Life is Strange

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3257 Ratings

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  1. SamAxe00
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Such a captivating game. The story takes the front seat over gameplay, a refreshing change of pace. The characters and story are very well done.
  2. dunuch
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    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.
  3. LeonieV2
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele die ich jeh gespielt habe

    Mittlerweile mein neues lieblingsspiel
  4. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  5. pokeaatrox
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Another narrative game or with a lot of dialogue / cinematic but whose available dubbing is only English.

    The other communities such as the French, Germans, Russians, etc... are neglected.

    My money will be better at other studios.
  6. Ciocolici
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I ventured into "Life is Strange" with uncertain expectations, knowing only that it would be an adventure game akin to Telltale's style, where choices matter and decisions hold weight. However, what awaited me was a pleasantly surprising and deeply enchanting experience. I found myself utterly captivated by the characters, the intricate storytelling, and every other aspect of the game.I ventured into "Life is Strange" with uncertain expectations, knowing only that it would be an adventure game akin to Telltale's style, where choices matter and decisions hold weight. However, what awaited me was a pleasantly surprising and deeply enchanting experience. I found myself utterly captivated by the characters, the intricate storytelling, and every other aspect of the game.

    The depth of the characters and their personal narratives is what I cherished most. Chloe and Max, in particular, left an indelible mark on my heart. The freedom to explore the world and the charming character hubs added a layer of immersion that made the game feel alive and inviting. I was astonished by the profound connection I developed with these characters – it was an unexpected and moving encounter.

    The Telltale-inspired style combined with the unique ability to control the characters and the intriguing chaos theory theme were a perfect blend. The time-rewind mechanic, in particular, was masterfully executed, adding an intriguing dimension to the gameplay.

    "Life is Strange" offered an extraordinary and singular journey, brimming with emotion and genuine feelings. I couldn't find a single flaw to complain about, and it has secured a place among my all-time favorite games.

    Certain scenes had such a profound impact on me that I felt overwhelmed with emotions. There were moments when I couldn't bear to explore further or continue playing. Twice, I found myself gazing at the monitor, lost in contemplation. The game managed to evoke teary eyes in some scenes, an achievement only previously attained by Telltale's "The Walking Dead."

    In conclusion, "Life is Strange" is a truly unique and emotionally poignant experience, impeccably crafted with a brilliant narrative. It stands as a remarkable piece of art, a game that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impression. I wholeheartedly celebrate this masterfully done creation and applaud its exceptional storytelling. It's an amazing gem, and I'm grateful to have embarked on this touching and unforgettable journey.    … Expand
  7. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 7
    Plot & Characters - 10
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 9
    Music & Sound - 7
    Replayability - 3
    Performance - 10
  8. zarvx
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    life is strange is a weird but good time travel game and even a little bit cringe sometimes especially the dialogue but that is part of its charm and i believe was purposely done for. i barely see games or any medium do this and i find that unique. it's like a breath of fresh air compared to the standard video game.

    the characters carried the game especially max, who is a very likeable    life is strange is a weird but good time travel game and even a little bit cringe sometimes especially the dialogue but that is part of its charm and i believe was purposely done for. i barely see games or any medium do this and i find that unique. it's like a breath of fresh air compared to the standard video game.

    the characters carried the game especially max, who is a very likeable protagonist, art is amazing, soundtrack is perfect, gameplay is also good but there's not much obviously.

    honestly there should be more games as compelling as this.    … Expand
  9. Krazee8
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    amazing just ............................................................
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  10. YZDSA
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    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.
  11. qusai_mulla
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    احد افضل العاب القصة الي لعبتها في حياتي جداً دخلت جو مع الشخصيات و تعلقة فيهم رغم التحريك و الجرافكس المتوسط لكن الحوارات غطت على كل عيوب اللعبة
  12. Suprizer
    Jun 10, 2023
    5
    This game is good for two things. One if you are bored from other genres and looking for a quick escape. Two if you have a girlfriend that you would like to turn into a gamer girl than this is a good starting game for her.
  13. infraRecon
    May 30, 2023
    9
    The Time was simple and the day was early, Life is Strange was a game that I never thought I'd like, this game isn't necessarily about the graphics or the gameplay, it's really about the deep story it pushes on you in a complex, and laid back world as if it was a late night storybook you'd read in the summer.

    I played it a while back and of course, only now am I doing a review for it, I    The Time was simple and the day was early, Life is Strange was a game that I never thought I'd like, this game isn't necessarily about the graphics or the gameplay, it's really about the deep story it pushes on you in a complex, and laid back world as if it was a late night storybook you'd read in the summer.

    I played it a while back and of course, only now am I doing a review for it, I remember playing this around 2 or 3 times for the different endings and choices, and almost every choice leads so well in the game's story.

    All the characters, stories, plot points and choices even the rewind mechanic were well thought out. This game isn't lost in time but is one of those games that should be played by everyone eventually.

    Now for the bads of the game, it's the high school drama. But it is necessary to convey this sense of safety during the story. Also maybe just walking around constantly may be a little slog especially if you don't want to miss anything, I would say that all the bads of the game are done on purpose, but stuff like the graphics and the actual lip sinking of the characters can be a bit of let down, especially during scenes of high emotion.

