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. jaymeehuynh
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    So basically in 10 long ass hours of gameplay, u get to babysit a fking spoiled ungrateful 9yo brat who constantly gets on ur nerves and never wanna listen to u, so then all of ur decisions in this game doesn’t fking matter at all since that brat is the one that holds power and u r just a supporting role to escort him and deal with his **** until the end. And what’s with the racist thingSo basically in 10 long ass hours of gameplay, u get to babysit a fking spoiled ungrateful 9yo brat who constantly gets on ur nerves and never wanna listen to u, so then all of ur decisions in this game doesn’t fking matter at all since that brat is the one that holds power and u r just a supporting role to escort him and deal with his **** until the end. And what’s with the racist thing in this game that doesn’t add any development value for the characters at all other than annoys tf outta me (and plz i’m not even white, for those that said things abt how supreme-white ppl rate this game low for that)

    I had high hopes after playing the first game, couldn’t get over it for weeks, looked for dlc and easter eggs etc… and man, this one is such a disappointment.    … Expand
  4. escobar_pablo
    Aug 2, 2023
    2
    The first episode was quite good, the story was going amazing. But afterward, the game becomes so boring, the game story is streaming so slowly, and very childish scenes turn up. 90% percent of whole episodes are boring except the first. barely played till 4th episode and then deleted. 2-3-4 episodes are about being the babysitter of that little ****
  5. SpinoWolf
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Amazing narrative and the story had a lot of emotional impact. Would highly reccomend playing this.
  6. loumex
    Jul 15, 2023
    3
    Surely people will hate me for saying this, but LIS2 is by far the worst in the whole series, DLCs included. It is blund, straightforward, no character sticks till the end, the areas are linear and without much thought, music is non-existent compared to 1 and TC, there is a total lack of humour, there is NO ongoing mystery, a vague end-game that doesn't really make sense to build upon, youSurely people will hate me for saying this, but LIS2 is by far the worst in the whole series, DLCs included. It is blund, straightforward, no character sticks till the end, the areas are linear and without much thought, music is non-existent compared to 1 and TC, there is a total lack of humour, there is NO ongoing mystery, a vague end-game that doesn't really make sense to build upon, you have no powers but instead "nurture" them on your brother. The whole game is a great, GREAT disappointment. LS1 remains the GOAT, LSTC and Before the storm follow, but this, nah man, this is not worth your time.… Expand
  7. Empyrea
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Well let's start talking about that if you buy a second-hand game you won't be able to play the fifth and final chapter unless you pay 8€, that's crazy! So I won't be able to watch the end. Nice job! But let's talk about the game: this game has nothing to do with the first game. It's a kind of Heavy rain, Detroit kind of game but with no action. You can only get to make some choices andWell let's start talking about that if you buy a second-hand game you won't be able to play the fifth and final chapter unless you pay 8€, that's crazy! So I won't be able to watch the end. Nice job! But let's talk about the game: this game has nothing to do with the first game. It's a kind of Heavy rain, Detroit kind of game but with no action. You can only get to make some choices and sometimes you feel that you will end up with the same consequences whatever your choices are. A part from this, the argument and characters are just American stereotypes that some people will like but I don't. Having played until chapter 4 (because as I said they don't let you play the final chapter), I would have rated this game with a 6 (or at least not more than a 7). Far worse than the first Life is Strange. The best chapter is the first one, then it kind of gets boring because, although sometimes is interesting it feels also like a movie. You can play this game but have in mind all that I have said.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. lwg1103
    May 7, 2023
    4
    I find this story really boring, especially comparing to previous games. Big disappointment. Forced myself to finish it.
  10. Romooo
    Apr 29, 2023
    0
    Woke mob Kherson oblast I got killed in the last couple days I got a bit wrong with the west and I got a bit more pro and Russia didn’t have a chance I got a new partner and Russia didn’t saw that Russia but it’s not a good thing to me
  11. Micky0808
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    The story is amazing! Every is amazing. The game is old so the graphic isn't so cool
  12. Plabli
    Mar 7, 2023
    10
    Great game, fantastic music, very detailed and deep characters... but not for rednecks.
  13. PMG-Writer
    Feb 11, 2023
    7
    My conclusion about "Life is Strange 2" is very positive. The in places gripping story with the real characters and also create a great atmosphere again and again. The characters are also simply interesting, but unfortunately the plot is bloated with unnecessary elements. Besides the story, there are also small but relatively simple puzzles. The technical implementation of the SwitchMy conclusion about "Life is Strange 2" is very positive. The in places gripping story with the real characters and also create a great atmosphere again and again. The characters are also simply interesting, but unfortunately the plot is bloated with unnecessary elements. Besides the story, there are also small but relatively simple puzzles. The technical implementation of the Switch version is good and could of course be a bit better. Nevertheless, fans of the series get a decent spin-off for the Switch.… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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。
  17. Rallen4520
    Dec 26, 2022
    0
    If I was rating a series for Netflix this movie or “game” would get a 5. The first episode was free for ps membership which is nothing more than walking around listening to a whiny kid. No powers, no action, just watching and listening to dialogue.
  18. dfpswarior
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    One of those games to play in Life! Continues the excelent value of "Life Is Strange"!!
  19. Asgard0822
    Nov 4, 2022
    2
    LOVED life is strange 1, but this game is far from the same level when it comes to story.
    way to long cutscenes of the 2 brother walking, the kid is annoying as hell, weak slow paced story...
    really regret buying this game, even if it was only 10 bucks
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    5
    I love the first game but this is just not good. After Episode 3 it feels like the developers didn't know how to end this
  23. GretchenGrinch4
    Aug 14, 2022
    6
    nowhere near as good as the first 2, but still interesting for the genre, i did feel the episodes drug on at times though. they try to touch on social issues at times, but it really just sort of comes off as cliche the way they do it. almost every time they try seems like the character they use is the standard stereotype of the select demographic they're addressing.
  24. CnPx98
    Jun 7, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game isn't the worst I played but still so much just didn't make sense. Like how before Daniel knew their dad died he barely was concerned why they were out camping for days with no money or anything. I know he's a kid but if my older brother took me out camping and we were walking for 2 days I would definitely have some questions. He is 9 year old so he must understand something is wrong.
    At 1 point Daniel tells his brother to go away after all they had been through together? That is just complete trash. I know he didn't always agree with his brother but you wouldn't tell him to get lost because you wanna live with strangers you met a few weeks back after you spent months travelling together and how he gave up his life because he was worried about you both being separated.
    But it gets worse when Daniel is watching Sean getting beaten half to death. The building is burning down and filling up with smoke with embers falling from the ceiling and not 1 person coughs at all. The guy even pulls a gun out and starts hitting Sean with it. Daniel could use his power at any point. He says leave him alone but does nothing to prevent him from being hit. But 2 minutes before that he used his power to push Sean back? Why didn't he do the same to the guy that beating him to death? But just remember Daniel had his own mother walk out on him but was gonna do the same to Sean for someone he met a month ago? No I'm quite sure he would be less likely to. Also he has gone on about how he wants to see his mum throughout the hole game. When she turns up he's changed his mind and doesn't care anymore. If Sean couldn't sway his opinion then how the hell does a stranger manage to? This is the most pathetic failed attempt at a dramatic scene I have ever witnessed and I have sat through some bad movies/games. If Daniel was gonna tell Sean to leave you could have made it over something bigger then a small disagreement.
    It's like each episode was wrote by a different person and no one knew what each other was writing and then it was all thrown together. Also the decisions in this game didn't have as much of an impact as the 1st game which is 1 of the things that makes Life is Strange great is the big decisions and how they effect everything. There was a couple of times when you could choose something different but ultimately all outcomes were mostly the same.
    This is a fun game up until the halfway mark but I think the developers aren't as passionate about these games as they use to be when if that's the case they should move onto games they would enjoy creating more because care really shows in the art and game development is an art. I do really wanna see more of these games. True Colors was a good story but that also suffered with decisions making barely any difference. With respect the developer team should check out "Detroit become human" and see how the decisions in that game affect the overall plot. In that game every decision you make has a huge impact on the story and it even maps them all out for you so you know what choices you have made and which ones you never have.
    This is definitely the worst life is strange game out of all of them.    … Expand
  25. DarisW
    May 11, 2022
    5
    The most boring in a whole franchise. I was not exited playing as caregiver for annoying child and have no superpower. Sometimes game going too deep into tragedy porn. Trimming marijuana is not the kind of gameplay I adore. But the variety of the endings definitely improved and it's good that this time our choices during the game are actually have an impact. Next time give telekinesis toThe most boring in a whole franchise. I was not exited playing as caregiver for annoying child and have no superpower. Sometimes game going too deep into tragedy porn. Trimming marijuana is not the kind of gameplay I adore. But the variety of the endings definitely improved and it's good that this time our choices during the game are actually have an impact. Next time give telekinesis to me, Dontnod… Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. getaf
    Apr 1, 2022
    0
    An attempt by developers to go into sales due to the reputation of the first LiS, which was great. But this game is a complete disappointment. No, this is not even a game, but a socio-political whining that has nothing to do with reality. A game for the urban far-left hipsters of West Coast, not for normal people.
  29. Sephiroth1804
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    Graphics: 7
    Sound: 7
    Gameplay: 6
    Story: 8
    Longevity: 8
    Entertainment: 7

