Stray

2022 - 7 - 19

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Here's where to buy Stray on PS5, PS4 and Steam (Eurogamer.net)

The exciting new adventure game, which released on the 19th July 2022, sees you play as a cat with a backpack. The main objective is to roam surroundings, ...

Alternatively, you can play Stray if you're a subscriber to one of the new PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium tiers. Just make sure you cancel the subscription tied to your bank card and make the purchase with your PS Store credit. If you're not already a member, you can currently claim a free 7-day PlayStation Plus Extra/ Premium trial to play the game at no extra cost. If you haven't managed to get a PS5 console yet you can check our PS5 stock checker page. Stray looks like a lot of fun and something very different to other games. The main objective is to roam surroundings, defend against unforeseen threats and solve mysteries in a place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures.

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Is Stray coming to Xbox? PS4 and PS5 console exclusivity explained (HITC)

Some are asking is Stray on or coming to Xbox, and here you will find an explanation of its PS4 and PS5 console exclusive status.

As of July 19th, it is only available on PS4 and PS5 for consoles. It has been added to both subscription tiers as part of the July catalogue lineup change. At the end of the game’s teaser trailer from back in 2020, there is a message which says the game is a PlayStation ‘console exclusive for a limited time’. Unfortunately, there’s no mention of how long it is restricted to PS4 and PS5 consoles.

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PC Review - 'Stray' (WorthPlaying.com)

by Cody Medellin on July 19, 2022 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity ...

Going in a straight line is fine, and traversing the area multiple times is also good, but break into a run or a prolonged steady walk with constant camera turning into new areas, and the game starts to hitch, whether you're on a Steam Deck or a high-powered PC. This never occurs during the more action-oriented areas, so hitching is never the reason why your cat will get shot by other drones. The soundtrack is the real highlight of the audio package, as it is reminiscent of "Blade Runner," with only a few deeply haunting tracks for one section of the game. Even if you ignore the task, you have a fully functioning cat simulator that is appealing instead of being a joke, and that attention to detail is something that most players will appreciate. The rest is permeated with a mix of upbeat and more calming synthwave that fits with the environment and game tone. The world is great to explore, while the game's overall pacing and mechanics keep you glued until the end. The game's only flaw in this area has to do with hitching. Despite the B-12 being your companion, you don't have to be in close contact, so you can run away while it activates a switch; you'll appreciate that in a later part of the game. As mentioned earlier, the puzzles are easy because the items you gather don't lead to obtuse solutions, and you don't have to travel further than the current area to get what you need. One of the more charming things about the game is that it doesn't forget that you're playing as a normal cat, so you can do lots of normal cat things that aren't directly related to gameplay. In short, you have a well-told story taking place in a fully fleshed-out world that is interesting all the way to the end. The drone acts as a flashlight and does the (quick) fighting, albeit with non-violent weapons that are effective. With your newfound drone partner, you try to make it through this new world to figure out the mysteries behind it while also finding a way back to your own kind.

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Stray: How to open the binary code safe | Digital Trends (Digital Trends)

Feline adventure Stray is filled to the brim with fun puzzles to solve, and you'll encounter no shortage of them upon first arriving in the Slums.

Inside, you'll find Sheet Music 8/8, which you can give to the nearby musician to hear him play a catchy tune before being on your meowy way. Step 2: Head up the stairs once you're in the house and find Elliot sitting at a computer. Heading into the alleyways, and look for the door with the black-and-white blueprints hanging on it.

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Stray cat adventure game launches today (Geeky Gadgets)

If like us you have been patiently waiting for the launch of the new cat adventure game aptly named Stray created by the developer and team at BlueTwelve.

Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this mysterious world. “Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. “See the world through the eyes of a cat and interact with the environment in playful ways.

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Stray - Launch Screens (IGN Nordic)

Stray is a delightful cat-based platforming adventure in a cyberpunk world worth exploring.

