Animals are sacred in all forms of media, video games included. Many of us can play through gratuitously violent games with battles against zombies, monsters, and even fellow humans without batting an eye, but the moment an animal is harmed, the appeal quickly dwindles. That’s why players are curious about Stray, a game in which you play as a beautiful orange cat, with many anxious to know whether this character can die or get hurt. This is far from the first time players have been worried about the fate of a furry friend, but this example reminds us of a heartwarming trend that comes alongside games with animals in them.
