Life is Strange

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8.6

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  1. Esthete
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Awesome Game! Awesome Game Atmosphere from the selected characters and the soundtrack and finishing with style of storytelling and the relationship and the internal evolution of Max and Chloe.
  2. 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 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    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
  3. jamyjet
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    One of the most carefully crafted games I've played. With a great, engaging story and good character development, episode 1 had me wanting episode 2 right from the get-go. If the other episodes are half as good as this telltale inspired episodic drama, then we're in for a treat.
  4. RoxStryke
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Here is a game very promising and with a different proposal. It's not like the psychological thriller of walking dead (yet?), with choices of life and death (maybe yet), but its a game that make you sympathize with the problems and obstacles that Max have to deal with, maybe because the environment of high school and teenager problems. The plot is very good and has the potential to be aHere is a game very promising and with a different proposal. It's not like the psychological thriller of walking dead (yet?), with choices of life and death (maybe yet), but its a game that make you sympathize with the problems and obstacles that Max have to deal with, maybe because the environment of high school and teenager problems. The plot is very good and has the potential to be a very impressive story.

    I really enjoyed the high school problems, even being a cliche its made in a different way than the usual thanks to the possibilities of change the course of action and I hope the next episodes will bring the impact of the choices in the first chapter.

    The soundtrack is amazing and I'm not ashamed to say that I bought the game thanks to the trailer and the soundtrack in it. The graphics are beautiful and not too heavy, there is no try to make a perfect graphic, instead there is an art concept and is gorgeous.

    I know its only the first chapter, but I'm too anxious to the next to come, please March come fast!    … Expand
  5. DarkStarFactory
    May 23, 2015
    8
    The closest you get to a Western slice-of-life game. A solid mix of and interactive film and a slice-of-life game with more gameplay and dignity than Telltale titles, decorated with powerful cinematography and ambience.
  6. MetaTruther
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game, with a soundtrack that fits "guardians of the galaxy" well. Its visual style is appealing to me, if not cutting edge. Its not really that kind of game. The characters are like able and I'm interested to see where the story goes. The dialogue can get a bit cringe-inducing at times but if you can get past all the hellas the its pretty solid. Ignore that fool YungDizuck's badFantastic game, with a soundtrack that fits "guardians of the galaxy" well. Its visual style is appealing to me, if not cutting edge. Its not really that kind of game. The characters are like able and I'm interested to see where the story goes. The dialogue can get a bit cringe-inducing at times but if you can get past all the hellas the its pretty solid. Ignore that fool YungDizuck's bad review as he Obviously didn't play the game. There are No QTEs, which I found to be refreshing.… Expand
  7. gloriouspotato
    Mar 31, 2016
    8
    As you first boot up the game, the loading screen advertises a strong, deep story and meaningful choices. In my opinion, the game is only partially successful in those two endeavors. Sure, we come to like and dislike certain characters, and there's a lot of juicy drama and character building going on, but oftentimes the storytelling came across as something written by an amateur. TheAs you first boot up the game, the loading screen advertises a strong, deep story and meaningful choices. In my opinion, the game is only partially successful in those two endeavors. Sure, we come to like and dislike certain characters, and there's a lot of juicy drama and character building going on, but oftentimes the storytelling came across as something written by an amateur. The script is very accessible and emotive, but also comes off as melodramatic (especially so in episode 5) and falling prey to cliche stereotypes (episode 1 and 2).

    When it comes to the visuals, the game sports a kind of cartoon like art style, which I can't help but feel is Dontnod's attempt to offset or cover up the otherwise poor texture quality and non-existent lip syncing. It looks adequate at best, but its nothing special to gawk at for sure. Sound design is pretty good, with solid voice acting and suitable soundtracks playing for specific scenes.

    Episode 1 and 2 mainly serve as an introduction to the world of Arcadia Bay and its inhabitants. Every now and then, we also get to play around with time travel in order to explore different outcomes and solve little puzzles. It's a neat little mechanic that nicely accompanies all the walking and talking. The pace of these first two episodes does a feel a bit slow though. The plot only really starts to pick up during episode 3 and 4, which I consider to be the strongest episodes of the game. Beneath the peaceful veneer, lies the darker side of Arcadia Bay and its the job of you and your BFF to piece together what's going on.

    Lots of tension and anticipation is built, which to my disappointment feels rather wasted in episode 5 when the 'big' reveal is made. It throws out a whole lot of contrived revelations without proper explanation or any convincing reason. In its rush to conclude all the plot points, the game lazily confers a big chunk of its storytelling responsibility to this abstract and supposedly deep concept of "chaos theory" and "it's destiny". After a contrived dream sequence, the game ends with a binary choice that as implied by the episode title should've left me polarized. Well Dontnod, I'm afraid to say that I was not polarized at all and the choice was a very easy one to make.

    Overall, get Life is Strange if you like character progression, drama and Telltale-like gameplay, but don't expect to be impressed by the underlying narrative and poorly dealt with themes.

    Individual episode ratings
    Episode 1: Chrysalis - 7.3/10
    Episode 2: Out of Time - 7.5/10
    Episode 3: Chaos Theory - 8.0/10
    Episode 4: Dark Room - 7.8/10
    Episode 6: Polarised - 7..1/10

    Overall rating - 7.5/10    … Expand
  8. A-Kratonos
    May 3, 2021
    9
    Excelencia pura en cuanto a aventuras graficas se refiere, Life is Strange es un juego que juega con los sentimientos humanos como si de una montaña rusa se tratase.
    Los personajes son simplemente brillantes, y la forma en la que este juego hace que tus decisiones tengan un peso narrativo es simplemente magia. De los guiones mejor trabajados que he visto en el genero.
    Musicalmente es    Excelencia pura en cuanto a aventuras graficas se refiere, Life is Strange es un juego que juega con los sentimientos humanos como si de una montaña rusa se tratase.
    Los personajes son simplemente brillantes, y la forma en la que este juego hace que tus decisiones tengan un peso narrativo es simplemente magia. De los guiones mejor trabajados que he visto en el genero.