But whether I was scratching at a carpet or curling up into a ball and taking a catnap, Stray does a great job of setting itself apart in a way that feels like more than just a novelty. B-12 accompanies your cat for most of the campaign, and the relationship that forms between them is a nice cornerstone for the plot as a whole. That means the only difficulty associated with any of the platforming is wrestling the camera into the right position to hop to the spot you want, and you don’t exactly move with the nimbleness of a cat once you do – though that’s partly the fault of the movement animations themselves, which can be noticeably stiff at times. There’s a lot to find, and some collectibles are hidden well enough that I didn’t manage to uncover them all on my first playthrough – so there’s definitely at least a bit more than five hours of worth of stuff to do if you want to find every last secret. When you’re not sleeping on a pillow, Stray generally puts you in one of two types of situations: you’ll either be running through fairly linear levels full of amusing platforming challenges and some light puzzle solving, or exploring one of its more open town areas where you’ll collect items, talk to friendly robots, and complete tasks for them. The robotic denizens of this cyberpunk world generally talk to you like they would anybody else, and the only way it’s ever really relevant to the story or the action is because you can fit into tight spaces they can’t.

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Stray Review Roundup: The Cyberpunk Cat Simulator Has a Rating ... (IGN India)

Posted July 19, 2022, 2:56 p.m.. Stray, an interesting adventure video game where you play as a stray cat has been anticipated ever since it was announced.

Stray, an interesting adventure video game where you play as a stray cat has been anticipated ever since it was announced. It has received “generally favorable reviews” according to Metacritic, with a Metascore of 84 at the time of publication. After getting delayed, the game is finally coming out on July 19 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game’s price on Steam is ₹749. The game will also be available as part of PlayStation Plus.

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Is Stray coming to Xbox? - Dexerto (Dexerto)

Two years after it was announced at PlayStation's Future of Gaming event, Annapurna Interactive's cat adventure game Stray has finally arrived on PlayStation 4, ...

Alternatively, it’s available to download on Steam for Windows users. Stray was released for PS5, PS4, and Windows on July 19, 2022. But if you’re an Xbox player, you might be disappointed to see it’s not available.

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Stray Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles (Push Square)

Your ultimate Stray resource - Stray is a narrative adventure for PS5 and PS4 in which you play as a cute little cat. Deve...

Here, you can see any items you're holding, as well as any B-12 Memories. It's worth having a look around, because you can inspect objects to see them in a 3D view, but most importantly, any Memories in the area will show you a glitchy clue as to their whereabouts. You can't just jump around willy-nilly in Stray. If you want to jump somewhere, you'll first need to approach the edge, wait for the X button prompt to appear above your desired landing spot, and then jump. In this part of our Stray guide, we have pages telling you where to find All Collectibles throughout the game. In this section of our Stray guide, we have a breakdown of All Chapters in the game. If you're looking for help while playing Stray, this is the place to be. In this Stray guide, we will be exploring everything the game has to offer.

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Stray: How to find all four plugs, unlock B-12, and leave The Flat (VG247)

Stray is a true catventure, which means sometimes getting lost. In this guide, we explain how to find all four plugs in The Flat, unlock B-12, and leave.

By the computers that you just powered, there is a yellow illuminated surface to place the bot on. Once the computer has moved, a plug at the bottom of it is revealed. The fourth and final plug is here. Sure enough, whoever is on the other side of the computer screen responds. Jump atop the keyboard that sits in front of the screen, and in typical cat fashion, start hammering away at the keys with your paws. Once you make your way into The Flat, the next action to take may not seem so obvious.

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Where to find all Stray Memories for B-12 (GamesRadar+)

Stray Memories locations · Inside The Wall - no memories · Dead City - no memories · The Flat - 1 memory · The Slums - 7 memories · Rooftops - 3 memories · The Slums ...

Get past these to find a pipe you can climb into on the left, and at the other end you can scan the sewer system. You can also talk to Elliot while you're here to complete a stage in the process to unlock the Stray safe code. You can also start your search for the Stray Notebooks here, if you haven't done so already, by talking to Momo. If you picked up a fourth can of energy drink, you can also purchase the Stray Sheet Music Azooz is selling. We've taken the legwork out of this search, with the full lowdown on all of the Stray Memories locations. Also, in Chapter 6 you revisit the same area of The Slums that Chapter 4 is set in, so those memories can be found during either level.

