Life is Strange 2

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  1. jujitsu_blood
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Life is strange2 seems very excellent and the actors i cant think how else it would be if they were different. The story at start puts your emotion to journey with Sean and Daniel i did thought Sean would also have a power for the player to control but no. My favourite characters is Sean, Daniel, Finn and Karen for favourite episodes i chose Episode1 Roads, Episode3 Wastelands and Episode5Life is strange2 seems very excellent and the actors i cant think how else it would be if they were different. The story at start puts your emotion to journey with Sean and Daniel i did thought Sean would also have a power for the player to control but no. My favourite characters is Sean, Daniel, Finn and Karen for favourite episodes i chose Episode1 Roads, Episode3 Wastelands and Episode5 Wolves. The endings was interesting but the one with Sean dead it looked sad. I am hoping they will make Sean and Daniel continue to make another life is strange game or be in other video games i would buy… Expand
  2. sepid
    Aug 4, 2023
    9
    This game involves emotions and logic, the story of the game is very beautiful, the player's choice is really impressive, this choice makes what character Sean and Daniel have and what kind of brotherly relationship they have. The characterization of the main and secondary characters is very deep and excellent. The soundtrack is great and goes with the game, obviously this game is notThis game involves emotions and logic, the story of the game is very beautiful, the player's choice is really impressive, this choice makes what character Sean and Daniel have and what kind of brotherly relationship they have. The characterization of the main and secondary characters is very deep and excellent. The soundtrack is great and goes with the game, obviously this game is not based on the gameplay, so if you expect a specific gameplay, it is better not to play.… Expand
  3. SpinoWolf
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Amazing narrative and the story had a lot of emotional impact. Would highly reccomend playing this.
  4. Bogdan008_Meta
    May 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life is Strange 2 доволи неплохая игра с необыкновенным, но вполне хорошим сюжетом. Поскольку я фанат Life is Strange 1 (Before the Storm), мне было печально узнать что в Life is Strange 2 будут новые персонажи и история. Но все же, я решил попробовать сыграть в эту игру и ни капли не пожалел.
    *Сюжет мне понравился. Драма и интерес нарастает по ходу вашего прохождения.
    *Персонажи становятся сильнее, и взрослеют с каждым эпизодом. Шон будет меняться по вашим выборам, а Даниэль будет меняться по выборам Шона. И мне это даже очень понравилось.
    *Графика вполне на среднем уровне. Разве что немного темноватая, но вполне хорошая и приятная для глаза.
    Не знаю почему, но пожалуй в этой части мне сильно не понравился дневник в котором Шон делает заметки по ходу сюжета (не считая рисунков). Как будто что-то и похоже на дневник, в нем есть текст описывающий сам сюжет и эмоции Шона в тот момент. И все это в перемешку с однотипными комиксами и рисунками.
    Ну и иногда в игре я видел баги. Их конечно было не много, но все же они были.
    В Life is Strange 2 пожалуй много плохих отзывов, поскольку эта часть не была продолжением Life is Strange 1. Хотя в игре есть один момент в 5 эпизоде, когда там был Дэвид, и также фотографии Макс и Хлои. Мне как фанату первой части, было очень приятно.
    Не могу сказать что данная часть понравиться каждому. Скорее всего как на любителя. Но все же, мне игра понравилась.    … Expand
  5. Micky0808
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    The story is amazing! Every is amazing. The game is old so the graphic isn't so cool
  6. Plabli
    Mar 7, 2023
    10
    Great game, fantastic music, very detailed and deep characters... but not for rednecks.
  7. DuffySteffanni
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing game that is full of excitement. I loved the game as much as the first. Super unique game with a great cast. I wish it went on longer.
  8. GombaM
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    What a story! I really loved the two brothers adventures with the telekinesis and drama. The first two games were quite a blast, they had fantasy written in them.
  9. nanansgxz2
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    奇异人生2是电子游戏中最好的故事之一。它处理了很多问题，并优雅地处理了所有这些问题。它令人感动、令人回味、温暖和令人心碎。你做出的每一个选择不仅对你很重要，对你周围的人也很重要。迪亚兹兄弟的旅程是你绝对需要走的。
  10. dfpswarior