    Musicalmente es un deleite, visualmente el juego tiene un estilo vintage y unos entornos que fácilmente podrían ser wallpapers de lo bonitos que son. El final es impactante y creo que haría llorar a cualquiera cuyo corazón no sea de piedra.    … Expand
  9. Kamikaze211
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    I have to admit, this is superb masterpiece in genre of adventures. I'm man but cried almost all game long, it's goes deep in heart, the story, characters, friendship. I can't say anything bad on this game, I have fully enjoyed how story is told and how you can change your mind, rewind time. More games like that!!! Supergirl just fly ...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-6drNP4GIs
  10. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Played on PC.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  11. Screamindivr145
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    The ability to make you feel is the true sign of a game, movie, or story with great writing and this game has that in spades. Life is Strange over the course of the 5 episodes had me laughing, crying, and, at times, panicking, all over fictional characters who I had only known for a few hours. To say that is incredible is an understatement. It's very rare to find myself so invested in aThe ability to make you feel is the true sign of a game, movie, or story with great writing and this game has that in spades. Life is Strange over the course of the 5 episodes had me laughing, crying, and, at times, panicking, all over fictional characters who I had only known for a few hours. To say that is incredible is an understatement. It's very rare to find myself so invested in a story that I begin to respond, out loud, to different events taking place. For those looking for a game with ridiculous fight scenes or different ways to level up, this is not for you. However, if you want to sit down and listen to a great story and have your heart broken and put back together over and over again, this is the perfect game for you. I hope this game will be remembered as one of the greats.… Expand
  12. TheSerenity
    Jul 19, 2017
    8
    This game definitely has its ups and downs. On the one hand it has some issues with its narrative, especially how Max has these visions of a hurricane tearing apart Arcadia Bay yet that never really seems to be a concern for her. Also I feel the story of Rachel Amber could have been handled better. The lip syncing was also not perfect, although it was improved upon it still is a littleThis game definitely has its ups and downs. On the one hand it has some issues with its narrative, especially how Max has these visions of a hurricane tearing apart Arcadia Bay yet that never really seems to be a concern for her. Also I feel the story of Rachel Amber could have been handled better. The lip syncing was also not perfect, although it was improved upon it still is a little disjointed at times. Also the ending is probably the biggest issue given that all your choices are ultimately pointless as you are given two choices at the end that does not change regardless of your decisions up to that point. For a game that appears to be giving this much weight to your choices and how they impact other characters, it was quite disappointing.
    But that being said, the game is really, overall a beautiful game. The art for the game is amazing and I absolutely love the feel that it gives. Also the interaction between characters is really what drives the game. It feels real, and even though I am not a female teenager, I was able to relate to the character of Max. The time travelling aspect, although unexplained did add an extra element to the game that was refreshing and helped make the game feel more like a game rather than a story.
    The game focuses heavily on the friendship between Chloe and Max and it helps you build a connection to both these characters unlike any I have previously experienced within a game. The fourth and fifth episodes were the most emotionally challenging experiences that I have ever encountered in a game. I have never cried in a game, movie or television show before yet for this game i genuinely wept. The characters of Chloe and Max were crafted beautifully and you can understand what the writers were trying to achieve throughout the last two episodes which makes the emotional impact very saddening, but it not gratuitous. Although Chloe and Max was certainly the focal point of the narrative, the interactions between other characters made the game more emotionally intense and more relatable.I could keep going on about how beautiful this game is, but I feel like it really does need to be experienced.
    I had a difficult decision deciding what to rate this game, because I believe it is truly fantastic and one of my favourite games ever because of the character interaction and the time travel mechanics. This game has an intense emotional impact that really resonated with me, however it does have some glaring. Overall, I recommend this game but with caution because I was feeling the effects of this game months after I had finished it    … Expand
  13. RedMoose
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Absolutely Beautiful game. From the characters, to the story, to the gameplay, to the thematic graphics. It was a total joy and honorable pleasure to indulge myself in what I now consider, to be one of the greatest games of all time.
  14. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 7, 2017
    9
    Life is Strange
    Some of the best story telling in gaming history
    Life is strange is a 10 hour long interactive choose your own adventure game like the telltale games but with much more polish.. Here you play as aspiring photographer max… she has a vision of impending doom for the town of arcadia, and soon after she discovers she has the ability to rewind time after she saves her best    Life is Strange
    Some of the best story telling in gaming history
    Life is strange is a 10 hour long interactive choose your own adventure game like the telltale games but with much more polish..
    Here you play as aspiring photographer max… she has a vision of impending doom for the town of arcadia, and soon after she discovers she has the ability to rewind time after she saves her best friend Chloe from being killed…
    The game is spread up into 5 episodes, and each episode does a great job of leaving you wanting more and feeling like self-contained stories…
    You feel like you’ve accomplished everything in each episode.. none felt filler
    You do play as a high school senior, and the game does a great job of feeling like you’re a high school girl, dealing with bullies, dealing with students having crushes on you, balancing friendships… and dealing with some pretty heavy emotional situations you’d expect from a bunch of high school kids
    if you have a heart, you will cry playing this game, multiple times…
    Where things get interesting is the rewind ability…
    This is still an adventure game but not a nonsense adventure game…
    it’s pretty easy knowing what to do in a situation, though one puzzle in a later episodes gets a little too complicated and slows the game down a bit…
    But puzzles are found both in the environment and in dialog…
    As you have to make sure you don’t say the wrong thing to someone while trying to get information out of them that you need…
    or if you don’t like a reaction they had, you can rewind time and try something else…
    As well as outcomes of a few important situations.. The game will indicate that a choice you made will have consequences and you can decide to deal with those consequences or go for a different outcome and deal with tem... but by time you learn what these consequences are, its too late to go back and change... so while I was worried at first.. This makes your decisions and choices still matter in the game…
    much like the telltale games, I wasn’t a fan of the sections that I had to walk around and interact with items in the environment…
    Most did add to the story…
    But a few did annoy and frustrate me and felt like they were there to just drag the game out
    10 hours of pure story though... definitely does get exhausting…
    so this isn’t really a finish in one sitting kind of game.. especially with the at times poor pacing…
    but the story telling here is so good that even if you do get tired you want to keep pushing to see what’s behind the next corner and what twist the game is going to throw at you next…
    People have been recommending this game to me since it came out, and I’m glad I finally got around to experiencing it
    The gameplay isn’t the best, but the powerful story telling makes Life is Strange a must experience game…
    I give Life is Strange
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  15. diegonelli
    Jan 29, 2017
    9
    I don't usually play videogames so that's why I'm so late. I really enjoyed this game because I think I've never played something like this. The plot is really interesting and making decisions is a very unique idea, in my opinion. The only thing I didn't like much was that sometimes the game lagged and I had to restart, but aside from that, really good.
  16. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Unique story, great graphics and nice gameplay. I would recommend this to everyone.
  17. Kirillito
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    First 4 episodes were amazing. Last episode seemed too out of the place and ruined the whole experience for me. Otherwise, the gameplay is nice, art and soundtrack are super-cool. Makes you think to go outside and take some good photos.
  18. jasaevan
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    This game was amazing. I envy those who are now able to play all the episodes at once instead of waiting months in between. I have always loved deep emotional story lines. This is one of the games that you play through the story. This is a much more immersive experience than just watching a movie. The depth of the story grows to be epic. The mellow music at the end had me to tears as IThis game was amazing. I envy those who are now able to play all the episodes at once instead of waiting months in between. I have always loved deep emotional story lines. This is one of the games that you play through the story. This is a much more immersive experience than just watching a movie. The depth of the story grows to be epic. The mellow music at the end had me to tears as I watched the final cut-scene. This is one of the best games I have played and only one of the few that really left me emotional.… Expand
  19. EvilSupp
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    This game "hella" rocks! I really don't know where to start. Soundtracks? CHECK. Story? CHECK. Gameplay? CHECK. All of the characters' psychologies are well-reflected. Once you hate a character, then you can cry for him. This game is story-based, so for some players it may be bored, but if you search for a STORY RICH game then you definitely buy it. You will be addicted to it.
  20. Tuskymon
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    Просто превосходно! Эта игра действительно покажет какого быть на шаг впереди любого персонажа или даже события. Это один из шедевров игровой индустрии, который показал мне всю прелесть подобного жанра! После такого, конечно, хочется окунуться в подобные игры с головой, но, наверное, это единственный такой представитель! Лучшая игра, в которую я играл за последний год - точно! СочетаниеПросто превосходно! Эта игра действительно покажет какого быть на шаг впереди любого персонажа или даже события. Это один из шедевров игровой индустрии, который показал мне всю прелесть подобного жанра! После такого, конечно, хочется окунуться в подобные игры с головой, но, наверное, это единственный такой представитель! Лучшая игра, в которую я играл за последний год - точно! Сочетание прекрасной рисовки с превосходнейшим сюжетом... Я бы с удовольствием поиграл еще в игры такой франшизы и очень надеюсь, что разработчик на этом не остановится, ведь есть результат. По крайней мере, бешеное количество положительных отзывов об этом говорит и мой не станет исключением.

    Всем, кто еще не играл в эту игру - настоятельно рекомендую установить первый эпизод, он бесплатный и покажет вам всю прелесть! Хоть это и верхушка айсберга, но этого достаточно, чтобы полюбить эту игру также, как полюбил ее я! Спасибо разработчику и издателю за проделанную работу и за то удовольствие, которое я получил за эти 17 часов, тем более, я в состоянии реабилитации после небольшого игрового кризиса, в который меня загнала парочка компаний (в этом обзоре хочу говорить исключительно о положительном, поэтому продолжать не буду xD ). Цена этого продукта просто смешна, она действительно того стоит!!! Если вы думаете, что ваши удивления закончатся первым эпизодом и жалеете свои денежки на остальные, то вы очень заблуждаетесь, господа. Каждый эпизод полон сюрпризов, переворотов и самых неожиданных событий, все они очень разнообразны и по-своему хороши, в особенности, собственно, могу выделить пятый, который можно было разделить на парочку отдельных игр. Не каждый проект может похвастаться таким разнообразием. Повторюсь, что я в полном восторге! :-)
    Единственное, что подводит, это концовка, которая ставит огромный крест на отношениях в игре, т.е. как бы я не выбирал ответы в диалогах - в конце все равно я увижу лишь одну из двух концовок... а жаль, бюджетненько... Но это не мешает ей быть шедевральной!
    В общем, вы услышали мой месседж, я ставлю игре уверенные 9,2/10 с намеком, что готов отдать свою первую десятку, но поберегу высокий балл в надежде, что какой-нибудь еще шедевр сможет меня также приятно удивить!

    PS к этому обзору отлично подходит фраза "нет слов - одни смайлики", которую Максин пишет в одной из своих записей. Я действительно не нахожу слов, чтобы передать свой восторг. Наслаждайтесь :-)    … Expand
  21. mugsy
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    One of the very best and most memorable gaming experiences of my life. I played it in 2015 and I can't get it out of my head to this day and probably never will. The characters, the story, the music, the atmosphere, the world created in game. Everything is perfect. I don't remember being so moved multiple times during walkthrough in ANY other game I played in my life. A masterpiece. Can'tOne of the very best and most memorable gaming experiences of my life. I played it in 2015 and I can't get it out of my head to this day and probably never will. The characters, the story, the music, the atmosphere, the world created in game. Everything is perfect. I don't remember being so moved multiple times during walkthrough in ANY other game I played in my life. A masterpiece. Can't say it about LiS 2 however...… Expand
  22. GreedySarameya
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    Life is Strange tells a story about Max and Chloe's journey to finding out the secrets of Rachel, a dear friend of theirs. The game has great graphics, underscores the touching theme of friendship, and the twist is so thrilling it even bests many movies.
  23. GorQiwi
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    HELLA cool expirience. Chloe's in my heart forever. Visual style and lighting are high. Music too. Controls on PC could be better, but that's a trifle. And also I've noticed some plot holes and I try not to think about it.
  24. LoletinAlexis
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    A great game with curious graphics and an ending very limited, but all the pieces that create this video-game together work perfectly.
  25. mario_sparrow93
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Estoy en shock, en estos momentos gente. Muy pocas veces he sentido algo así por un videojuego...primera vez que LLORO DE VERDAD por un videojuego. Por lo cual, estoy hablando de la que es, para MÍ, la mejor aventura gráfica de su generación, de la actual y de la siguiente XD. Madre mía, QUÉ HISTORIA, QUÉ PERSONAJES...no he visto nada más entrañable y emotivo en este campo; las decisionesEstoy en shock, en estos momentos gente. Muy pocas veces he sentido algo así por un videojuego...primera vez que LLORO DE VERDAD por un videojuego. Por lo cual, estoy hablando de la que es, para MÍ, la mejor aventura gráfica de su generación, de la actual y de la siguiente XD. Madre mía, QUÉ HISTORIA, QUÉ PERSONAJES...no he visto nada más entrañable y emotivo en este campo; las decisiones que tomas te hacen replantearte mucho tu sentido de la moralidad y la ética; absolutamente todo condicionará al futuro de la trama, incluso las cosas más tontas que hagas XD, es un juego con una gran multitud de detalles y con una sensación de estar todo tan vivo y lleno de alma que es que es una maravilla. La BSO merece una especial mención porque es FANTÁSTICA, simplemente ver a Max tocando la guitarra es un gozada para los oídos y los temas finales de los capítulos están a muy buen nivel.

    Si nos ponemos hablar a nivel jugable, esto NO TIENE NADA QUE VER con los juegos de Telltale Games. Tampoco es que sea una aventura gráfica de la vieja escuela...NI POR ASOMO, pero sí que es verdad que te da una libertad de exploración que les hace quedar en ridículo cualquier juego del mismo género que se hace hoy en día. Los puzzles son sencillos, pero como muchas veces pasa en otros juegos, el encanto no reside en la dificultad sino en las mecánicas jugables que utilices para la resolución de estos y os puedo decir que el rollo de manejar el tiempo a tu antojo es una gozada y hace que sean muy entretenidos en su resolución.

    Gráficamente es hermoso, realista y con una paleta de colores vivos otoñales que en conjunto hace que este juego tenga una apartado técnico muy especial.

    Y bueno...creo que lo dejaré aquí porque no quiero spoilear nada más ni de la historia, ni de la jugabilidad. Solo decir que si sois aquellos que os gustan aquellos juegos que vayan más allá del entretenimiento y os gustan las experiencias emotivas fuertes en ellos...de parte de un tío que siempre ha sido más de diversión que de historias...este juego es una O-BRA MA-ES-TRA. Y que voy a empezar otra vez la historia tomando otras decisiones, NO SÉ CUANDO, pero lo haré XD. Por lo menos probar el primer capítulo...que en Steam ES GRATIS.    … Expand
  26. ArseniyM
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    The best game i've even play.
    1. Well good story
    2.Good and easy to remember characters that I empathize throughout the game
    3. Perfect calm soundtrack
  27. spaacer
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    My friend someday just told to me to search more about "Life is Strange" so i saw what the first episode was free on steam and i play it and i loved, all the characters, all the history is awesome this game is so far the best "storytelling" game what i have played in my life
  28. uncle_beet
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    A really moving game. Dialogue is a bit cringy but lovingly so. The chemistry between Max and Chloe is really essential to the quality of this game. The side characters are also great with your opinions on them changing throughout. The choices really make you think but the final choice was a bit anticlimactic for me.
  29. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Фантастическая история, которая помогает хоть немного понять женщин. Всем играть!
  30. Yosemito
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Oynadığım en iyi hikaye tabanlı oyunlardan biri here o ah keşke geri alıp şunu seçsem diyenler için paha biçilmez bir zamanı geri sarma yeteneğı olması karakterin beni kendine bağlaması ayrı yer tutuyor.
  31. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Все еще остается лучшей игрой DONTNOD в жанре игрового кино, на мой взгляд.
    Фишка с перемоткой времени очень интересна, да и история крайне занимательна с элементами детектива. Жаль что наши выборы в лучших традициях telltale ни на что не влияют, но все же сама история и атмосфера игры влюбляют с первых минут.    Все еще остается лучшей игрой DONTNOD в жанре игрового кино, на мой взгляд.
    Фишка с перемоткой времени очень интересна, да и история крайне занимательна с элементами детектива. Жаль что наши выборы в лучших традициях telltale ни на что не влияют, но все же сама история и атмосфера игры влюбляют с первых минут.
  32. Corefitz
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Within the first few minutes of playing the game, I fell in love with it.

    It was one of those games you don't want to leave, because it draws you in, the story is super interesting well written, amazing characrers, awesome choices that affects your playthrough.

    Highest possible praise from me.
  33. Nima265
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    It's not just a game it's a great experience of your life
    If you haven't played this game I would definitely recommend it. Be sure to experiment And thanks Square Enix for this game
  34. Goldfincsh
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    great game, excellent story, you can identify with the characters and their stories.
    in terms of setting is beautiful, each scene is full of artistic details and accompanied by music.
    This game asks for decisions so it is not recommended for the undecided. Finally, two bugs, which are funny, are presented (or at least happened to me) in the polarized episode. definitely one of my    great game, excellent story, you can identify with the characters and their stories.
    in terms of setting is beautiful, each scene is full of artistic details and accompanied by music.
    This game asks for decisions so it is not recommended for the undecided.
    Finally, two bugs, which are funny, are presented (or at least happened to me) in the polarized episode.
    definitely one of my favorite games.    … Expand
  35. Sinmaker
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    Abstract/info:

    - Released in 2015, in 5-episode format. Today it is possible to buy all 5 episodes in a bundle. The first episode can be played for free on steam. - Available for PS4, PS3, PC, Mobile, Xbox 360, Xbox one - In 3rd person - Slow pace - Subjects: suicide, drugs, philosophy, crime, real life, bullying, photography - It uses time travel. - Difficulty: easy (however, it    Abstract/info:

    - Released in 2015, in 5-episode format. Today it is possible to buy all 5 episodes in a bundle. The first episode can be played for free on steam.
    - Available for PS4, PS3, PC, Mobile, Xbox 360, Xbox one
    - In 3rd person
    - Slow pace
    - Subjects: suicide, drugs, philosophy, crime, real life, bullying, photography
    - It uses time travel.
    - Difficulty: easy (however, it requires deductive thinking in solving the puzzles)
    - Game time: 10-15hs
    - Audience: teenagers and adults.

    --> Positive points:
    . Plot. It seems to be another boring "high school" game, but it's just an impression. The plot is memorable, a lot of people cry playing at some point.
    . Characters. They are well constructed and easily relateable.
    . The game offers choices and they really matter (interfere with the course of the game).
    . Several plots twists. Which challenges the player to make an effort in finding evidence during gameplay.
    . Introduces philosophical themes into the game in a fluid way. In addition to encouraging discussion of these same issues by players in real life.
    . Soundtrack

    --> Negative points:
    . Lip sync. In some scenes it's ridiculous,
    . Graphics. It is a 2015 game better graphics were expected.
    . Some plot holes. Example: at a certain moment the villain and you are at a party, you leave the party towards the junkyard at full speed, while the villain is enjoying the party.
    And, incredibly, the villain gets to the junkyard before you do.
    . Some mechanics, mainly the fact that the character doesn't run (only walk) in 99% of the plot.    … Expand
  36. joaovixx
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Life is Strange is a beautiful game, starting with the immersive soundtrack and cinematic photography, besides having a great story
  37. ppytry
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Life is strange:
    Плюсы:
    -Огромное разнообразие героев -Новые герои,предметы и обновления -Все герои бесплатные -Разнообразие тактик и сборок на любого героя -Разносторонность геймплея -НЕ ВЛИЯЮЩИЙ на игру донат -Ежегодные чемпионаты и ивенты -Пользовательские игры -Возможность стать киберспортсменом -Красивые шапочки,шмотки и сундуки -Первый эпизод бесплатно Минусы:    Life is strange:
    Плюсы:
    -Огромное разнообразие героев
    -Новые герои,предметы и обновления
    -Все герои бесплатные
    -Разнообразие тактик и сборок на любого героя
    -Разносторонность геймплея
    -НЕ ВЛИЯЮЩИЙ на игру донат
    -Ежегодные чемпионаты и ивенты
    -Пользовательские игры
    -Возможность стать киберспортсменом
    -Красивые шапочки,шмотки и сундуки
    -Первый эпизод бесплатно

    Минусы:
    -Остальные эпизоды платно    … Expand
  38. ItzJustAlex
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I don't think I have ever cried so much in my entire life, let alone at a videogame. This game was one of the best experiences in my life and easily one of the best games that I have ever played. This game is art, but even art has its flaws here and there, although very minor or straight up nitpicky. I think everybody should play Life is Strange, it's a game that can completely change aI don't think I have ever cried so much in my entire life, let alone at a videogame. This game was one of the best experiences in my life and easily one of the best games that I have ever played. This game is art, but even art has its flaws here and there, although very minor or straight up nitpicky. I think everybody should play Life is Strange, it's a game that can completely change a person and an experience like no other.… Expand
  39. Gusta27
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    A saga with incredible potential, a very well defined and even dramatic and exciting story, great representation with LGBTQIA+ characters, and very well optimized, something that many other games cannot do is maintain fidelity between platforms, but the same Life Is Strange that plays on the PC is also incredibly good on the Iphone.
  40. ShiArch
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Telltale games are you taking notes? You really really should. This is how you tell a tale and time manipulation mechanics are just awesome. Its a game that we will talk about 10 years later admiringly referring to as a 'Classic'. Definitely 10/10.
  41. dRaiser
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    Stunning, very emotional, sad (or even depressing) and mature. Way more then The Walking Dead or other Telltate games, for example (which I like very much too).
  42. EdisonTrent
    May 18, 2016
    10
    Easily the most emotional game I've ever played. This is coming from someone who has been playing pc games for over 16 years. The way this game sucks you into the narrative, the way you get attached to the characters and genuinely care about them and their well-being(Chloe). It's something else really. Do yourself a favour and immerse yourself in this nostalgic experience, which is veryEasily the most emotional game I've ever played. This is coming from someone who has been playing pc games for over 16 years. The way this game sucks you into the narrative, the way you get attached to the characters and genuinely care about them and their well-being(Chloe). It's something else really. Do yourself a favour and immerse yourself in this nostalgic experience, which is very easy by the way thanks to its great audiovisual side. This game confirms that games can the best storytelling medium if used to their potential.… Expand
  43. Yourmaingotoguy
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    Best story driven game iv'e ever played and definitely one of a kind. You'll find yourself immersed from the get go and your attachment to the characters is bound to elicit a wide range of emotions. There are puzzles which make the game engaging and many decisions which drive the story line in it's own direction. The outstanding support this game has received has made developers consider aBest story driven game iv'e ever played and definitely one of a kind. You'll find yourself immersed from the get go and your attachment to the characters is bound to elicit a wide range of emotions. There are puzzles which make the game engaging and many decisions which drive the story line in it's own direction. The outstanding support this game has received has made developers consider a sequel sometime in 2017.… Expand
  44. BatmanBuster
    Aug 12, 2015
    10
    It is unbelievable how a game can have such power of immersion. First time i actually cried at a video game. It was a real escape from all the unexplained gore and violence in today's games. A masterpiece which will remain as an example as how a story-driven game should be constructed in order to wreak havoc into the mind of the player.
  45. izazael
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    There are some fancy quotes out there saying this is a cross between Gone Home, [Telltale Game's] The Walking Dead, and Twin Peaks -- and Life is Strange makes no apologies for that; the musical direction and general vibe is akin to Gone Home, the interactive storytelling is akin to Telltale Games, and the atmosphere and story are unabashedly Twin Peaks (one homage is literally drivenThere are some fancy quotes out there saying this is a cross between Gone Home, [Telltale Game's] The Walking Dead, and Twin Peaks -- and Life is Strange makes no apologies for that; the musical direction and general vibe is akin to Gone Home, the interactive storytelling is akin to Telltale Games, and the atmosphere and story are unabashedly Twin Peaks (one homage is literally driven home).

    Life is Strange is an enjoyable cinematic experience that's admittedly a little rough around the edges. 10% of the voice acting is hit/miss but the VO for the main characters absolutely nail it. One or two of the "revelations" come a little too late as you've already cottoned on far beyond when the protagonist should have realised. These are only minor gripes made all the more visible because the rest of the game is so beautiful, emersive, and engaging that when you encounter them you have no choice but to acknowledge them. Don't let them distract you from how impressive this game is.

    I've got very high hopes for the next batch of episodes of Life is Strange and a genuine interest in how the story unfolds. Buy it. Buy it now.    … Expand
  46. Parappa
    Jan 31, 2015
    10
    First episode blew me away.
    I like Telltale games because of their story and the power to pull you in and care for the characters. But this game, I like it even more than TWD from Telltale. Obviously the theme is completely different but the main focus is on the characters just like in TWD.
    There are a lot of decisions you have to make. Different decisions lead you to different    First episode blew me away.
    I like Telltale games because of their story and the power to pull you in and care for the characters. But this game, I like it even more than TWD from Telltale. Obviously the theme is completely different but the main focus is on the characters just like in TWD.
    There are a lot of decisions you have to make. Different decisions lead you to different consequences. More interactivity in this game than in any TT game. You can control the MC pretty much from start to finish (without too many cinematics get in the way) so it gives you a feeling of greater involvement in anything that happens.
    Graphics is pretty nice.
    Not one dull moment I can remember. It grabbed my attention from the first moment and succeeded in keeping it until the closing credits. The game has a very immersive atmosphere.
    Controls are smooth as well.
    Overall everything works as it supposed to be. If the creators can keep this up with the upcoming episodes this is gonna be my favorite game of all time. Enough said.    … Expand
  47. EABanBoy
    May 30, 2015
    10
    The good: Astounding game that made me feel all sorts of emotions, I'm completely invested in the story and characters, and I would say that Dontnod does the formula better then telltale. Going off of telltale I have not experienced any immersion breaking graphical glitches (unlike telltale games where you will have body parts/ weapons fading through clothing etc) and the game tries toThe good: Astounding game that made me feel all sorts of emotions, I'm completely invested in the story and characters, and I would say that Dontnod does the formula better then telltale. Going off of telltale I have not experienced any immersion breaking graphical glitches (unlike telltale games where you will have body parts/ weapons fading through clothing etc) and the game tries to keep it so that the information you need to remember is provided within each episode (with one exception), which is handy since the business model has the episodes coming out every 2 or so months. The time travel mechanics are also very fresh (and thus unclear) and makes me wonder at the possibilities for time travel in future games.

    The bad: Some have pointed out issues with lip syncing but I have not noticed, also there is one exception to what I previously stated in that you do need to remember how the time travel mechanics work (which isn't very clear in the first place) from previous episodes, for example there were two puzzles in episode 3 which had me stumped for a good 10-15 minutes each, the first puzzle relies on using time travel mechanics in an unconventional way that you may or may not figure out as the game doesn't tell you (or if it does I don't remember it telling me which is a fault in clarity and guiding the player as several others have experienced this problem). The second puzzle I can't really get into without spoiling, but it was a failure in terms of game design, but not one that relies on the time travel mechanics.

    The ugly: Now for the business model, I abhor this business model (the episodic business model) and is one of the oldest tricks in the book in terms of television, it makes you want the next episode encourages you constantly thinking about it throughout the weekly, month;y or yearly, release schedule. This is a common marketing ploy used to keep you thinking about a product and is very effective in making you want more. However I am still willing to give this game a 10, which I suppose speaks to its effectiveness.

    TL:DNR Great game, while not a "game changer", like games such as Telltales the Walking Dead, it is still one of the finest examples of the genre and of storytelling in video games.    … Expand
  48. Atyne
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece in this genre! Unforgettable characters, emotional story with mind-blowing moments, beautiful art style, hidden symbols, experience you'll never forget.
  49. RAGE7788
    Feb 5, 2015
    9
    This game features high school related drama from the perspective of a teenage girl. I HATE stories like this typically, however the writing, art design, and atmosphere is done so well it will win you over. It tells a very human story while exploring the supernatural. The characters you interact with are entertaining and the story has a lot of heart to it. You are given the opportunity toThis game features high school related drama from the perspective of a teenage girl. I HATE stories like this typically, however the writing, art design, and atmosphere is done so well it will win you over. It tells a very human story while exploring the supernatural. The characters you interact with are entertaining and the story has a lot of heart to it. You are given the opportunity to make several decisions that will impact future episodes, which gives you significant input over the direction of the story. The time travel mechanic is used so well in this game as you try to solve puzzles, rewinding time to manipulate people and objects to your advantage. It is a great buy for $5, i am happily surprised and i am waiting for the next episode!!… Expand
  50. jagdtiger1234
    Apr 3, 2015
    9
    Great game with great graphics (walking deadish), love the characters and the setting plus they really get the pretty little liars part of this game right as their is always drama (like in schools nowadays) but what makes this a great game is the writing, dialogue and plot being absolutely excellent making it one of the best story driven games I've played this year my only complaint isGreat game with great graphics (walking deadish), love the characters and the setting plus they really get the pretty little liars part of this game right as their is always drama (like in schools nowadays) but what makes this a great game is the writing, dialogue and plot being absolutely excellent making it one of the best story driven games I've played this year my only complaint is the lip-syncing (supposedly the lip-sync is French) and episodic layout (cause I'm not patient :P) . Overall I really like where this game is heading and after episode 2 I can't wait for episode 3.… Expand
  51. falcone1
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Telltale Games стоит пересмотреть своё отношение к играм, с віходом таких проектов,как Life is Strange, их лидерство в жанре "Интерактивной драмы" уже не кажется таким очевидным, качественная режиссура и отличное повествование на голову превосходит те же эпизоды "Игры Престолов". Игра очень сильно напоминает Heavy Rain, но имеет собственный стиль и затягивает не хуже проектов ДэвидаTelltale Games стоит пересмотреть своё отношение к играм, с віходом таких проектов,как Life is Strange, их лидерство в жанре "Интерактивной драмы" уже не кажется таким очевидным, качественная режиссура и отличное повествование на голову превосходит те же эпизоды "Игры Престолов". Игра очень сильно напоминает Heavy Rain, но имеет собственный стиль и затягивает не хуже проектов Дэвида Кейджа. От меня 10 авансом, в надежде на то, что последующие эпизоды будут не менее интересны.… Expand
  52. lakin777
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Life is strange might look like a telltale game wanabe but really its everything a telltale game should be!
    The story is custom tailored for this kind of genre and even though it might seem boring it really isnt.
    The game looks good,fells good and controls good. its lenghty and i actually spent more time going through it in my second playthrough which is my first in a plain story game.    Life is strange might look like a telltale game wanabe but really its everything a telltale game should be!
    The story is custom tailored for this kind of genre and even though it might seem boring it really isnt.
    The game looks good,fells good and controls good. its lenghty and i actually spent more time going through it in my second playthrough which is my first in a plain story game.
    I am really lost for words, and i really dont know how should i boast about this game more without spoilers.
    JUST BUY IT! best of all you can buy all the episodes one after another instead of the whole package!
    my second 10/10 right after portal 2 and hell does it deserve it!    … Expand
  53. mindw0rk
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Its fresh. It has great story and characters. Its fun to play. The game was a pleasant surprised for me since I never heard about it before playing. Now Im eagerly awaiting for episode 2.
  54. Grabpants
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Offsetting people giving 0's because the story doesn't relate or because they didn't think a game about a teen girl could be good. If they didn't **** things up maybe I'd give an honest review
  55. rd1349
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    I have removed my last review as it is no longer valid.
    I really still do love this game, the setting and the way it handles character reaction and interaction make it one of the most organic games I've seen to date. Unfortunetly this means you'll end up with some of the cheesiest lines ever written, case and point " are you cereal " even the ingame character think they're about to barf    I have removed my last review as it is no longer valid.
    I really still do love this game, the setting and the way it handles character reaction and interaction make it one of the most organic games I've seen to date. Unfortunetly this means you'll end up with some of the cheesiest lines ever written, case and point " are you cereal " even the ingame character think they're about to barf upon hearing that.
    The music score is also very good and they nailed the theme and tone of the story. The main theme in particular is very memorable. Which is saying something from someone who doesn't pay too much attention to soundtracks.
    animation is not the best. While the asthetic is beautiful to behold the actual animation can get a bit choppy, while this is more of a problem near the start of the game it's extremely easy to notice during lipsync.
    Story is good but it feels like it's building up and building up into something amazing up until episode 5 and then it unfortunetly falls flat on its face. (I'm not giving any spoilers)
    So in the end after much regret I'm forced to give this game a 7 objectively and a 8 subjectively.
    I compared this game to telltales in my earlier review saying that this would suceed where the others failed. Sadly I was dissapointed and this game still features the illusion of choice, making me give it an objective 7. Subjectively though my previous statements regarding the struggles of the company make me still give this an 8 because I do think that it is justly deserved.
    Final rating 8    … Expand
  56. Megamike
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    At first I did not pay much attention, did not view any trailers and did not research anything on this game. I thought to myself: "Okay, it's only 20 bucks for 5 episodes, could be fun, I mean I liked games like The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, might as well give this game a try."

    So I bought this game and I'm so overwhelmed by greatness, I do love nearly everything about this    At first I did not pay much attention, did not view any trailers and did not research anything on this game. I thought to myself: "Okay, it's only 20 bucks for 5 episodes, could be fun, I mean I liked games like The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, might as well give this game a try."

    So I bought this game and I'm so overwhelmed by greatness, I do love nearly everything about this game, the plot, the characters, the atmosphere, hell gosh the soundtrack!
    Even though the Lyp-Sync is way off and there are some visual bugs like floating items (Can be fixed with future patches and is not game breaking), it deserves better reviews and ratings and it is my best pick of 2015 so far. In fact the only reason why sites like IGN gave this game a "6.5/10" is because this game has a very specific target audience, as for me, I'm totally one of the audience as someone who turned 18 this year and almost finished with school.
    I am so hyped for episode 3 which will be released in may and I am talking non-stop about the previous 2 episodes so far, I spend so many hours on talking with my friends about this awesome game.
    We (My friends and I) tried to analyse the game and understand what makes this a great game but it is nearly impossible to say specific things. Dontnod Entertainment really did a great job and for that price it's completely worth it,

    TL:DR Worth it! Buy it! Play it! Discuss hours and hours with your friends    … Expand
  57. SoulBackUp
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Can't believe 3 people gave this game negative reviews. I wonder what's wrong with them. Anyway, be ready to see some of yours 1st episode choices come back and bite you in the as ;d
  58. Milkyla
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    It's such a really best of story of any games in my life.This game made me loved in every character,they had very real humanity and teenager life.Musics in this game are very fit with story.I loved it
  59. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. I am confident I will remember the game years from now, and I can only hope we find more games from all publishers like this in the future. I enjoyed the female protagonist, the Telltale-influences gameplay, and beautifully created world. It is not just a "walking simulator" like Gone Home (which I also enjoyed), and has more depth than The Walking Dead or TheI really enjoyed this game. I am confident I will remember the game years from now, and I can only hope we find more games from all publishers like this in the future. I enjoyed the female protagonist, the Telltale-influences gameplay, and beautifully created world. It is not just a "walking simulator" like Gone Home (which I also enjoyed), and has more depth than The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us.

    The time rewind feature adds an interesting twist to adventure gameplay. It doesn't feel like "cheating" because although you might know the immediate consequences of your decision, you can't rewind past maybe 30 seconds and you can't see how these things will affect the future.

    I am pumped for more episodes!    … Expand
  60. Scruzzer
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    I normally don't play these types of games, so I had extremely low expectations going in. This goes far beyond the point and click adventure game. On first play I was dismissing this as a game targeting teen girls. And then suddenly it got real. You know that rare moment when you play a new game and then suddenly you "get it" and then a massive hammer of possibilities hits you in the face?I normally don't play these types of games, so I had extremely low expectations going in. This goes far beyond the point and click adventure game. On first play I was dismissing this as a game targeting teen girls. And then suddenly it got real. You know that rare moment when you play a new game and then suddenly you "get it" and then a massive hammer of possibilities hits you in the face? That happens here.… Expand
  61. StevenD
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    I'm not a big fan of adventure games but the pitch in this one really got me interested.
    As a newcomer to the genre I found it to be engaging, both in it's artistic direction and in it's story. The gameplay is nice enough and the whole time travel thing ads a bit of spice into the mix. There are many times where I found myself wondering what choices could have been made to allow me to    I'm not a big fan of adventure games but the pitch in this one really got me interested.
    As a newcomer to the genre I found it to be engaging, both in it's artistic direction and in it's story. The gameplay is nice enough and the whole time travel thing ads a bit of spice into the mix. There are many times where I found myself wondering what choices could have been made to allow me to continue along the path I wanted.
    If you're in the market for a game that will keep calling you back for more this is definitely worth a couple of playthroughs.    … Expand
  62. lordcriswat
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Just awesome. A touching story, with a shocking two final options.
    i would give a higher score if a could.
    another game into my favourite titles, i will definitely play this game a lot more times after this one
  63. Vunguard
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    Alright, so, here we have a 3D point-and-click adventure game by a company called Dontnod Entertainment operating on a moderately down-to-earth scenario involving college drama mixed with a touch of Prince of Persia time-reversal weaved into the narrative (I did say "moderately" down-to-earth). I'll be honest, it sounds a little like something that David Cage would make if he joinedAlright, so, here we have a 3D point-and-click adventure game by a company called Dontnod Entertainment operating on a moderately down-to-earth scenario involving college drama mixed with a touch of Prince of Persia time-reversal weaved into the narrative (I did say "moderately" down-to-earth). I'll be honest, it sounds a little like something that David Cage would make if he joined Telltale Games, but it's actually a lot better than that and something I heartily recommend, though with a massive pulsating asterisk on it. If you have little patience for high-school antics and slang, then you will find this game incredibly trying.

    First, characters. Honestly speaking, the characters here are very believable and you can generally tell the kind of people they're supposed to be, but with one exception they act like people, not just caricatures. The main character, Max, is a quiet art student type girl, and seems to have a lot of self-doubt, if her inner-monologue is anything to go by, but she's pretty relatable, especially for introverts. Most of the supporting cast you can see working out well with interesting potential, though I admit that I'm /very/ concerned about how certain people wind up getting portrayed mostly due to what they might be used to represent. The (so-far) primary antagonist is... interesting to say the least; think of a spoiled rich brat with roid rage... I don't know what to make of him yet. But so far, the characters get a 10/10 for me.

    Second, plot. So, nothing wrong with the plot, Max moved back to her hometown to go to the local university as a photography student, and has discovered she rather spontaneously has the ability to rewind time, quite extensively I might add. The situations going on around her (with one spoiler I'm not saying) are quite varied and quite serious with the potential to go wrong, but so far are being treated maturely so I'm not too worried, but just know that they will be at least talking about murder, drugs, rape, and other such things, and not jokingly. My big complaint stems from the fact that I can so far identify what every character's role will be immediately and the aforementioned potentia ex machina. There's also a lot of variation of choice and little things you can change. One thing that bugs me though is that... this is clearly a high school story, and not just the characters but everything about the setting is clearly a high school. Yet for some reason they keep saying it's a college, and I can't for the life of me figure out why. If I had to guess, it was originally a high school story, but something they have planned for later episodes is going to be really graphic and they didn't want to show it happening to a minor. 8/10

    Third, writing and acting. Let's address the elephant in the room: yes, the main character is a girl named Max, and I wouldn't be lying by saying it's REALLY distracting. Beyond this though, I personally have a VERY low tolerance for terms like 'selfie,' so I weary of the slang used in this, but it's not poorly or inaccurately used for the most part. The characters speak like real people and the voice actors give wonderful performances--though I should note that some of the people are a little... different, not unbelievable just odd. My only gripe is directed solely at the word 'hipster,' because it does NOT mean what they think it means. Max keeps getting called one, but besides using a polaroid camera, she doesn't talk, act, dress, or in other way indicate this; she's just an art nerd. And then there's one girl that is so punk that I wouldn't be surprised if she wound up wearing a mohawk at one point, but for whatever reason she keeps getting called a hipster. It's annoying really, but I don't know if it's an intentional mistake to show ignorance of the characters or just the writers using a hot word. 9/10

    Graphics, gameplay, and glitches. No glitches to speak of. Graphically... it's quite good for using Unreal Engine, especially the effects and atmosphere, but note that that involves words 'Unreal Engine.' There's something odd about the modeling I can't place, it's not ugly but it needs a little touching up. That said though, the effects and lighting are AMAZING. The point-and-click interface is wonky to get used to, but functional in the end, and the way they handle the time travel is actually quite nice (think longer-ranged Prince of Persia). 9/10

    Overall: So long as you can overlook the pseudo-high-school setting and some abuse of modern language, then this is a wonderful Telltale-style adventure game with a somewhat predictable but solid and engaging story. The characters are interesting, and I DO hope to affect what happens to them... even if I'm thinking of ways I can drop one or two of them off cliffs.    … Expand
  64. Dobhar-Chu
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Après l'épisode 3 :
    Très plaisant à jouer. Les thèmes collent bien avec les diverses événements du jeux. Jeu fluide. Petit bémol : je trouve les épisodes du jeu se séparent, pour le moment, assez peu de leurs lignes directrices mais on touche là, à mon avis, plus un problème de matériel (un ordinateur ne pourra pas prévoir autant d'actions/interaction qu'un humain).
    A suivre :)
  65. RocknJon
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    The theme is new and the way they develop the story is very personal, great soundtrack and aesthetics, beautiful world and it seems very alive, from the characters to the environment
  66. StarCitizenZues
    Jan 30, 2015
    8
    So this is an interesting game that has a unique concept: you play the role of the heroine Max, a freshman college student, who realizes she has the ability to rewind time. Think “Donnie Darko” meets “Groundhog Day” meets “Brick.”
    The game begins with Max witnessing a cataclysmic event destroying her town, only to be thrust back into the present, where she witnesses her best friend being    So this is an interesting game that has a unique concept: you play the role of the heroine Max, a freshman college student, who realizes she has the ability to rewind time. Think “Donnie Darko” meets “Groundhog Day” meets “Brick.”
    The game begins with Max witnessing a cataclysmic event destroying her town, only to be thrust back into the present, where she witnesses her best friend being shot by the town’s protected and evil rich boy. She discovers her powers and the game takes off from there.
    If I have one major gripe with the game, it’s that you are just thrown into this characters life, with nothing more than a 8-page “journal” which chronicles the past five years of her life, and briefly touches on friends and foes. The game would have really benefited from a 5-minute intro that explains this girls life and gives a better clue who she is. On the bright-side, wonderful music, voice acting and toon expressions really do draw you in, and after some trial and error, you pretty much get it.
    I’d recommend this game to any interested in the “Walking Dead” series, as it does have that consequential outcome for the choices you make. Episode 1 (out of 5) is available now, with Episode 2 slated for March. $4.00 an episode on Steam, or $20 for all 5.

    Pros:
    Interesting plot and concept
    Story is fun and “time-travel” is a hysterical tool to turn the table on your opponents with “future” knowledge and manipulation.
    Very effective emotional communication between characters
    Wonderful music and voice acting
    Great lighting and effects on PC

    Cons:
    Just throws you into a characters life with zero background. Slows emotional connection between player and in-game characters
    Graphics are a little stiff (Unreal engine) and it can’t tell if it wants to be a toon, or live-action movie at times.
    Interface is slightly wonky at first
    While the “time-travel” aspect is highly enjoyable, it leaves those gaping plot-holes which leave the viewer to ask “why didn’t she just …?” Be prepared to pile disbelief upon disbelief and enjoy the ride    … Expand
  67. Overlord87
    Jan 30, 2015
    8
    The game is promising. Nice characters (a little stereotypical, though), interesting plotlines, nice pacing. The game feels a little clunky (not HeavyRain-level clunky, but clunky) sometimes, when you have to move around and do stuff, but nothing dramatic. Very nice graphics and soundtrack.
    Considering that this is an episodic game, obviously it still has everything to prove. But we're    The game is promising. Nice characters (a little stereotypical, though), interesting plotlines, nice pacing. The game feels a little clunky (not HeavyRain-level clunky, but clunky) sometimes, when you have to move around and do stuff, but nothing dramatic. Very nice graphics and soundtrack.
    Considering that this is an episodic game, obviously it still has everything to prove. But we're off to a good start, definitely. The only con is the length, just a couple of hours for a single run. Considering that it comes at a price of 5 euros, though, it's well inside the boundaries of what I'd call reasonable.    … Expand
  68. kiubier
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I firstly rated this game a 7/10, but I replayed it and I'm now giving it a 10/10. I'm too tired to write a long review again so here's the short story:

    I didn't like this game because of how emotionally dragged I got into it (keep in mind I liked it, but hated the ending), and it probably got something to do with accidentally not saving Kate which I carefully picked dialogue in my second playthrough, but also the fact that I was expecting a happy game.

    I didn't come into a game where you play as an 18 year old girl who really likes photography expecting a sad game. But neither did Max, and so i'm raising this games rating, as it shows you simply can't save everybody.    … Expand
  69. LetMeInPlease
    Sep 25, 2016
    10
    Despite its minor flaws this game is one of the best (if not the best) adventure games up to date. It took the Telltale formula and expanded it by giving you actual gameplay so it feels like you are not just watching an interactive movie, but you are existing inside of it.
    If you ever encounter comments saying that this game is bad and providing elaborated reasoning to back it up, don't    Despite its minor flaws this game is one of the best (if not the best) adventure games up to date. It took the Telltale formula and expanded it by giving you actual gameplay so it feels like you are not just watching an interactive movie, but you are existing inside of it.
    If you ever encounter comments saying that this game is bad and providing elaborated reasoning to back it up, don't listen to them. As I see it, people might not like LiS for two reasons:
    1) It is very slow paced due to its mundane setting, and some might find it boring.
    2) It focuses heavily on the main characters, so if you don't like them, you probably won't like the game.
    And also, this is NOT a sci-fi game! If you want a good sci-fi, look somewhere else    … Expand
  70. Alex0001
    May 24, 2018
    10
    В этой игре прекрасно всё есть пара затупов с гимплеем но какая атмосфера я лично прошёлбы её какая она бы ни была только из за атмосферы мне прямо хочется прожить её жизнь обязательна к прохождению я считаю
  71. maranTana
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This must be the most beautiful game I played in 30 years of gaming.
    Atmosphere, music, character design, cinematic, story -- everything perfectly matched and balanced. You just can't help falling in love with the protagonist(s). I even sat through the final credits, so moved I was. After every single of the five episodes.
    i will definitely play it again after some time making different    This must be the most beautiful game I played in 30 years of gaming.
    Atmosphere, music, character design, cinematic, story -- everything perfectly matched and balanced. You just can't help falling in love with the protagonist(s). I even sat through the final credits, so moved I was. After every single of the five episodes.
    i will definitely play it again after some time making different choices here and there.
    Meanwhile there's the prequel "Before the Storm".    … Expand
  72. JustMy2
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Everything the naysayers say is right:

    Flaw 1. The author tries to make the characters talk like "kids these days" and falls hilariously on his face. Flaw 2. The story breaks its own rules and the story and the time travel mechanics lacks internal logic. Flaw 3. Interacting with things is wobbly and unpredictable due to a strange "click and drag" mechanic. And so on and so    Everything the naysayers say is right:

    Flaw 1. The author tries to make the characters talk like "kids these days" and falls hilariously on his face.

    Flaw 2. The story breaks its own rules and the story and the time travel mechanics lacks internal logic.

    Flaw 3. Interacting with things is wobbly and unpredictable due to a strange "click and drag" mechanic.

    And so on and so forth.

    So, given all that, why do I rate it 8? That's pretty damn good, right?

    Because, I actually LIKED the game! It spoke to me emotionally on several occasions. And I thought the lead heroine was cute and likable. All characters are cliche as F, but it works somehow anyway.

    That's just me, some people will of course disagree violently on all points mentioned.

    Sure, it makes no sense logically, and it's a bit awkward when they feel the need to show how "progressive" they are by scoring some cheap LGBT brownie points in the end (totally out of the blue, and contrary to the character development so far, which is the gripe here, not the LGBT inclusion as such).

    But even that ending on a sour note couldn't take away the fact it was an enjoyable experience FOR ME and I'm glad I played it!

    I'd like to see more games like this in the future!    … Expand
  73. Kisai
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Here is a game where you really have to love Time Travel nonsense.

    In the first chapter of the game, your character pulls a Butterfly (literately) effect, and discovers she can travel backwards in time. If this sounds familiar, it's because the mechanism is identical to that of "The Butterfly Effect" film. Complete with side-effects... For the first three chapters, the game really    Here is a game where you really have to love Time Travel nonsense.

    In the first chapter of the game, your character pulls a Butterfly (literately) effect, and discovers she can travel backwards in time. If this sounds familiar, it's because the mechanism is identical to that of "The Butterfly Effect" film. Complete with side-effects...

    For the first three chapters, the game really does make you want to care about some characters (some more than others) and choices made right from the first scene in the game have far ranging consequences. The game tells you "This choice will have consequences" when something affects a relationship with another character, while the game will give you a "major choice" that will have far-reaching consequences.

    Pros: If you like time-travel, or like "The Butterfly effect" (or even Final Destination) this will feel familiar. The voice acting and character designs are fairly good, feeling like you are interacting with a film more than playing "hunt for the hotspot and a witty retort" that some adventure games do. Most of the flavor text comes in the form of "SMS" messages and a note in a Journal that you can optionally ignore.

    Negatives: If you hate time travel, hated "The Butterfly effect" , or don't like adventure games in general, this game will feel very annoying. The user interface is not very good when played on the PC, and tends to confuse players with how to use the verbs presented. Lip-sync tends to just disappear at times.

    If you are playing on a PC, you have to point the camera at the object and then use the mouse to click/drag the verb. This feels confusing compared to other adventure games which have you click/tap the object and then the verb.    … Expand
  74. nyeven
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    I've been trying to write a coherent review for this game for the past 5 minutes but I'm utterly speechless.

    This game is an absolute masterpiece and every single person in this universe needs to play through it at least once. The game has its negative sides but they're all overshadowed with the feeling of awe the game will brilliantly force on you. The game features a non-linear    I've been trying to write a coherent review for this game for the past 5 minutes but I'm utterly speechless.

    This game is an absolute masterpiece and every single person in this universe needs to play through it at least once. The game has its negative sides but they're all overshadowed with the feeling of awe the game will brilliantly force on you.

    The game features a non-linear story where your every choice matters, and I was simply amazed with how Dontnod managed to make it you feel like every choice is a bad choice. Brilliant!

    I can't wait to replay this game to see how the story pans out with the choices I didn't originally make. And I can't wait to show the game to my girlfriend to make her see that the gaming industry is not just Super Mario and League of Legends. I can't wait to see her squirm every time she needs to make a tough choice, and to hug her every time she cries after every episode.

    This game really left me with the feeling of awe and wonder of how brilliant game designers can be, and playing anything else after this feels utterly pointless... So much emotions to process!    … Expand
  75. psixdev
    Jan 7, 2017
    10
    Just best game...
    Я не знаю, что ещё можно написать, особенно на английском. Но эта игра действительно стоит тех 21 часов, которые я на неё потратил. Я бы с радостью играл ещё и ещё, но, к сожалению, сюжет закончился.
  76. Baconator2100
    Jul 6, 2017
    10
    This game destroyed my mental and physically its one of if not the best games I've ever played the soundtrack is on repeat in my head as well now I even made an account on here to write this review 10/10 would cry again
  77. destruidor
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    muito bom historia envolvente gostei recomendo ilike very good i recomend good history graphics good game good
  78. Rem
    Jul 7, 2015
    9
    Life Is Strange from DontNod does not enter the scene of episodic gaming with a slide and tip of the hat, but rather charging through the front doors looking for a bone to pick with anyone named TellTale. From the first episode, players are put into the camera lenses of Max Caulfield, an 18 year old high school student with a love for photography and possesses the ability to rewind time.Life Is Strange from DontNod does not enter the scene of episodic gaming with a slide and tip of the hat, but rather charging through the front doors looking for a bone to pick with anyone named TellTale. From the first episode, players are put into the camera lenses of Max Caulfield, an 18 year old high school student with a love for photography and possesses the ability to rewind time. Pinch me if I haven't heard skeptics call this Tumbler: The Game. I had the same thoughts too going in, but as soon as the credits rolled, my mouth was taped shut and my wallet dumped into the next four episodes. Life is Strange absolutely nails the atmosphere and setting the mood of the story and the characters that populate it. The game on the opposite end of the table sitting away from TellTale, boasts a striking paintbrush look to its world and characters, with soft textures adorning plenty of the environment. But what this first episode alone gets perfect is the soundtrack. Being set in the small town of Aracdia Bay in the state of Oregon as seen through the eyes in a coming of age teenage girl, the indie folk and mellow guitar strums really pull you in, inviting players to a world akin to Juno and Donnie Darko. Life isn't perfect in this game world and the characterization of all the characters, including Max, are based off some high school archetype of the 21st Century. It's more exaggerated than overblown, just enough so it becomes clear of each character's place into this small town and how they add to the mood of it. Skeptics on the other end are already sneering on the prospect that this game is one giant cutscene, but Life is Strange prods itself to be more akin to a point and click adventure, since there are no QTE events or fear of death as in other episodic games, such as The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. Instead, players are encouraged to take their time examining the world through Max's eyes and while some quips and phrases makes people roll their eyes and scream cringeworthy, it lends a charming, immature nature to the game. Max is no superhero and the way she goes about her day even with time traveling abilities is much the same, through her thoughts are centered around her new profound ability to reverse time. In this game's mechanics, reversing time is used to retrieve and use new information to persuade, solve mundane tasks and issues, and even changing certain decisions if the player is not content with their aforementioned choice. While it is not mind boggling complex, the simple nature of it invites even the most clueless of gamers and it works well around the game's plot. One extreme flaw I do have to mention is the lip syncing: its below average. Sometimes it seems that the game was originally in French then translated to English till I found out that the animators just screwed the pooch. Other than that, LIS nails the mood, tone, setting, characters, and pacing in a single episode which can be completed in a slow afternoon. Life Is Strange on its first episode alone has given TellTale a run for their money on top of the episodic gaming scene, and The Walking Dead has two seasons already.… Expand
  79. Jaynasser
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    This game is one of those games wherein you play it and, for me, couldn't get over it for the next few months or years or so. I'd really recommend playing it. But if you're not really into the mellow, heart-gripping, tear-jerking type of game, then what are you still doing here?
  80. NightProwler
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    This game gives you goosebumps. The first few episodes have a clear and followable storyline which lead to major plot twists in the last 2. Its giving you opportunities to get attached to all of its characters and make simple choices to help them...
    It reminded me a lot of Heavy Rain in the regard the story is told, but has fewer action sequences in it which makes it more of a playable    This game gives you goosebumps. The first few episodes have a clear and followable storyline which lead to major plot twists in the last 2. Its giving you opportunities to get attached to all of its characters and make simple choices to help them...
    It reminded me a lot of Heavy Rain in the regard the story is told, but has fewer action sequences in it which makes it more of a playable movie than a game.    … Expand
  81. GeneralTreesap
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    You should not be reading this review. Play the game now! 10/10 You should not be reading this review. Play the game now! 10/10 You should not be reading this review. Play the game now! 10/10
  82. AMX
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    This is the best i have played in a while. Good graphics, good history, amazing characters. Even when the choices doenst make a big impact, they are still pretty relevant, and well, the best i can say is the fact i feel that empty that you got when you play a good game. Is **** great.
  83. 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 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.
  84. DLight03
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    As close to perfect of a game that I have played of this type. Life is Strange is a brilliant, emotional, thought-provoking game that raises the bar and will reach out and grab anyone that enjoys a great story, great characters and a world that is rich in nuanced detail that helps bring everything to life. If you had any reservations about putting yourself into the shoes of a teenage girl,As close to perfect of a game that I have played of this type. Life is Strange is a brilliant, emotional, thought-provoking game that raises the bar and will reach out and grab anyone that enjoys a great story, great characters and a world that is rich in nuanced detail that helps bring everything to life. If you had any reservations about putting yourself into the shoes of a teenage girl, don't, because this game is nothing like it might seem and truly a masterful creation. If you love Telltale-style games, you will feel right at home as it borrows unabashedly from the leading works im the genre, with its own twists woven into the game's mechanics.

    The only thing that holds back Life is Strange is that it is a port of a game that was animated in another language (Ithink French), which means the English voiceovers don't accurately fit the mouth movements of the characters when speaking. It is a pretty major detail, although one you will quickly get used to as you immersive yourself in the story. A remastered edition would be worth it if it is ever released.

    Stellar, memorable game.    … Expand
  85. tali5965
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    Life is strange is my Game of the year for me so far. I have never played a game where I cried four times. This game talks about subjects that no games have talked about, such as suicide,depression,mental health. It is a really dark and emotional story, that makes you attached to the characters. The music fits in the indie folk feeling of the game. I like how they designed to fit in theLife is strange is my Game of the year for me so far. I have never played a game where I cried four times. This game talks about subjects that no games have talked about, such as suicide,depression,mental health. It is a really dark and emotional story, that makes you attached to the characters. The music fits in the indie folk feeling of the game. I like how they designed to fit in the right music at the right time, this makes the scenes more emotional.… Expand
  86. ahs1999
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    A fantastic game with great music and best last episode ever...
    It has a great drama and a lot of advantures ...
    with a great game play and color combination ...
  87. Srezzly
    Oct 13, 2016
    9
    fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantasticfantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic fantastic… Expand
  88. Strid3r
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    An absolutely outstanding game.

    I bought 'Life is Strange' as it was very similar to 'Telltale' games, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. However, the characters at first didn't seem to have any connection to me, unlike 'Telltale's The Walking Dead' which I felt strong connections to each character. But to my surprise, I had emotions for the characters and thought deep and hard on what    An absolutely outstanding game.

    I bought 'Life is Strange' as it was very similar to 'Telltale' games, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. However, the characters at first didn't seem to have any connection to me, unlike 'Telltale's The Walking Dead' which I felt strong connections to each character. But to my surprise, I had emotions for the characters and thought deep and hard on what words to say and what actions to take.

    A great game, 'Dontnod Entertainment' did a great job on this game and I recommend it to anyone and everyone.    … Expand
  89. SwiFtPrvrt
    Aug 1, 2015
    10
    Talk about intense. Life is Strange takes a plunge into the pool of emotions and drowns you in the rollercoaster that is the story. You become strongly invested in the characters as you adventure out to find the truth on a missing Rachel Amber and the craziness surrounding Arcadia Bay. It's been quite a while since I've been able to feel completely broken and helpless after a gamingTalk about intense. Life is Strange takes a plunge into the pool of emotions and drowns you in the rollercoaster that is the story. You become strongly invested in the characters as you adventure out to find the truth on a missing Rachel Amber and the craziness surrounding Arcadia Bay. It's been quite a while since I've been able to feel completely broken and helpless after a gaming session and Life is Strange does just that. Important decisions throughout the game cause you to abuse Max's power and question your own decision making as it becomes apparent real quick that these decisions have CONSEQUENCES.

    While I can admit that I went into this game with a very "meh" mindset, the first episode grasped me in a way you can only explain by experience. Both Max and Chloe, while completely different in personality, really show how well they complete each other as best friends. It's these differences that allow themselves to help each other in areas of weakness, Max being more reserved and Chloe sometimes being even too reckless. Life is Strange is the kind of game that keeps me in gaming and remember that there are studios out there that still know how to tell a story.

    Can you enjoy a Telltale game? Then this game is for you. Even in a cruel world that is real life, Life is Strange brings a light that seems to seep through into the real world. Though this game can get dark, and I mean dark (oh lord we haven't even seen episode 5 yet!), the color and music brought to the world is quite fascinating. It's extremely difficult to give a game 10/10 for me, however Life is Strange has brought something to me that I haven't felt since The Last of Us and thus, I feel is deserving of my own 10/10 as that was the last game for me to receive such a score. While very different, they achieve the same in personal value and experience.

    Play this game... if you like a good story... if you like twists that'll make your head spin... or if you just want to play something that will change your thoughts on a few personal life decisions. This game has honestly changed mine and that's an experience I can always love.

    Life is Strange - 10/10.    … Expand
  90. Garibaldi
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, i actually had low expectations from it thinking is just a copy of telltale games but it was much better then any of telltale games which i think they are very good. Graphics need to get used too in the begging but later you start seeing that they are very detailed and nice. Story and the characters are definitely the best part of the game. As i was following news about gameAmazing game, i actually had low expectations from it thinking is just a copy of telltale games but it was much better then any of telltale games which i think they are very good. Graphics need to get used too in the begging but later you start seeing that they are very detailed and nice. Story and the characters are definitely the best part of the game. As i was following news about game i found they will make a second part but disappointed as the main characters will change.… Expand
  91. WykwintnyKrytyk
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    This is 10/10, Great characters, awesome music that fits in like gold, great story, its not for all but for adventure games geeks like me its almost dream come true game. If you like TTG products you will love this.
  92. tomchee
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    It was perfect, if it didn't have "typical american story" smell. But still, i loved it. So its a "typical american story", mastered :) Besides, it was only £9, so totally worth it.

    I never liked Telltale's stuff, so at the start i was suspicious. Great job DONTNOD Team, u changed my mind about this genre! :)
  93. atown16667
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Donnie Darko+Girl With The Dragon Tattoo+Breakfast Club=Life Is Strange. It also equals amazing.

    You can nitpick all you want over any game you desire but if you stop coming from a biased angle (reference intended) and come at this game objectively you'll find it to be a masterpiece. Yes, cell shaded like graphics isn't for everyone and yes, it isn't your typical run of the mill game    Donnie Darko+Girl With The Dragon Tattoo+Breakfast Club=Life Is Strange. It also equals amazing.

    You can nitpick all you want over any game you desire but if you stop coming from a biased angle (reference intended) and come at this game objectively you'll find it to be a masterpiece. Yes, cell shaded like graphics isn't for everyone and yes, it isn't your typical run of the mill game (*cough cough COD players cough cough*), but rating this game based off of those criteria is like rating a painting by tasting it, it just doesn't make sense. The story is amazing no matter how you look at it. It's meticulously designed and lets the inner completionist indulge in every little convo that is available for Maximus to have. All the game mechanics have been done before (Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, Walking Dead, etc..). Its NOT original just for those out there that praise its ingenuity, its just the way the game mechanics work with one another that makes it feel original. That being said, it does in no way take away from the game. It's like how everyone hates on quick time events. It only sucks if it ISN'T DONE RIGHT. Just look at Dragon's Lair for an proper example of quick time events done right. The characters were so developed it felt like you were participating in a movie which in some cases made this game a turn off for some gamers. I understand that everyone has their own idea of what makes a good game and what genre's each individual likes will be different. THAT DOESN"T MEAN THE GAME IS BAD! It just means you are not partial to the game style, so please don't come into a popular rating website and spam 0's across the board because you didnt like the style. Once again that's like rating art by tasting it....... it doesn't make sense. Enjoy this game for what it is: an expression of art, and I'll bet some of you hardcore COD players will begrudgingly admit that the game's developers really hit the mark on this one. Once again, be objective, not biased wehn playing games. Especially if you are going to rate them.    … Expand
  94. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 9, 2016
    8
    Life is Strange is about Max Caufield, a girl who goes to the prestigious Blackwell Academy, a private high school on the Oregon Coast. Or at least, the game claims to be set on the Oregon coast – in many respects, the game feels like it is on the opposite coast. The architecture of the academy and its racial demographics both feel much more northeastern than northwestern, and one of theLife is Strange is about Max Caufield, a girl who goes to the prestigious Blackwell Academy, a private high school on the Oregon Coast. Or at least, the game claims to be set on the Oregon coast – in many respects, the game feels like it is on the opposite coast. The architecture of the academy and its racial demographics both feel much more northeastern than northwestern, and one of the first characters you are introduced to is a sassy black lady, the likes of which is rather rare in a state where the coastal counties have 0.4-0.8% black people, and even the black people who live here generally don’t speak with an AAVE-type accent. But I digress.

    The game is about Max Caufield, a would-be photographer who, one day after her photography class ends, goes to the bathroom and takes a picture of a blue butterfly off in the corner. Moments later, a girl and a boy get in an argument in the bathroom over money, with the girl apparently trying to extort money from the boy. We quickly learn that the boy is psychotic, drugged-out classmate, rich kid Nathan Prescott, whose family also feels much like an East Coast establishment… and he has a gun, and, in a freakout, shoots the girl.

    At which point, Max wakes up back in class, and realizes that everything is playing out exactly the same. Realizing she can save the girl, she tries to excuse herself from class, but is stopped by her professor. At this point, she realizes she can rewind time, and does so, using it to her advantage to play out conversations perfectly to suit herself after exhausting all the possibilities. She then goes to the bathroom and desperately scrambles for a way to stop the shooting, eventually using her ability to carry objects back with her through time in order to prevent it from happening.

    As the game goes on, it quickly becomes a mystery – both about what happened to Rachel Amber, a friend of a friend who went missing six months before the story begins, and before Max came to the Blackwell Academy, as well as the mystery of why a bunch of freak meteorological phenomena are happening around town, including snowfall on a warm October day and large numbers of animals dying in the vicinity of the town.

    The central game mechanic is Max’s ability to mess with time. This manifests itself in two ways. In the first way, she can rewind events which just happened. The most common gameplay scenario, this allows you to play out every possible branch of conversation trees, change important decisions you just made to make them play out differently, give yourself more time to solve time-intensive problems, and even steal things by taking them, then rewinding backwards in time, keeping the item on Max. The way that conversations can be manipulated by carrying back favorable information through time is very interesting, as it allows you to gain information and ask questions without having to actually deal with the consequences of actually doing so, and to make things play out in your favor by being able to talk about personal things that the other person threw in your face to show how poorly you knew them.

    This is a lot of fun, and it also means that, unlike a lot of other adventure games, you can easily play out multiple variations on a scene and see which resolution you like the best. The game further plays with this by making most of the choices very morally ambiguous – is it better to keep quiet about Nathan Prescott having a gun in the bathroom, thus avoiding his ire and looking like a liar, or accusing him without evidence, thus potentially making him hate you but potentially setting up for other accusations to pile up against him later on? Do you take the blame for your friend’s pot, or let them take the blame for it themselves? Do you take a picture of a girl being bullied so as to have evidence to present later, or intervene and break up the argument?

    These decisions are frequently called back to, and a number of the scenes actually make you feel bad for the characters. A lot of the decisions also come back to haunt you more as you realize that the characters that you saw as one-dimensional jerks at the start of the game actually have a more human side, and you come to feel sorry for them while recognizing their flaws.

    If you like visual novel type works, this is probably closer to that than it is to a traditional video game. The plotline does not branch heavily, but your decisions are frequently referenced and mostly feel like they matter emotionally. If you don’t mind reading what amounts to a 20-hour long novel, and if the central time rewinding mechanic sounds interesting, it might be worth checking out the first episode, and then seeing if you want to buy the rest of it from there.

    If, however, games like the Walking Dead bore you, you should avoid this.    … Expand
  95. Janiuszko
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Don't you fu. cken dare giving it less than 9/10!........................................................................................................
  96. Toffenuff
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    I don't usually play these types of games unless they're Telltale games (which are of similar theme), but this was on sale, I was looking to try something new and fresh, and it had gotten great reviews so I decided to give it a shot. Slice of life with a mysterious and interesting plot that leaves you wanting to find out what happens next, with enough hard choices to make that impact theI don't usually play these types of games unless they're Telltale games (which are of similar theme), but this was on sale, I was looking to try something new and fresh, and it had gotten great reviews so I decided to give it a shot. Slice of life with a mysterious and interesting plot that leaves you wanting to find out what happens next, with enough hard choices to make that impact the overall arc of the story.

    The graphics, overall art design, and music are excellent, the story is very interesting and "strange" as the title suggests, and the characters are real and compelling enough. Especially the main character, Max. She's great.    … Expand
  97. PedroLFerrari
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    This game is one of those games that makes you keep thinking about yourself. At least for me I can take it out of my mind. Mostly because I was always trying to be myself while playing this game, so every choice I made was telling something about who I am. I don't know if this was something that was intended or not, but that is the beauty of this game.

    It is such an unique experience    This game is one of those games that makes you keep thinking about yourself. At least for me I can take it out of my mind. Mostly because I was always trying to be myself while playing this game, so every choice I made was telling something about who I am. I don't know if this was something that was intended or not, but that is the beauty of this game.

    It is such an unique experience that makes this game deserve a 10. Sometimes it gets really messy and confusing. Max adventure is very well written and it is a huge rollercoaster. But if you like GREAT stories, and if you want to get one of the most unique games on the last years do yourself a favor and play this game.    … Expand
  98. Tehpava
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    This might be one of the best game ever made. The story about Max and her friends is perfectly written, and the end is not so foregone. Everyone should play this little pearl. Good job Dontnod
  99. drjuanitor
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Life is Strange was a game that I consider a sleeper hit. I had no idea it existed or that it had even existed up until the month before it was released. After stumbling upon a video showing the game, I became immediately hooked.

    Developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Square Enix, the game is presented like Telltale's series The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, etc, as it    Life is Strange was a game that I consider a sleeper hit. I had no idea it existed or that it had even existed up until the month before it was released. After stumbling upon a video showing the game, I became immediately hooked.

    Developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Square Enix, the game is presented like Telltale's series The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, etc, as it is episodic. While all episodes are now released, the wait for each episode was a long one. Each break between the episodes made me feel as if I was waiting for the sequel to my favorite movie to come out, or as if I was waiting for the second half of a favorite TV show of mine. To be able to capture that in a game is remarkable. Many gamers today want all of the content up front and right away. I believe this game utilized the episodic template very well.

    The basic plot of the game is of a teenager, Max Caulfield, who watches a traumatic event unfold. She discovers she can rewind time and prevents the event from happening. This power that she has that the center of the game. Max's interactions with everyone is affected by her new power, and it creates for a very interesting story. The story is full of twists and turns, emotional events, strong character development, and great visuals.

    As for the game play, it feels very much like a point and click adventure with puzzles here and there. But, instead there are many dialogue options that will change the outcome of the story. Actions that you take or miss will also have an effect on the story's ending. Trying to play the game to your morals and trying to make all of the right decisions to get the best ending is what drove me to anxiously await the next episode.

    Overall, this game was easily one of my favorite games of 2015. I did not expect a game from Square Enix that would be so choice driven or to be modeled after other episodic series. This game has me wanting more, and so I shall wait for any news that suggests a sequel.    … Expand
  100. DannyTalent
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    Yep.

    I rated episode 1 with 3/10, episode 2 with a 6. But now I'm giving it a 9. Why is that? Because Life is Strange is amazing, once you see past the horrendous jokes and hilariously low-poly models, which is easy after a while, it will touch your heart. A very story-driven game, your decisions DO affect gameplay. The game can be a bit of a **** but that's not in a bad way, I    Yep.

    I rated episode 1 with 3/10, episode 2 with a 6. But now I'm giving it a 9. Why is that? Because Life is Strange is amazing, once you see past the horrendous jokes and hilariously low-poly models, which is easy after a while, it will touch your heart.
    A very story-driven game, your decisions DO affect gameplay. The game can be a bit of a **** but that's not in a bad way, I actually found it accurate, since time travel IS full of a bit of **** But anyways, it does a great job at developing the characters, and you actually care about/hate them. A really memorable game, very relaxing to play as well, and it honestly has its moments.

    Give it a try.
    But trust me, you have to play it all to really grasp the story.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
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  1. Softpedia
    Jan 28, 2016
    85
    Life Is Strange is an imperfect video game and the actual mechanics of playing it, including the time rewind, can become annoying of frustrating, especially when the development team tries to borrow from another genre. But the game makes it easy to create a connection with Max and to care about her choices and trials, a rare feat, and that means any fan of narrative-driven experiences should try it out to see how he deals with the feelings of the protagonist and the impact they have on Arcadia Bay.
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  2. 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.
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  3. IGN Spain
    Jan 18, 2016
    86
    Life is Strange is a brilliant concept that you will love if you forget prejudices.
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