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Stray where and who to take the Tracker to (The Loadout)

Looking for where and who to take the tracker to in Stray? Here is who you have to tacke the device to and what they are able to do with it.

Below you can find the exact person you need to talk to, the extra quest related to the tracker and directions on how to get to the building in question. But where and who do you take the tracker to in Stray? You can find out how to get the blanket here.

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You can't pet the cat in 'Stray,' but you can meow, nap and make ... (The Washington Post)

In "Stray," the game for PlayStation 5, PS4 and PC, there are tons of catty things players can do. Some have in-game functions, most don't, but all are ...

If you poke your nose around too much, you’ll suffer the consequences, like getting your head stuck in a bag. For an added touch of realism, the PS5 DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers, which adjust the tension of the rear buttons in response to gameplay, are harder to press down during these sequences. First and most importantly: There’s a dedicated button (circle on the PlayStation controller) to “meow,” which you can mash to your heart’s content.

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Stray: Rooftops (Push Square)

You'll explore a new area and clamber across the city, which is infested with those pesky Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of ...

Use the bucket to reach the next chapter. Eventually, when the elevator arrives, jump up to the side and drop in. There are more Zurks ahead — again, avoid them and run to the right, where you can reach more scaffolding and continue your ascent. Get across and jump up to the next rooftop. Jump to the girder and across to the next building. Jump up the pipe and vents to reach a higher ledge, where you'll find a B-12 Memory. Turn around and jump to the metal post, which will swing around.

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How long is Stray? Main story length & completionist run - Dexerto (Dexerto)

Wondering how long it takes to beat Stray? Well, our guide has the exact number of hours you'll need to set aside for a playthrough.

If you’re on the fence on whether you should pick up a copy, then be sure to check out our Stray review. A single playthrough of Stray will take around eight hours to complete. After all, it’s not every day you get to roam the neon-soaked streets as a cute cat.

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Stray: 10 Totally Normal 'Cat Things' You Can Do - IGN (IGN)

Stray, the new game from BlueTwelve Studio that puts you into the paws of a cat, introduces a beautiful sci-fi world. But it's all grounded by the fact that ...

Those are just 10 of the fun ways Stray lets you be a totally normal cat in a totally new world. Well, they certainly seem to react to a cat rubbing against their legs, and some of them certainly seem to love it, if the hearts on their monitor-faces are any indication. Thankfully, BlueTwelve has placed a few distractions around its world to allow you to do just that. Sometimes you need a break from exploration, piano playing, and clawing up the furniture, right? It's ok to paws when you come across a carpet, wall, or couch that needs scratching on your adventure. But it's all grounded by the fact that, as a cat, you can do some pretty normal cat things while playing Stray.

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Stray: How to get the poncho for Elliot and fix the tracker (PC Gamer)

Electric cable; Poncho; Tracker. In this Stray guide, we'll be looking at how to get Elliot's poncho. Turns out, even robots feel the cold ...

Head back to Azooz to get the electric cable and give it to granny, who'll knit you a sweet poncho. To start this quest, you'll need to speak to Granny, who'll tell you that she'll knit you a lovely poncho if you can get her some electric cable. In this Stray guide, we'll be looking at how to get Elliot's poncho.

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Stray | Open Seamus' secret room (GodisaGeek.com)

To open Seamus' secret room in Stray, you have to find a four-digit code. We've put together a guide which will show you exactly where it is.

To the right of the table where the keypad is, you’ll find a couple more frames that can be knocked off the wall. Once you enter the room, play around with the picture frames directly in front of you on a table. In Stray, in order to get to the transistor fixed, you need to get into Seamus’ secret room.

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Stray: All B-12 Memories Locations (Push Square)

Where to find all B-12 Memories - Where are all the B-12 Memories in Stray? In Stray, one of the main collectibles hidden ...

