Stray Proves It's Time for a Remake of the 2003 Dog's Life Game

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Though it received mixed reviews upon its initial release, many fans would consider Dog's Life a diamond in the rough. Released back in 2003 for the PS2, the game was praised for its cute visuals and sense of humor, but provided little for experienced video game fans and mainly catered to at a younger audience. However, one keynote that every critic and reviewer seemed to agree upon was that the idea of being able to control a dog as the game's protagonist was its best-selling feature. Then, nearly two decades later, a game like Stray comes along.

Without a doubt, Stray has secured itself in the gaming fandom for some of the same reasons that Dog's Life had, from cute visuals to a quirky sense of humor that captivated players. Above all else, however, it was the ability to play as a cat that immediately caught audiences' attention when early trailers dropped, suggesting that the gaming sphere is primed for games with unusual animal protagonists. Therefore, if Dog's Life could fix its handful of flaws and revamp itself for a modern remake, it could be the canine contender to Stray.

Stray Deserves a Sequel

Where Stray excelled in delivering a range of puzzles suited to the skill sets a cat provides, Dog's Life instead was more of a mash of different mini-games based around the quintessential dog. These included everything from tug-o-wars to obedience trials, and while fitting for playing as a dog, they were sidepieces to the main game itself. However, the starkest example of these mini-games included a territorial game involving urinating to stake claim to certain areas. While the level of potty humor was more common a few decades ago, players aren't likely to see Stray having its cat coughing up a hairball for laughs.

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