Life is Strange

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8.6

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  1. DanRock
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    I don't want to tell you anything about this game. Trust me. Go in blind, you'll take so much more out of it. 9/10
  2. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Life Is Strange
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  3. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Es un juego que cuenta una historia increíble, en el cual tu puedes ir tomando decisiones de la historia que puede que tengan buenas o malas consecuencias. Es una historia muy emocional y diferente. Banda sonora de 10.

    It is a game that tells an amazing story, in which you can go making decisions of history that may have good or bad consequences. It's a very emotional and different    Es un juego que cuenta una historia increíble, en el cual tu puedes ir tomando decisiones de la historia que puede que tengan buenas o malas consecuencias. Es una historia muy emocional y diferente. Banda sonora de 10.

    It is a game that tells an amazing story, in which you can go making decisions of history that may have good or bad consequences. It's a very emotional and different story. Soundtrack of 10.    … Expand
  4. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    I'm really surprised on how good this game was! It was an amazing ride! You can feel the character and Square Enix did a good job with that! Easily one of the best episodic game created!
  5. ordePGamerSilva
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Life is Strange, without a doubt, it ties you to an immersive story and that you will want to play and live until the end of Max's journey!
  6. ShadowsmileBR
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Well, when you're about to play a game like "Life is Strange", you can't expect loads of action or a rush of adrenaline to the brain every corner. These kinds of game are all about the story and how much it keeps you interested. It has its style, even graphically speaking, which are made, on purpose, not very rich in details, such as many other games on the PS4. It is not exclusive forWell, when you're about to play a game like "Life is Strange", you can't expect loads of action or a rush of adrenaline to the brain every corner. These kinds of game are all about the story and how much it keeps you interested. It has its style, even graphically speaking, which are made, on purpose, not very rich in details, such as many other games on the PS4. It is not exclusive for the PS4. And, since the PS3 and the Vita can easily run it, it's clear that graphics aren't spetacular, . It was a development choice for a smaller studio to create a very charming looking and really fun game. Also brings one new feature in terms of gameplay and it adds a brand new way to play games of this gender, interactive stories (not spoiling it).
    I, personally, love the movie "The Butterfly Effect", games like Heavy Rain and, by experiencing Portland, WA, once, the northwestern region of the US, therefore, this game is a delight. The story is very cool, sort of cliche if you think of all mistery, ficcion and drama plots we've seen on screen over the years, but playing it was very very fulfilling and it does make us care about what happens.
    Plus, played most of it on vacation. R-e-l-a-x-i-n-g. Add to all this a wonderful soundtrack (just wonderful!), lots of guitar melodies, alternative rock and folk music. Seriously, search for it on YouTube!
    A few flaws: The game is kind of short, but I wouldn't say that's bad, since it worked for it, it could be longer, though. Also, despite of being charming, more realism would make this such a pleasure to look at and I can't help but miss some realism. No one can't use this as foundation for not recommending LIFE IS STRANGE. Pun intended: nod to it. Go on and play it. I would only not recommend it if you don not like action-adventure interactive story-telling games, such as Heavy Rain, Beyond two souls, this one is more slow-paced, but it is also brilliant. I'm not taking one more point out of my score cause, man, the feeling brought by some moments while playing this (images + music) really make you forget those games that I compared this one with. It's a 9.0.    … Expand
  7. SmileSong
    May 7, 2018
    9
    Life is Strange has captured my attention since its original debut in 2015, and only recently have I gotten to play it. After I finished the game, I needed a few days tops to recover, but now I’m here and I’n ready to post my review. Life is Strange starts out interesting enough, carrying itself over until the real fun begins. Through twists and turns, we learn more about the mainLife is Strange has captured my attention since its original debut in 2015, and only recently have I gotten to play it. After I finished the game, I needed a few days tops to recover, but now I’m here and I’n ready to post my review. Life is Strange starts out interesting enough, carrying itself over until the real fun begins. Through twists and turns, we learn more about the main characters and uncover more than one gigantic secret. Packaged with the oppurtunity to turn two way-ward friends into star-crossed lovers, Life is Strange bundles fun, heart, sadness, and horror into one sweet and emotional journey. As you uncover the secrets and find out the lengths of the nightmares surrounding your small town, you are faced with a difficult choice that ultimately decides the game’s epilogue. All in all, Life is Strange is an adventure to experience, best enjoyed with plenty of free time and a fair amount of attention to detail. It will make you cry, it will make you smile, and it will make you laugh.… Expand
  8. Huey_Kratos
    Jun 11, 2019
    9
    I love the story wish they had given it a linking sequel game. The engine improvements in the newer versions are amazing. Look forward to having more choice in the story in future sequels.
  9. Luahanseng
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Completed on PS5 and in PLATINUM Trophy
    Game Completed : April 22, 2021
    Playing hours : 6-7 hrs It is the most engaging story-driven game that i have played so far and its music score is its biggest contributor. Even though the graphics are so outdated and stiff sometimes, they still manage to make each and every character relatable and charming. Up until now, i can remember each and    Completed on PS5 and in PLATINUM Trophy
    Game Completed : April 22, 2021
    Playing hours : 6-7 hrs

    It is the most engaging story-driven game that i have played so far and its music score is its biggest contributor. Even though the graphics are so outdated and stiff sometimes, they still manage to make each and every character relatable and charming. Up until now, i can remember each and every characters in the game. The ending though, is not the best i have seen.

    Story/Narrative : 10/10
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Sound/Music : 11/10
    Fun Factor : 10/10
    Graphics : 7/10    … Expand
  10. Kenway1693
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Life Is Strange consegue trazer um grande mundo sentimentalista e obscuro ao jogador. É inexplicável tamanha criatividade que a Square Enix teve com Life Is Strange. Personagens marcantes, história INCRÍVEL e uma atmosfera de você jogar e conseguir se emocionar com tudo que está acontecendo.

    Muitos jogos do gênero (Interactive Film) não conseguem ter um começo, meio e fim sem deixar o    Life Is Strange consegue trazer um grande mundo sentimentalista e obscuro ao jogador. É inexplicável tamanha criatividade que a Square Enix teve com Life Is Strange. Personagens marcantes, história INCRÍVEL e uma atmosfera de você jogar e conseguir se emocionar com tudo que está acontecendo.

    Muitos jogos do gênero (Interactive Film) não conseguem ter um começo, meio e fim sem deixar o jogador cansado, com sono ou até mesmo bravo por tamanha enrolação. Mas em LIS (Life Is Strange) consegue ter tudo isso e ainda mais! A história de vázio de Max e Chloe você consegue sentir aquilo, consegue sentir o desprezo e acaba ficando triste com elas junto.