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    One of those games to play in Life! Continues the excelent value of "Life Is Strange"!!
  11. Chain_Affinity
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Life is Strange 2 is a powerful and compelling experience. I believe that it's a rare video game that tackles mature and difficult themes. Sean and Daniel's relationship is woven into a fine thread through the choices you make, and the outcome left a lasting impression on me like few stories do.
  12. agent13
    Sep 17, 2022
    8
    I loved life is strange 1 and I was excited to play LIS 2 after all this time and I wasn't disappointed it is even slightly better, overall just like LIS 1 the story is so incredible and emotional that i couldn't wait between episodes and I just kept playing all since i have the complete edition however your choices don't make changes as much as in quantic dream games and a lot of sectionsI loved life is strange 1 and I was excited to play LIS 2 after all this time and I wasn't disappointed it is even slightly better, overall just like LIS 1 the story is so incredible and emotional that i couldn't wait between episodes and I just kept playing all since i have the complete edition however your choices don't make changes as much as in quantic dream games and a lot of sections of the game which could have some gameplay are just cutscenes. the graphics from an artistic perspective is awesome but what really shines in this game is the voice acting and music specially the kid who voice acted daniel did a great job. the variety of the endings is also good but i expected different paths.… Expand
  13. 67483340
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gusta mucho esta saga la juegue todas las anteriores y me gustaron esta secuela me gusto. Desearia que hagan una secuela en los proximos juegos… Expand
  14. AmberAnk2000
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    I cried at the end of each episode when I first play through the episodes. They had my attention all the way through, but now. Yes, it doesn't have same effect, but doesn't mean that I hate this game. I still find love for this game.
  15. YourboyVini
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Life is strange 2 is an emotional and engaging story with protagonists and topics most studios won't touch, the game tells a story that reflects our current world, it’s more relatable than we'd like to think it’s possible.
    The bond between Sean and Daniel has been the heart of this story. Every choice you make, you see whether they just affect Sean, Daniel or both of them, and the choices    Life is strange 2 is an emotional and engaging story with protagonists and topics most studios won't touch, the game tells a story that reflects our current world, it’s more relatable than we'd like to think it’s possible.
    The bond between Sean and Daniel has been the heart of this story. Every choice you make, you see whether they just affect Sean, Daniel or both of them, and the choices actually matter, in the first game you can see the consequences of your actions really fast, but in Life is Strange 2, it's not really visible from the beginning, but it will shape the behavior of Daniel, and his behavior will change a lot along their journey and it will all contribute to the ending you’ll get. There's so much character development for Sean, he changes so much from one episode to another and by the end of episode 5 he's not the same sweet boy we met in episode 1, perhaps he'll never be that person again, there's naturally more tension in creating a teenager character who is forced to be a parent to their younger sibling way before they are ready. The idea of what it means to evolve as a parent comes off strong, the moral choices are difficult to make, but that's the intention, to try to make the right decision for Daniel even as he's showing how much he hates you. It's even harder to make moral choices when you're forced into a lifestyle that most would consider immoral for children. This story is so important and it shows the reality of lgbtq+ folks and poc who are homeless in a country where bigotry unfortunately starts to become a 'common' reality. The force that the characters are running from, is the constant spectre of racially motivated violence, the plot is kicked off by that kind of violent incident, a situation that happens everyday in the world, not to mention the complexity of characters when you put it all together: there *are* homeless bisexual boys doing their best to raise their sibling after recently losing their father to a tragic and unnecessary act.