    Total: 7
  30. BigMac1988
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    The plot of the game is okay, but the playability is very poor. Basically, it is running and interacting with certain items, and the gameplay is very simple.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. DaViDe_GioVaNNi
    Jan 5, 2022
    0
    BORING GAME LIKE LOOKING AT THE PAINT DRYING UP. The main characters do not have the slightest personal growth, except in the endings, which however are devoid of any logic. The chapters are boring and almost completely disconnected from each other, so much so that you could jump from chapter 1 to chapter 5 without missing any logical steps. Chapters 3 and 4 are even identical, have theBORING GAME LIKE LOOKING AT THE PAINT DRYING UP. The main characters do not have the slightest personal growth, except in the endings, which however are devoid of any logic. The chapters are boring and almost completely disconnected from each other, so much so that you could jump from chapter 1 to chapter 5 without missing any logical steps. Chapters 3 and 4 are even identical, have the same story and literally the exact same things happen, so much so that they could even be interchangeable (but it would be better not to play them at all). In addition, one of the secondary characters is literally identical to Rachel's mother from LiS: Before the Storm. In addition to buy a character from the first LiS, but it was completely twisted, in an absolutely senseless way and creating huge plot holes. Truly terrible game. In general, almost all of the characters are annoying, especially the protagonists. The choices are obvious and often obligatory.… Expand
  34. Awanka
    Dec 27, 2021
    0
    Terrible graphic adventure game where the player is presented with "choices." Sure, I've always wanted to babysit an idiot little brother across the country. When the game isn't annoying, which it almost always is, it's boring. Long stretches where nothing happens and people pontificate endlessly. Its story is filled with contrived family conflict, and tedious melodrama. Being a LifeTerrible graphic adventure game where the player is presented with "choices." Sure, I've always wanted to babysit an idiot little brother across the country. When the game isn't annoying, which it almost always is, it's boring. Long stretches where nothing happens and people pontificate endlessly. Its story is filled with contrived family conflict, and tedious melodrama. Being a Life is Strange game, the superpower here is fairly generic and kind of uninteresting.

    The main characters themselves are pretty horrible. I don't know why games keep putting children as main POVs. There is also a cringy recap sequence before each episode in the form of an allegory with wolf cubs in place of the main characters. It's awful. Maybe the story and dialog being terrible would be forgivable if the gameplay was good, but it's a graphic adventure game so there is no real gameplay. This is all there is.

    The worst thing about it though is that this game only presents the illusion of choice. At every turn you are forced into bad or unethical decisions that don't make sense. When accused of stealing, you can't just show proof that everything was purchased legally. When getting a gift, you're forced to steal instead of just walking away with nothing. When presented with a choice on whether or not to disobey your grandparents' simple request, whatever you choose doesn't matter either way. The narrative forces you to keep a secret at the beginning of the game instead of just telling it which is the obvious and moral thing to do. It just goes on and on with endlessly stupid plot points and terrible choices forced on the player. Early on I just stopped caring.

