Life is Strange

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8.6

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  1. avery-
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    The greatest story you will ever play. Going into it, I never would've expected this would become my favorite game published by Square Enix. It's my favorite game, period. Life is Strange is an emotional rollercoaster and treats serious issues with weight and sincerity.

    When anyone discusses the idea of bringing a character "to life" within a video game, they will have to measure up    The greatest story you will ever play. Going into it, I never would've expected this would become my favorite game published by Square Enix. It's my favorite game, period. Life is Strange is an emotional rollercoaster and treats serious issues with weight and sincerity.

    When anyone discusses the idea of bringing a character "to life" within a video game, they will have to measure up against Life is Strange.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. nitorita
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    INTRO
    I like this game. It starts off as a bit of a walk in the park and stays that way until halfway into the story, but its story is realistic and fresh. I haven't tried any Telltale game yet, but I assume Life is Strange is similar to them.
    GAMEPLAY The game has probably been described in detail already by the hundreds of user reviews, so I'll just detail some main takeaways.    INTRO
    I like this game. It starts off as a bit of a walk in the park and stays that way until halfway into the story, but its story is realistic and fresh. I haven't tried any Telltale game yet, but I assume Life is Strange is similar to them.

    GAMEPLAY
    The game has probably been described in detail already by the hundreds of user reviews, so I'll just detail some main takeaways.

    For one thing, the game is very short. If you rush through the game (even with lots of exploration), you can certainly complete an episode or two in one sitting (around 1-2 hours).

    Being a story-oriented game, you play the role of a high school girl who essentially makes good-or-bad or side-with-whom decisions, and has the power to reverse time. It is a slice of life game in a high school setting with the main themes being bullying and teenage angst.

    You are encouraged to reverse any decisions you've made or replay the game from various episodes to find how characters change. Certain decisions are "permanent" and cannot be reversed, even across episodes.

    You cannot quickly progress through dialogue*. However, the devs made it so that you can skip lines you've already seen if you've reversed time.

    CLIMAX
    Starting from the second half of Episode 4, the drama starts to kick in, and the game becomes more challenging. The decisions you've made throughout the game start to unfold and take direct effect.

    The high ratings for the game were probably because of Episodes 4 and 5. The conclusion is tragic and makes your efforts throughout the game worthwhile. They're more challenging, which really tests your ability to rewind time.

    The only thing I must advise is: During your first run of Episode 5, I highly suggest choosing the 'left' ending. I won't divulge any more than that.

    ORIGINALITY
    This is where the game suffers a little. The gameplay is certainly well done, but it is not an original concept. The time travel/time reversal theme has been used time and time again (haha, puns) throughout tons movies, shows and games.

    The story is very original though, since it's not everyday that you find a game with a story about teenagers in school who are dealing with bullying and trying to help people deal with their daily problems. It's a breath of fresh air from all the action games and open world games that come out these days.

    SUMMARY
    One of my friends told me that the game was a lot more compelling when the episodes were released one by one and people were discussing about how their decisions would affect the MC in subsequent episodes.

    Alas, I purchased the game as a complete set, so I just played it through without taking time off to ponder the consequences of/discuss about any decisions I made. I probably lost some immersion from the first three episodes because of that.

    Anyway, I have to give this game two separate ratings. For Episodes 1-3, I can only give them a 8/10 at best, but for Episodes 4-5, I give them a 9/10. It's a great game overall, and I don't regret spending the time to play it.    … Expand
  4. Newton
    Sep 5, 2017
    9
    This is a worthy game to play if your enjoy getting your beliefs played with.
    I have to say that it initially takes some time to become really impressive. the season 1-4 are ok with good hooks, but season 5 and the ending is well worth the trip.

    Very recommended if you like slow narrative adventure games that will make you go at the end.
  5. Werniks
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, one of the best i've ever played but last episode sucks a bit because your previous choices basically doesn't matter at all. I wonder if you could choose third ending which would be based on all previous decisions you did. For example: if you fulfill exact number of specific choices you will get the best ending.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. PresidentTrump
    Jun 17, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sit back and grab some popcorn ladies and gentlemen because I have a lot to say about why I really don't like Life is Strange.
    Let's first start out on pros and cons so the retards that like this game can understand.
    Pros and Cons
    Pros:
    Interesting art directions
    Interesting attempt at time travel narrative
    Cons:
    The art direction is annoying.
    The time travel concept is done horribly.
    The writing is HORRIBLE.
    Your choices don't matter IN THE SLIGHTEST
    It isn't a video game

    At first, when I played this I thought the writing was satire but apparently, people think this is actually well written. It's realistic, it's how college campus students actually talk, but it's so annoying and unlikeable.