Go inside and the Memory is on the back wall. Once on the other side, head to the right to find this Memory at some bookshelves. Through the next door, this Memory is easily found on the right. Walk through and you'll find this Memory to the right. This Memory is inside a security station right next to the big hologram. Before you interact with that, go to the far end of this section and this Memory is on a ruined Neco Corp sign. There's only one path up, so jump up to the next rooftop and this Memory is dead ahead. Head up the left-hand stairs, and this Memory is on a small table ahead. Head up the stairs, then this Memory can be found on the left. This Memory is very hard to miss. The first is to the left of Guardian, opposite Morusque. The second is in a back alley next to the location of Memory #6. The final vending machine is on a rooftop just past the napping robot. The Memory is unmissable, so don't worry about this one.

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Stray Takes a Cat's Eye View of Cyberpunk Dystopia (Vulture)

The new PS4, PS5, and Windows PC game from BlueTwelve Studios and Annapurna Interactive lets you play as a stray cat exploring a dystopian city filled with ...

It’s a treat to see the trilling cat and B-12 work together in a fusion of flesh and technology — a cyborg, if you will. Still, for all the refreshed perspective Stray naturally provides through its feline protagonist, this is a deeply traditionalist vision of cyberpunk that, while handsomely executed, doesn’t quite come alive with its own identity. Unlike an Uncharted game, however, Stray is non-violent, foregoing all of the murderous action to focus entirely on a quiet kind of exploration. This is a streamlined, accessible approach to platforming, less reliant on timing and dexterity than that found in the Mario or Tomb Raider franchises, but which intends to make you “feel” more like a cat. As a biological creature, your body is at odds with this cybercity and the robotic inhabitants that call it home. The specter of Kowloon Walled City looms large in the pop culture imagination.

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Is Stray on Xbox or coming to Game Pass? (GamesRadar+)

Stray isn't on Xbox or Game Pass yet but there's a chance it will as it's listed at 'console exclusive for a limited time'.

As for the Stray Xbox Game Pass release, that's a little harder to predict. That suggests it's only a timed thing and will eventually be a Xbox release as long as you don't might the wait. In our Stray review we called it a "phenomenal, if compact, feline adventure" and awarded it 4.5 out of 5.

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Stray: The Slums Part 1 (Push Square)

Complete walkthrough for The Slums in Stray - The Slums is the fourth chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat The Fl...

Topple these to reveal the safe. You'll receive the keys to a safe. Jump to the balcony and go through the small gap into a library. Jump through the window. Use the bucket to get down, then turn right and get across the rooftops. To get there, walk back along the pipe to the rooftops you were on earlier. Up here, take a left and use the air conditioning unit to get up to a balcony. Talk to Momo and show him the postcard. On the rooftop, take the power unit out to stop the fan from spinning. From Guardian, turn back around and you'll see a dumpster near a sign for Super Spirit. Use this to climb up and to the left and you'll get on the roof. If you're looking for collectibles in The Slums, see our guide: Stray: All Collectibles Locations. First, show Guardian the postcard in your inventory.

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Stray: Beginner's Guide (TheGamer)

Stray has a lot of Chapters, and within those Chapters, the game tends to focus on a specific type of gameplay. For example, in The Slums, the game takes on ...

The best way to engage in combat is to use your cat-like grace to outmanoeuvre the enemy and blast them in a hit-and-run kind of way. If you don’t know where to go, B-12 will give you a hint. If you ever get lost, or you are unsure what to do, you (nearly) always have access to your partner in crime, B-12. This charming little drone will be your connection to the world. Stray has some phenomenal level design, and a map is not needed to get around. The game doesn’t have a map, because it has been designed to not need one. Stray has a lot of Chapters, and within those Chapters, the game tends to focus on a specific type of gameplay. In these areas, you have a lot of space to mess around in, and the game is not afraid to hide all kinds of things. Earlier we mentioned you will spend a lot of time running away from enemies - and this is true - however, there is a section where you can fight back. For example, in The Slums, the game takes on more of a classic adventure style of play. Not only do you have nine lives, but you also get the power of unlimited meows and a free pass to accidentally knock things off shelves. Despite all of these scripted jumps and whatnot, Stray has a lot of freedom hidden in its world. In fact, Stray is excellent at delivering a meaningful experience, whilst also maintaining a fair challenge in all of its Chapters. We are here to ease that entry even further.