    O jogo todo lhe apresenta uma realidade que vivemos: Pessoas querendo passar por cima das outras, luxuria, brigas e exibições. Como explica em LIS, Max tinha se mudado há um tempo de Arcadia Bay e, também, nunca foi tão popular, então praticamente ela não tinha muito o que perder, certo? ERRADO! Sua melhor amiga de infância (Chloe) era uma irmã pra ela, e quando Max foi embora tudo se desmoronou para Chloe, como não ter mais amigos, a morte de seu pai um tempo antes e, agora, tudo só iriá dar errado para ela.

    LIS explora o que todos nós se perguntamos alguma vez na vida "E se eu pudesse mudar tudo?". Max ganha um poder que ela pode voltar no tempo, mas acaba descobrindo que mudar o passado não é o que pensamos que seja as "mil maravilhas".

    Os coletáveis em LIS são ótimos! tem tudo a ver com a própria Max, são fotografias. Acho uma pena você não ter recompensas por achar algum ou todos coletáveis.

    única critica que tenho para LIS é ele ser vendido em capítulos. Sério, isso irrita demais.

    Com partes de chorar, se emocionar, sentir medo e tenções. Life Is Strange é um dos melhores games do gênero e o favorito de muitos. Ótimo trabalho Square por uma obra-prima desta!    … Expand
  11. MartinEzy225
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    This was probably the most unique choice-based game. This by far surpasses the story-telling of the tell-tale games. The ability to rewind time is amazing.
  12. Patrick73
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Life Is Strange è un gioco bello ed emozionante che cerca di raccontare una storia semplice ma ben scritta. Il gameplay basato sul poter riavvolgere il tempo è una fantastica idea. Sicuramente un must play. Peccato solo per il finale non troppo ispirato.
  13. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Fantastica avventura narrativa, la trama travolgente così come il sonoro. Una perla che probabilmente non avrei mai giocato se non nei giochi del mese del Ps Plus. Assolutamente meritevole di ogni euro del prezzo di listino
  14. deplorable
    Jan 22, 2022
    9
    There isn't much to say about this game, it plays like a telltale game when they were actually good only this kinda blows them out of the park.

    It tells an engaging, thoughtful, provoking story centred around our protagonist Max who has developed reverse time powers. There's plenty of useless dialogue, and things to explore and look at but some of them giveway to things that come later.    There isn't much to say about this game, it plays like a telltale game when they were actually good only this kinda blows them out of the park.

    It tells an engaging, thoughtful, provoking story centred around our protagonist Max who has developed reverse time powers. There's plenty of useless dialogue, and things to explore and look at but some of them giveway to things that come later. A bible passage for example helps at a pivotal moment in Max's school life, which you'd never have thought possible when you came across it.

    Honestly the game has more surprises than anything, I once took a random picture and a trophy popped without realising it. It draws you in, and there's enough action or something going on to keep you invested. It's a game that if it was a book, it'd be encouraged reading from teachers. It's something that will make you think, make you feel, and you'll have fun along the way.

    Sure it's not that much different from a visual novel, but with tight camera controls, and a good mix of story and foundation for the little town bracing against an upcoming storm. It does much more than tell a story, or give a cheesy 1980's message. It points out vividly the good, the bad, the indifferent in people, in ourselves and in the characters it portrays. Nobody is a hero even with magical powers. Life just isn't as easily defined. Life is strange.

    I couldn't go into much detail to avoid spoiling it for you. But the game does get dark. really dark in the last couple of chapters. I even expected more of a split at the end when the playstation revealed in a percentage of what other people picked. I stand by the decision i made in my playthrough, even after i saw the other choice.

    A single choice you make, in life, shouldn't just be based on an outcome. It should be about everything that lead to that moment and beyond it; the good and the bad.    … Expand
  15. ForSiens
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    It's a 100% game for teenagers. When I've played it back in 2015 Life is Strange became like a friend to me. When you're 17 and the whole world is against you in real life you truly need something that can help you and say "it's no matter who you're, there always will be somebody to understand and help".

    For now, LiS gives me this sweet and warm feeling of nostalgia that, I'm sure,    It's a 100% game for teenagers. When I've played it back in 2015 Life is Strange became like a friend to me. When you're 17 and the whole world is against you in real life you truly need something that can help you and say "it's no matter who you're, there always will be somebody to understand and help".

    For now, LiS gives me this sweet and warm feeling of nostalgia that, I'm sure, everybody loves.

    The game of my lonely past...    … Expand
  16. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Life is Strange has a fantastic story and characters. Loved every episode and the ending, making the player choose between something was great and not seen much in video games.
  17. aeroaviation
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game has broken me more than once (damn you dontnod!), the art design is stunning and the story is emotional, mysterious and will leave you gripped until the very end, but my favorite aspect of this game is the wonderful dynamic of its protagonists: Max & Chloe.
  18. Irnman1704
    May 7, 2023
    9
    One of the best storytelling game and an absoulute must play! Without any special gameplay mechanic absoulute great
  19. Jin5000
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Very complete game that deals with many interesting topics in a very well-elaborated and adult narrative, without falling into the typical cheap script tricks. It is an experience that deserves to be played.
  20. RavenWolf99
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing I loved every episode if you are a trophy hunter like me, this game is easy to get all the trophies love this game
  21. Brokenfaulds
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Life is strange is such a beautiful game, because it talks about loss/ grief/ going back and forth... and pictures it with the butterfly effect. Yes, it has a big flaw: the characters act too much like teenagers... that it becomes quite cringe. But the plot twists are good, the characters are endearing... and the final is very emotional.
  22. TonyMarony
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I love it .
    It is very emotional and has a great story .
    I really hope for Life is Strange 3
  23. StrohNamiX
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Story / Character Development.: The two story aspects focusing on max's power and the relationships between max and the other characters as well as the murder mystery worked really well together. The finale episode felt really rushed but other than that I was really hooked from start to end.

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: The sound and atmosphere are great. The soundtracks were pretty    Story / Character Development.: The two story aspects focusing on max's power and the relationships between max and the other characters as well as the murder mystery worked really well together. The finale episode felt really rushed but other than that I was really hooked from start to end.

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: The sound and atmosphere are great. The soundtracks were pretty much on point and did boost up the overall atmosphere. The graphics are servicable.