    This is the first game I've ever given 0 stars. It's not just bad, it's offensive to me as a gamer.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. bearface98
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    This game leaves a little bit to be desired, unlike the original game we’re not really sure why Daniel got his powers, you constantly feel like you’re moving and are never really comfortable with the characters position but I guess that does add realism to the situation although it does affect the narrative of the game. Arguably the biggest mistake of Life is Strange 2 is it clearly takesThis game leaves a little bit to be desired, unlike the original game we’re not really sure why Daniel got his powers, you constantly feel like you’re moving and are never really comfortable with the characters position but I guess that does add realism to the situation although it does affect the narrative of the game. Arguably the biggest mistake of Life is Strange 2 is it clearly takes some political stances which will alienate some of its players or may offend some with how their political stances are portrayed in the game. With all that the game gives some good characters and has a lot of heart, they really excel at making you care about the characters and the relationships you have with them it doesn’t do a great job at building atmosphere as the previous games but that’s mostly due to the constant moving of the characters and lack of execution. Overall it’s a solid game but it does have it’s issues.… Expand
  38. Unplugged_kill
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Невероятная игра
    Нечего сказать, так что.... Уааа хочу просто всему миру рассказать эту историю
  39. AbOUt_rIght
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    Good stuff:
    - gorgeous locations and lighting, really brings the environment to life
    - the choices are generally good, at times I really had to stop and think about which one to choose - Daniel is likeable enough and I do care about him throughout their journey - side characters are also not as bad as I expected - there are a lot of details and back stories for you to sink in, that's    Good stuff:
    - gorgeous locations and lighting, really brings the environment to life
    - the choices are generally good, at times I really had to stop and think about which one to choose
    - Daniel is likeable enough and I do care about him throughout their journey
    - side characters are also not as bad as I expected
    - there are a lot of details and back stories for you to sink in, that's my favourite thing to do in the game

    Bad stuff:
    - episode 4 is such a frustrating disappointment. It's like all the good choices you made regarding your relationship with Daniel in the previous episodes didn't matter. Although the plot did imply that Daniel had been brainwashed but that's just lazy writing. Also, the Reverend Mother is probably the post poorly written character in the whole game, one bad cliché after another
    - the game wants to be politically correct but doesn't have the balls to call the issue as it is: racism. Just say it FFS. It's so awkward and cringy and unnatural to hear them trying everything they can to describe "racism" but somehow refuse to use the actual term
    - the voice acting is bad. Daniel sounds like he is always on the brink of burst out crying, it gets old really quickly. And everyone speaks like they just learn English, too many stops, like "I wish, I could, see you, one more, time, I really, hope, so". Seriously???? They talk like this all the time. Not sure if it's an artistic decision or the scriptwriter put too many commas in every sentence
    - there are a few times when I felt like my decisions had no impact at all (even though the game strongly implied that they did)    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. Hawkeye112196
    Sep 28, 2021
    1
    Absolutely awful and disappointing. Life is Strange Season 1 is one of my favorite games of all time but Season 2 is a disgrace to the Life is Strange name. It has none of the charm of Season 1 and replaced the amazing characters with ones that lack any depth, Arcadia Bay with a bunch places that are not nearly as interesting, and the great story with an incredibly one sided view ofAbsolutely awful and disappointing. Life is Strange Season 1 is one of my favorite games of all time but Season 2 is a disgrace to the Life is Strange name. It has none of the charm of Season 1 and replaced the amazing characters with ones that lack any depth, Arcadia Bay with a bunch places that are not nearly as interesting, and the great story with an incredibly one sided view of America (from the perspective of French people) . All this leads to Season 2 being an absolute dumpster fire that was a giant waste of my time and money.… Expand
  43. cheemss
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    narrative, voice acting, great journey, beautiful story, politics, racism, epic, message about promising, awesome soundtrack
  44. maddiplomat
    Sep 15, 2021
    7
    I still liked the game, despite being my least favorite Life is Strange game. Being on the move was exciting in its own way, as you constantly explore new locations. I was not a fan of babysitting Daniel all the time. However, I was pleased with the chosen ending, it brought a nice closure.
  45. 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
  46. Forbiddenlist61
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Really good story, Awesome soundtracks, and good emotions.This game is better than first!
  47. Morrowclaw
    Jul 18, 2021
    3
    For a game all about decisions it sure doesn't let you make many of them based on the situations you find yourself in. I related more to this store than I did to the first LIS game as I'm an older brother but the game just doesn't let you do anything. The voice acting is a little janky too.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. PancakesKatsumi
    Jun 15, 2021
    3
    I can't explain my disappointment, GAMES SHOULD NOT BE POLITICAL. This game was made because DONTNOD wanted to make a political game and decided, "WeLl We CoUlD jUsT UsE LiS , sInCe We AlReAdy HaVe To MaKe ThAt GaMe." This game hurts me, it isn't Life is Strange, It's just a political game that has a mediocre plot and story. I love Life is Strange, I remember playing it in 2015, and lovingI can't explain my disappointment, GAMES SHOULD NOT BE POLITICAL. This game was made because DONTNOD wanted to make a political game and decided, "WeLl We CoUlD jUsT UsE LiS , sInCe We AlReAdy HaVe To MaKe ThAt GaMe." This game hurts me, it isn't Life is Strange, It's just a political game that has a mediocre plot and story. I love Life is Strange, I remember playing it in 2015, and loving it, but now this? I can't believe DONTNOD made this game, it's nothing like the LiS 1.

    In Life is Strange you could use the rewind power to talk to someone, get a result you don't like, and then go back and fix it. In Life is Strange 2, you aren't even the one that has the powers, so the game-play is just disappointing. This game is embarrassing.    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. meanlulu
    Jun 3, 2021
    0
    only played the first two episodes, I don't have another ten hours to waste.
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. SplitMind
    May 15, 2021
    6
    Life Is Missing.

    I say that because for some unknown reason Captain Spirit and Episode 5 are not on the disk. This is a very bewildering decision and the game must lose some review points for that. Now for the actual review. You are encouraged to play Captain Spirit first. While I found the young Captain to be very likeable and meek with his vivid imagination, his chapter is    Life Is Missing.

    I say that because for some unknown reason Captain Spirit and Episode 5 are not on the disk. This is a very bewildering decision and the game must lose some review points for that. Now for the actual review.

