Recording summary · July 2022
DO NOT BUY Stray - VERY disappointing
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Overview
Daniel played the game Stray, a PlayStation and upcoming PC title set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic world without humans, and found it disappointing, dull, and uninspired.
Stray features clunky movement, automated button-prompt platforming, tedious puzzles, and a predictable storyline, functioning more like a mini-game than a full title.
Daniel rated Stray 6.2 out of 10, advising against buying it at roughly $30 or £22 unless purchased at a discount by avid cat enthusiasts.
Themes
Criticisms of Stray's automated platforming and unresponsive movement controls.
Evaluation of Stray's narrative, simplistic puzzles, and derivative themes.
Pricing, value, and score assessment for Stray across platforms.
Developments
Daniel played Stray on an unspecified date.
Uncertainties & gaps
Reports indicated the full game takes approximately 4 hours to finish.