    A lot of people have been complaining about political topics in the game, let me tell you something: If they didn't talk about politics, that would be a political message, homeless kids, racism and xenophobia are a real thing, but you say It's politics when a Mexican dad is killed leaving two homeless boys to survive, but good story telling when white girls are murdered? Ok. I see you. I see exactly what you are saying.

    I can only hope the people who love Life is Strange 1 can give Life is Strange 2 a chance because it’s a really deeply moving game about a different kind of life, about how powerless life can feel but still getting up and trying, even when really **** up stuff happens. Don’t get me wrong, I love Life is Strange 1 but I relate a lot more to Life Is Strange 2, Chloe and Max were my friends but Sean and Daniel are like my family. Two different kinds of love. I fully understand the love for the first game, I love it too, the world delt queer girls a **** hand and this was representation and love, the world also is dealing a **** hand to Mexican Americans and a sensitive bisexual boy, and to say it’s not realistic says a lot about what kind of person you are.
    Whichever direction you take Sean and Daniel's lives, chances are you'll feel responsible for their fates. It's personal. And because it's personal, it's memorable. That's about the utmost positive quality for this style of story.    … Expand
  16. GabFireBR
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu não esperava que Life is Strange, fosse se tornar uma franquia "stand-alone" onde tivesse personagens com poderes em cada um deles, mas até que ficou interessante, porém, entender esse universo será bem complicado, desde o início não explicou o motivo dos poderes da protagonista do primeiro jogo, e agora enfiou poderes em um garoto aleatório. O jogo segue o mesmo esquema de impacto dos anteriores, sem grandes mudanças na jogabilidade e mecânicas, apenas com a retirada da mecânica de viagem no tempo, e nenhuma coloca em cima, o que deixou o jogo mais pobre. Entretanto o maior problema desse jogo está na história, que está mais para uma novela mexicana do que para um jogo eletrônico, faltou trabalhar melhor os personagens e com certeza evitar a lacração exagerada!… Expand
  17. AguskunJP
    Dec 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers ahead.

    (Edit at the end)

    First impression after finishing.
    So much unnecessary suffering. This game threw at you a bunch of choices and all the outcomes are horrible.

    And after I tried to be the best possible brother Daniel decided to leave me behind!!! Give me a break.

    There is no way to improve the fate of the brothers throughout this game. I enjoyed some parts like the reunion with Karen but then, it had the feeling it did not matter what Sean did, if he tried to be a good brother, or if he tried to obey rules at the end he was beaten, hit, lost his eye. And Daniel was so insufferable for more than 50% of the game.

    Oh! and those bigots at the border, that was so unnecessary, it's like the game is trying to make a point of why it's bad to be a racist bigot, but IDK, it came across in a very cheesy and pushy way.

    This game makes you feel things, and most of them are horrible things

    I gave it a 5 because I still appreciate some parts of the game but for a story-based game, this story was not my thing.

    (Edit, a few days after finishing)

    Actually, the more days pass the more I come to like the game and the more I understand what the authors were trying to convey. I still believe there were better ways to transmit some of the messages.
    Nevertheless, this was a brave game, a great improvement in writing and graphics from the previous one. And also I appreciate the Daniel morality compass affecting the ending.

    I saw all the other endings and I must say that I am satisfied with the ending I got.    … Expand
  18. ladyherb
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so odd to me that people have rated this game as low as they did; I suspect that long time fans aren't happy with the direction the game took, but speaking as a long time fan of the original games and it being the game that originally got me into PC gaming, I prefer Life is Strange Two by a wide margin. Sean as a character seems to be more realized than Max and Chloe- or rather, more human- and not to mention, the choices are a lot more meaningful and have a significant influence on the course of the story. There was significantly more excitement and depth in each of the episodes, with episode four being the highlight of the series. Going beyond the high school environment in LIS, this game deals with violence, xenophobia, religion, brotherhood, and speaks on unfortunately still relevant political issues as it concerns inequality.

    Please don't let the reviews deter your experience playing this game; they are wholly inaccurate and based solely on dogmatic allegiance to only the classics and not accepting improvement upon them. It's the same issue that tanked the Last of Us 2 despite it being an incredible game dealing with the nature of revenge and the cycle of violence. Some of the "critiques" I read was that it was leftist propaganda (which makes me question if they played the first game) and that it lacked character development- despite the minor, minor detail that a significant function of the game is shaping your brother to be moral and immoral depending on your actions. Also the critique that Sean did not have character development in spite of the entire game being based on a forceable transition to maturity to protect and value family above all else, to become similar to the father he lost. It honestly just convinces me that these people read that it commentated on immigration issues and decided from then forth to hate the game without actually playing it.

