

Also, playing as a cat is unusual and amusing.

It’s beautifully animated and offers a respite from video games that are often noisy and action-packed. It was quickly apparent why “Stray” appeals to gamers (who like cats), people who simply like cats, and actual cats. We had to know: Was it really the cat’s meow? So we tried it out for ourselves, paying $30 to download it for a PlayStation 5. It quickly become an online phenomenon, delighting humans and cats alike.

“ Stray”, created by indie French game company BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, was released on Tuesday for PlayStation 4 and 5, and PC. This week, two of the most passionate communities online - gamers and cat lovers - collided with the release of a new video game that lets you play as an adorable orange tabby cat.