    You are encouraged to play Captain Spirit first. While I found the young Captain to be very likeable and meek with his vivid imagination, his chapter is extremely inane and monotonous with the tasks required to progress. I ended up playing half of it and just skipping forward to the full game.

    LIS2 is split into 5 chapters, quite arbitrarily it seems. The graphics feel very familiar if you have played the previous games and I appreciate the somewhat cell-shaded approach like a manga. It really helps that the environment tends to be highlighted well to show where interactions can happen. What bewilders me is the unfriendly layout of the backpack. I guess this is an attempt to make it feel authentic, but I prefer a simple list of items rather than the scattergraph presented when I open the backpack.

    The gameplay is also mostly the same mechanics we have seen in previous games. This game adds back in a supernatural element and this can attract or deter people subjectively. For me, I appreciated it as it added an extra flavour to the game, one I felt was lacking in the previous instalment and also not as repetitive as the time-travel mechanic from the first game.

    An annoying aspect of the game is occasionally being left with no direction, however exploration is a key element of the game so this may be another subjective gripe. Captain Spirit in particular irked me in this regard. The game follows a largely linear path and this is positive, as the slow movement of our character means that exploration can be slow.

    The story, unlike many modern games, is the bread and butter of Life Is Strange. The premise of the story left me sceptical as I couldn't understand why they ran away from home in the first place when the cop shot the father. However the story develops well and I particularly liked the nods to previous games, although a tad cliche. I found that despite supernatural elements it was an authentic story, dealing with prejudice and bigotry especially towards the end. I feel that the road trip approach was taken to avoid the scholarly and domestic themes from the previous games, which may have been a wise choice.

    In summary, LIS2 attempts to chart its own course and identity. It achieves this to some degree but also highlights the familiar formula of the series by now. The first game really enamoured me with its originality, however after two further games I grow weary of the formula and am very curious as to how Colours (the next game) will follow on from this.

