Stray’s Formula Could Work Well For Other City-Dwelling Animals

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Stray has delivered a truly fresh experience for players to enjoy, giving them control of a cat surviving in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist and societies of robots stay hidden away from a major threat. From the simple gameplay to the stunning visual scenery, Stray has exceeded expectations and has many fans hoping that a sequel for the game will be announced soon. While many are calling for the return of the orange cat, there are other avenues that future titles of Stray could take, including giving players the chance to experience life as a different city-dwelling animal in the same futuristic setting.

While cats are famously known to be agile and quick, they are not the only city-dwelling animal that has a high chance of survival in the streets. Cities are often filled with wildlife, be it stray animals or wild animals that thrive in a community of humans, so the studio can justify including different animals in future titles. From squirrels to raccoons, animals that live alongside humans are often resourceful, quick, and in some cases, powerful enough to survive in the world of Stray and stay away from the threat of the Zurks and the Sentinels.

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Cats are extremely agile creatures, which gave Stray a boost in terms of vertical travel as the cat was easily able to reach the rooftops and descend back to the streets if needed. However, they are by no means the most agile city-dwelling animals as squirrels are capable of much more in terms of traversal. Quick on their feet, able to scale up vertical surfaces, and the capability of surviving high falls, squirrels would be a perfect fit and could be a great ally for many of the robots and