    The Time Travel mechanic makes no sense. Why does Max get a nose bleed before Kate kills herself? PLOT. Why does Chloe's death and nothing else that Max does affect everything such as answering the question in the beginning? Also, why does Max get her powers? Why can she suddenly travel through time through pictures? NONE of this is explained.

    CHLOE IS A TERRIBLE CHARACTER. She's an annoying histper character that the creators ACTUALLY try to make us care about. If they made her intentionally annoying and we are only supposed to like her because Max likes her and because this is Max's point of view, like a good video game would, then it would be good writing, but this isn't a good video game. It's barely a video game. More on that later. All the characters are trash. Max is bland and uninteresting. Warden is a cuck. Victoria is other there to be the b*tch character and Nathan is other there to hate. Nathan does become kind of good character after he releases he done diddley goofed and Mr. Jefferson is well written though, I will give them that as well.

    And the choices, oh the choices. The "game" tries to be a telltale "game" (don't know why you would want to) and gives you "choices" such as WATERING YOUR PLANT. And saving a girl from suicide. A girl that is inconsistent to the plot. The game tries to tell you that these choices matter. You are told this for 4 episodes. Then it becomes clear that you were just lied to and the game takes a massive steamy sh*t on itself and gives you two choices. Two. Save the annoying c*nt Chloe or kill everyone else. This really shows how effortless of an ending it gives you. Plus, the ending where you save Chloe is like 3 minutes long showing they REALLY didn't care
    .
    And finally. The game isn't a game. You walk around with an absurdly annoying shoulder camera and collect f*cking bottles and hold down a button to rewind time and then click one of four options to say. That's not a video game.

    All around Life is Strange has a few good moments such as the twist that Mr. Jefferson is the killer and there are a few funny moments but that's all hidden behind terrible storytelling and even worse writing. Episode one is free on steam. If you want to check that out and quickly discover how terrible it is. The bathroom scene is honestly what did it for me.    … Expand
  12. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  13. 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
  14. Neng-
    Jun 3, 2017
    8
    Look, I'm so bad at decision making, i just can't choose between something that has similar pros and cons, so when I'm pushed to the edge to make any choice in life is strange, i consider all possibilities and make sure the decision I'm making is right, but it turns out that i often get that wrong and I fail miserably, luckily this kind of feature with the reverse time made me able to seeLook, I'm so bad at decision making, i just can't choose between something that has similar pros and cons, so when I'm pushed to the edge to make any choice in life is strange, i consider all possibilities and make sure the decision I'm making is right, but it turns out that i often get that wrong and I fail miserably, luckily this kind of feature with the reverse time made me able to see the actual consequences before deciding, so it made so much sense that you didn't have to reset manually to the last checkpoint and repeat it, it's an included feature within the game! And it's actually implemented and has a meaning in the actual plot!

    The game is full of references to video games and films, the soundtrack is pure bliss and the main character is so easy to connect with that you get so implied in the story.

    It has some issues with the story itself, maybe an story a bit more mature would have been more interesting, maybe some events happening are kind of cliche, but i think it compensates well with all its strengths. Definitely worth playing.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. andyhenn
    May 26, 2017
    10
    A True artistic masterpiece, it will suck you in the story from the beginning till the end. You play as a collegue photography student with amazing powers that will change the course of the story.
  17. sft
    Apr 2, 2017
    7
    Rolling back the minutes

    The role of storytelling within video games is a popular topic these days. Personally I enjoy a game with a strong narrative as much one that’s all about mindless shooting; there’s room for all manner of games as far as I’m concerned. Dontnod deserve credit for their efforts in this area. In LIFE IS STRANGE they have attempted to create a story-rich experience    Rolling back the minutes