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Stray trophy guide, from how earn every achievement and hidden ... (Eurogamer.net)

Below we've listed all of the trophies, including how to earn the hidden trophies and how long it may take you to unlock the Platinum trophy for Stray. If you' ...

The ‘I am Speed’ trophy is by far one of the hardest trophies to earn in Stray, because it challenges not just your cat mastery but your memory. You may discover, however, that it will take longer than our estimate to earn the Platinum Stray trophy. If you’re playing on PC, then you won’t be able to earn it. Scratch the vinyl in the club. Thankfully, you’ll earn the majority of these trophies naturally as you progress on your cat adventure. On PlayStation 4 and 5, Stray, aside from hidden trophies, has 14 trophies to unlock.

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Real Cats Also Love Stray, The Cyberpunk Cat Game (Kotaku)

You probably already know that humans like Stray, informally known as “the cat game,” very much. The more pressing matter is this: How do cats feel about it ...

It’s unclear yet if this week’s buzz is a flash in the pan among the plugged-in social media set—seeing as “cat gets lost in cyberpunk city” is scientifically calibrated catnip for the Extremely Online—or if it’s indicative of a potential jump to a broader audience. (Refer to the pic at the top of this post.) Stray’s ultimate reach remains a variable. Others, unaware of their limitations, try to scale the wall a TV is mounted on.

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Is Stray on PS Plus? How to get a free trial of Extra or Premium (Radio Times)

Stray is coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, both of which now support a seven-day free trial on PS4 or PS5.

Also, please be aware that this is a rolling subscription. You can claim the seven-day free trial for PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium on the official PlayStation website, and you should be able to find the deal on your console's PS Plus area as well. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Stray length, how many chapters and time it takes to beat explained (Eurogamer.net)

How long it takes you to beat Stray depends on whether you want to complete all the side quests, like restoring B-12's memories, and earn the Platinum trophy if ...

The longer chapters, such as Midtown, will let you roam an open air where you’ll have to complete a number of puzzles, find specific robots and items to progress. This way you’ll know if you have the time to step into Stray’s paws. Stray length, how many chapters and time it takes to beat explainedHere’s how long it will take you to beat Stray.

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Stray: How to open the safe in The Slums guide (Polygon)

Early on in Stray you'll come across a safe in The Slums. On the safe you'll find a clue to help you find its “mysterious password,” but none of the robot ...

Grab this treasure and take it over to Morusque to continue his quest. Face away from the Guardian and walk straight until you see a neon red sign, which adorns the entrance of the local watering hole. After you talk to the Guardian and they deem you safe, turn left.

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Stray | Doc's Notebook Location (GodisaGeek.com)

The location of Doc's notebook in Stray is perhaps the hardest to find, so we've put together a guide that shows you exactly how to find it.

In one of the corners of the city, there’s a face that sits next to a small gap in a wall. Look down the rows in the shops until you find the books categorised by the letters ‘K, L, M, and N.’ Stacked up in the centre is a ton of books. Most are lying right in front of you, however, one is a bit trickier to find.

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Is 'Stray' available on Xbox consoles and Game Pass? (NME.com)

Stray is a puzzle platformer where you play as a cat in a futuristic city. Here's whether it's on Xbox consoles.

On PlayStation consoles, Stray is actually included in PS Plus for July. It’s certainly a unique take on the genre, and has won the hearts of gamers and cat-lovers with its feline protagonist. It combines stealth-based action with puzzles and environmental storytelling to tell the story of a robotic civilisation, in a world filled with anguish.

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Real cats seem to like Stray as much as we do (Rock Paper Shotgun)

Cats Watching Stray is a Twitter account sharing videos and photos of cats watching the videogame Stray, which is about a cat.

Some seem to think the cat is trapped inside the television, and are jealous. Some cats clearly think the television is a window and that there are real cats behind it. Is this merely interesting in the way that all pictures of cats are, somehow, fundamentally interesting?

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'Stray''s Post-Apocalyptic World Evokes the Walled City of Kowloon (Wired.co.uk)

This now-lost city on the outskirts of Hong Kong is perhaps the most influential gaming location you've never heard of.