    Gameplay.: Nothing special but it did had some interesting gimmicks. The choices felt in some cases impactful.

    Story / Character Development.: 10
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: 9
    Gameplay.: 7    … Expand
  24. Bato
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Graphics: 6/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10
  25. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Life is Strange ist nicht nur eine populäre Coming of Age Story, sondern in seiner Machart in vorm der genialen Verknüpfung von Inhalt und Spielmechanik, auch ein kleines Kunststück des modernen Adventure Genres.

    In der Tradition moderner Adventures, wie wir sie von Telltale oder auch Quantic Dream kennen, erschöpft sich das Spielprinzip hier zum Einen in der Interaktion mit der    Life is Strange ist nicht nur eine populäre Coming of Age Story, sondern in seiner Machart in vorm der genialen Verknüpfung von Inhalt und Spielmechanik, auch ein kleines Kunststück des modernen Adventure Genres.

    In der Tradition moderner Adventures, wie wir sie von Telltale oder auch Quantic Dream kennen, erschöpft sich das Spielprinzip hier zum Einen in der Interaktion mit der Umgebung, zum Anderen im Dialogsystem, mit welchem die Geschichte voran getrieben wird und wo wir als Spieler auch Einfluss auf das Geschehen nehmen können.

    Besonderes Spielelement von Life ist Strange ist zudem die Möglichkeit in jeder Situation die Zeit zurück drehen zu können. Das heißt, wir können gegebene Antworten oder Interaktionen nach dem Ausführen nochmals überdenken und gegebenenfalls wieder rückgängig machen, sollte uns der Ausgang der Aktion nicht gefallen. Der Clou an dieser Mechanik ist, dass Dontnod diese unglaublich geschickt auch mit dem Storytelling verknüpft. Unser "Zeit zurückdrehen" wird nämlich auch zum wesentlichen Moment der Storyentwicklung und kann Reaktionen auslösen, die wir im ersten Moment überhaupt nicht überblicken können. Im Zusammenspiel mit den glaubwürdigen, sympathischen Charakteren und den hervorragend geschriebenen Dialogen, schafft Life is Strange so eine Dramaturgie, der man sich als Spieler nur schwer entziehen kann.

    Life is Strange gehört sicherlich zu den wenigen Kleinoden der Videospielgeschichte, die es wirklich schaffen einen emotional zu berühren. Allein deshalb muss Life is Strange in dieser Liste auftauchen und sei jedem empfohlen, der statt Action auch mal ein gutes, innovatives Storytelling zu schätzen weiß.    … Expand
  26. MKE_3D
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Great game what i love about this game is u can go back in time i Player alot of interactive games but never have abilty like that if u asked me why i will not give it 10/10 becuz the lgbtq **** that is in this game
  27. TheDovahkiin
    Mar 27, 2021
    9
    An amazing story with incredible characters and the best non original soundtrack i’ve heard in a video game.

    It’s just amazing

    However the choices are not really important towards the final episode of the game.
  28. motoriderrr
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    Must be played!!! One of the best experience in it's kind. Strongly recomended...
  29. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Al principio pensé que acabaría dejando de jugar, hasta que me enganché e incluso me he vuelto fan de este estudio. Precioso visualmente, los personajes y su historia. Es una maravilla de juego.
  30. lutri
    Mar 22, 2021
    9
    Maybe my second best game I have played. This game made feel so much. Such a masterpiece.

    The game is never boring and it is very addicting to play.
  31. Rupert_Pupkin
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    I really like these interactive story sort of games, so after having a look on YouTube I bit the bullet and bought all 3 games at once. When I started playing this game I thought I might've made a mistake, cos it felt a bit teenage girl-ish, lolz. But it didn't take long for me to become absorbed in this story, and from then on I couldn't get enough of it.

    Really loved this game, and it's    I really like these interactive story sort of games, so after having a look on YouTube I bit the bullet and bought all 3 games at once. When I started playing this game I thought I might've made a mistake, cos it felt a bit teenage girl-ish, lolz. But it didn't take long for me to become absorbed in this story, and from then on I couldn't get enough of it.

    Really loved this game, and it's kinda perfect for a gamer like me. U can limit the level of interaction to what's necessary to allow the main story to progress, or u can look at and interact with everybody and everything, if u so choose. I played somewhere in between.

    I enjoyed this thoroughly as a passive sort of experience, but I didn't mind that there was some level of challenge here and there. I thought the overall gameplay was great. There were a few moments though where I was like 'is it really necessary to have to do this? That's just silly', in regards to some of the puzzle sort of parts of the game.

