Life is Strange 2

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  1. Craftfischerhp
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    We waited long for LiS2 and the first episode is already great. If I compare the first episodes of LiS1 and LiS2 the one from this title is way better. I really liked Max and Chloe but Sean and Daniel are also very great characters. The story has many different aspects and I personly think that the political aspect of the story is good. Not too much to destroy the story but the politicalWe waited long for LiS2 and the first episode is already great. If I compare the first episodes of LiS1 and LiS2 the one from this title is way better. I really liked Max and Chloe but Sean and Daniel are also very great characters. The story has many different aspects and I personly think that the political aspect of the story is good. Not too much to destroy the story but the political touch give it more depth. Also, the game play is a little bit interactive than in the first game. With the first episode, Dontnod developed a good start of an intense story. I hope they don't mess up with this great start but Im confident they will deliver 4 more great episodes.… Expand
  2. Hendrix86
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    All of the reviews come from incomplete play through. It's a fantastic game and the first episode is an essential setup to the rest of the story and understanding it's about how the journey affects the boys relationship. The world is not a fair place, people do get racially profiled and shot for no reason, children get separated, to be angry about this and portraying it as some sort ofAll of the reviews come from incomplete play through. It's a fantastic game and the first episode is an essential setup to the rest of the story and understanding it's about how the journey affects the boys relationship. The world is not a fair place, people do get racially profiled and shot for no reason, children get separated, to be angry about this and portraying it as some sort of left wing progressive agenda is absurd, it happens get your head out of the ground.
    It made made me cry several times, I have never connected with a charterer as much as I did with Sean and with Daniel as well. As difficult as it is with the lack of a real happy ending it makes the game even more poignant. Play this with your heart and you will get the ending you need but not necessarily the ending the boys deserve. All I can say is hats off to the developers Id love more of this poignant and grounded story in the future of the franchise.    … Expand
  3. SkilletX
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    I'ts literally one of the best games I've ever played. Very emotional, deep, atmosphere is top level all the time. Amazing!
  4. Mannonee
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Personally, to my mind this is the perfect sequel that develops the ideas of the previous part, adopts all the advantages, improves them exponentially, and also tries to get rid of the minuses of the original, trying not to introduce new defects. From the first trailer, I prepared a place in my very callous heart for this masterpiece, next to LiS1, a prequel to the original game and aPersonally, to my mind this is the perfect sequel that develops the ideas of the previous part, adopts all the advantages, improves them exponentially, and also tries to get rid of the minuses of the original, trying not to introduce new defects. From the first trailer, I prepared a place in my very callous heart for this masterpiece, next to LiS1, a prequel to the original game and a prequel to the sequel, and I have never been disappointed in the purchase. Even classical works of literature are not always so emotionally strong, catchy, loud and memorable, not to mention games. I regret that I passed this game only because I can not experience the emotions of the same strength as it was during the first passage..
    One of the best stories in video games. One of the best stories in my non-strange life.    … Expand
  5. Nikkie
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    Absolut ein Kunstwerk

    Ich bin mehr als begeistert , die Story ist richtig gut , ich gebe zu bin sehr nah am Wasser gebaut und das Spiel hat das völlig ausgenutzt , bei Kapitel 2 brauch ich wohl eine Groß Packung Tempos. Das Beste ist es fühlt sich an wie Life is Strange aber es Spielt sich anders vom Spiel gefühl her ,es ist sehr gut geworden!!! Diese Verbindung auf sein klein    Absolut ein Kunstwerk

    Ich bin mehr als begeistert , die Story ist richtig gut , ich gebe zu bin sehr nah am Wasser gebaut und das Spiel hat das völlig ausgenutzt , bei Kapitel 2 brauch ich wohl eine Groß Packung Tempos.

    Das Beste ist es fühlt sich an wie Life is Strange aber es Spielt sich anders vom Spiel gefühl her ,es ist sehr gut geworden!!!
    Diese Verbindung auf sein klein Bruder zu achten ist richtig gut , habe mich laufend im Wald nach Daniel umgedreht weil angst hatte er geht mir verloren.
    Spiel ist super gelaufen keine Lags, Crashes oder sonstiges super ding Dontnod , Daumen hoch!!!

