Stray Review (Nintendo Switch OLED)

by Jim Smale · December 5, 2024

Stray Review, 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 curious droids and dangerous creatures.

Stray Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
5.6GB download size.
3 save slots.
Graphics settings – motion blur slider, and brightness slider.
You can remap the controls.
Game settings – reticle, reticle scale, show Hud, show jump prompts, show cat death, and auto camera.
Controller settings – vibrate Invert axis and sensitivity slider. Shake mode, run mode, zoom mode, and defluxor mode.
Action puzzle platformer gameplay.
Tutorial pop-ups as you play.
A full 3D game world with 360-degree camera control.
You play as a cat.
Interact and play with other cats.
A fascinating game world full of wonder and exploration.
Puzzles are plentiful but laid out in a way that you are not bombarded by them constantly.
FMV cutscenes and in-game interactions.
Full of charm and personality.
The story is really good and has a lot of room for you to interpret parts of it for yourself.
The Reload checkpoint option also shows how much you have played since the last checkpoint.
Turning off button prompts make the game a lot more immersive.
Third-person view.
Solid parkour platforming that feels good but also looks good.
The world is just big enough that you can get some exploring in without feeling too lost.
A handy meow button.
The world is populated with robots who are friendly and try to communicate with you.
Amazing lighting work.
It’s such a memorable experience.
I personally found it very hard to put down.
The art and font work in particular is so impactful and cool looking.
You do get the opportunity to do ass-hole cat actions like knocking things over and generally being an arse.