    Overall great, engrossing story, great gameplay, great experience, great look...all around great game.    … Expand
  32. shortcakeminxo
    May 17, 2021
    9
    I love this game. I would give it a 10 but I feel like I would be incredibly biased on that. This game is the definition of symbolism. It's everywhere! From the first to the last choice you make. This is definitely a game for people who don't like action sequences where they have to chase people. There are a few action things every once in an episode but the entire thing about the game isI love this game. I would give it a 10 but I feel like I would be incredibly biased on that. This game is the definition of symbolism. It's everywhere! From the first to the last choice you make. This is definitely a game for people who don't like action sequences where they have to chase people. There are a few action things every once in an episode but the entire thing about the game is that the main character, Maxine Caulfield, has rewind powers, which is another interesting point. This game does a lot of justice for those who are obsessed with getting everything on a flowchart. Life is Strange doesn't show your choices on a flowchart, though, but you're able to try out almost anything. I say almost because you can't exactly rewind mid-conversation. Only after an interaction is done. So, if you're someone who wants to see every possible outcome of your actions, this is the game for you. Max even encourages it. After each big choice made, Max encourages the player to REALLY think about their choice. "Aw man, blah blah blah. Should i rewind and blah blah blah?" So get ready to tell Max to be quiet every once in a while lol.
    The graphics are OKAY. Nothing too great. The art style is amazing, though. It's a good thing we're in 2021, because a remastered version is supposed to come out soon. If you get this game in 2021, there are going to be some glitches, but nothing that's too bothering. Sometimes it's actually quite funny. Won't spoil anything, but the game overall is a suprise, whereas the plot has many suprises too. The reason why I say that is because people don't usually suspect anything exciting for this game. I mean, what do you expect from a teenage rebel (not really teenage... the characters are about 18. Which means... college?? O_O) and the shy, nosy student? The game goes way differently than what you'd think.
    Highly recommend    … Expand
  33. Gregy2005
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    This is an awesome game and I would say the second best in the series. I Really enjoyed everything about the game. Its in my top 10 games of all times for sure. Maybe even top 5.
  34. CnPx98
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    Great game and awesome story. What I love most about the life is strange series is the stories always have unpredictability. It's not always what you expect. The 1st game is probably my favourite out of all of them. But they are all great games and I enjoyed them all.
  35. GabFireBR
    Dec 27, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um jogo de impacto totalmente diferente de outros do estilo, consegue ser bonito e divertido, mesmo com uma escolha gráfica de cartoon com uma jogabilidade mais fixa e lerda. A história é o ponto forte do jogo, onde escolhes impactam nela diretamente, tudo é bem explicado e encaixado, cada detalhe das escolhas que eu tomei, foram cruciais para a história, principalmente ao tentar salvar a Kate do suicídio. Realmente a jogabilidade não é o forte do jogo, mas é agradável da forma que ela funciona, não precisa de inimigos, armas, barra de vida e estamina para o jogo ser bom, basta o estúdio que o desenvolve saber o que quer com o jogo e trabalhar nisso da melhor forma. A grande falha do jogo está nas texturas, apesar da escolha gráfica ser de cartoon, muitas cenas aparentemente apresentam um borrão na tela, como se tivesse uma lâmpada no rosto das personagens, além da falta de movimentação do cabelo!… Expand
  36. Rockmatador21
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Trama muito boa e com vários plot-twists, escolhas que realmente interferem na história.
  37. SaQ1_Mixr
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    A stellar example of story telling and a proof that there are no limits of what videogames can achieve. If you like telltale, you will love this! If you like great stories and characters, you will love this! If you have a heart, you will love this!
  38. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  39. dfpswarior
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    Just wow! Not a lot of words after playing it! Emotional, it is the least i can say.
    Being recent in Psychology studies, i can see this game as an incredible tool to help surpass feelings of loss and help understand certain "injustices" of life.
    Games do teach us a lot!
  40. xalugg
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Jogo muito bom mas só consegui jogar o episodio 1 por que os outros episodios são pagos e demorei um pouco para aprender os controles mas tirando isso... a jogabilidade e boa eu adoro esses jogos d eescolha os controles são dificeis de aprender e os graficos são otimos
  41. JosephIllumi
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Desde la historia hasta el maravilloso apartado artístico, junto con un doblaje original que le queda a la perfección al igual que el soundtrack. Tiene tantoa puntos buenos que lo único que podría criticar sería que la jugabilidad puede sentirse un poco escasa perp esto sin dudas se compensa con todo lo demás que está hecho de una forma simplemente maravillosa, se nota el amor por elDesde la historia hasta el maravilloso apartado artístico, junto con un doblaje original que le queda a la perfección al igual que el soundtrack. Tiene tantoa puntos buenos que lo único que podría criticar sería que la jugabilidad puede sentirse un poco escasa perp esto sin dudas se compensa con todo lo demás que está hecho de una forma simplemente maravillosa, se nota el amor por el título de parte de los desarrolladores. Este juego se ha convertido en uno de mis títulos favoritos, si te gustan las nóvelas gráficas o disfrutas de una gran historia sobre todo este juego es para ti.… Expand
  42. gabrielperinn
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Jogo muito bom, cada cena parece uma obra de arte, embora no ep 5 aconteceu alguns bugs de fala onde a personagem nao abre a boca para falar, joguei no ps4, e foi uma experiencia muito top, recomendo
  43. stonecold316
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really good game, well written, amazing graphics and loveable characters.
    I only had one problem, the ending of the game.
    It didn't live up to the hype and tension they were building in the previous episodes.
    It felt really simple and predictable and wasn't really that emotional probably because of the dialouge.
    But overall a wonderful game and it's worth playing a second time to see the other outcomes and choices.    … Expand
  44. drlowdon
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    A lot of gamer's will complain that these modern point and click adventures, such as The Walking Dead, don't have the puzzles that the genre used to. Having played the otherwise fun Broken Age recently, and given up thanks to the obtuse puzzles hindering my progress however, I for one an glad that these we are seeing games that increasingly focus more on the story and player choices.

    Of    A lot of gamer's will complain that these modern point and click adventures, such as The Walking Dead, don't have the puzzles that the genre used to. Having played the otherwise fun Broken Age recently, and given up thanks to the obtuse puzzles hindering my progress however, I for one an glad that these we are seeing games that increasingly focus more on the story and player choices.

    Of course focusing on the story means that the story has to be interesting and that is certainly the case with Life is Strange. Admittedly there are a few slightly dull scenes, such as the one that tasks you with wondering around a junkyard trying to find glass bottles, but I was hooked from the opening episode and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. There are also some genuinely tough decisions to be made (the one in the final episode for example had me agonising over it for a good three or four minutes) which really help you feel as though you are part of the story and not just watching a semi-interactive movie.

    TellTale Games popularised the less puzzle driven point and click adventure but Life is Strange takes the crown as the best that the genre currently has to offer.    … Expand
  45. Forgotten
    Nov 9, 2016
    8
    A game for those searching for a drama-story. It's easy to get hooked along with the characters. The pace is okay, never gets boring. To be able to rewind time is an awesome feature, but it kind of breaks the immersion. And by the time I had finished the game, I felt the last episode kind of ruined the experience somewhat. Even managed to get stuck in time-rewind phase where one "badguy"A game for those searching for a drama-story. It's easy to get hooked along with the characters. The pace is okay, never gets boring. To be able to rewind time is an awesome feature, but it kind of breaks the immersion. And by the time I had finished the game, I felt the last episode kind of ruined the experience somewhat. Even managed to get stuck in time-rewind phase where one "badguy" constantly held a flashlight towards me, no matter how far back i rewinded time. In the end I was magically teleported to a safe zone. It's def not a 10 point game. But overall, I was happy with the story/game.… Expand
  46. DeusXCom
    Jun 10, 2017
    8
    Basically a playable TV show with 5 episodes, but with a really good story, nice setting (I felt strong Twin Peaks vibe, which is never a bad thing) and overall I enjoyed the entire experience quite a bit. Of course in terms of gameplay, it's nothing to write home about and performance/optimization could be better, but compared to similar Telltale stuff, I would say that this is 1 stepBasically a playable TV show with 5 episodes, but with a really good story, nice setting (I felt strong Twin Peaks vibe, which is never a bad thing) and overall I enjoyed the entire experience quite a bit. Of course in terms of gameplay, it's nothing to write home about and performance/optimization could be better, but compared to similar Telltale stuff, I would say that this is 1 step better and I hope to see more material like this from the Dontnot dev team. 8/10… Expand
  47. joaopontesvaz
    Mar 22, 2016
    8
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.8 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 8.0

    A great game with a good story. Some brilliant moments (like swimming pool or walking in wheelchair in beach). Perhaps it suffers some repetitiveness of the mechanics. Overall i really recommend it.
  48. Ecresis
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    Got this game for free recently.
    I played it thinking I would quit since it seems to be another classic lesbian teen story. I was so wrong !
    The gameplay is actually entertaining, has original game mechanics, puzzles, hard decisions, beautiful art and immersive storyline. Now I don't really like the concept of making people buy episodes since it is a complete story, as well as the    Got this game for free recently.
    I played it thinking I would quit since it seems to be another classic lesbian teen story. I was so wrong !