    The role of storytelling within video games is a popular topic these days. Personally I enjoy a game with a strong narrative as much one that’s all about mindless shooting; there’s room for all manner of games as far as I’m concerned. Dontnod deserve credit for their efforts in this area. In LIFE IS STRANGE they have attempted to create a story-rich experience that requires the player to engage with the narrative and to make moral and ethical judgments and then act upon them. The developers have made much of the fact that the player must make choices, some of which may be difficult to make. So far so good. However, although LIS does have an engaging story, and there are indeed choices to be made, neither aspect of the game quite lives up to the promise. In their (laudable) efforts to cover as many themes as possible (drugs, bullying, domestic violence, et al.) they’ve bitten of more than they can chew and as a result the main story line suffers. The first couple of episodes are somewhat slow and uninvolving due to a lack of focus. Also, during the early stages of the game, many of the tasks required of the player are trivial, and some are pointless, having little or no bearing on the overall story (in fairness to the developers they do acknowledge this fact in ironic fashion towards the end of the game). Not until you reach the midpoint of the game does it really find its stride, and the main story begin to assert itself in the manner required to carry the game forward. There is also the matter of the choices to consider. I won’t explain my misgivings with this aspect of the game because it could be considered a spoiler of sorts. Suffice it to say, if you decide to play LIS (and I recommend that you do) you will probably work out for yourself where the game falls short in this area. Again, in fairness to Dontnod, I can see how the current constraints of the medium might have limited their options, but I still think that this aspect of the game could have been more fully developed. Having said all this I still enjoyed playing LIS and you would have to have a heart of stone not to be affected by it at times. It looks good, and the painterly style of the graphics suits the game well. The voice acting is solid throughout and it has an excellent soundtrack, including a memorably melancholic opening song (To All of You by Syd Matters). LIS may not quite live up to its potential but it’s still a good attempt to make a narrative-rich gaming experience and I would have given it a 4/5 rating were it not for the shortcomings noted here. Oh, and how about a sequel, Dontnod? It would be interesting to see how Max uses her gift in her adult years.    … Expand
  18. chusa19965656
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    Analizando objetivamente el juego, está muy bien logrado en todos los aspectos. Tiene una buena historia, una premisa interesante y personajes con los cuales sentirse identificado. Creo que es uno de los mejores títulos que he jugado en este último tiempo, no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado pero si me arrepiento de no haberlo hecho antes. Es un gran título que todo el mundo deberíaAnalizando objetivamente el juego, está muy bien logrado en todos los aspectos. Tiene una buena historia, una premisa interesante y personajes con los cuales sentirse identificado. Creo que es uno de los mejores títulos que he jugado en este último tiempo, no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado pero si me arrepiento de no haberlo hecho antes. Es un gran título que todo el mundo debería disfrutar. Un juego que te permite armar tu propia historia y ahí está la esencia fundamental del juego. Al fin y al cabo, no todos tomaremos las mismas decisiones y por tanto cada uno tendrá su versión de los hechos, aunque bien es cierto que se puede rejugar escogiendo distintas cosas pero lo ideal sería quedarte con tu versión de la historia que este genial juego quiere contarte. Con esa versión de la historia de la cual formaste parte, que sin ti y sin tus decisiones hubiera sido muy diferente. Aunque lamentablemente el final sea el mismo en todos los casos, está bueno que cada uno vaya siguiendo una historia completamente diferente.
    Ahora, si me pongo a analizar este juego de manera subjetiva, es decir, lo que a mi me pareció y si me gustó o no... debo decir que lamentablemente no me gustó que ambos finales le dieran un gusto amargo al juego. Tratando de no hacer mucho Spoiler para aquel que no lo haya jugado solo diré lo básico. Aquel que elija salvar la ciudad tendrá un final super amargo si la persona que jugó se había encariñado con cierto personaje. Por otro lado, si no se elige salvar la ciudad, sientes que el final no termina de convencer. Me he tomado el tiempo para poder obtener los dos finales antes de hacer esta reseña pero debo decir que me hubiera gustado un poco más de esfuerzo con este último final mencionado ya que se siente como si estuviera incompleto... está vacío... y no es una sensación agradable para el que juega. En fin, volviendo al título, está muy muy bien y lo recomiendo. Ojalá tenga el placer de jugar otro título parecido a este. A este juego lo hubiera puntuado con un 10 sin ningún problema, lamentablemente el sabor amargo que deja el juego, con ambos finales, hace que lamentablemente tenga que darle esta calificación. Aún así este juego es estupendo y lo recomiendo al 100%    … Expand
  19. jelikey
    Mar 30, 2017
    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.
  20. 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
  21. jaw1986baby
    Mar 20, 2017
    4
    So that last time the game has you climbing the path nearly to the Lighthouse, if the PC gets a Blue Screen you think this has been a very good game. Then you get the last choice and the ending. Worse than ME 3 for an ending so bad it ruined the WHOLE game for me. I am not going to give spoilers so I will not detail my reasons. But I was so, so disappointed.
  22. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    - Another great episodic graphic adventure but this one provides some little fresh elements. The main one, time travel. Is not as deep as the manipulation of memory Dontnod made on "Remember Me" (2013) but is well implemented for a larger audience.
    - Life is Strange is focused on its story. Is not the classic high school story it has a warmer and different perspective. Sometimes    Pros:
    - Another great episodic graphic adventure but this one provides some little fresh elements. The main one, time travel. Is not as deep as the manipulation of memory Dontnod made on "Remember Me" (2013) but is well implemented for a larger audience.