    +Tolle Vertonung
    +Diese Musik ist einfach ...wow
    +Grafik hat sich Verbessert und behält Trotzdem den Charm des Art Style
    +Deutscher untertitle sehr gelungen
    +Gutes Story telling
    +Neue Features

    Ich kann dieses Spiel mehr als empfehlen , muss sagen finde das erste Kapitel weit aus besser als den ersten teil, aber ich fand schon Captain Spirit besser, was nicht heisst das der erste teil nicht gut war nur dieser hier ist nochmal besser!
    Selbst die neben Figuren wirken Interessant gestaltet ich hoffe man trifft den einen oder anderen wieder in den nächsten Kapiteln.    … Expand
  6. Gauter1337
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    'Click" nice. Not bad the first episode, I hope the rest will be the same. I understand why such a low score in the game, because the developers have removed Max and Chloe. The game is not bad, all good and positive)
  7. WizzleBee
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    Don't listen to the guys who are saying this is not Life is Strange, they are stuck in the past.
    Actually before playing LiS 2 i thought this won't get me hooked that much but right after ten minutes, this game just got me !
    It's a real nice story and i just can't wait for the next episode. Sad thing that mostly americans get triggered by the "racist" thing, if you're a smart guy and    Don't listen to the guys who are saying this is not Life is Strange, they are stuck in the past.
    Actually before playing LiS 2 i thought this won't get me hooked that much but right after ten minutes, this game just got me !
    It's a real nice story and i just can't wait for the next episode.

    Sad thing that mostly americans get triggered by the "racist" thing, if you're a smart guy and you actually can use your brain you won't get triggered by that.

    Enjoy the story guys, it's beautyfull !    … Expand
  8. Master_Johannes
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    A great game, no more, no less. Who complain the presence of political content and talk of objective judgment should stay silent. A similar game have to talk about political content, like the first two game did in their way.
    The story is strong, the character also, the music is perfect like always and so is the dubbing. The game offer a fresh new kind of adventure, different from the    A great game, no more, no less. Who complain the presence of political content and talk of objective judgment should stay silent. A similar game have to talk about political content, like the first two game did in their way.
    The story is strong, the character also, the music is perfect like always and so is the dubbing. The game offer a fresh new kind of adventure, different from the first season and from Before the Storm, but still similar for the kind of emotion that the adventure transmit.
    Highly suggested to anyway who appreciate a story well written.

    PS: If you want the wall built, do not play this game; it's not for you. You won't be able to enjoy and judge it with objectivity.    … Expand
  9. Mxmz
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Sad to see people judging game based on the "wrong side of politics" even though it just brings inhuman behavior into spotlight, it seems for some it is just too much. Overall great game. In some cases hard to have as strong connections to characters as in LiS1, but I was surprised how well they still managed to do so with such a short "on-screen" time with fresh characters.
  10. Chain_Affinity
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Life is Strange 2 is a powerful and compelling experience. I believe that it's a rare video game that tackles mature and difficult themes. Sean and Daniel's relationship is woven into a fine thread through the choices you make, and the outcome left a lasting impression on me like few stories do.
  11. edutorello95
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It has a fantastic story, with amazing main and side characters, and an awesome soundtrack. The number of people who are unhappy with this just shows how much we need games like this.
  12. bifidux
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    A fantastic game, design, music ... I completely immersed myself in the story of both brother.
  13. LYVrednyHer
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game with tones of different consequences and choices, amazing atmosphere choices and other, its just amazing! try it if u haven't
  14. PanzerRo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    although some didin t like the game i happen to really enjoy it, i love the ending where Daniel stays in America and Sean manages to escape to Mexico
  15. axesting
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It's been been over 2 weeks after my second playthrough. I cried twice already. Damn this game wreck me so much. If only i knew the game would be this good i would've easily pre-ordered the game. I was hesitate at first since Life is strange didn't hit me that hard, but this game is different than the first life is strange which is good.
  16. TudorPopescu
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    I love story-focused and character-driven games, so I enjoyed Life is Strange 2 a lot. It is different than Life is Strange 1 and Before the Storm due to its design.

