Nintendo Switch Is Getting One Of The Best PS5 Games On November 19

Summary Stray will be available on Nintendo Switch November 19, offering a unique cat exploration experience.

The game's appeal lies in detailed cat movements and interactions, along with a rich cyberpunk narrative.

Stray is a nice option for those who don't want to commit to a long Switch game this holiday season.

The Nintendo Switch has an exceptional library of video games, but a lot of great titles that are available on platforms like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S haven't made it onto the system. With comparatively limited hardware capabilities and a different focus in the market, the Switch tends to thrive thanks to fantastic first-party games and the draw of playing both at home and on the go. There are some great resourceful ports that make the most of its hardware, though, and it's always exciting when something great makes it over to the platform.

The 2022 hit Stray will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on November 19, as announced in a trailer on the official YouTube channel of publisher Annapurna Interactive. Stray first made its name as a PlayStation console exclusive and PC release before later making its way to Xbox, and the Switch release completes the lineup of major modern platforms.

The Switch release date trailer showcases footage of Stray's feline protagonist wandering through a number of run-down environments. It's a lower-resolution version of the game that nonetheless maintains much of the game's complex lighting and environmental detail.

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Stray Nails The Feline Experience

One Of 2022's Best Games Is A Great Switch Addition

Stray's biggest point in appeal simply lies in the premise of playing a cat, a concept that the game executes impressively well. Environmental exploration leans on all the details of how a cat moves, focusing less on platforming challenges and more on the inherent interest of poking around. The game takes place in a messy, overgrown cyberpunk city, slowly unveiling a surprisingly rich and somewhat dark narrative about the place and its inhabitants over the course of the cat's travels.

The original PlayStation and PC release of Stray garnered plenty of critical acclaim, ultimately becoming a serious contender for GOTY awards and taking home a variety of indie honors. Even if it sacrifices some of the visual fidelity, the Switch seems like a good home for the game, which is easy to pick up and play on the go or even lying in bed thanks to the general lack of intense challenges.

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With the pace of major Nintendo Switch releases slowing down a bit ahead of a presumed 2025 launch for the Switch's successor, Stray could be one of the most attractive holiday season options on the platform. Other exciting releases in November are Mario & Luigi: Brothership and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which should both be appealing to RPG fans. If those seem like big commitments, Stray is a more streamlined experience that's easy to fall in love with.