Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis

In the end, the only thing I can truly say is that Life is Strange is a must-buy.

Life Is Strange is off to a near flawless start. Its story, characters and world are all incredibly interesting and in combination have built a fascinating plot that we can’t wait to continue in the second episode.

I’ve had faith in Dontnod ever since Remember Me and it’s really exciting to see them deliver on an incredible season opener.

Few games – hell, few films – are so genuine and earnest in their execution, and few first episodes of anything are so effective in leaving you wanting more.

Its gameplay and very short duration might not appeal to everyone, but the atmosphere in which the game immerses us thanks to an exceptional script is simply extraordinary.

A great opening to what could reveal itself as one of the best episodic experiences since the first season of Telltale's The Walking Dead. The writing is superb, and the story will keep you waiting for the next episode.

An independent movie made videogame. The style, story and characters are at a great level, and the power to rewind time adds the originality the latest Telltale Games lack.

Life is Strange, Episode One: Chrysalis is a joyous, gripping adventure that has laid down a strong foundation for the rest of the series.

Dontnod is back with a game that not only borrows from other narrative-based experiences, but also adds its own flavor bringing back the time-rewinding mechanics we saw in Remember Me. So far, Life is Strange has a very solid and promising beginning.

Life Is Strange’s first episode is a compelling, but awkwardly written introduction to a promising story.

Life is Strange Episode 1 Chrysalis on the PS4 is an interesting adventure game that mimics a TV series and uses player choice as the catalyst quite well.

An interesting start of a promising series, the first episode of Life Is Strange starts out slow, but develops into something truly beautiful towards the end. If you like playing with time itself, you should definitely give this a shot.

With its interesting time-control mechanic and relatable protagonist, Max's tale is off to a strong enough start to suggest that Quantic Dream and Telltale are in danger of being beaten at their own game.

Life is Strange holds something unique – a sort of nostalgia and reflection of reality. While at times the stereotypical teen life is overplayed in the dialogue, the characters and Max’s world grew on me. Even in a short span of an episode, I felt the pains, struggles, and happiness of the characters and inevitably wanted to learn more about them.

Narratively, Life is Strange is kind of a mashup of My So Called Life and Donnie Darko (with a few elements of Alan Wake and Gone Home thrown in for good measure).

Life is Strange’s debut episode starts off strong, showing just enough of what it has to offer while cementing its characters and story firmly in its world. Though the journey only lasted 2-3 hours, it did enough during that time to make me excited for the episodes to come and it left me guessing what the consequences of my actions will be.

Gamers may not like the lack of control and variety of gameplay, but the freedom to dictate the character and story might be enough to warrant a go.

Dontnod has done a fantastic job of not only introducing an interesting new world to explore in Life is Strange, but also an intriguing time-rewinding mechanic, and mysterious story that can only grow from here.

A wonderfully assured first episode, in what has the potential to outdo both Telltale Games and Quantic Dream in terms of successful video game storytelling.

Although the poor lip-syncing diminishes the impact of the dialogue and several hackneyed characters blemish the overall story, the first episode of Life Is Strange is easily worth its five-dollar price tag and positions Dontnod Entertainment as one developer to watch out for this year.

The characters and plot are great. The dialogue, not so much.

Life is Strange’s first episode has great characters and atmosphere but the story isn't very gripping yet. It has definitely made us curious for the next couple of episodes though.

The colors are vivid and bright, yet nothing appears to be that crisp or sharp, especially the foliage, which honestly, makes the game even more beautiful and stand out.

The first episode of Life is Strange works well, presenting the characters and mechanics of a game that has great potential. The time manipulation system can become a turning point in its identity as game, but there is still much work to do in the subsequent chapters.

Life is Strange presents an intriguing story but one that is yet to find its feet.