    The gameplay is actually entertaining, has original game mechanics, puzzles, hard decisions, beautiful art and immersive storyline.

    Now I don't really like the concept of making people buy episodes since it is a complete story, as well as the last bit of the game, which is a bit predictable.

    About the replay value.. well.. since you can rewind and see most options, it's most likely a one-shot.

    I recommend this game to people who want a different gaming experience, a nice storyline but who were disappointed with some games like Gone Home, or the telltales games.    … Expand
  49. vaughtex
    Jan 21, 2016
    8
    Life is strange is a great narrative based game, with some nail biting decisions to make. The main storyline is mostly ridiculous, but what is amazing is the characterisation and development of the smaller details that underpin it. It looks a bit rough in places, like a PS3 game and at times, the dialogue and story feels a bit 'Emo' with it's teen angst and constant whining sidekick, butLife is strange is a great narrative based game, with some nail biting decisions to make. The main storyline is mostly ridiculous, but what is amazing is the characterisation and development of the smaller details that underpin it. It looks a bit rough in places, like a PS3 game and at times, the dialogue and story feels a bit 'Emo' with it's teen angst and constant whining sidekick, but if you can get past that, it's well worth playing. The final two episodes in particular are nothing short of gripping.The time control mechanic is really well implemented and there were a couple of puzzles later in the game that had me scratching my head for a few minutes. Aside from the occasional time rewind puzzle, there doesn't feel like a tremendous amount of actual gameplay here, it's mostly walking around, moving objects, pressing X now and again and making dialogue decisions. However - the level of intrigue the storyline creates through the decisions you make quell that to a degree. It is a fantastic game and even though I finished it months ago, I often find myself thinking about some of the twists and turns it creates as the story unfolds.… Expand
  50. Termin8ter
    Sep 2, 2017
    8
    Life is Strange is a great game. The story is interesting and unpredictable, the voice acting is solid, and the graphics are decent enough too. My only issue is that the time powers do draw the tension clean out of certain dramatic moments. But if you like story-focused games, or simply a game with a great plot, pick this game up.
  51. Dartek
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    Limited Edition Review, at the first moment, you will feel this game like a Twilight story, but then you will face the butterfly effect and everything is going to change, is a great story full of choices that you can reverse and have different scenarios, this editions includes a OST on disc, but not with a great art on it, and a art book that is the journal of the main character, this isLimited Edition Review, at the first moment, you will feel this game like a Twilight story, but then you will face the butterfly effect and everything is going to change, is a great story full of choices that you can reverse and have different scenarios, this editions includes a OST on disc, but not with a great art on it, and a art book that is the journal of the main character, this is nice! A must have and for a cheap price… Expand
  52. sylvanguria
    May 15, 2017
    8
    Life is strange has one of the best story lines and lovely charachters in gaming world, but there are some bugs and framerate drops, sometimes crashes, sad but this game is not fixed yet.
  53. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    8
    The more I think about this game, the more I like it. With great characters and engaging story (not to mention the cool soundtrack), Life is Strange is a voyage well worth boarding.
  54. Datamari
    Feb 4, 2016
    8
    It's VERY good.
    Life is Strange may not be as good as The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us, but it's still great. Max and Chloe are likable and relatable characters that not alot of video games try to do. The game itself is a beauty; enchanting visuals, an engaging story, and some moments that may not get you crying, but they'll get you emotional. The game still follows the Choose    It's VERY good.
    Life is Strange may not be as good as The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us, but it's still great. Max and Chloe are likable and relatable characters that not alot of video games try to do. The game itself is a beauty; enchanting visuals, an engaging story, and some moments that may not get you crying, but they'll get you emotional. The game still follows the Choose Your Own Adventure style, however with a mechanic that lets you rewind back a few seconds, letting you go back and see what else you can do, such as saving somebody, seeing what else may happen, etc. Obviously you can't rewind between episodes, and there are some moments where your power is stripped away, and you've only got one shot to do something. It's a very enjoyable game, however no game is without it's flaws. For example, the stealth sections are stupid; they have no additional add-ins such as distractions, it's just you running from cover-to-cover at the right time; it's not actual stealth. In fact, anything other than exploration is just a mess; I think i'd be better to include some puzzles rather than having some thrown in and have them be lackluster. It's a beautiful, touching and messy game, but I recommend it to anybody looking for a great experience.

