Life is Strange

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  • Summary: Life is Strange is a hand drawn work of art and every action enacts a butterfly effect - but with the power to rewind time, what would you change? And would it turn out to be a change for the better or worse?
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. EGM
    Nov 1, 2015
    95
    From its opening moment until its final scene plays, Life is Strange is a wonderful, beautiful, captivating, touching adventure built upon the undying friendship of two girls trying to find their place in the world.
  2. Gaming Age
    Nov 7, 2015
    91
    If you’re on the market for a dramatic and original episodic series with unique gameplay mechanics and an intriguing story to tell, then consider checking out Life is Strange. I definitely need to reiterate how impressed I am with Dontnod Entertainment's first foray into the episodic adventure genre, and we're definitely excited to see where they'll be taking us next.
  3. Washington Post
    Jan 8, 2016
    90
    With tremendous cunning, Dontnod’s game moves from a teenage super-power fantasy toward a comment on our universal wish to repair time.
  4. GameTrailers
    Oct 29, 2015
    87
    The greatest strength of Life is Strange is that the excellent character work, supernatural twists, and serene environments manage to overcome any technical issues. It was easy for us to get hooked on guiding Max through this tumultuous time in her life, and the ending left our hearts and minds drained.
  5. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 5, 2016
    85
    An honest, sometimes even painful, story about friendship and finding yourself. Life is Strange is played with a lump in the throat and its ability to make a grown man tear up is its true "power".
  6. PSX Extreme
    Dec 29, 2015
    85
    Due to excellent voice performances, a mysterious, sleepy little town that has plenty of intrigue and secrets, the added benefit of some exploration, and the undeniably appealing rewind feature, the game has a unique and extremely absorbing feel.
  7. Dealspwn
    Oct 21, 2015
    70
    As a whole series, Life is Strange has been an intriguing and emotional experience. The rewind mechanic is an intelligent inclusion to the interactive drama genre and gives the impression of having significant control over the narrative. That said, there's certainly an argument that player choices have all been leading to a singular binary decision which somewhat softens the finale's emotional punch.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 293 out of 358
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 358
  3. Negative: 15 out of 358
  1. Eyeteeth76
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Further proof that video games can tell emotionally engaging stories and present relatable characters. Superb voice acting, beautiful artFurther proof that video games can tell emotionally engaging stories and present relatable characters. Superb voice acting, beautiful art design, a smooth score, and good use of licensed music all help to make this story game one worth playing. If you are looking to take a break from the usual RPGs and shooters, then I recommend you start with Life is Strange.… Expand
  2. chazy
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Life is Strange é uma das melhores experiências com video game, é uma obra prima em todos os sentidos, tudo é inspirador e delicado, éLife is Strange é uma das melhores experiências com video game, é uma obra prima em todos os sentidos, tudo é inspirador e delicado, é simplesmente perfeito.… Expand
  4. zNeverSleep
    May 29, 2023
    10
    This game is powerful.

    For some reason, even though that's my second playthrough, I can stop being emotionally damaged by this game.    This game is powerful.

    For some reason, even though that's my second playthrough, I can stop being emotionally damaged by this game. Actually, knowing some stuff about certain characters made some minor decisions harder. The difference they made objectively was not high, but your perception around it is what really matters. Making someone laugh, feel motivated, or pissed. You feel all of this with them, and I love this. That's only possible because of how sensitive the creators were and how amazingly developed and relatable the characters truly are.

    Talking about sensitivity... hands down. That is one of the best soundtracks ever selected. OST included. I could listen to the main theme for hours. This game would not be that good without those tracks.

    But it is perfect? no. But that was the dev's fault? Also no. The graphics and other technical elements could be better. Facial expressions feel off sometimes and clearly characters could not express themselves the way they should. Obviously, that's a financial problem, so it's understandable. And, at least, the actors nail it. Amazing performances.

    If you still haven't played this masterpiece, what are you waiting for?    … Expand
  5. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    9
    Life of Strange has one of the best stories ever told in any game ever. It's perfectly emotional.
  6. SCLancho
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    Totally recommended. The story is great, music and graphics are fine. This is a new idea of game, innovation, which is very needed now days.Totally recommended. The story is great, music and graphics are fine. This is a new idea of game, innovation, which is very needed now days. Worth to play it!… Expand
  7. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life Is Strange is a great game with interesting puzzles in its gameplay due to the time-rewind mechanic, accompanied with an emotional soundtrack.
    The characters are the focal point of the story and the animation quality emphasises the expressions and actions of the characters. Chloe and Max are wild and likeable people and them, along with Nathan and Mr Jefferson propel the intimate story further.
    The main feature of the game is the consequences in the choices you make, and while most don't affect the plot too much, I like that the ones that do are binary and converse. Speaking for myself, I tend to weave around choices when I'm given them so I can get the most value of what I've been presented, but Life Is Strange prevents that and forces you to pick one or the other and it encourages you to seriously think about what you want to do, and I like that aspect of the game.

    Life Is Strange is an emphatic experience that shouldn't be missed.    … Expand
  8. vezance
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never have I been so angered by the ending of a video game. The entire point of the story is, "hey, you know that hours and hours upon gameplay you just went through? Yeah, you shouldn't have done any of that." There are some great moments throughout the game, but that is all undone at the end when the "right" choice is to undo everything you did, making the entire gameplay meaningless.… Expand

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#22 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#16 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#25 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015