    I think with all of that I can only take a point away, the rest of the game is just a joy to play through and it's rare that I play a game multiple times.
    This is a 9/10 game, this is the true definition of a story game that needs more of a full remake to Iron out the graphics and lipsyncing. I think the remaster they did back was pointless and doesn't really do anything for the game besides make it brighter. The original game still is good, just understand that each section was released separately if you go and buy this, you want the complete experience with no hitches whatsoever, maybe the remaster is useful after all.    … Expand
  14. Andante
    May 25, 2023
    9
    An awesome game. I tried it just out of curiosity and I was quickly immersed to a fantastic story that made me think a lot about life in general....Characters, direction and pacing are out of this world. Graphics and music are just outstanding. Its a game you wont forget even years after you play it...This is a 9/10 game without a doubt, a masterpiece of its kind.
  15. Triblue
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Jeu tres cool avec une bonne histoire et un bon rythme mais la fin est une des pires que j’ai vu de ma vie
  16. Shinglinhg
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played, the story is simply amazing, but the ending is not so good
  17. xalugg2
    May 5, 2023
    9
    Jogo muito bom mas só consegui jogar o episodio 1 por que os outros episodios são pagos e demorei um pouco para aprender os controles mas tirando isso... a jogabilidade e boa eu adoro esses jogos de escolha os controles são dificeis de aprender e os graficos são otimos
  18. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  19. Terce
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Definately there arent a lot of games that will make me cry because of its story, make me love its characters SO MUCH and keep me thinking over for hours or days when I stop playing or finish it. Well, Life is Strange is one of them.
    Just a wonderful story, soundtrack and graphic style.
  20. Bogdan008_Meta
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Замечательная игра от Square Enix и Dontnod, которая поразила меня по многим критериям.
    *Интересный и развивающийся сюжет. И с каждым эпизодом, тебе становиться интереснее наблюдать за событиями героев и ты ещё сильнее вникаешь в события игры. Атмосфера и драмы в игре хватает, когда под середину игры ты уже начинаешь волноваться за героев игры.
    *Сами герои как по мне открыты хорошо, но перед этой частью я посоветовал бы пройти Life is Strange: Before the Storm, и большое количество вопросов во время прохождения у вас отпадут. Вы больше узнаете саму Хлою, кто такая Рэйчел, и даже в некой степени больше узнаете про Фрэнка.
    *Графика и механика на те времена была тоже отличная.

    К слову, к самой игре претензий у меня почти и нет. Игра мне безумно понравилось. Мне было интересно наблюдать за персонажами, и за самим сюжетом. И в конце игры, когда игроку полагается самый тяжелый выбор за всю игру, у меня даже потекла слеза. И даже по сей день, был бы рад продолжению истории Макс и Хлои. Так что, однозначно рекомендую.    … Expand
  21. KinimodYunmi
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Ich weiß gar nicht was ich sagen soll, es war noch viel intensiver als Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
    Ich empfehle unbedingt zuerst Before the Storm zu spielen, wurde mir so empfohlen und ich bin extrem froh drüber!
    Die Beziehung zwischen Max & Chloe ist noch viel tiefgründiger, intensiver und spannender, das Spiel ist ein Meisterwerk! Ich dachte es geht in Life is Strange 2    Ich weiß gar nicht was ich sagen soll, es war noch viel intensiver als Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
    Ich empfehle unbedingt zuerst Before the Storm zu spielen, wurde mir so empfohlen und ich bin extrem froh drüber!
    Die Beziehung zwischen Max & Chloe ist noch viel tiefgründiger, intensiver und spannender, das Spiel ist ein Meisterwerk!

    Ich dachte es geht in Life is Strange 2 weiter, da gibt es doch noch so viel zu erzählen!
    Bitte führt es fort! Man könnte die an der Abfahrt aus Arcadia Bay anknüpfen, ein Abenteuer auf dem Weg nach LA auf dem sie alle Fotos und Kameras zerstören, das war mein erster Einfall, lasst euch bitte etwas besseres einfallen, DONTNOD. #LifeisStrange3
    Dann könnte man in LA ein Abenteuer erleben, einiges passiert, eine aufregende aber zu gleich gefährliche Stadt. #LifeisStrange4
    Weiter gehts nach New York, in LA ist so viel Mist passiert, wir können es nicht mit denen aufnehmen und niemand hilft uns. Auf der Flucht nach NY! #LifeisStrange5
    Dann waren es genug Abenteuer, sie sind älter geworden und möchte ein etwas normaleres Leben, Chloe überredet Max in San Fran nochmal als Fotografin durchzustarten, sie ziehen dort hin aber auch die Kraft ist auf einmal wieder da. #LifeisStrange:AftertheStorm

