The Purr-fect Paw-sitivity: Meet the Feline Stars Behind the Video Game Stray
Meet Lala the Meowster
Lala is a talented voice actor for the game Stray. Released in the summer of 2022, players were amazed at the realistic cat noises in the game, all thanks to Lala. She voiced not only the main cat character but also all the other feline characters throughout the game.
Cats Watching Stray
Players shared that their own cats enjoyed watching them play Stray, leading to a trend of posting videos with the hashtag #catswatchingStray.
The Feline Stars
- Myrtle: The inspiration for the ginger cat protagonist, once a stray and now living with one of the game's producers.
- Oscar: The Sphinx cat belonging to the game's animator, assisted in modeling movements and jumps for realistic animations.
- Jun: Acted as a general manager in the studio, helping inspire various cat characters' personalities.
Cat-tastic Features
One of Stray's popular features is the designated meow button that allows players to make the main cat protagonist meow at any time, showcasing Lala's talent.
From Studio to Screens
These feline stars have not let fame get to their heads; they still behave like normal house cats. Stray is available on various gaming platforms, with a macOS version currently in development.