As he decompressed on his flight back home, he revealed a vain hope: to catch a second glimpse of an ongoing obsession “before the future comes to tear it down.” This obsession was the Walled City of Kowloon. He wrote: “Hive of dream. On your daily strut through the ruins of industrial civilization, you slip down a crevice, into the darkness, landing hard in a moldering sewer. How they seemed to absorb all the frantic activity of Kai Tak airport, sucking in energy like a black hole. But I’m going to focus on something else: namely, the seemingly limitless influence of the now-lost Walled City of Kowloon. Thanks to a partnership with Travel Cat, there’s even a Stray-themed collection of harnesses and backpacks capable of carrying “25 lbs of cat in its sturdy, well-ventilated chassis.” You hammer L and R to scratch trees (and furniture). You purr from nooks and lounge in crannies.

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5 ways 'Stray' nails playing as a cat (Mashable)

'Stray' gets the most out of its cat protagonist, as this new PS5 game fully understands everything we love about our feline friends.

The camera actually pulls out a bit to frame the shot so you can see everything this mischievous cat is pumping into its text prompts. It’s kind of their whole "thing." Any given cat will spend as many as 18 hours a day catching Z’s because they need to store up energy to knock things off shelves, scratch at doors, and generally be weird menaces in the middle of the night. Another universal truth about cats is that they hate any door that’s closed and will do anything it takes to let you know that. I’m pleased to report that this game makes the most out of its material by fully grasping what it is that makes these enigmatic creatures so beloved as pets and internet icons. That stuff is all fine and good, but it’s secondary to the part where yo this game is about a cat. This type of gravitational ambition is fully on display in Stray, which occasionally asks its nameless protagonist cat to gently paw at objects until they fall off high surfaces for the sake of solving puzzles.

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Stray Day One Player Numbers Break the Record for Annapurna ... (PlayStation LifeStyle)

Stray breaks publisher Annapurna Interactive's record for concurrent player numbers on Steam and is still in the top 15 games.

This makes Stray the most popular of Annapurna Interactive’s releases on PC platform Steam according to Benji-Sales on Twitter (thanks VGC). The game in second place, Twelve Minutes, managed to rack up just over 8,000 concurrent players in comparison. While player numbers aren’t provided on PS5 or PS4, the game is sure to have been a hit there too as it was included in PlayStation Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium on day one. Stray has seemingly been a resounding success for developer BlueTwelve Studio and publisher Annapurna Interactive as it has broken the publisher’s record for concurrent player numbers on Steam by quite a margin.

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Stray: How to Find All 4 Notebooks in Chapter 4 (Game Rant)

In order to complete Stray's fourth chapter, players will need to get their paws on four notebooks, each of which contains details about the outside.

After entering the window and squeezing through a gap in the glass-paneled sliding door, players will be able to find Clementine's Notebook on the desk near her computer. They can then head back out into the main part of the flat and into a row of bookshelves with a ladder at the end of it. Momo will give players his notebook after they speak with him, before going on to reveal that he's now done with dreams of the outside world.

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Stray: How to Open the Safe in the Slums (Game Rant)

Before they'll be able to open the safe in the slums, Stray players are first going to have to follow a few cryptic clues to find its four-digit code.

To use it, players can head back around the corner and give it to Morusque, who'll then proceed to play it. Players can then return to the safe and open it up by typing 1283 into the keypad. A trip to Elliot Programming is therefore in order, which players can find around the corner from the bar.

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Stray has smashed Annapurna's record for concurrent Steam players (Video Games Chronicle)

Over 60000 PC users are currently playing the publisher's latest indie hit on its release day…

Like its protagonist it’s a little on the short side, but what’s here will stay with you for a long time. It concludes: “Stray is a masterclass in environmental design, with one of the most engrossingly detailed game worlds we’ve explored. The game is priced at £24.99/$29.99 on the PlayStation Store and at £23.99/$29.99 on Steam.

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Random: Cats Watching Stray Is Your New Favourite Twitter Account (Push Square)

Purrfection - We're sure you've noticed, but Stray launched yesterday, and it's been capturing hearts across the board. It...