    Life is Strange gets an 8/10.    … Expand
  55. kylocosplay
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Una de los mejores juegos de aventura gráfica que he jugado, el poder rebobinar en el tiempo para cambiar decisiones o situaciones es algo que lo hace original e innovador. La historia es emocionante y muy emotiva, no le he puesto un 10 porque algunas escenas o partes del juego son un poco aburridas pero por lo demás es un gran juego que tiene que probar todo el mundo.
  56. SrPepe
    May 3, 2019
    8
    Un juego muy bien hecho con una linda historia y personajes que logran transmitir mucho al jugador.
  57. Xethyrus
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    The first chapter of the game is pretty slow and almost put me off, but chapters 2-4 are amazing....but then I didn't really like chapter 5. Overall I recommend it though. The experience you get in chapters 2-4 is worth putting up with the less impressive chapters 1 and 5.
  58. Empyrea
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    My rate for this game is a well deserved 8. First of all this is not a game for everyone. So if you are more into action and shooting games you probably should skip this game but those who enjoy relaxing games or prefer to focus on the plot you should buy it. The closest games that remind me this kind of game would be Beyond or Detroit. Of course, Life is strange has worse graphics andMy rate for this game is a well deserved 8. First of all this is not a game for everyone. So if you are more into action and shooting games you probably should skip this game but those who enjoy relaxing games or prefer to focus on the plot you should buy it. The closest games that remind me this kind of game would be Beyond or Detroit. Of course, Life is strange has worse graphics and less different things to do but I can easily say that these are the closest games. My main complaint of this game is that voices are not syncrhonized with the lips (and it's a pity because the acting voices are really good). The last episode is a bit over the top but it's still holding fine. And the last thing is that at the end of this game you can choose between two options. I chose the one that in my opinion is the more logical but I think they should have given you the choise to do another thing. Also, I was curious about the other ending and of course I watched it and I still thing it's too positive and optimistic regarding the events that you see (should have been more dramatic. Doesn't feel fair nor balance compared to the other one). Because I didn't want to spoil anything I don't know if you people will be able to get what I mean. It probably took me arount 15 hours or even more because I tried to serach everything. My only advice would be that in the second episode when they tell you that you can't use your powers pause the game and search on the internet what you must say cause trust me, you will fail if you don't do that. Of course you can start over that part of this second episode but I still think it's better to do it as I said.… Expand
  59. Bumblebugbee
    May 12, 2016
    8
    Life is Strange is an immersive, story-driven, game about the choices we make. In some sense it might be more about the choices we didn't make. As time travel rears its ugly head into this world that fact becomes more apparent. An ability that although used with good intentions can potentially have dire consequences. This is a five part episodic game blurs the line between game andLife is Strange is an immersive, story-driven, game about the choices we make. In some sense it might be more about the choices we didn't make. As time travel rears its ugly head into this world that fact becomes more apparent. An ability that although used with good intentions can potentially have dire consequences. This is a five part episodic game blurs the line between game and movies quite well with all its cut-scenes and narrative sequences. Its easy to jump right into this world and just get lost in the flow of events.

    You play as Max, a photography student at Blackwell academy. After watching someone get shot Max quickly realizes she has the ability to rewind time. Max uses this new ability to save the girl's life and quickly realizes it is her old friend Chloe, whom she hasn't seen in five years. Chloe is very different from the girl Max knew as a kid, shes been having an especially hard time since her friend Rachael Amber disappeared from Arcadia Bay. Her and Chloe decide to investigate what happened to Rachael Amber by connecting her disappearance with other events happening around Blackwell. They also have another problem to worry about as Max is having premonitions of Arcadia Bay being wiped out by a huge storm. Its hard to tell if its just a dream or not but a series strange weather events and dying animals feels like a bad omen.

    This is a story based game all about player choice. The choices you make will have different effects throughout the game. With the ability to go back in time Max will often question her decisions and at times you may be tempted to go back and undo your choices. I feel like player choice in this game is more about getting you immersed than it is about influencing the events that unfold throughout this fairly linear narrative. It really makes you feel connected to Max as you go with her through various struggles and challenging dilemmas. It often feels like a movie or mini-series cleverly disguised as a game.

    The characters are the highlight of this narrative-driven game. Between the superb writing and wonderful voice acting all the citizens of Arcadia Bay feel very believable. Chloe is at wits end with her step father, who just happens to be Blackwell's head of security. Drama surrounds Victoria, the super popular mean girl, who despite her attitude seems to have more going on beneath the surface. Kate, a very kindhearted and devotedly religious girl, is feeling quite down after she becomes Victoria's latest victim. Warren, Max's closest friend at Blackwell, is great help with Max's science homework and seems to have developed quite strong feelings for her. This is just a taste of the many characters in this game, all of whom can't even really be summed up in just a sentence or two.

    Playing through this game is quite a thrilling experience. Your power to travel through time is exhilarating but the more you use it the more questionable it becomes. You actually feel fairly powerless as things seem to get progressively worse as you dig deeper into the games mysteries. It is quite exciting however trying to put the puzzle pieces together. You'll want to keep coming back till to see where everything fits in to the picture. I had some mixed feelings in the last episode but with everything weighing on it and seeing how highly built up it was, this was basically unavoidable. It took awhile for me to process everything that happened in this game but I really did enjoy my time with it and would recommend to any who is looking for an immersive and interactive story.    … Expand
  60. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 78/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10

    Lohnenswert? = Ja.
    Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Sollte ohne Nachfolger sein.    … Expand
  61. Leo_Manzano
    Jan 26, 2017
    8
    Life Is Strange is much more an experience than it is a game itself.

    The game has a good cast of characters making you care about the relationship of Max and Chloe, the game suffers a bit with a lack of rhythm and direction in the middle of the plot, but all this is compensated by good secondary characters and a Excellent soundtrack. Life is Strange is a memorable experience. Aside    Life Is Strange is much more an experience than it is a game itself.

    The game has a good cast of characters making you care about the relationship of Max and Chloe, the game suffers a bit with a lack of rhythm and direction in the middle of the plot, but all this is compensated by good secondary characters and a Excellent soundtrack.

    Life is Strange is a memorable experience. Aside from being a well-told story, it's an important game because it means so much more than it seemed at first. It is a product that makes a point of catching heavy and exploiting the player's emotions.    … Expand
  62. visiblelight7
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Presentation and atmosphere is beautiful like a piece of art. This is a great game.
    However, if you are older adult, it's hard to get into it... the story is about high school life. It's really awesome for teens though. I'm giving it an 8 because we need more games like this made out of love.
  63. DanBenevenuto
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Life is Strange is simply awesome ! one of the best games ever of story teller type. Make sure you'll do the right choice, because it could change the whole story, you have the power of regress in time and change the present !
  64. Demonteddy
    Jun 25, 2017
    8
    I have only played part one so far so review may change.
    I walked into this game knowing nothing about it. Only downloaded to try out since it was free for PS Plus members for June 2017. That being said I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging the story has been so far. The old school references brought back some of my own past from when I was a loner teen.
    This is not a game for    I have only played part one so far so review may change.
    I walked into this game knowing nothing about it. Only downloaded to try out since it was free for PS Plus members for June 2017. That being said I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging the story has been so far. The old school references brought back some of my own past from when I was a loner teen.
    This is not a game for everyone though and knowing your own tastes will be a factor if you will enjoy it or not. Since it's more of a heavy story driven, casual exploring game that is not in line with many of the action adventure that are popular today.
    The art work is well done and brings a unique feel that one only gets from games such as Shadow of the Colossus and ICO.
    I highly recommend for those looking for a relaxing game to sit back and enjoy.    … Expand
  65. BlackBoxZack
    Sep 8, 2017
    8
    Many times I thought that videogames can tell a great story, because a story is an experience and experience is the core of a game. That's why I enjoyed a lot Life is Strange. I love how the basic gameplay mechanics fit in the flow of the story.
    The aesthetic can be improved, but is justified overall by all the animations and branches in the storyline they have made with a limited budget.    Many times I thought that videogames can tell a great story, because a story is an experience and experience is the core of a game. That's why I enjoyed a lot Life is Strange. I love how the basic gameplay mechanics fit in the flow of the story.
    The aesthetic can be improved, but is justified overall by all the animations and branches in the storyline they have made with a limited budget. Great game and great experience.
    Pros:
    - entertaining story
    - simple gameplay but very well fit in the story line
    - choose your destiny :)