    Life is Strange 2 is a road trip game, so you do not spend a lot of time in the same location, which means you do not spend the whole game with the same characters like you do in the first game. This can suck because there    I love story-focused and character-driven games, so I enjoyed Life is Strange 2 a lot. It is different than Life is Strange 1 and Before the Storm due to its design.

    Life is Strange 2 is a road trip game, so you do not spend a lot of time in the same location, which means you do not spend the whole game with the same characters like you do in the first game. This can suck because there are a lot of really cool characters that you do not interact with anymore after a brief encounter.

    Something interesting about this game is that his time, it is not you who has the superpower, but your little brother. This is a road trip game, but it is also a game where you help shape your little brother's morality. and you try to forge the strength of your relationship with him.

    And I know it is very difficult to have true choices with branching options that heavily affect the story, but I am quite pleased with the available choices here. I've noticed small dialogue choices that might not seem like much do add up in the long run. There are in fact many different possible outcomes for different events. They might not heavily impact the story, but they are there and it is still satisfying.

    I started caring a lot about the characters in this game, and I'm sad we didn't get to interact with some of them in future episodes. But I guess this is part of being a "road trip" game, and not playing in one single setting.

    Also, this game includes social commentary. It depicts racism and bigotry against hispanics in a negative light. So naturally, this made the manchildren and the bigots very upset, hence the 0/10 review-bombs. Yeah, racism is bad. Get **** bigots.

    Life is Strange 2 is a good game. Definitely worth at least one playthrough if you are into these story-focused games, and especially if you have played the other games in the series and you liked them.    … Expand
  17. iamromska
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    THIS GAME IS NOTHING OF LIFE IS STRANGE 1!!!
    I really do not understand why do people hate this game, 'cause I really did enjoy it, overall, I am sure it's way more better than LiS Season 1. However, back in 2015, when I've finished LiS 1, I thought it was truly amazing game, and nothing couuld be better than it, but right now, I am sure I was wrong. LiS 1 is all about teenager's life,    THIS GAME IS NOTHING OF LIFE IS STRANGE 1!!!
    I really do not understand why do people hate this game, 'cause I really did enjoy it, overall, I am sure it's way more better than LiS Season 1. However, back in 2015, when I've finished LiS 1, I thought it was truly amazing game, and nothing couuld be better than it, but right now, I am sure I was wrong. LiS 1 is all about teenager's life, teenager sh*t etc., and this story is WAAAAY more mature, where you face more deep problems, not like "damn my friend figured out I know she is pregnant nooo" but a "kill a man for your needs or spare him but face serious problems (not spoiler but an example).
    It is an amazing story with big wariety of endings (wassup lis 1) and it's easy to attach to main characters and start to sympathize to them, feel the world the way they feel it. (It becomes even better after you read majority of the reviews on metacritic :) ) However the story isn't perfect and it has some plotholes, but I can't lower the score more than on 0.5 point. This game takes a big leap from the first part and almostly only in positive way. It adds a lot of new mechanics, such as drawing warious landscapes, collecting souvenirs etc. The description for the items in the inventory also changes every damn episode depending on decisions you made in previous episodes, and that's really impressing. Concluding the story talk, it is way longer that in lis 1, it raises deeper and harder questions, and of course, it has more details and as it is a part of LIFE IS STRANGE franchise, it adds more information to the lore, answers some questions from the previous part, and that's pretty much it. I'd put this game on my shelf of the best stories in videogames history (really close to the witcher 3 or rdr2 (yeah i can compare them since they all have different endings). This really should pay attention on this game, no matter what genres you like, I am sure it will not disappoint you. I hope you did read this review 'till the end, and now I can go to bed, cuz it's 3 a.m. in my country :P
    My final score 9.5. Take it, or leave it. Thank you.    … Expand
  18. ScathachPreach
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    A great game, even though playing it makes me sad and angry on so many levels.
    While I really liked Life is Strange, Part 2 is even more intense and interesting to me.
    The bond between the brothers trying to cope with loss and their terrible situation makes for an intense stories. Loved it. Even though the brothers had so much to endure, and faced such evil. A good game about racism and    A great game, even though playing it makes me sad and angry on so many levels.
    While I really liked Life is Strange, Part 2 is even more intense and interesting to me.