Neither of them batted an eyelid the entire time. We're sure you've noticed, but Stray launched yesterday, and it's been capturing hearts across the board. This new Twitter account is dedicated to sharing images and videos of our feline friends checking out BlueTwelve's debut title.

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Stray gets off to a pawsome start on Steam (Eurogamer.net)

Stray, the adorable game that sees you take on the role of a lovable cat in a cyberpunk world, has been doing very, ver…

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. "Stray creates a journey filled with such a sense of exploration, on top of the chance to indulge in as much cat-truction as you like. In fact, it has become the biggest PC launch ever for publisher Annapurna Interactive (which I feel should rename itself Anna-purr-na for the occassion).

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Stray energy drink locations and where to find the all vending ... (Eurogamer.net)

There are four energy drinks to find in The Slums of Stray and each one is collected by interacting with the vending machines hidden within the maze of ...

Usefully, it’s located next to one of the memories for The Slums. Looking left from this spot, you’ll see a crate and, by jumping atop it, you’ll be able to reach a balcony where the vending machine stands. The vending machine for the third energy drink can be found by going down the alleyway you entered The Slums by and taking the first alleyway you find on the right-hand side.

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Cats are watching 'Stray'. There's a whole Twitter account about it. (Mashable)

An animated scene from a game showing a cat sitting at a dystopian bar with two. Credit: Annapurna Interactive. > ...

This clearly adorable reaction is down to Stray's attention to feline detail, how specifically it gets cat things right. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) And it's the game's appreciation of classic cat behaviour which has gamers finding their screens blocked by unlikely enthusiasts: their real cats.

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'Stray' Just Smashed An Impressive Steam Record (GAMINGbible)

Duh, I'm talking about Stray. Everyone knows that the internet is obsessed with cats so unsurprisingly, a realistic cat simulator always felt like a guaranteed ...

The levels of adorableness for this game are already off the charts but what warms the cockles of my heart even more is that Stray’s developers are raising money for homeless cats too. The title’s official Steam figures confirm that on its first day of release, Stray’s player count peaked at 62,963 which is a big deal for an indie title. In our review, Ewan wrote that Stray was “stunning, creative, funny, and filled with moments that genuinely made my jaw drop.” I’ve yet to hear a bad word about this game - and the figures certainly back up the praise.

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Real cats are obsessed with Stray and this Twitter account proves it (The Verge)

A Twitter account is capturing adorable moments when house cats are becoming interested in Annapurna Interactive's Stray, which features a cat as a playable ...

Compared to almost everything else happening around the globe, this is so wholesome. Annapurna Interactive’s Stray, the fantastic adventure game where you navigate through a cyberpunk-inspired world as a cat, is winning over more than just players. So, someone smarter than I am made the Twitter account @CatsWatchStray to bundle up all of that joy in one place.

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The animal kingdom is giving Stray multiple paws up (Eurogamer.net)

Stray has gotten off to an incredible start on Twitch and Steam, with player numbers skyrocketing since the game's laun…

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. Saying that, he has also been known to muster up the speed of Mo Farrah as soon as my neighbour's cat sets one paw across our threshold. This is priceless @A_i @AnnapurnaPics pic.twitter.com/ws3zFpELtD July 20, 2022 So, to conclude, yes, tonight I will indeed be downloading Stray for myself and then seeing how The Captain reacts to it all. Lastly, we have this little one, with the pertest tail wag I have ever seen. We want to make Eurogamer better, and that means better for our readers - not for algorithms. Do they love it as much, given that they famously do not always see eye to eye with cats? Well, our own Matt Reynolds has informed me that Fenway gives Stray a canine out ten. Fenway is a big fan of Stray.— Matthew Reynolds (@Crazyreyn) pic.twitter.com/Uz2bUE49JT July 19, 2022 My cat wont let me play this game 😭😹— Retr0🦋// #StraySweep🐈 (@vanishinggracee) #Stray @A_i @CatsWatchStray pic.twitter.com/X7tyFSL2v7 July 19, 2022 Playing Stray and my cat Luna is absolutely riveted— Johnny Chiodini (@johnneh) pic.twitter.com/5R4Ev2wbXF July 19, 2022 — SaucySione (@sionesausau)— SaucySione (@sionesausau) #Strayis a 100/10 game.

