Life is Strange 2

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  1. 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
  2. Miguelmkv
    Aug 28, 2019
    8
    LiS 2 ainda não alcançou o mesmo clima que o Lis mas é um ótimo jogo que ainda tem mais um episódio para ser lançado, o jogo tem altos e baixos e faz bastante criticas, a xenofobia, religião, homofobia, etc
  3. kamus
    Dec 18, 2019
    8
    Exciting and dramatic, but sometimes technical issues break the mood of the narrative. Anyway, it's a great job.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. smurff
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Very emotionnal game, with awesome story and characters. I'm a bit surprised to see than some didn't like it, maybe they're upset it didn't follow after the first game ? If you're wondering about checking it out, you should totally try !
  7. pedroxmodeZ
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Jogo sensacional, história te prende e quando fica prestes a esfriar vem a ação e esquenta a história novamente, além da trilha sonora que continua impecável como a do primeiro jogo Para quem jogou o primeiro Life is Strange, pode jogar esse também que a compra é certa
  8. 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
  9. Sasory
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    Je ne lui mais pas 10 car j'ai trouvé épisodes 4 vraiment très en dessous de tous les autres épisodes. mais je le recommande comme même très fortement pour tous se qui aime le genre
  10. SashaRudnickiy
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    I passed Life is Strange 2. An ambiguous opinion, if you start about the good, the author shows the story of two brothers and their love and courage helped them overcome difficulties. The author raises the question of the brothers and how the older brother should teach, educate, take responsibility over the younger, therefore that the elder brother is an example of an ideal. TheI passed Life is Strange 2. An ambiguous opinion, if you start about the good, the author shows the story of two brothers and their love and courage helped them overcome difficulties. The author raises the question of the brothers and how the older brother should teach, educate, take responsibility over the younger, therefore that the elder brother is an example of an ideal. The atmosphere, the music is always good, the game can make you rejoice, be touched, angry at someone, but it didn’t make me cry, as it was in life is strange 1 or Life is Strange: Before the Storm, these are crazy events that can break anyone th cheloveka.V final choice was between how to do right, but the bitterness of the loss of, or act like selfish and be a victim, as actually in the elections Life is Strange between life or the lives of millions of Chloe. And if we talk about the minuses, then only 1 is a long episode release, you went through an episode and want to play a trail of courage. and FIG wait a month + -, it hits the atmosphere hard and you start to worry less about the actions and actions that you perform. If you give the game a rating of 8/10/Прошёл я Life is Strange 2. Не однозначное мнение,если начать о хорошем то автор показывает историю двух братьев и их любовь и отвага помогла им преодолеть трудности.Автор ставит вопрос братьев и как старший брат должен учить,воспитывать,брать ответственность над младшем,потому что старший брат является примером идеала.Атмосфера,музыка как всегда хороша,игра может заставить вас радоваться,умилятся,злится на кого-то,но вот плакать как по мне не заставила,как это было в life is strange 1 или Life is Strange: Before the Storm.Это безумные события,которые могут сломать любого человека.В финале был выбор Между как сделать правильно,но горечь утраты,либо поступить как эгоист и будут жертвы,как собственно в выборе в Life is Strange между жизнью миллионов или жизнь Хлои. А если говорить о минусов то только 1 это долгий выход эпизодов,ты прошёл эпизод и хочешь на кураже поиграть в след. а фиг жди месяц +-,это сильно бьёт по атмосфере и начинаешь меньше переживать за поступки и действия который ты совершаешь. Если дать оценку игре то 8/10… Expand
  11. 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
  12. MaxTRRE
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Отличное приключение для своего жанра. Так называемые многими "политизированность" отлично вписывается в игру и не выходит за рамки чего-то сверхъестественного. Здесь это основа сюжета и поднятых многих социальных проблем, которые стали намного глубже, чем в первой части. Мир показан реальным. Да, есть персонажи, которые гиперболизированы, но, честно, мне это никак не бросилось в глаза.Отличное приключение для своего жанра. Так называемые многими "политизированность" отлично вписывается в игру и не выходит за рамки чего-то сверхъестественного. Здесь это основа сюжета и поднятых многих социальных проблем, которые стали намного глубже, чем в первой части. Мир показан реальным. Да, есть персонажи, которые гиперболизированы, но, честно, мне это никак не бросилось в глаза.
    Начал читать обзоры на игру, когда закончил 4 эпизод, после чего прошёл 5й и... вот моё мнение никак не поменялось, как ничего не резало глаза раньше, так и не резало после.

    Конечно, хотелось бы более расширенного геймплея и влияния на воспитание Даниеля. Так же хотелось бы больше влияния принятых решений во взаимодействии с другими персонажами, поскольку в конечном итоге складывается ощущение, что это абсолютно не важно, как ты там общаешься с ними, да и общаешься ли вообще.

    Но всё равно ставлю 10/10, поскольку игра принесла огромные эмоции. Ибо даже сейчас я не могу отойти от них, и всё ещё хочу перепройти, чтобы получить другую концовку.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. pedcrdoso
    Mar 6, 2020
    9
    é mt bom mesmo, não tão quanto o primeiro mas é bom do mesmo jeito
    a história do jogo é envolvente, do início até o fim.a evolução gráfica do LiS para o LiS2 também foi extremamente intensa
    história - 9/10 gameplay - 9/10 gráficos - 8/10
    nota : 9.0
  15. m1ku47
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Очень трогательное интерактивное кино. Минусы : не лучшая графика, ультралевая повестка
  16. Mujtabaking
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very cool **** i mean wow how many end in this game it cool cyfugufufyfugufyfyfugufyfyfyfyf9tx8tx8txitxotxotx9txt8x8txt8xt8d8td8tx8tx8txitxogxogxoggox… Expand
  17. 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
  18. TonyPhuong2409
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing game, character is pretty good, the story is great, thanks dontnod and square enix… Expand
  19. blackheart59
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    This game changed my life. Full of emotions, themes, important choices. Everything in this game is so well written and it makes you enjoy every last bit of it. Love you
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Tremendamente emocional y emotivo, con el estilo único de este estudio. Qué bonito. Mejor para mí que el primero.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#86 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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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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