    The bond between the brothers trying to cope with loss and their terrible situation makes for an intense stories. Loved it. Even though the brothers had so much to endure, and faced such evil.
    A good game about racism and what it does to people.    … Expand
  19. Dmitro96
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Отличная во многом улучшенная со времен первой части игра, очень быстро проникаешься атмосферой и историей двух братьев, которая не отпускает долгое время. Произвела на меня не меньшее впечатление, чем первые две части, фанатом которых я являюсь. Коротко, но зато без спойлеров.
    Странно, что тут много отрицательных отзывов, на мой взгляд это связано с тем, насколько люди прониклись    Отличная во многом улучшенная со времен первой части игра, очень быстро проникаешься атмосферой и историей двух братьев, которая не отпускает долгое время. Произвела на меня не меньшее впечатление, чем первые две части, фанатом которых я являюсь. Коротко, но зато без спойлеров.
    Странно, что тут много отрицательных отзывов, на мой взгляд это связано с тем, насколько люди прониклись героинями первой части и самой игрой, которая была прекрасна. Но все же глупо из-за этого не замечать хорошего в новом.    … Expand
  20. Zeredi
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    В целом мне понравилось, не знаю почему многие пишут о не понимании взаимосвязи персонажей, возможно у них нету семьи и им не понятно что такое забота о ком-то кроме себя, в игре раскрыта братская любовь, так же в игре продумали множество концовок, к которым приводит то на сколько хорошо именно ты воспитал своего брата, я не знаю как можно этого не видеть, только если играть с закрытымиВ целом мне понравилось, не знаю почему многие пишут о не понимании взаимосвязи персонажей, возможно у них нету семьи и им не понятно что такое забота о ком-то кроме себя, в игре раскрыта братская любовь, так же в игре продумали множество концовок, к которым приводит то на сколько хорошо именно ты воспитал своего брата, я не знаю как можно этого не видеть, только если играть с закрытыми глазами наверно...… Expand
  21. Trevlabev
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Was reluctant to place this and initially never finished the first episode upon its release, now that I have properly given it it's chance, I realized how wrong I was. Its one of my favorite games and narratives ever. Truly mature and heartbreaking and overwhelmingly politically relevant. Also one of the most complex choice based mechanic in any choice based game yet.
  22. Danyferk
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    El problema de Lis2 es que siempre es comparada con su antecesor, quiero decir la historia puede que no sea del agrado de algunas personas pero eso no lo hace un mal juego, personalmente me encanto el desarrollo de Sean y Daniel como hermanos, y siento que es un juego que fue creado con dedicación por parte de los creadores, aunque hay que admitirlo, fue una apuesta arriesgada y a muchosEl problema de Lis2 es que siempre es comparada con su antecesor, quiero decir la historia puede que no sea del agrado de algunas personas pero eso no lo hace un mal juego, personalmente me encanto el desarrollo de Sean y Daniel como hermanos, y siento que es un juego que fue creado con dedicación por parte de los creadores, aunque hay que admitirlo, fue una apuesta arriesgada y a muchos puede no gustarles esto, pero eso no lo hace merecedor de tan malas criticas.
    También hay que reconocer que su apartado gráfico, soundtrack, y desarrollo de personajes esta por encima de un juego promedio.    … Expand
  23. kuwatabi
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Emotional game with strong characters. Great music, natural dialogue. Really makes you think and view the world from the eyes of someone else..
    On a road trip with the main characters you meet good and bad people and have to make the right calls on who to trust. Main topics are family, racism and living on the road. Beautiful scenery and classical, nostalgic life is strange-feeling.    Emotional game with strong characters. Great music, natural dialogue. Really makes you think and view the world from the eyes of someone else..
    On a road trip with the main characters you meet good and bad people and have to make the right calls on who to trust. Main topics are family, racism and living on the road. Beautiful scenery and classical, nostalgic life is strange-feeling.

