Life is Strange 2

 PlayStation 4
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6.6

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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.
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78

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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