    Just in case I didn't emphasise it enough, having episode 5 as a voucher in the case and not on the disk was a ridiculous move.    … Expand
  56. Evenstar1985
    May 13, 2021
    7
    Story was ok, but not having powers made it a little boring. Hyped for true colors.
  57. 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!
  58. kkkkkklllll
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No jugué este juego con ninguna expectativa y sinceramente se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos. Durante todo el juego estuve pensando en aspectos que me han gustado más que en la primera entrega. Empezando por los personajes, Sean y Daniel fueron muy entrañables para mi, creo que el punto es que logres empatizar con las dificultades que tienen que pasar los hermanos, la cuales impactan en su evolución, pues si comparo a los protagonistas del primer capitulo con los del ultimo, se puede ver un gran cambio, se vuelven personajes más maduros y se fortalece aun más esa relación de hermanos que tanto amé (dependiendo de la partida de cada uno)
    El apartado de las decisiones es muy importante, ya sea en el habla o al actuar que elijas para Sean, esto se quedará con Daniel, dando a entender que todo lo que hagas si importa en la trama. Es cierto que el juego no deja muy claro la dinámica de las decisiones, pero si tengo que sacar algo positivo de esto, es que sentí mis decisiones aun más reales, pues no tuve este factor comiéndome la cabeza y posiblemente hubiera terminado con una partida menos sincera, pero esto es solo algo personal.
    Los demás personajes se me hacen demasiado interesantes, y llegué a sentir mas cariño por muchos de ellos en comparación a la primera entrega (pero claro, esto es algo personal) a pesar de aparecer por poco tiempo, cada uno impacta en Sean y Daniel, y no están ahí porque sí, cada uno puede dejar un pedazo de ellos con lo cual van a formar como personas a los protagonistas, ejemplos como Brody o los vagabundos, ellos adentran a los protagonistas a una nueva vida y maneras de enfrentarla.
    Otro aspecto que me emociona mucho es el viaje que atraviesan y como podemos ver variados escenarios. A mi en lo personal me aburre que siempre se tenga que estar en un lugar fijo y no tengamos cosas nuevas, el que se ambiente cada episodio en un escenario diferente me mantuvo aún mas enganchado, sé que es un aspecto que no a muchos les gusta, pero como alguien a quien le encantan los viajes y vivir experiencias nuevas de forma constante en los juegos, es perfecto.
    Muchos de los diálogos de los personajes impactaron tanto en mi, siento que vi un mundo nuevo y vidas nuevas, pues al ser de "un viaje en carretera" pude sentir una curiosidad inmensa por lo que tenían para ofrecerme, logrando que sintiera toda una aventura.
    La banda sonora es perfecta, no tengo ninguna queja, cada vez que la escucho siento que me adentro en este universo de nuevo.
    No sé como explicar todas la sensaciones que brindó este juego en mi, pero me sentí tan conectado con la historia que me dio un gran vació a la hora de terminarla, casi como si yo hubiera vivido los momentos con ellos. Definitivamente para algunas personas puede convertirse en una experiencia más que en un simple juego.
    No trato de decir que el juego es perfecto (tampoco busco esto para que así merezca una calificación de 10) o que no puede tener cosas que mejorar o cosas que pudieron ser de otra forma, pero algunas de estas pasan a ser necesidades personales que no afectan a gran escala mi sentimientos por este titulo, por esta razón para mi es un 10, ya que consiguió quedarse conmigo por mucho tiempo, llevo meses sin dejar de pensar en este titulo y daría mucho por jugarlo como la primera vez. Definitivamente no todos vamos a coincidir, muchas cosas van a ir a una opinión personal, pero que eso no afecte en tu propia experiencia. Creo que este titulo debería tener más apoyo y no ser opacado solo por su primera entrega, que en primer lugar no van de lo mismo y es una historia muy distinta, así que no veo por qué compararlas.
    Sobre el tema de ser muy político, eso no afectó en ningún momento a mi experiencia y solo me hizo empatizar más como alguien que es de un país hispano, puesto que los temas que tocan no son descabellados y se llevan con madures, principalmente con el racismo, pues se ve tan fuerte como lo es en la vida real. En fin, yo recomendaría mucho este juego e invitar a que lo jueguen para formar su propia historia y reflexión.    … Expand
  59. Kosmaspec
    Apr 8, 2021
    4
    Great story to watch and play.Dont expect great gameplay from these king of games. It's like you are watching a movie but you control the character. The story is good and sometimes I cried.
  60. scorp332211
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    I really liked LIS2, but liked #1 better. #2 is full of emotions just like #1. I liked the story of Sean and Daniel and their road trip adventures. There are many twists and turns. They portray a pretty realistic brother relationship- especially at their ages. I did feel the story dragged on in different places. I often just wanted them to get to Mexico already. I felt #1 offered moreI really liked LIS2, but liked #1 better. #2 is full of emotions just like #1. I liked the story of Sean and Daniel and their road trip adventures. There are many twists and turns. They portray a pretty realistic brother relationship- especially at their ages. I did feel the story dragged on in different places. I often just wanted them to get to Mexico already. I felt #1 offered more choices overall, and it was a better paced story. There wasn’t a lot of extra downtime. But if you like LIS then you should play #2. It’s worth the ride with the Wolf brothers.… Expand
  61. TwisT3435
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Просто великолепная игра! Нисколько не уступает повествованием играм от Дэвида Кейджа. Держит в постоянном интересе, играется на одном дыхании. А уж тем более таких игр которые вызывают у меня какие либо эмоции можно пересчитать на пальцах. Обязательно перепройду еще раз для просмотра других исходов событий. В техническом плане вопросов тоже нет, работает прекрасно. За сюжет однозначно 10Просто великолепная игра! Нисколько не уступает повествованием играм от Дэвида Кейджа. Держит в постоянном интересе, играется на одном дыхании. А уж тем более таких игр которые вызывают у меня какие либо эмоции можно пересчитать на пальцах. Обязательно перепройду еще раз для просмотра других исходов событий. В техническом плане вопросов тоже нет, работает прекрасно. За сюжет однозначно 10 баллов, таких разработчиков хочется хвалить от всей души… Expand
  62. Dragonfly44
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    A pretty great story not much to say about that with some great characters except the final episode was a bit of a lletdown and felt a little rushed. Episode 1 - 83, Episode 2 - 89/100, Episode 3 - 94/100, Episode 4 - 93/100, Episode 5 - 76/100. Overall - 87/100
  63. Poriboshe
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    I am very offended when I hear that life is strange 2 is an incredibly boring, simple,"cardboard" project.I fundamentally disagree with this.For me personally, the plot is very delayed.It's very interesting to see how the characters interact with each other. I like the chemistry between the characters..It's great when Daniel and Sean talk about all the nonsense (which is what all teenagersI am very offended when I hear that life is strange 2 is an incredibly boring, simple,"cardboard" project.I fundamentally disagree with this.For me personally, the plot is very delayed.It's very interesting to see how the characters interact with each other. I like the chemistry between the characters..It's great when Daniel and Sean talk about all the nonsense (which is what all teenagers talk about). Now a little bit about the thoughts,feelings, and other things that the game causes.I love that life is strange 2 says NO to racists and homophobes. I love that throughout the game, the story of the characters made me cry. I am glad that I live in a time when such a talented company as DONTNOD does not focus on the story of Max and Chloe(in the future, they could make a mockery of the game, and so left it whole and perfect), and go on telling us more interesting stories of other people.After all, life is strange...… Expand
  64. RodStrokes
    Jan 15, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really can't undestand what went wrong between LiS 1 and LiS 2, holy **** this game is **** bad, the graphics are quite good and beautiful in its own way, the lip syncing is quite competent but the story is a disaster, an atrocity.
    First of all, daniel has no character development whatsoever, he's just an angry little kid who hates everyone and always rely on Sean. Even worse, on a story based game with choices, Sean's decisions do not seem to make any difference, and its always dumb choices, like sleeping with a random girl/guy instead of your brother, and that's somehow motive enough for him to turn in to a bad kid.
    I get it, Life is Strange 2 brings political themes to the table, and i don't have a problem with that, but if your game is centered around that idea, and you can't develop it to be more than just a simple Side A versus Side B then sorry, but you failed miserably.    … Expand
  65. Gamed2long
    Jan 14, 2021
    6
    I enjoyed the first Life is Strange game to a surprising extent. I found this to be a mildly disappointing sequel and consequently give it a moderate but passable rating. If you haven't played the first game, do that first/instead. As a guy, I'm kinda amazed I was more empathetic to the teenage girl of the first game, than a younger guy in the second.
    Quick breakdown
    Graphics/Visuals:    I enjoyed the first Life is Strange game to a surprising extent. I found this to be a mildly disappointing sequel and consequently give it a moderate but passable rating. If you haven't played the first game, do that first/instead. As a guy, I'm kinda amazed I was more empathetic to the teenage girl of the first game, than a younger guy in the second.
    Quick breakdown
    Graphics/Visuals: Exceeds the original.
    Story: Moderately disappointing. As more of a road trip story it lacks as much depth as the first one
    Side Characters: All but 2 are pretty 1 dimensional, to the games detriment. Gone is the moral complexity of the first game. A major loss.
    Main Characters: The brother is pain in the a$$. It waivers between sympathetic/redeemable, and straight up (Profanity). As he's key to the story, its a definite weakness.
    The protagonist: Whiny, effeminate and a bit weak. It colors a lot of environmental observations. You take a lot of blows and unrealistically you can't even try to defend yourself. Not expecting Bruce Lee here, but I know few men who won't want to or try to punch back.
    Best episode for me: 3. Strong but kinda harsh opener episode. Episode 2 was a slow burn that never really burned at all. Episode 3 was more of an adventure, with more excitement, more central characters (only time you feel a group dynamic in the whole game). Episodes 4-5 seemed and felt shorter. They were focused on fewer places, but detail level remained consistent with the first 3.
    Central themes: Simpler but weaker than the first game.
    There just isn't the same central pull as the first game. You can't abandon Danial, as much as you might want to. So its not "protect your brother VS
    And it shows an ugly side of the USA. if you've read this far, consider yourself forewarned. Hope you enjoy.    … Expand
  66. VasylDomchenko
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    It's just the piece of mastership...After I finished this game my soul was in the emotional storm ahah
    Such a great script with really good characters, dialogs, and final decisions was heartbreaking
    just APPLAUSE
  67. haaaarmony
    Dec 10, 2020
    8
    To be fair, this game would have faired better being detached from the original Life is Strange IP. The premise of two exiled brothers who have to put aside their differences (etc) isn't exactly original, but the story Square Enix is telling is heartfelt and enjoyable for what it is. It is in no way like it's predecessor, it fails to reach the same emotional highs and lows, but the generalTo be fair, this game would have faired better being detached from the original Life is Strange IP. The premise of two exiled brothers who have to put aside their differences (etc) isn't exactly original, but the story Square Enix is telling is heartfelt and enjoyable for what it is. It is in no way like it's predecessor, it fails to reach the same emotional highs and lows, but the general quality of experience has had an indisputable upgrade.