    Please @DONTNOD & @DECKNINE don't let these wonderful characters die!
    I love them so much    … Expand
  22. kinsang
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    เกมแรกที่เปิดโลกของ LIS สิ่งที่ต้องชมที่สุดคือเนื้อเรื่องที่ทำให้อยากติดตามไปตลอดทั้งเกม เป็นเกมที่ตัวเลือกไม่ได้อิมแพคแค่ตัวละครในเกม แต่อิมแพคถึงความรู้สึกของผู้เล่นจริงๆ ด้านเกมเพลย์ก็ทำออกมาได้กลมกล่อม กำลังพอดี ทำให้ไม่รู้สึกขัดกับการเดินเรื่องเกมแรกที่เปิดโลกของ LIS สิ่งที่ต้องชมที่สุดคือเนื้อเรื่องที่ทำให้อยากติดตามไปตลอดทั้งเกม เป็นเกมที่ตัวเลือกไม่ได้อิมแพคแค่ตัวละครในเกม แต่อิมแพคถึงความรู้สึกของผู้เล่นจริงๆ ด้านเกมเพลย์ก็ทำออกมาได้กลมกล่อม กำลังพอดี ทำให้ไม่รู้สึกขัดกับการเดินเรื่อง
  23. Ocmah_
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Herkesin bir kez olsun deneyim edebileceği bir oyun ama oyunsuzlukta oynayacaklara tavsiye edilebilir.
  24. OREH_MW
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    Я прошол life is strange, прекрасная игра в сюжетном плане сюжет попросил ахуеный на уровне the wolf among us я даже не знаю где он лучше но в 5 главе геймдезайнер пососал имею ввиду то что я не мог пройти из за невидимой стенки хоть и это должно было можно нужно было извыёживатся что бы пройти а так только положительные эмоцииЯ прошол life is strange, прекрасная игра в сюжетном плане сюжет попросил ахуеный на уровне the wolf among us я даже не знаю где он лучше но в 5 главе геймдезайнер пососал имею ввиду то что я не мог пройти из за невидимой стенки хоть и это должно было можно нужно было извыёживатся что бы пройти а так только положительные эмоции
  25. ErayTellezi
    Mar 26, 2023
    7
    Çok güzel bir hikaye ile berbat ötesi bir oynanışın harmanlandığı oyun. Oynanış o kadar berbat ki oyun sadece seçimlerden ve ara sahneleri izlemekten ibaret olsa çok daha iyi olurmuş. O şişe toplama kısımları falan tam bir saçmalıktı. Ama sonraki bölümlerde bunu biraz daha düzeltmişler. Dedektifliğin arttığı bölümlerde, ipuçlarını birleştirmek keyifliydi.

    Zaman yolculuğu fena işlenmemiş    Çok güzel bir hikaye ile berbat ötesi bir oynanışın harmanlandığı oyun. Oynanış o kadar berbat ki oyun sadece seçimlerden ve ara sahneleri izlemekten ibaret olsa çok daha iyi olurmuş. O şişe toplama kısımları falan tam bir saçmalıktı. Ama sonraki bölümlerde bunu biraz daha düzeltmişler. Dedektifliğin arttığı bölümlerde, ipuçlarını birleştirmek keyifliydi.

    Zaman yolculuğu fena işlenmemiş ama son bölümde boku çıktı, biraz fazla kullanıldığını düşünüyorum.

    Karakterleri sevdim. Klişe olsa da iyi işlenmişler. Yaptığımız seçimlerin her birinin üzerindeki etkisini çok iyi görüyoruz.

    Tabii ki sonunda kasabanın mahvolmasını tercih ettim.    … Expand
  26. eyyoemrecan
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    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.
  27. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Забавно наблюдать как девчачий сериал на твоих глазах превращается в триллер. Мне понравилось, годно!
  28. LowGrumper
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Невероятная игра! ТАКИХ эмоция от игр я еще не испытывал. Стилистика, атмосфера, саундтрек это высший уровень. В игре нет плохих или хороших, правильных или неправильных решений. Есть только твои решения. Единственный весомый минус игры это то, что она заканчивается. И наступает опустошение. Как будто с игрой, уходит частичка тебя.Невероятная игра! ТАКИХ эмоция от игр я еще не испытывал. Стилистика, атмосфера, саундтрек это высший уровень. В игре нет плохих или хороших, правильных или неправильных решений. Есть только твои решения. Единственный весомый минус игры это то, что она заканчивается. И наступает опустошение. Как будто с игрой, уходит частичка тебя.
  29. AlisonOliveir4
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente um dos maiores jogos da franquia, musicas impressionantes e super bem desenvolvidas para combinar com o enredo, os gráficos não são tão incríveis para época, mas vc consegue tirar uma ou outra pint. das cutscenes para usar de wallpaper, os personagens principais tem bastante desenvolvimento, o único ponto negativo e que alguns personagens mais secundários são portas na questãoSimplesmente um dos maiores jogos da franquia, musicas impressionantes e super bem desenvolvidas para combinar com o enredo, os gráficos não são tão incríveis para época, mas vc consegue tirar uma ou outra pint. das cutscenes para usar de wallpaper, os personagens principais tem bastante desenvolvimento, o único ponto negativo e que alguns personagens mais secundários são portas na questão de personalidade.… Expand
  30. nanansgxz2
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    《奇异人生》真的无法形容。这是一种完全独特的体验，以令人难以置信的方式欺骗，它的魔力只能亲身体验。
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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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