    - Life is Strange is focused on its story. Is not the classic high school story it has a warmer and different perspective. Sometimes is really sad, sometimes melancholic and sometimes implements humor in little cute doses even joking about hipsters, modern art, films etc...

    - Characters are very interesting and every chapter Max writes in her diary about her relationship with them at the moment. They put a great effort in this aspect.

    - The episodes ending are great! Always right in the feels ;)

    - Technically speaking is not ground breaking but Unreal Engine 3 fit nicely. Is good to see that they approached artistically mixing shaders and not only cel-shaded models like in other franchises. The art, care of details and color palettes are great. The work done with vintage filters, postprocess, chromatic aberration, DOF, bloom is really good! ;)

    - The game is on 7th and 8th gen including PC. Shamefully is not yet confirmed any portable or tablet version (like TWD did with iOS and Android) maybe if the go for UE4 would be able to do that.

    - Gameplay wise mmm is exactly the same as The Walking Dead but you don't use many items. You interact with the environment and mostly you alter the time with your powers to change situations around the characters.

    - It has a bit of replayability because of the collectibles (the pictures to complete your diary) and a few interesting choices during the five episodes. Is not like in the Telltale Games that all roads go to the same place, is not Until Dawn which can give you a few very different results but your choices makes you feel responsible...You'll see.

    - The music and the OST in general is great and very relaxing. Is a game to take your time and be played on late night ;) I saw people rushing through it. Is a shame. that's why it took my almost 30hs to complete. Because even if is a bit linear you it deserves your attention on the work they put on some dialogs and choices (even those choices that doesn't matter at all).

    Cons:
    Not many cons....FOR REALS?
    Yes, it worth his price and the time you spend with it 100% ;)

    - I would be great to have a game like this with more difficult puzzles in the future. Nowadays the experience of this kind of games underestimates some kind of gamers to reach wide audiences.

    - I will not enter in spoilers but there're a few gaps that maybe in a next game or a DLC they can "solve".

    - You'll missed to play it like the first time. Is not the same to play the episodes and have to wait than playing it all on a few sits now that is out. So, if you can avoid spoilers on the internet (mostly on our hipster friend Tumblr and deviantART) try to take your time.

    - A few audio glitches on the late episodes. They can be solved easily.    … Expand
  23. itchipod
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Refreshing and a well-managed story, awesome cast and game mechanics. The first two episodes may be a drag but as you go on, the story develops and you can't stop playing for some more chapters. I advise for new players to not read guides and spoilers and play the game blind.
  24. 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
  25. KYOTO
    Feb 14, 2017
    10
    cool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool soundcool sound
  26. natanfk
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    + Great characters
    + Great storyline
    + Nice time travel mechanic
    + Choices impact the fate of individual characters
    + Outstanding voice acting

    - Many choices won't matter because you will change the timeline where they happened
    - Choices won't impact the ending
    - Graphics and facial expression are really bad
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#32 Best PC Game of 2015
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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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