Visiting a Futuristic Tokyo as a Super Cat: Stray
Unlike a cutesy, docile sandbox game, Stray is a different breed: this cat-axed video game is an adventure-packed fantasy game. It was developed by Blue Twelve Studio and expected to be released this July, by the video game publisher Annapurna, which is known for its wide range of alternative genres of games. Stray is available on PS4, PS5, and Windows.
Although the mention of these felines can be enough to wake the interest of a few people, Stray is much more than that. Set in a cyberpunk, Neo-Tokyo-esque city, the graphics of the game are next-level. With murky puddles reflecting vivid neon lights and friendly androids hanging around, it’s a kaleidoscopic bliss.
Stray is a third-person video game with a mission that allows plenty of exploration, side quests and interesting characters. The protagonist is an orange tabby cat that has to discover an ancient mystery and return to its family, and while on this quest, it’s helped by B12 the drone, a travel partner that helps it communicate with the androids.
The plot may sound quirky, but the realism of the setting is a game-changer to the world of gaming: dark alleys, izakayas and dive bars, abandoned buildings, and more.
All in all, it’s to no one’s surprise that this is on everyone’s wishlist. The game is set to give the player the most realistic cat experience possible, allowing the player to meow as much as they please, nap anywhere, and even leaving tiny paw prints after they stepped in a bucket of paint. Stray is definitely going to be one of the most popular games in the months to come.
About the Author:
Mizuki Khoury
Born in Montreal, based in Tokyo. Sabukaru’s senior writer and works as an artist under Exit Number Five.
