Life is Strange

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  • Summary: Life is Strange is a hand drawn work of art and every action enacts a butterfly effect - but with the power to rewind time, what would you change? And would it turn out to be a change for the better or worse?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 4, 2016
    100
    Life is Strange really cannot be described. It is a totally unique EXPERIENCE, that in unbelievable way deceives and its magic can only be experienced firsthand. [Issue #259]
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  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Nov 2, 2015
    90
    Life is Strange is one of the episodic series in the short history of the genre. The game has a great story, skillfully takes on serious issues and has a really good soundtrack. What's more - there is at least as much gameplay as there is simple viewing, and the entire game can take more than a dozen hours to finish. There are some minor flaws here and there but they won't overshadow the fact that this is one of the best stories of the year.
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 3, 2015
    90
    Maybe too mumblecore for some, Life is Strange is a wonderfully dark story of friendship and personal apocalypse. [Dec 2015, p.63]
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  4. LevelUp
    Oct 26, 2015
    80
    As you would expect from a point and click game, almost the complete value of Life is Strange resides on its narrative. There are a few moments in which gameplay takes center stage, but it ends up being crushed by the intensity of the story and the development of the characters. Having said that, in order to really enjoy the experience, you better play the complete game, as it is getting better with each chapter.
  5. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    80
    Life is Strange is flawed, but this paranormal coming-of-age story is nevertheless refreshing proof that small stakes can still feel important, given strong characters.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 20, 2015
    80
    Sometimes awkward but sometimes brilliant, Life Is Strange brings a fresh new perspective to episodic, choice-driven storytelling.
  7. Riot Pixels
    Nov 30, 2015
    67
    Life Is Strange is a very controversial game. On one hand, it sets a new quality standard in ‘cinematic’ adventure games — from now on, they must give freedom to players and make them emotionally invested in on-screen events. On the other hand, it’s packed with dumb gaffes and disastrous shortcomings. Still, if you managed to reach the end credits and spent the next couple of days thinking about the characters, then it was worth it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 425 out of 524
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 524
  3. Negative: 46 out of 524
  1. Esfar
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    A fantastic game from Squire Enix
    1.Graphics is just awesome.Color combination used here is just perfect and capture the true American    A fantastic game from Squire Enix
    1.Graphics is just awesome.Color combination used here is just perfect and capture the true American theme...what is more, the attention given to graphics is insane ..even the little things are done with care....(10/10)

    2.Main character Max is likable person...they should give little more attention to side characters and story (7/10)
    3.interesting game mechanic...
    4.F**k you IGN for misguiding people with this game...this a fantastic effort    … Expand
  2. garyw_81
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Best story driven game ever made.bar none.
    Interesting characters, fntastic story, what more could you want?
  4. lolfactor100
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Life is strange is a beautiful narrative driven games that give the player the choice of how the story unfolds and ultimately ends. Out ofLife is strange is a beautiful narrative driven games that give the player the choice of how the story unfolds and ultimately ends. Out of every game I have played this is the only one to bring me to tears and truly struggle with what i should do. It taught me more about myself that i even realized and made me feel more emotions than any other movie, book, TV show, or song. This, to me, it is epitome of entertainment from a narrative perspective and i strongly recommend anyone to play this game and experience a work or art.… Expand
  5. garethvine22
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    Grande jogo, inovador, peca nos graficos mas compensa em uma historia tocante e incrivel.
  6. high_gamer
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    Must play for any story gamer. It has my single most powerful and emotional moment i've ever had playing a game. The less you know the betterMust play for any story gamer. It has my single most powerful and emotional moment i've ever had playing a game. The less you know the better so go play it right now.
    Has always the only issue with the these of games are the technical ones like lipsynching and general graphics. But again doesn't matter when the story is this good.    … Expand
  7. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Забавно наблюдать как девчачий сериал на твоих глазах превращается в триллер. Мне понравилось, годно!Забавно наблюдать как девчачий сериал на твоих глазах превращается в триллер. Мне понравилось, годно!
  8. Silviucodename4
    Mar 24, 2021
    0
    This game is total garbage how tf was i enjoying this **** years ago, fr this is just bad

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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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