    Having read most of the negative comments I can say that they either are angry that the popular characters from the first game did not come back or claim that the main characters being victims of racism is "leftist SJW-propaganda", so if you are triggered by the existence of racism you probably should not play this game.    … Expand
  24. Wunderwafflya
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Хз почему её все хейтят игра, классная не смотря на повесточку))
  25. Daun228
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Это очень интересное эмоциональное приключения которое переносит тебя от радости до сопереживания за главных героев. прекрасно в этой игре наверно всё; персонажи, сюжет, саундтрек, визуал с точки зрения красоты и гармонии на экране (немного с графикой проблемы, но скорее всего это такой стиль так что к этому не придираюсь)
    в общем 13/10    Это очень интересное эмоциональное приключения которое переносит тебя от радости до сопереживания за главных героев. прекрасно в этой игре наверно всё; персонажи, сюжет, саундтрек, визуал с точки зрения красоты и гармонии на экране (немного с графикой проблемы, но скорее всего это такой стиль так что к этому не придираюсь)
    в общем 13/10
  26. Newprivalex
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Life is strange 2 really hooked me with its plot. Every journey, thanks to the atmosphere of the game, I lived with Sean and Daniel. The way the older brother treats and brings up the younger one affects the further development of events, the elections are diverse, the image is pleasing to the eye, the game is not drawn out, but not too short, in general, lately I have not seen a betterLife is strange 2 really hooked me with its plot. Every journey, thanks to the atmosphere of the game, I lived with Sean and Daniel. The way the older brother treats and brings up the younger one affects the further development of events, the elections are diverse, the image is pleasing to the eye, the game is not drawn out, but not too short, in general, lately I have not seen a better interactive movie that made me feel so many emotions ... 10 of 10!!… Expand
  27. TheOwelk
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    master class of storytelling, possibly one of the most daring titles both in narrative tone and in mechanics of choices and consequences while maintaining the masterful art and soundtrack of its predecessors
  28. bluecheese666
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    one of my favorite games
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  29. eyyoemrecan
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    although some didin t like the game i happen to really enjoy it, i love the ending where Daniel stays in America and Sean manages to escape to Mexico
  30. SuperPotato
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    Graphics and designs are great as they've always been in these games.
    Music is good and well fitting.
    Good story with enjoyable mechanics. Well optimized. I have played the whole first episode on 4K, 60 fps which not only looks beautiful but also works surprisingly well. (Also, the stereotyping thing that some people are so mad about is exaggerated stuff. There will always be a little    Graphics and designs are great as they've always been in these games.
    Music is good and well fitting.
    Good story with enjoyable mechanics.
    Well optimized. I have played the whole first episode on 4K, 60 fps which not only looks beautiful but also works surprisingly well.
    (Also, the stereotyping thing that some people are so mad about is exaggerated stuff. There will always be a little stereotyping in movies and games, this is no exception and is not something people should get offended about as it's no harm to anyone.)

    I have only played the first episode so it's not possible to judge the entirety of the game, but this looks promising.

    I have been looking at the mixed reviews on this website and I must say that they don't really describe the game the way I would, which means;
    Don't solely take a couple of reviews as an only guide, because we all have different tastes. For anyone wondering about buying this game, do some research, read up on many reviews and then you can decide if this game is for you or not.

    Eagerly waiting for next episode.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 6, 2020
    70
    Diaz brothers undoubtedly have their charm, but they can’t compete with Chloe and Max. Let’s hope that next time developers will focus on actual story rather than current political agenda. [Issue#243, p.50]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Jan 16, 2020
    68
    Instead of trying to improve on the first “season”, Life Is Strange 2 starts from scratch. Unfortunately, glaring plot holes, shallow supporting characters and weak attempts at gameplay make this journey worse than it could be. Still, if you make it to the end, it is almost worth it.
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  3. Meristation
    Jan 4, 2020
    75
    The fifth and final chapter of Life is Strange 2 lets us say goodbye to the story of Sean and Daniel. Even though it has flaws and the ending is not as powerful as we wished, it's still an interesting story to live, with wonderful characters and important themes like racism and the liberty to be who we are.
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