Stray is absolutely charming game that doesn’t dare wear out its welcome. It features a heartfelt 8-hour story and meticulously made custom animations for the cat alone. But with all that care and dedication put into the cat and its environment, the question remains – is Stray an open world game? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.
So, here’s the thing… Stray is not an open world game. There is some exploration involved and there are places that give the impression that you can go to places no one can, but that simply isn’t the case. Stray is an Adventure Platformer game with puzzle elements.
The areas outside of the places where the Companions reside are often broken down into corridors that make it appear like you’re free to explore. Besides the memories that you can obtain for B-12, there are no other things to collect and pick up. Companion requests seldom do not go beyond the area that which they live and there’s no way for you to backtrack and return to a previous settlement once you’ve left the area.
To clarify, many areas in the game are restrictive. You are not able to jump on anything unless you see that button telling you that you can press (X) on it. In fact, you are not able to jump at all. There is a dedicated button for meowing but that’s pretty much the extent of your freedoms. (And turning B-12’s flashlight on and off) On the bright side, you can meow practically whenever you want, even in cutscenes. So, if you want to be annoying to your audience, here’s your chance to do so.
Regardless though, the game’s visuals are stunning for what they are. You may not be able to explore to your heart’s content but what we do have is more than enough.
If you want to know how we think about the game read our review for Stray. Also check out our other Stray guides and articles:
- Stray Trophy List – How to Get Platinum
- Can You Customize Your Cat in Stray?
- Will Stray Be On Xbox Game Pass?
- Stray PC System Requirements
- Stray Length – How Long to Beat The Game?
- Stray Chapter List – How Many Chapters in Stray
- Is Stray an Open World Game?
- Stray – How to Avoid the Sentinels in Midtown
- Stray – How to Complete the Sewers Without Killing Zurks
- Stray – How to Complete the First Zurk Pursuit Without Being Caught
- Stray Badges – How to get all badges in Stray
- Stray vinyl record – Where to find the Vinyl in the Club
- Stray Sheet Music Locations and How to Get Them
- Stray – All B-12 Memories locations and How to Get Them
- Stray Notebook Locations
- Stray Energy Drink Locations – All Vending Machines
- Stray Safe Mysterious Password – Binary Code Translator Guide
- Stray how to dunk a basketball – Boom Chat Kalaka trophy guide
- Stray Nuzzle Up Against Robots & Unlock the Cat’s Best Friend Trophy
- Stray – how to die and unlock the No More Lives Trophy
- Stray Scratching Locations – How to unlock the Territory Trophy
Also, check out this full gameplay Stray video by VGS – Video Game Sophistry:
