Life is Strange

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3257 Ratings

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  1. theponcho
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    I played this game with my girlfriend, we were both very touched with the story and characters, you fall in love with them in a way only videogames are capable making you fall in love with fictional characters.
  2. ViniciusZimmer
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played by far. The history is awesome, characters are very nice and the game mechanics are very interesting. I do recomend this game for everyone who has brain.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Baluberda
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    Its the best game story of the year, long, captivating, well done, it has all to get a space on your shelf.

    Got to admit i love it watching it more than playing it. This is just what we ask for, Square Enix
  6. PixelPigeon
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life is Strange is by far one of my favorite games, it has a great story, the mechanics are wonderful and blend perfectly with the story, and the characters are great. This game's story is amazing, telling the story of a young woman learning about life. I don't want to go into the story that much because the best way to experience the game is by going in blind. The twists are memorable, and the story is touching and a emotional roller coaster. The gameplay is pretty good, the puzzles are fun to engage in and to solve. Although I feel like there more could ave been done with it, I still feel like what we are given is great. The telltale like gameplay is also great with the choices you make actually making a difference in the story, although in the last episode *spoiler* I feel like the last choice deciding the ending is a bit disappointing. This game is all around wonderful.… Expand
  7. alexmartin
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece 10/10. Best game ever created.
    best game best game best game best game best game best game best game best game.
    A Unique Brilliant Game.
  8. gearup099
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I'm lost for words in this game, the feels, I think it's perfectly made, thumbs up for the creator and those who work on this game, really. This game is stuck in my head everywhere I go. I feel terrible for buying this game so cheap. I'm more of a Fps,moba and mmorpg type of player so when I first bought this game, I really didn't care at it first. But this game can really change yourI'm lost for words in this game, the feels, I think it's perfectly made, thumbs up for the creator and those who work on this game, really. This game is stuck in my head everywhere I go. I feel terrible for buying this game so cheap. I'm more of a Fps,moba and mmorpg type of player so when I first bought this game, I really didn't care at it first. But this game can really change your perspective on other games and life. Srsly I hope in the future we don't make some time travel machine cause it can f*cked up everything real bad. Also it contains many philosophical questions that makes us want to question our lives. Thank you!… Expand
  9. DaviOchner
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Ótimo jogo
    Belo enredo, uma ótima trilha sonora que combina com cada elemento do jogo.
    Esse game merece mais que uma nota 10, pois para quem acompanhou sabe que no jogo ou você fica emocionado ou chora de verdade....jogos que chegam fazer uma pessoa se emocionar, ou ate mesmo chorar realmente merece um oscar pois não é nada fácil criar titulos assim...esse foi o 2° jogo que ja joguei e    Ótimo jogo
    Belo enredo, uma ótima trilha sonora que combina com cada elemento do jogo.
    Esse game merece mais que uma nota 10, pois para quem acompanhou sabe que no jogo ou você fica emocionado ou chora de verdade....jogos que chegam fazer uma pessoa se emocionar, ou ate mesmo chorar realmente merece um oscar pois não é nada fácil criar titulos assim...esse foi o 2° jogo que ja joguei e que me deixou emocionado.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. RoseWhite1
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    Get the horror head
    Get the crying head
    I cant leave you in my head I cant leave you in my head you still crying my head"created BY THE LEGEND i will say this game legend crying my head my mind my soul and now i get heart problem sometime i going in hospital to check my heart and doctor get confuse and think how a 16 years old girl get heart problem they ask why? i dont answer them    Get the horror head
    Get the crying head
    I cant leave you in my head
    I cant leave you in my head
    you still crying my head"created BY THE LEGEND
    i will say this game legend
    crying my head my mind my soul and now i get heart problem sometime i going in hospital to check my
    heart and doctor get confuse and think how a 16 years old girl get heart problem they ask why? i dont answer them but the feelings in my heart can say sometime i crying for my heart problem but i still hide my pain in my heart for this game i want to know why this game moment and song suffer heart pain doesnt matter if i die for my heart problem for this game i know about this i know this mine in my soul    … Expand
  15. KYOTO
    Feb 14, 2017
    10
    cool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool sound
  16. GiovaDAGO02
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    best game ever
    need 2 waste words need 2 waste words need 2 waste words need 2 waste words need 2 waste words need 2 waste words need 2 waste words need 2 waste words
  17. 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.
  18. LorelaiG
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    AMAZING GAME. 10/10 MUSIC, HISTORY, CHARACTERS.. A game made with much affection and dedication.
    Thanks to DONTNOD for making a wonderful experience. The game I most connected to by far. Beautiful and Devastating is what it is Life is Strange.
    FOR ME WITH THE WITCHER 3 THE GOTY 2015
  19. GameCritic121
    Mar 25, 2017
    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
  20. 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
  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. Fx_32
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Супер игра!! Всем мужикам советую поиграть в данный хит
  23. ShineDelaNoire
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    Beyond a shadow of a doubt this is one of the greatest achievements in the history of storytelling. This game broke my heart and I love it even more because of that. Easily 10 out of 10 and a badass seal of approval.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  27. Lyvione
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    This game will change your life. Its in my top 3 best games of ALL time. like ever. If you are into deep story, with well developed characters..f**k it man - if u are into brilliant games (rhetorical question lol)..just play this game. That its..play the game, its brilliant and it will hit u hard, and u will remember this game - forever. That's how good Life is Strange is. A true masterpiece.
  28. 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
  29. DRainbow
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Insanely entertaining, emotionally deep and well crafted story game based on decisions with a fun supernatural element. The characters are well written and fleshed out and the game moves along at a nice pace. The climax is satisfying and, while a bit predictable, well executed.
  30. 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
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#32 Best PC Game of 2015
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  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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