Life is Strange: Episode 4 - Dark Room

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Aug 2, 2015
    90
    A masterful coming-together of all plot threads explored in the series so far, Dark Room is an intense ride into the deepest, darkest secrets of Arcadia Bay.
  2. 4P.de
    Aug 17, 2015
    85
    It shows the still known mechanical faults, but the story is worth every minute, as it sets the tone for a hopefully tense finale.
  3. RPG Fan
    Aug 5, 2015
    82
    Regardless, Episode 4 reassured me with a powerful episode that tugged at my heart. Max and Chloe truly feel like lifelong friends, and I want them to have happy closure.
  5. Telegraph
    Aug 12, 2015
    80
    The cliffhanger The Dark Room finishes on opens a whole new can of worms, so to speak, while the more surreal questions remain unaddressed (what’s with the whales on the beach? The crazy weather? The nefarious Prescott family?). Finales can make or break a series and Life is Strange is precariously balanced.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Jul 29, 2015
    80
    A great episode in which and Dontnod delivers some of the greatest moments of the series. Characters, stories, arts, gameplay : everything is still excellent in Dark Room and its conclusion can let us think that we're going to have a hell of a conclusion in the next and final chapter.
  7. GamesVillage.it
    Jul 30, 2015
    76
    Dark Room starts with a bang, with one of the most intense, soul crushing moments ever lived in a videogame. After that, tedious dialogues take over, together with few trial & error moments and some plot holes. This is probably the worst episode of an otherwise great series. Cannot wait to play the season finale.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 29, 2015
    74
    The episode starts with the narrative on hold. But when it reaches its middle point it gets on track and we can enjoy a long investigation all action and puzzles. Something happens, at last.
  9. Kill Screen
    Jul 31, 2015
    73
    Come October shall we look back and wonder where this potential went? Perhaps we shall ask ourselves what could have been done differently. Or, perhaps, Life is Strange will navigate these concerns, becoming the game we hoped it would be.
  10. IGN
    Jul 30, 2015
    60
    Dark Room finally sets off the mystery but it’s the least consistent episode of Life Is Strange so far.

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 260 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 219 out of 260
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 260
  3. Negative: 20 out of 260
  1. TenchuuKhan
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    The strongest episode in the series so far.
    It kicks off right away with an intense travel back to our reality and after a short buildup and    The strongest episode in the series so far.
    It kicks off right away with an intense travel back to our reality and after a short buildup and some detective work it gets really really dark and darker.

    That's been a really interesting and unique emotional experience    … Full Review »
  2. HearthTrolden
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    This episode is just amazing. Not only does it manage to surprise me at multiple points, but also they've improved lip-sync which was one ofThis episode is just amazing. Not only does it manage to surprise me at multiple points, but also they've improved lip-sync which was one of my biggest complaints before.… Full Review »
  3. Husker
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Just when I thought that video games can no longer affect me as they used to came Life is Strange (especially Ep 4). Yes, it is the mostJust when I thought that video games can no longer affect me as they used to came Life is Strange (especially Ep 4). Yes, it is the most glitched episode (time mechanic, sound sync), but what a story!!! I've never been so shocked (even though what Dontnod did in the Ep 4 with story is what I suspected after previous episodes) as with this game. "Dark Room" certainly doesn't deserve 10/10, but for the first time I have to give such a mark. Unbelievably high bar is set for Dontnod and their final episode of Life is Strange.… Full Review »
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