    Cons:
    - graphics could be improved
    - few little boring moments    … Expand
  66. CoreGamer1408
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well I played the prequel sequel first which was zero fantastical. This game really put my fave character from Before the Storm through multiple ringers in this one. This time around in the Life is Strange series a young woman coming of age is gifted or cursed with a fantastical power.

    The graphics are reminiscent of Telltale games. The VA and music really added a lot of class to the experience. The gameplay is fairly simple and so the experiences ends up more character and story driven focus. It took sometime for the Mono Max character to grow on me. The overall story was interesting, but I liked Before the Storm more, because of it's down to earth realism. Well at least I know how far I would go in a computer game between love/friendship versus altruism towards a town.

    The polarizing limited choice at the end was kind of frustrating. If messing around with time was a cumulative effect that caused a major environmental disaster? Then why would the logic of making another time jump even be helpful? It wasn't even clear how time worked. So risking a persons life on hunch seemed very illogical.    … Expand
  67. LordOMO
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Life is Strange is a hard to judge objectively, especially because I don't want to spoil the story of this game. With all the positive feedback it has received from critics and fans alike you might think it is a flawless masterpiece or something, but it is not. I really had a great time with the game but it definitely has some glaring issues you should keep in mind before buying:
    This    Life is Strange is a hard to judge objectively, especially because I don't want to spoil the story of this game. With all the positive feedback it has received from critics and fans alike you might think it is a flawless masterpiece or something, but it is not. I really had a great time with the game but it definitely has some glaring issues you should keep in mind before buying:
    This game follows the "Telltale Adventure Game" formula with all its flaws. For example really subpar graphics, clunky controls or the "illusion of choice" when in reality the story has been completely mapped out and you only have influence over minor details, rendering pretty much every choice you make inconsequential. Some might argue if you could call this a game at all since it practically plays itself.
    Now on top of that add some cringy dialoge and a story that starts out rather underwhelming and you can totally relate to the lower user reviews from People who were obviously really taken aback by these issues.

    Nevertheless, I (and most other people) still enjoyed the game, so why is that?
    Well, let's start with gameplay, because the game introduces a really fun mechanic: the ability to turn back time and reset the last few choices you made. I think it fits perfectly into this video game genre as it allows for interesting puzzles and also you can just fool around with all the dialoge options and then settle with the one you like best.
    Then there is the very unqique atmosphere of this game. I would describe it as somewhat dreamy and melancholic. This is mostly due to the amazing music and the artstyle (which despite the subpar graphics manages to create many beautiful images) but of course the story plays a major role in creating this vibe as well.

    The, in my opinion, really cool vibe was also what mostly kept me playing for the first few hours, because unfortunately, as I already mentioned, the game starts off kind of slow and underwhelming.
    I didn't really relate to the characters yet and felt like I was mostly just wandering around and talking to people without anything really being at stake or motivating me. In hindsite it makes sense in the bigger picture of the storyline but I really wish they had thrown in some more interesting puzzles and choices to keep you more interested for the first few hours.
    Somewhere between Episde 2 and 3 of this game was when it really took off for me (there are 5 Episodes in total). Thankfully the story starts shifting focus from highschool drama to mystery/crime and it starts ramping up the stakes dramatically. At this point I realy started caring about the characters, as they showed a lot more depth than I initally anticipated. The game also starts makeing more radical use of your time travel powers.

    The game gets really dark and trippy the further you progress. Thanks to the great characters and the Illusion that you are responsible for what is happening, I was completely hooked as the stakes were being raised higher and higher. It all culminates in an incredibly tragic and emotional ending that really caught me off guard.

    Conclusion:
    To me Life is Strange was a very memorable and emotional experience, despite all its issues. I really liked the vibe/atmosphere the game has going and the story, while starting out a little weak, really gained momentum as it fleshed out its characters and grew bolder with its storyline.
    If the positives caught your attention, chances are you are going to have a great experience. Just don't expect a perfectly polished game or something that will revolutionize the genre.    … Expand
  68. Claudir
    Mar 24, 2018
    8
    EN: Wow, and this game? spectacular the story of the game, the puzzles were not able to impress much, but the story was amazing

    PT: Uau, o que falar desse jogo? espetacular a história do jogo, os quebra-cabeças não foram capazes de impressionar muito, mas a história foi incrível
  69. MrZfinger
    May 6, 2018
    8
    A very good, soulful story about a friendship that everyone likes. Nevertheless, the game lacks non-linearity
  70. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Начиналось все замечательно, но финальный твист катастрофа.
    В целом понравилось, после Теллтейл играется не хуже и картинка приятнее..
    Надеюсь на другие проекты от Dontnod
  71. tewa_kanui
    Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Finally a game where the choices actually DO matter. Don't be mistaken, I LOVED the Walking Dead Telltale games but the choices there are not that important. Life Is Strange is a very important game, that conveys such a strong message and delivers a greeeaaattt story. It is kinda boring sometimes though, but I really liked the simple complexity / or / complex simplicity of the game. TheFinally a game where the choices actually DO matter. Don't be mistaken, I LOVED the Walking Dead Telltale games but the choices there are not that important. Life Is Strange is a very important game, that conveys such a strong message and delivers a greeeaaattt story. It is kinda boring sometimes though, but I really liked the simple complexity / or / complex simplicity of the game. The main character is likable and the ending(s) are very emotional, I recommend it of course.… Expand
  72. Totomoto13
    Jan 6, 2019
    8
    Gameplay: 8 (The rewind ability was so interesting)
    Story: 10
    Characters: 10
    Graphics: 6
    Re-playability: 8
    Online: -
    Overall: 8,4
  73. skskskddd
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Life is strange is such a awesome game. Its emotional, storytelling, scientific and with very interesting story. Its a must play game but its not the best game you ever play. I have played it 2 times and i enjoy it each time.
  74. Jackthegamer
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Loving this fantastic videogame. Best soundtrack in a videogame. Sadly it's the last good one
  75. maVSmo
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    Muito bom, deu sono na segunda vez que joguei, mas na primeira foi uma experiencia excelente.
  76. Azhael
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    Wonderful narrative based on friendship / lesbian love, suspense / mystery, drug problems, bullying (which can lead to suicide), pregnancy / abortion, psychiatric problems, abuse against girls, student life and typical young adult drama. Add to that the incredible power that Max acquires to go back in time and we have a solid plot to keep the player entertained and interested in advancingWonderful narrative based on friendship / lesbian love, suspense / mystery, drug problems, bullying (which can lead to suicide), pregnancy / abortion, psychiatric problems, abuse against girls, student life and typical young adult drama. Add to that the incredible power that Max acquires to go back in time and we have a solid plot to keep the player entertained and interested in advancing the story.