    As much as I hold the original story dear to my heart, Life is Strange Two is a more mature, well rounded version of its successor. Unfortunately, LIS's status as a cult classic for whatever reason makes the general user consensus more aversive- but undeservingly, and it almost makes me wonder if the people in the comments even played the game with an open attitude. Overall, I found it to be a significant improvement in its choices, characters, themes, and general gameplay.    … Expand
  19. Unplugged_kill
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Невероятная игра
    Нечего сказать, так что.... Уааа хочу просто всему миру рассказать эту историю
  20. norrtom
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful story, that left me breathless. It was beautifully acted, had exeptional writing and made me feel all sorts of emotions. If this would be a TV-show, it would be a monster success.
  21. Crazybasil
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    So, I skipped this long-awaited sequel to the cute lesbian adventure at first because I was misled about its "forced" agenda and "boring" characters. Well, here I am, writing this in June 2020. It's not funny anymore, now it's just heartbreaking. I lost my father, the world is quarantined, and the problems of society are real and obvious. And now I seem to understand the meaning of theSo, I skipped this long-awaited sequel to the cute lesbian adventure at first because I was misled about its "forced" agenda and "boring" characters. Well, here I am, writing this in June 2020. It's not funny anymore, now it's just heartbreaking. I lost my father, the world is quarantined, and the problems of society are real and obvious. And now I seem to understand the meaning of the message. It's not about delivering a bunch of Rule 34 content to Max and Chloe anymore, it's really a mature story. And it's exceptional.… Expand
  22. cheemss
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    narrative, voice acting, great journey, beautiful story, politics, racism, epic, message about promising, awesome soundtrack
  23. Daun228
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Это прекрасное эмоциональное приключения. прекрасно наверно всё, персонажи, сюжет, саундтрек, визуал с точки зрения красоты и гармонии на экране (немного с графикой проблемы, но скорее всего это такой стиль так что к этому не придираюсь)
    в общем 12/10    Это прекрасное эмоциональное приключения. прекрасно наверно всё, персонажи, сюжет, саундтрек, визуал с точки зрения красоты и гармонии на экране (немного с графикой проблемы, но скорее всего это такой стиль так что к этому не придираюсь)
    в общем 12/10
  24. Forbiddenlist61
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Really good story, Awesome soundtracks, and good emotions.This game is better than first!
  25. adros
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    Maybe the best game I've ever played. I thought the original Life is Strange hit me hard because of the crazy good characterwritting and the so heartbreaking story. But this game took that and took it to another level. While playing this game I thought I was Sean myself and wasn't playing a character I couldn't understand in some situations or agree with their choices. This game gave meMaybe the best game I've ever played. I thought the original Life is Strange hit me hard because of the crazy good characterwritting and the so heartbreaking story. But this game took that and took it to another level. While playing this game I thought I was Sean myself and wasn't playing a character I couldn't understand in some situations or agree with their choices. This game gave me literally every emotion that exists and I could really understand the problems and pain the two brothers faced on their way to Mexico, sometimes I even found myself in it (most of the time). That's the reason why I think this is such a great game and probably my personal favourite game of all time. I can see why some people don't like this game as much as I do and I totally see some problems of this game but that doesn't change my mind about it and I will recommend this game to anybody who is really into games with a heartbreaking story. For me a Must-Play.… Expand
  26. ghosttoyou
    Jul 13, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8/10 Во всех аспектах лучше первой части, запоминающиеся и проникающие персонажи ( главное не кринжовые как в первой части) , не самый оригинальный но хороший сюжет с очень хорошо прописанными диалогами. Единственное что очень разочаровало , и порвало жопу, это
    не логичная концовка , типо бля )))) какого хуя они поехали не к дыре в заборе, а через ебаную границу на прямую)) последующий выбор не имеет уже никакого смысла и делается с отвратом, хотел очень снять бал за концовку, но всетаки игра заслуживает 8 и не понимаю почему её так захейтили на MC    … Expand
  27. APenguinMyth23
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    For me, personally I still think that Life is Strange 2 it's far better than the first one and the Prequel, simply of the fact of its impactful story, although released in 2019, the topics and issues that it talks about are still important, besides the wonderful soundtrack, complex characters, huge symbolisms and amazing story telling makes this game truly unique and amazing, I wouldFor me, personally I still think that Life is Strange 2 it's far better than the first one and the Prequel, simply of the fact of its impactful story, although released in 2019, the topics and issues that it talks about are still important, besides the wonderful soundtrack, complex characters, huge symbolisms and amazing story telling makes this game truly unique and amazing, I would recommend it to anyone who is new to video games because this game truly shows that video games are a unique form of art, and we should appreciate it… Expand
  28. Eniusza
    May 24, 2021
    8
    Something different from the first part, but a family-focused game describing a bond between brothers is a pretty neat idea. It had it's ups and downs, but I had enjoyed playing it. Wouldn't do it again, but it's cool to know that your choices actually matter and will shape the possibilities at the end.
  29. Tellus12
    May 22, 2021
    8
    As a big fan of the first game, I tried to forget the impact of it in order to not compare this one to it, which is probably why it has a wealth of negative reviews. After finishing episode 1 I felt the story of LIS2 dragged. It's slow. It's not without it's shocking twists and blind corners though.

