Stray 9+

Wow, I can't believe I put this one off for so long. I ended up finally giving it a shot now that it's on Mac and it's fantastic. This game does a fantastic job of capturing the curiosity and silliness of a cat, yet also manages to put you in a dark world that keeps you on your toes. Despite the cat obviously not talking, only meowing, it still manages to be a compelling character, and the robotic compantions are filled to the brim with lore. The story is deep yet easy to understand, and even emotional at times. The graphics are also great too. There was some stuttering in the beginning around the slums but otherwise great performance. I would absolutely play again, and you should give the game a try for sure.

This game is STUNNING. It’s dark and mysterious world is very interesting to explore and the game plays wonderfully on my Mac Mini 8G M2 with only occasional momentary lag or tearing (nothing that impaired game play).
The story is dark and yet hopeful, and the art in it is so incredible. I found the interesting way of interacting with objects to be fun - knocking things off, leaping from this or that ledge or railing, or moving an empty barrel by getting into it and walking to make it roll, to be very imaginative and immersive.
Also, the cat you play and the way you can meow whenever you want is so fun.
I can’t recommend this game enough.

I thought this was going to be a relaxing adventure game. That's how I've always seen it marketed at least and why I was willing to spend the money to see for myself... I also should have read the reviews because I wasn't aware this game was so short. $30 for this? Trash. This game had so much potential, but there are so many high stress parts where you have to run away/fend off these bionic mutated bacteria rodents but theres no actual combat gameplay which makes this aspect of the experience just annoying and generally unpleasant. The concept? Brilliant. The aesthetic? Otherwordly. The storyline? Interesting enough. Being chased by aggresive bionic opossums? Irritating and just plain unnecesary. 2 1/2 stars from me