As an avid gamer with 277 platinum trophies and counting, I live for that glorious 100% completion stamp. The immense satisfaction of uncovering a game‘s every secret corner through painstaking dedication is what I play for.
So when the instant indie smash hit Stray captivated gamers with its imaginative world and mysterious lore, I knew seeking out all of its collectibles would be an addicting challenge I couldn‘t resist.
In this guide, I‘ll be charting a course through Stray‘s 12 chapters while cataloging every available collectible – from music sheets and badges to trophies and more. I‘ve poured countless hours of my completionist playstyle into fully exploring this game, and now I‘m delighted to share everything I‘ve discovered to aid fellow collectors.
Let‘s delve in together to experience all Stray has to offer!
An Overview of Stray‘s Vast Collection of Hidden Items
Stray encourages exhaustive exploration through its many collectibles scattered across the world, including:
Scratch Points: Cat scratching posts rewarding progression
Memories: Glimpses into character backstories
Music Sheets: Unlock new music tracks
Badges: Acquired through side quests
Notebooks: Expand on the game‘s lore
Energy Drinks: Useful to trade for collectibles
Nuzzles: Heartwarming cat affection opportunities
Together these items engross dedicated players into Stray‘s mysterious universe while unlocking bonuses. It‘s an incredibly rewarding feeling piecing everything together over time.
Most games see abysmally low completion rates – achieving Stray‘s small mountain of 100 collectibles places you in rare company!
My guide will chronicle precisely how to capture all of these, supported by photographic evidence from my personal album of acquisition victories. Let‘s begin!
Chapter 1 Collectibles
The introductory chapter 1 offers only a single quick collectible:
First Scratch Point
When you first gain control, spot a tree ahead on a raised ledge and scratch away at its trunk to secure your starting scratch point.
And with that solitary score, chapter one is complete!
Chapter 2 Collectibles
Things ramp up just a bit in chapter 2 with two pickups:
Second Scratch Point
The chapter starts you off inside a room. Look down immediately to notice some scratchable rugs placed which reward a second scratch point for your efforts.
Can‘t Catch Me Trophy
Later on, a dramatic Zurks chase sequence will unfold. Evade their attacks during the entire encounter to successfully earn the Can‘t Catch Me trophy automatically upon completion.
Be sure not to miss either collectible only available in the brief chapter 2!
Chapter 3 Collectibles
Steady progression continues with a couple more chapter 3 additions:
Third Scratch Point
Almost like déjà vu – peek downward at the start to reveal even more irresistible rugs awaiting your claws for a third scratch point.
First Memory
When traversing over rooftops, press forward until a short zipline cutscene plays out. Keep going to spot B-12 indicating a lonely postcard nestled on the ground, containing your inaugural memory pickup.
And that wraps up all the goodies found in chapter 3!
Chapter 4 Collectibles
Whereas early offerings were sparse, the fourth chapter is absolutely brimming with collectibles to uncover – 28 total scattered throughout the sprawling city!
While I‘ll summarize every category here, let‘s go micro and explore my #1 most elusive discovery among them…
Music Sheet #8 and the Mysterious Password
Eventually you‘ll happen upon a cryptic locked safe; the kinds containing untold fortunes in the movies. This one held no jewels – but did guard sheet music #8 nonetheless.
The only problem? An uncrackable 4 number password between 0000 – 9999 stood in the way…
Thus began a winding journey interacting with peculiar city inhabitants in hopes of clues. And through cryptic hints, a bit of luck, and pattern recognition befitting world‘s greatest detective, at long last was I able to produce the required digits: 1283
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My heart raced inputting that code to finally glimpse the contents within…and eight down only increased my thirst for more!
While guides will outright spoil the solution, I implore you to piece together this mystery yourself – the payoff is exhilarating!
Complete Chapter 4 Checklist
And now, keyed to my personal photographic evidence, is everything collectible available among the sprawling streets and structures of chapter four:
- Fourth Scratch Point:
- Boom Chat Kalaka Trophy:
- Curiosity Killed the Cat Trophy:
- Four Energy Drinks:
- Four Nuzzles:
- Seven Memories:
- Tele a Chat Trophy:
- Three Notebooks:
- Four Music Sheets:
- Meowlody Trophy:
- Music Badge:
Refer back to these snapshots as you systematically comb the entire area while crossing off your list – with 28 collectibles, it‘s easy to overlook in sheer scale!
Chapter 5 Collectibles
A smaller batch of three collectibles comprise the fifth chapter offerings:
Fifth Scratch Point
Right at the start underneath that alarming red sign, target the rugs spread around to add another scratch point.
Two Memories
Across several rooftops you‘ll discover two "Remember" prompt signposts – seen above – imparting additional memory keepsakes for your inventory.
With no misses, that accounts for all chapter five has to offer!
Completable Badge
Dedicated completionists recognized for obtaining over 75% of Stray‘s available collectibles (minimum 75 scratch points + 50 other pickups)
Having now earned the "Completable" badge, let‘s push forward and wrap up!
The High of 100% Completion
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The thrill of watching my trophy cabinet tick to 100% after painstakingly gathering Stray‘s full lineup of collectibles offers a prized rush I‘ll forever chase. May this guide aid your own efforts unlocking this prestigious stamp!
Please drop any questions in the comments section or contact me directly regarding my other gaming completionist achievements!