    The characters of Shaun and Daniel are complex and nuanced, depending on how you play. Despite some dodgy voice acting here and there, Gonzalo Martin and Roman Dean George portray brotherhood quite convincingly. The graphics and visuals of the game are absolutely stunning, and Square Enix knows it. There are multiple points in the game where it seems to explicitly say to you "Hey I'm being visually impressive right now, notice me please!", and I do - every time. There are some interesting mini-games and mechanics in between the walking-simulator gameplay and dialogue options that conspicuously fail at convincing you that these characters are real-life teens. If you are into calm, unconfrontational type story games, then this is your cup of tea. The main pitfall of Life is Strange 2 is the story - it falls flat on multiple occasions which sadly includes the anti-climactic ending. Had things wrapped up less predictably, I would have really loved this game.

    I think the main problem is people keep comparing Life is Strange 2 to Life is Strange 1, which is unfair as the purpose, tone, and narrative content is completely different. I believe this is a perfectly competent game to binge-play over a weekend, so if you ever see it on sale, you should totally check it out.    … Expand
  68. Klarmi
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed the story and the characters in this game. The morality system was a pretty good idea and i liked how it affected the story. Yes i think Life is Strange 1 is better than 2 , but 2 is still worth to play.
  69. Lattely
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Low score reviews are based on the experience after first part of Life is Strange. I complete this game like a new one without first game and it was unforgettable story about two brothers and their path to the another country. In this game we also have a superpower hero like in first game but with another abilities. Plot of the game: "We should care about people we love because sometimesLow score reviews are based on the experience after first part of Life is Strange. I complete this game like a new one without first game and it was unforgettable story about two brothers and their path to the another country. In this game we also have a superpower hero like in first game but with another abilities. Plot of the game: "We should care about people we love because sometimes they are the only thing that you have left".… Expand
  70. etozheartem49
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1. Scene 10/10, Finn and Sean 10/10
    2. Вest game of generations
    3. Very beautiful soft graphics (On PS4)    … Expand
  71. Gally2020
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    This is such a beatiful game.
    What I like most in videogames are the stories.
    And in Life is Strange 2 i enjoyed with one of the best I ever played.
    Thanks DontNod.
  72. ArysGaming
    Nov 22, 2020
    2
    This game is a trip, wrong way down the stairs, the story tries to tackle so many relevant political issues, but spreads no message, starts out interesting to then only get worse and worse and worse. The characters are mundane and boring, the interesting ones are either killed of, or are made to disappear.
    There is no good ending in this game, the endings are simply choosing between bad,    This game is a trip, wrong way down the stairs, the story tries to tackle so many relevant political issues, but spreads no message, starts out interesting to then only get worse and worse and worse. The characters are mundane and boring, the interesting ones are either killed of, or are made to disappear.
    There is no good ending in this game, the endings are simply choosing between bad, bad, bad and bad. The story tries to go somewhere and doesn't in the end. Game is slow, boring and predictable, trust me after getting the platinum trophy/completing the game i immediately proceeded to delete this game and so will you as it will be taking up 66gb that you could use for other games that are far better.    … Expand
  73. Tatovr
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    A must play like its predecesor. This time the themes are harder. The decision system is more complex and the outcome isn't always what you expect because of it. Again, don't miss it!
  74. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Tremendamente emocional y emotivo, con el estilo único de este estudio. Qué bonito. Mejor para mí que el primero.
  75. bersi84
    Nov 1, 2020
    5
    I played and loved LiS1 and yes I gave this game a fair chance but in the end I have to admit that I found it most of the time boring with less interactions slow pacing and a lot decisions felt un-inspired. Probably if you didnt play LiS1 you wont stumble upon these things and might like LiS2. The story itself has some potential but was for me at points very annoying and too much stackedI played and loved LiS1 and yes I gave this game a fair chance but in the end I have to admit that I found it most of the time boring with less interactions slow pacing and a lot decisions felt un-inspired. Probably if you didnt play LiS1 you wont stumble upon these things and might like LiS2. The story itself has some potential but was for me at points very annoying and too much stacked with SJW plots. Also the whole story felt like a great depression that got bigger and bigger each episode which was no fun at all for me.

    For the positive things, the game lets you choose and it has impacts, but some decisions can be very irritating because what you read and what happens does not always corresponds. Sometimes characters act different to how they reacted before which is sometimes also irritating a lot. I also did not enjoy the huge plot around smoking and drugs, after all this is also a kids game and I personally felt it was way over-stretched. The overpowering use of SJW plots are stereotypes in general felt very overwhelming and at times it did not feel pure to what the DEVs possibly intended to achieve.

    The walking speed is very annoying in this title. Also some episode have next to no interactibles. Most of these have no use at all too. There is no world that elaborates with each episode it is more like each episode is a complete seperated slice of the story. You cannot get attached to characters because of that too.

