer
- BlueTwelve Studio
- Publisher
- Annapurna Interactive
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Critic avg
83
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
10–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 17 scored reviews, with a 90-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 47%
80–898 reviews · 47%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 701 review · 6%
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Harry Alston
TheGamerStray Review - Bucket Hats, Puffer Jackets, And A Brilliant Cat
Published 7/18/2022
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100
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalKelsey Raynor
VG247Stray review: A touching tale on the importance of pets, hope, and friendship – set in a purrfect playground | VG247
Published 7/18/2022
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100
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Read originalSam Machkovech
Ars TechnicaGame review: Stray redefines the adventure genre with a cat’s-eye view
Published 7/18/2022
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Damiani
Easy AlliesStray - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 7/18/2022
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantGame Rant Stray Review
Published 7/18/2022
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle LeClair
Hardcore GamerReview: Stray
Published 7/18/2022
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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