How Good is it? Stray

Stray stands as one of the sleeper hits of Summer 2022. While the BlueTwelve Studio title initially saw a debut trailer in 2020, feline fanatics waited over two years to play. After such a long wait, should you pick up this PlayStation and PC title or leave it on the digital shelf?

Stray is a strong release, scoring an 84 average with critics on Open Critic, with 87% of reviewers recommending the title for purchase. Similarly, players enjoy this title, giving it an average of 8.6/10 on Metacritic.

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Standout Stray Reviews

Most reviews describe Stray’s adventure through a cyberpunk city as intriguing and adorable. Players not only platform through a town inhabited by robots but also solve clever puzzles. There are also a few action segments to keep players interested and invested throughout their playthrough. Critics did note that the adventure is brief, taking at most eight hours to complete. Despite this, the title is well worth your time.

• VG247: 5/5
• Destructoid: 9/10
• GameSpot: 9/10
• Screen Rant: 4.5/5
• PC Gamer: 82/100
• IGN: 8/10
• Game Informer: 8/10
• Gaming Bolt: 8/10
• Twinfinite: 4/5
• Dexerto: 7/10

Despite being BlueTwelve Studio’s first game, it’s a stellar title that stands apart in the video game industry. Though fans had substantial expectations, the developers surmounted them.

We loved Stray at Press SPACE to Jump and gave it an 8/10. You can check out our Stray Review here!

Stray is available on PS4, PS5, and Steam for $29.99. If you’re a PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium subscriber, you can add this game to your library at no additional cost. Those who pre-purchased Stray also got a 10% discount for buying the game early.

To see Stray in action, check out the trailer below:

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