Curiosity is often said to kill cats, but here it makes for the best bits of its traversal.īut it also doesn’t ignore the other natural or often silly characteristics cats often have. Much like a real cat who just wants to jump on top of the ledge above the fireplace to see what’s up there, BlueTwelve created tall structures that are usually like small puzzles to ascend, some of which reward inquisitive players with small collectibles that flesh out Stray‘s lore. BlueTwelve uses verticality to make its levels feel bigger, but also fittingly uses that to make players curious about what could be up that high. Moving around as a little cat in a big world is unique and its densely packed environments are often quite vertical. While wildly different in most instances, it’s almost like swinging around as Spider-Man in the most recent Spider-Man games where it immediately fulfills the power fantasy of being the character by eliminating the potential for introductory stumbles. Flopping around and missing ledges wouldn’t be the most immersive way to explore as a cat and cutting that room for failure out means it can focus on just getting around. Jumps are automated with the push of a button, but that doesn’t make them any less rewarding since it’s not about pixel-perfect platforming and is more of a means to explore space in a way a cat would. Stray’s environments are built to take advantage of a cat’s natural dexterity. But instead of leaning on one joke for five hours, Stray is an engaging experience that thrives on its unconventional main character and wonderfully realized dystopian city.īeing a cat opens up new gameplay opportunities not seen with games starring bipedal (or even other quadrupedal) protagonists. So it was unclear if BlueTwelve Studio’s cat-led platformer Stray would suffer the same fate and be more fun to joke about than to play. Skatebird was a decent pun that should have stayed just a pun. Untitled Goose Game had charm, but was often frustrating and got increasingly more tedious as it dragged on. I will definitely be rocking another Kitty and Vibe bikini soon.It’s often hard to tell if a game starring an animal will be more than shallow bait for memes. The bikini hugged my shape and cannot wait to wear it again. Overall, I felt confident wearing Kitty and Vibe. The bottoms also provided great coverage and the high-waist style hugged my hips to really pull in at the waist. The top is a deep triangle style with adjustable straps allowing you to have a built-in push-up if you want it. It shaped to my body, and the high-waisted bottoms made me feel confident. The fabric is sustainable too! Plus, all the different patterns are trendy! After posting on my social media wearing the Juju print, I got so many messages about the fit of this high-waisted bikini. For those readers who haven’t heard of Kitty and Vibe, they are a swimsuit company dedicated to creating pieces that shape your figure.

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