Life is Strange

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Dealspwn
    Oct 21, 2015
    70
    As a whole series, Life is Strange has been an intriguing and emotional experience. The rewind mechanic is an intelligent inclusion to the interactive drama genre and gives the impression of having significant control over the narrative. That said, there's certainly an argument that player choices have all been leading to a singular binary decision which somewhat softens the finale's emotional punch.
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 8, 2015
    Like an inquisitive teenager, Life Is Strange raises a lot of questions without ever providing answers, and it’s here that the game’s story might be incongruous with the player’s mindset.

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#22 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#16 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#25 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,832 out of 2178
  2. Mixed: 217 out of 2178
  3. Negative: 129 out of 2178
  1. Eyeteeth76
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Further proof that video games can tell emotionally engaging stories and present relatable characters. Superb voice acting, beautiful artFurther proof that video games can tell emotionally engaging stories and present relatable characters. Superb voice acting, beautiful art design, a smooth score, and good use of licensed music all help to make this story game one worth playing. If you are looking to take a break from the usual RPGs and shooters, then I recommend you start with Life is Strange.… Full Review »
  2. chillaxer
    Mar 29, 2017
    1
    I can’t believe this “game” has such a high rating. It’s so bad I literally threw it in the trash after playing the first episode. ThereI can’t believe this “game” has such a high rating. It’s so bad I literally threw it in the trash after playing the first episode. There doesn’t seem to be any conceivable way to die or lose the game – you’re just playing through a story about a bunch of losers who obviously will never make anything of themselves in their lives. The whole time travel thing is nothing more than a gimmick – it has the exact same effect as any game where you can save prior to making some supposedly critical choice, using the save to view the immediate impact of each choice, and then deciding which choice to make.… Full Review »
  3. SahilKChandio
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This game is a damn masterpiece dude its so freaking awesome! The game has insanely awesome story!!!! Its story is so awesome and emotional. The both endings are sad but are great this game from the beginning chapter to its final chapter always amazed me!! End of every chapter had something awesome that made people eager for whats to come in the next chapter! A must play game every gamer should play it!!… Full Review »
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