Review by Alexander Brown
5

Stray is a cinematic, atmospheric puzzle platformer about a cat venturing through an alternate reality. The game follows the perspective of the cat as it tries to find its way back home. Along the way, the player will encounter various puzzles and platforming challenges. The game is presented in a minimalist art style, with a focus on environmental storytelling.

Graphics

The graphics in Stray are simple but effective. The minimalist art style gives the game a clean and unique look. The environments are well designed and detailed, and the lighting is used to create a sense of atmosphere. The character models are basic but well-animated. Overall, the graphics are impressive and do a good job of setting the tone for the game.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Stray is simple but enjoyable. The focus is on exploration and puzzle solving. The player will need to use their wits to figure out each puzzle, and there are some platforming sections to add variety. The game is not overly difficult, but there are some challenging moments. The controls are straightforward and easy to learn.

Replayability

The game is short, but it can be replayable. The puzzles are not too difficult, so players may want to replay the game to try to solve them faster. There are also some collectibles to collect. The game does not have a lot of replay value, but it is still an enjoyable experience.

Conclusion

Stray is a unique and atmospheric puzzle platformer. The minimalist art style is impressive and the game has focus on environmental storytelling. The gameplay is simple but enjoyable, with a focus on exploration and puzzle solving. The game is short, but it can be replayable. The puzzles are not too difficult, so players may want to replay the game to try to solve them faster. There are also some collectibles to collect. The game does not have a lot of replay value, but it is still an enjoyable experience.

Pros:

  • Unique art style;
  • Relaxing gameplay;
  • Challenging puzzles.

Cons:

  • Short;
  • Not much replay value.