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Stray: All the safe unlock codes (PC Gamer)

If you want to break into some of the safes in Stray, then you'll need to unravel a few mysteries to get the unlock codes.

Head back to the safe, input the code and the safe will open. If you haven't already, head to see Elliot, the robot you give the poncho to. There are clues for each, though, so here's how to solve them and open the safes.

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Stray: How to get the safe code and crack the mysterious password ... (VG247)

You'll find a safe in The Slums with nothing but some binary code as a clue... Here's how to crack open the digitised safe.

Start at Grandma, and facing away from her, advance ahead and just past the two robots sat on the floor to your left. His flat is out of the way and very easy to miss, but he's only a short stroll from Grandma. Stray is full of platforms to ascend and cat-sized puzzles to solve, and while it all becomes natural to you in time, life as a cat can be a little confusing initially.

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All Stray memories, including every Slums, Sewers and Midtown ... (Eurogamer.net)

Scattered across the city of Stray are objects and locations which will help restore one of B-12's corrupted memories; each memory will either reveal part of ...

Now all you have to do is take the dumbwaiter back to the club. All you have to do to collect it is interact with the bookcase. By doing so, you’ll be able to jump to a small pipe and, at the end of that, a number of barrels. Once inside, jump atop the counter so you can reach the wall lined with buckets. Once they are, head to the second floor of Antvillage - the one where the robots are playing mahjong. From here, you can use the air vents to reach the painting of a robot. The memory itself is located beneath the yellow poster on this door. You’ll know you’re on the right level when you see a group of Zurk’s trapped in a cage-like area. If there are, you’ll see a number of grey squares in B-12’s memories which will correctly correspond with the amount of memories you can find in this chapter. We recommend taking your time and killing the Zurks to ensure you have safe passage. Don’t worry if you miss a memory - Stray allows you to restart any chapter you’ve already completed whenever you like. Memories you’ve restored are coloured blue, while the ones you receive are yellow.

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Stray Should Have Been A Game Entirely About Kittens, Not Shooting (Kotaku)

Also, why am I collecting energy drink cans in this PlayStation Plus hit?

How did a game that was so wonderfully good at giving us a kitty-cat to play as, with such precise and delightful observations of kitten behavior, find itself in this place? Heck, if it desperately needed to go sci-fi, maybe I would stumble on surviving computers and traps, something to evade in a cat-like way. These grow eggs, the eggs spawn Zurks, and you have to murder them up with a purple light. Maybe I’d need to find a drink here and there, and perhaps I–as the player–could piece together something of the history of the place, to the cat’s obvious indifference. Your role is really never more than finding third-person platform routes to a destination, and jumping about the sprawling city areas offers you a great deal of freedom. You’re still—albeit now wearing an enormous robo-saddle—a cat, and while I’ve yet to meet the cat that would willingly help anyone to do anything, it’s still fun to play. Even the ability to roleplay as a cat, which is to say: ignoring your tasks and just finding cool places to sleep. Then, in glimpses at first, you see some rather unpleasant pink-blob creatures that feel like they’d be more at home in Inside. They scurry away, however, so you can carry on your kitty way, jumping and dashing about, looking for safety, and as a player, desperately wondering how you’ll reunite the little guy with his family. After a little sleep, the four cats head off on a journey, crossing the ruins of what was once an enormous structure, jumping from concrete block to massive pipe, trotting down railings, and poking about in a very cat-like fashion. B-12, your robot companion, appears to be able to speak to cats and robots alike, and also possesses the astonishing ability to “digitize” physical objects, then rematerialize them when needed. Without any fussy nonsense, no tiresome cutscenes, the camera gently swoops over four kittens living in the overgrown remains of a dam, before settling behind the ginger critter of the collection, and gives you control. There’s a lot of buzz about Stray right now, by dint of its coming out during a pretty dry patch for new releases, and more importantly, how you get to play as an incredibly cute cat.

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