    After all I feel sad but I would not recommend this game even on sale. I was just too bored and wanted it to be over. The story is not 100% bad but it is weirdly mixed with too many themes that do not fit together at all and feel like some stereotypical agenda that did not ring for me.    … Expand
  76. Gamepro3093
    Oct 13, 2020
    6
    While I enjoyed Sean more than Max the story overall was less impressive. However, that’s not to say this isn’t worth playing. If there were more replay value and the story were better executed, I’d give it a solid 9. That’s right I said it! I thought Max was a weak main character and was a terrible friend to Chloe. I also preferred the emphasis on brothers sticking together to get to aWhile I enjoyed Sean more than Max the story overall was less impressive. However, that’s not to say this isn’t worth playing. If there were more replay value and the story were better executed, I’d give it a solid 9. That’s right I said it! I thought Max was a weak main character and was a terrible friend to Chloe. I also preferred the emphasis on brothers sticking together to get to a safe haven to a whiny dweeb using her powers to work things to her favors and to patch a one sided friendship. Here’s hoping the third game blends the best elements of this game with the best elements of the first game. Namely the more engaging story and better gameplay mechanics of the first game with the better characters and better bond between them from this game. Oh and replay value would be much appreciated.… Expand
  77. Tmz
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Esse jogo é terrivelmente triste, mas ao mesmo tempo é emocionante e gratificante de uma forma recompensadora. A relação dos irmãos lobos forjam uma aventura em road trip com secundários cativantes e mensagens poderosas
  78. AsalCristian
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Este juego es increíble. Una de las mejores historias que he vivido. Este es MUCHÍIIIISIMO mejor que el primero, este es mucho más maduro. Increíble.
  79. Misao
    Sep 21, 2020
    6
    Good: theme
    bad: pointless choices, bad writing, train wreck by the end... Terrible. Feels like developers were trying to test some features. CHURCH CHAPTER IS THE WORST.
  80. Aeble
    Sep 18, 2020
    1
    I am sad to say that this game was a huge, disappointing mess. Loved the first game, despised this. The three biggest problems for me was 1. You didn’t stay with any of the side characters 2. Sean’s voice actor 3. Daniel. The third being the worst offender. I could not get behind him in any way, shape or form.
  81. zebn
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    no gameplay, stupid story, sjw, no decisions, waste of money. if you are fan of LIS dont buy this game
  82. krayzie
    Sep 11, 2020
    3
    Loved LiS 1 so much i played it thrice. Horribly unconvincing voice acting by the two main casts coupled with non existent character development however made this "sequel" such a struggle to get through.

    I've never disliked a character as much as Danial before. By far the most exasperating "protaganist" in any form of media I've experienced. His older brother Sean is not much better.    Loved LiS 1 so much i played it thrice. Horribly unconvincing voice acting by the two main casts coupled with non existent character development however made this "sequel" such a struggle to get through.

    I've never disliked a character as much as Danial before. By far the most exasperating "protaganist" in any form of media I've experienced.

    His older brother Sean is not much better. The overacting by the voice actor was unbearable at times and his character was unbelievably pathetic.

    If you enjoyed LiS 1, do yourself a favour and avoid this like the plague unless you want to mar the experience of the 1st.    … Expand
  83. xNAMx10
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    love this game, so many people dont give it a chance because max and chloe arent in it. if you're able to look past that, you'll see how great this story is.
  84. lessacebola
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trilha sonora e direção de arte continuaram impecáveis que nem no primeiro.

    O maior """erro""" Life is Strange 2 é que eles ousaram na hora de escrever a história. A gente simpatiza mais com a Max e a Chloe porque a história delas é mais realista, são apenas duas meninas adolescentes com problemas de adolescente (tirando a parte do super poder, óbvio) e é mais fácil de se indentificar com isso. Já o Sean e o Daniel sofrem com problemas mais pesados, também são dois adolescentes só que dessa vez estão sendo procurados pela polícia do país todo, e isso é bem mais incomum (fora todos os outros problemas).

    Mesmo assim, a história de Life is Strange 2 ainda pode nos ensinar muita coisa e continua sendo quase tão boa quanto a do primeiro.    … Expand
  85. ARYANTKO
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Really amazing and very underrated loved everything about it I played the first game and was not into it a lot but this game was really something else. Idk why people are hating(mostly simps) but this game was far better than the first one in any way
  86. Impirus
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    I played it back to back after the season ended, i enjoyed the story very much and the mood this offers you just can't find it anywhere outside the life is strange games, i didn't know how much i missed that atmosphere until i started LIS2 and by the end of the story out of all the endings the one i got was perfect for me, it was just hand tailored to me, look like or dislike this game uI played it back to back after the season ended, i enjoyed the story very much and the mood this offers you just can't find it anywhere outside the life is strange games, i didn't know how much i missed that atmosphere until i started LIS2 and by the end of the story out of all the endings the one i got was perfect for me, it was just hand tailored to me, look like or dislike this game u will come out with benfints, it really puts u in other people shoes… Expand
  87. Daniel_04
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    This game was great! Don’t believe the bad ratings. I thought this was as good as Life is Strange 1.
  88. Lteofane
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Eu posso começar dizendo que me arrependi muito em não ter comprado o jogo antes por apego a Max & Cloe, ter duvidado do potencial de um segundo jogo e por resistência minha. A aventura de Sean & Daniel é encantadora, carismática, tocante e cheia de reviravoltas, me surpreendi, chorei e fiquei querendo mais deles, espero muito vê-los em alguma menção no terceiro jogo, a DONTNOD e SquareEu posso começar dizendo que me arrependi muito em não ter comprado o jogo antes por apego a Max & Cloe, ter duvidado do potencial de um segundo jogo e por resistência minha. A aventura de Sean & Daniel é encantadora, carismática, tocante e cheia de reviravoltas, me surpreendi, chorei e fiquei querendo mais deles, espero muito vê-los em alguma menção no terceiro jogo, a DONTNOD e Square entregaram uma experiência de tocar o coração e fazer a gente parar pra pensar, não tiveram medo de tocar na realidade enquanto brincavam com a fantasia. Joguem os 5 episódios e deixem se levar por esses irmãos carismáticos e sua aventura única.… Expand
  89. Pugstache
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    Life is Strange 2 is a worthy predecessor of Life is Strange while the lip animations are off the overall story of Sean and Daniel is tragic with them meeting people along the way good and bad. You can tell that Sean really cares for his brother with the amount of length and pain he his willing to take to protect him. You find yourself growing close to these two boys the sound track isLife is Strange 2 is a worthy predecessor of Life is Strange while the lip animations are off the overall story of Sean and Daniel is tragic with them meeting people along the way good and bad. You can tell that Sean really cares for his brother with the amount of length and pain he his willing to take to protect him. You find yourself growing close to these two boys the sound track is absolutely amazing often setting the tone for the episode.… Expand
  90. Cocothenut12
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    Although overall and average game, it often fell under the bar.
    The message of the game was with good intentions but often fell down the road of being pushy, when I played the game I started getting annoyed by the continuous political issues constantly being thrown in my face, so much so I found myself putting down the controller after only a short time.
    Ignoring this however, brings to    Although overall and average game, it often fell under the bar.
    The message of the game was with good intentions but often fell down the road of being pushy, when I played the game I started getting annoyed by the continuous political issues constantly being thrown in my face, so much so I found myself putting down the controller after only a short time.
    Ignoring this however, brings to life a wonderful story about family and friendship, this was the best part of the game.
    Unlike the first life is strange, the sequel had nowhere near the quality of voice acting that the first one did, this could oftentimes drawn away from important scenes.
    Overall I found my experience downheartening as the game clearly got lost along the way.    … Expand
  91. Trevlabev
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Was reluctant to place this and initially never finished the first episode upon its release, now that I have properly given it it's chance, I realized how wrong I was. Its one of my favorite games and narratives ever. Truly mature and heartbreaking and overwhelmingly politically relevant. Also one of the most complex choice based mechanic in any choice based game yet.
  92. Tejandroo
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    still live up to the hype. very atmospheric, adds to emotional depth for the game. great soundtrack, as always. After completing the game, you will notice that most side characters story doesn't really stick around too much (only appears for some eps) so that's one downside about it. Otherwise, very cool game and I'm glad I finished it. P.S. VERY EMOTIONAL ENDING.
  93. StrohNamiX
    Jul 27, 2020
    4
    I loved the first game. The second game is however something completely different.