    The story is both a pro and a con. It's quite different to LIS1 in the way it's broader    As a big fan of the first game, I tried to forget the impact of it in order to not compare this one to it, which is probably why it has a wealth of negative reviews. After finishing episode 1 I felt the story of LIS2 dragged. It's slow. It's not without it's shocking twists and blind corners though.

    The story is both a pro and a con. It's quite different to LIS1 in the way it's broader and the scope of events is much more random. It's also a game where your characters travel across the country, whereas the first was set in a handful of locations in the same area. However, this could also serve as a negative regarding the choices you make. I realised after completing the game, and watching all the endings via YouTube, just how divergent each one can be. The consequences of your choices are spread so wide apart that it's impossible to see where it could have gone if you chose different, a problem the first game didn't have. So on one hand it feels like a truly free and unique adventure to the player, but on the other it stunts it a bit just making you wonder what the difference could have been, maybe much like real life.

    That said, the mechanics of the game are sound, good graphics that don't need to be overdone, good control, voice acting, lots of background is found within notes and sketches you sift through too. As the story progresses it becomes more emotive making you sense that no real good ending is in sight for the two brothers. Max and Chloe from the first game were swathed in moral dilemmas but it only affected a handful of nearby characters. Daniel and Sean's actions in LIS2 are constantly being investigated by the cops who chase them the whole way. Unfortunately, the boys' inventory backpacks are full of stuff they never seem to use/focus on in this game, which was a shame.

    Daniel's 'superpower' is a bit of a cop out for me. Telekinesis is a bit old hat in some ways, but it's done quite well and as you play from Sean's perspective, it brings a new element to the game where you can literally lose control of Daniel and change his attitude as he travels with you.

    By the end of the game I realised how much effort had been put into this game to try and scratch up to the first one. The ending stays with you for a while (well, mine did, it was pretty shocking), like all good games. It's certainly not as good, but it's well worth a playthrough as a decent standalone game. To be honest, playing this one before the first one would be better for a new player in some ways.    … Expand
  30. cdbjaum
    May 12, 2021
    8
    - Great story
    - Simple but beautiful visuals
    - Well writen caracters
    - Hard choices and a lot of ways to handle the situations - Superb Soundtrack LiS 2 is very different from the First one, but maintain the franchise's qualities and put you in the middle of a very complex, emotional and bittersweet story. The game have it's flaws, but they are overall overshadowed by the qualities. Great game!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 12, 2021
    70
    Anyone that enjoyed the original Life is Strange and opted not to give a chance to this sequel should reconsider right away. The story may not deliver the same impact or suspense, but this is a poignant narrative that many should find a degree of relatability to, with extremely likeable characters in the form of Sean and Daniel. With the full season discounted often and a new game on the horizon, this is a great time to journey south with the Diaz brothers.
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  2. IGN Japan
    Apr 10, 2020
    70
    Different from its predecessor, Life is Strange 2 brings more political themes to the table. Protagonist Sean’s little brother Daniel has supernatural powers, but is too young to distinguish between good and evil, and it is up to the player how you want to guide him. While interesting in theory, this results in a gameplay experience based almost entirely on making decisions, and supernatural elements are not put into use as cleverly as in the original Life is Strange. This makes Life is Strange 2 feel like it lacks focus, because most of its political themes are not fleshed out enough, and the ones that do work don’t really need supernatural elements in the first place.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 9, 2020
    90
    A refined followup with a totally new cast to fall in love with. You should absolutely play Life Is Strange 2. But you might want a box of tissues ready for the ending. [Issue#171, p.85]
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