Gaming Discussions

[BigAl01]

I started playing Stray at our recent Labor Day LAN party, and in the beginning I was having a good time.  But then I reached the city where those red creatures start coming at you and even though I run and zig-zag, and try my best to hit the 'alt' key to minimize their affect, I still get killed.  After about 20 times I gave up.  Is there a trick to getting past these blood-sucking creatures that come at you from all angles?

Poor kitty, trapped in the city......

[Amber_AMD]

Oh my gosh I love this game and finished it all the way through! You're talking about where you have to sprint through and those things stick to you / kill you right? 

I think if I'm remembering correctly, you have to be really strategic on where parts you hop to next. It's not just zigging and zagging around if that makes sense haha.

[B10sh0ck]

I believe you have to prioritize staying on the path, minimize zig-zaging, only zig-zag when they jump.

[eebiii]

Ive never played this game @BigAl01 but found this:

Chapter 2 - Dead City - Stray Guide - IGN

[BigAl01]

Thanks for the replies.  I looked at the IGN guide and I can see that I have been getting too close to the buildings in the 'Escape the Zurk' sequence.  I need to try their recommendations this weekend.

These are the Zurk. I wonder what they taste like?

[BigAl01]

I keep getting killed.  It's even worst than before.  I need someone to sit at my computer and get me through this part.  I can't take it anymore.  😞

[BigAl01]

I tried it again and this time I set the run command to toggle.  That was important so my kitty would keep running and I could hit that left-alt key to keep the Zurk off of me.  Now I'm stuck in the next city.

Where am I now? Stuck on a wall with nowhere to go.

[BigAl01]

Yay!  I made it to the next level - 'The Flat'.  I'll stop here for now.

[Wally_AMD]

We love the progression, Al! Haha

[BigAl01]

I've discovered that this game can make me nauseous after a short period.  I think it's similar to what I experience with first-person shooter games.  Moving around at a rapid pace just makes me feel like I'm in a virtual reality world I suppose.  But some games, like World of Tanks, are slow enough and not played in confined spaces (like inside buildings) such that I don't feel bad after playing them - except that my right wrist starts to ache from using the mouse.  It's tough getting old I guess.  

[BigAl01]

Today I'm near the end of 'The Flat', where I jump into the bucket and ride it down and then I get swarmed by those nasty creatures.  I can't seem to get 'run' mode to toggle - is this only available when you are being chased?  I am overwhelmed quickly once out of the bucket.  I am so near the end and ready for chapter 4, 'The Slums', but I cannot survive.  Meow.

[BigAl01]

I never could get the run mode (left-alt) to toggle, but I got through to ‘The Slums’.  I am doing well actually.  I’ll stop here for now as we have another wine event to attend tonight.

 

[mengelag]

Good game worth trying?

[BigAl01]

If you like cats, yes.

[Jennifer211]

In "Stray," a game where you play as a stray cat navigating a futuristic city, you encounter various challenges, including dealing with the robotic creatures that inhabit the city. To get past these creatures, you can try the following strategies:

1. Stealth and Avoidance:

   • Use the environment to your advantage by sneaking around objects or hiding in shadows to avoid detection.
   • Take note of the creatures' patrol patterns and timing to find safe windows to move past them.

2. Distract and Redirect:

   • Look for objects or environmental elements that can be interacted with to create distractions.
   • Throw objects or make noise to divert the creatures' attention away from your path.

3. Use Height Advantage:

   • Cats are agile climbers, so use your ability to climb to higher ground to bypass the creatures.
   • Look for pathways or structures that allow you to move above the creatures' patrol routes.

4. Observation and Timing:

   • Study the creatures' behavior and learn their weaknesses or blind spots.
   • Time your movements carefully to coincide with moments when the creatures are less vigilant.

5. Trial and Error:

   • Experiment with different approaches and learn from your mistakes. If a certain strategy doesn't work, try something else until you find a successful method.

Remember that "Stray" encourages exploration and experimentation, so don't be afraid to try different tactics to overcome the challenges presented by the creatures in the city.