    Story / Character Development.: I could not wait for the finale episode of the first game. Got it on the release date. In comparison. I really needed to force myself to play the last episode of the LiS 2. I waited probably like 6 months after the release of ep. 5. Dontnod doesn't seem to understand what    I loved the first game. The second game is however something completely different.

    Story / Character Development.: I could not wait for the finale episode of the first game. Got it on the release date. In comparison. I really needed to force myself to play the last episode of the LiS 2. I waited probably like 6 months after the release of ep. 5. Dontnod doesn't seem to understand what actually made the first game so great.

    I can tell you what the first game wasn't. A political / social justice infested mess that focused on forcefully feeding you it's agenda instead of telling a captivating story.

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: Graphics were definitely an upgrade. The style was the same but from a technical perspective it was a nice bump. The music was worse than the first one. It's highly subjective but some of the original soundtracks were just better in the first one.

    Gameplay.: The dialog options you choose within the game don't feel impactful at all. Sometimes you will get 2 dialog options that are pretty much the same. There is nothing new compared to the first game. I even think that the first game had way more interesting choices and a more compelling superpower.

    Conclusion.: I really think that the first game was better in every single part except the graphics. Stupid characters, boring story, trivial joices. I give it a 10/10 for the wokeness factor however.

    Story / Character Development.: 2/10
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: 7
    Gameplay.: 4/10

    Result.: 4    … Expand
  94. SourApple
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The story starts of exciting followed by more boredom by chapter. The game has a cool concept yet the gameplay is not exciting what so ever.
  95. sketch98
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    Pacing is really slow compared to the original, but the production quality is superior to Before the Storm. The story is not interesting enough to replay choices like the first one -- just watch the multiple endings on YouTube to save yourself the time. If you can picture LiS 1 but 2x to 3x slower with about 1/5th the number of side characters, you might like this sequel.
  96. m1ku47
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Очень трогательное интерактивное кино. Минусы : не лучшая графика, ультралевая повестка
  97. defley
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    o jogo é incrível desde a ambientação a sua trilha sonora e além disso as pessoas que você encontra no caminho de sua jornada são simplesmente incríveis e memoráveis
  98. Carrasco0800
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dontnod has to learn how to do a coherent ending to make their players not feel cheated...

    We already start the game with a huge sacrifice, all of the game is sacrificing something to survive, and at the end you have to make another huge sacrifice it's not satisfying, pardon my english, as a player.

    I'm nkt saying that it had to be a happy ending, its just that doesn't feel right with the choices and all that you lived through the story... Maybe it should ve been called life isn't fair...

    Ps

    Next time you should make the player spent more time with the charqcters you think he should care before cutting their contact of their life, like the first episode could ve been all about building these relationships and ending with that big problem... it would ve certainly made me care more about calling my "friend" wich i've seen about 5 minutes in the game more or less..    … Expand
  99. TonyMarony
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    I think it is great . It was very emotional and i nearly cried at the end.
    Honestly i think the first one was better but Life is strange 2 is still a great game
  100. ryanecho
    Jul 3, 2020
    6
    I love the original game and to lesser extent, Before the Storm. I just really couldn't get into this game though. I'll admit I was a tad bitter about the game using new characters at first, but I decided to treat this game as "it's own thing" rather than a sequel to a pre-existing series.

    I just don't find Sean interesting/relatable enough for me to continue playing past what I did. I    I love the original game and to lesser extent, Before the Storm. I just really couldn't get into this game though. I'll admit I was a tad bitter about the game using new characters at first, but I decided to treat this game as "it's own thing" rather than a sequel to a pre-existing series.

    I just don't find Sean interesting/relatable enough for me to continue playing past what I did. I guess that's mostly what a narrative/choice-making game comes down to that being how you connect with the character of which you are using.

    The game makes the word bigger by exploring multiple different states to get to Mexico but doing this actually makes the world seem smaller. There is a reason why the original focused on only Arcadia Bay and most games of this nature and media focus on a few areas.

    I wanted to actually go to the party in Episode 1 and meet all of these classmates of Sean's. But, instead it's a lot more empty with usually just Daniel to interact with.

    This game almost feels as though they tried to make the exact opposite of the original game in a way. In the original game you're female, go through high school, stay within your town, and are the one with the powers. In this game you're male, skip high school, go everywhere, and your aren't the one with the powers.

    And that's another thing to the powers, telekinesis this time instead of the ability to rewind time. Your brother, Daniel is the one with the powers not you. That was a big problem of mine as well. If I'm supposed to be Sean then am I supposed to be jealous of not having these powers?

    Telekinesis would be awesome to just randomly pick up things whilst interacting with them in a game like this or it would have at least been something I haven't seen before. I would say make Daniel the main character but he is just 9 and a tad annoying. Maybe Chris would have worked better as the main character?

    This game is also a tad salty torwards the original game sometimes almost as if Dontnod (or someone) was fed up with people asking for a sequel.

    Either way I look forward to what Life is Strange has set in the future.    … Expand
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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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