    The cast is lovely (especially the two protagonists), the art of the game is enjoyable and for the most part the writing is solid and interesting. At the end of several episodes comes a scene that piques the curiosity of the player (stimulating trying to unravel the main mystery of the game) and as the game progresses there are good twists or memorable moments.

    While acknowledging the criticism that player decisions may not interfere at the end of the game, I think the story is good enough to overcome this problem and the characters are amazing. I also think there are more "boring" scenes, like the part where you need to find bottles in the junkyard. And lastly, I understand that one end is much less elaborate and privileged than the other.    … Expand
  77. ankayah
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    Long time no play game. However, I love the game to some extent. It reminds me that I'm still young.
  78. lwg1103
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    Interesting game, really enjoyed sometimes tough choices. Would be 10/10 if a bit more difficult because it's more like interactive movie than a game.
  79. sergio123456
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Un gran juego, con una historia muy entretenida donde tendrás que ir tomando decisiones para saber que camino coger para resolver el juego. Buena creación de personajes con personalidades dispares, el juego va de menos a más y el final es muy emocionante, lo recomiendo totalmente.
  80. DarkFlower
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    В игре хорошо практически всё, начиная от повествования, заканчивая персонажами и музыкальным сопровождением.
    Аморально будет сравнивать эту игру со второй частью.
  81. Flix322
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Very cool game. But last choice is awful............…........................
  82. DylanColino
    Jan 8, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego, para lo que les gustan los juegos con una historia profunda y con una excelente narrativa, este es el juego indicado.

    Lo que mas destaca es la historia, ya que la jugabilidad es muy simple, tomar decisiones y sacar fotos para los coleccionables, nada mas; cuenta la historia de una chica llamada Max con el don de retroceder en el tiempo, transcurre durante su cursada en    Excelente juego, para lo que les gustan los juegos con una historia profunda y con una excelente narrativa, este es el juego indicado.

    Lo que mas destaca es la historia, ya que la jugabilidad es muy simple, tomar decisiones y sacar fotos para los coleccionables, nada mas; cuenta la historia de una chica llamada Max con el don de retroceder en el tiempo, transcurre durante su cursada en la universidad de Blackwell en donde ocurren ciertos conflictos con sus compañeros, ademas ella tiene visiones sobre un peligro que se acerca y debe intentar salvar la ciudad y a la mente de sus amigos.

    Lo que menos me gusto de este juego fueron las expresiones faciales, esta bien, es un juego muy barato en donde las expresiones fueron hechas a mano en una computadora, pero hubiera estado bueno que los personajes tengan mas vida, ya que los movimientos del cuerpo no parecen naturales y sus expresiones pareciera que fueran robots. Esto le quita realismo y a la inmersion en la historia del juego.    … Expand
  83. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life Is Strange is a great game with interesting puzzles in its gameplay due to the time-rewind mechanic, accompanied with an emotional soundtrack.
    The characters are the focal point of the story and the animation quality emphasises the expressions and actions of the characters. Chloe and Max are wild and likeable people and them, along with Nathan and Mr Jefferson propel the intimate story further.
    The main feature of the game is the consequences in the choices you make, and while most don't affect the plot too much, I like that the ones that do are binary and converse. Speaking for myself, I tend to weave around choices when I'm given them so I can get the most value of what I've been presented, but Life Is Strange prevents that and forces you to pick one or the other and it encourages you to seriously think about what you want to do, and I like that aspect of the game.

    Life Is Strange is an emphatic experience that shouldn't be missed.    … Expand
  84. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Honestly, I expected a boring teen drama with superpowers, but the story appeared to be quite mature and engaging. Sometimes it's a bit cheesy, but in the next scene you are shocked by it's seriousness. The plot is much better than most of Netflix series and may be inspiring, especially for younger players. I had fun collecting photos in this beautiful game.
  85. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    8
    Jogo muito bom. História que passa muita imersão, voltar no tempo é algo extremamente criativo e viciante.
  86. Ivo_Bustamante
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Historia demasiado buena por no decir excelente es un buen juego de decisiones
  87. Badr90s
    Sep 26, 2021
    8
    A teenagers heaven but an adult story, with it’s dark moments and unexpected endings to a dillemas, this game is actually a memorable journey for me yeah I ignored the cringe teens dialog or moments but enjoyed everything else, the simple interactive gameplay the choices and decistions finally the soundtrack
  88. Dan9el99
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Ein sehr berührendes episodisches Drama. Tiefe Charaktere und eine spannende Story stellen die Spieler*innen immer wieder vor schwierige moralische Entscheidungen. Hinzu kommt der wunderbare Soundtrack, der fast zu Tränen rührt (8/10).
  89. BrianDavid94
    Sep 30, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovative, but perhaps not the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguably so.

    An interactive teen drama story that touches time travel, mental illness, high school, suicide, online bullying and storms. If you care about gameplay stay away but if you like story games, give it a try. Has a good soundtrack and good characters.    … Expand
  90. realvytor
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    A trama é interessante, o que acabou não me prendendo tanto foi o enredo adolescente saturado pela Netflix, de resto é legal. O jogo é subjetivo para cada um, a experiência única é o ponto mais forte do jogo, em geral os personagens são bem construídos dependendo da sua perspectiva e o final é interessante e parece complementar a história do primeiro. Em geral esse prequel é bom, notaA trama é interessante, o que acabou não me prendendo tanto foi o enredo adolescente saturado pela Netflix, de resto é legal. O jogo é subjetivo para cada um, a experiência única é o ponto mais forte do jogo, em geral os personagens são bem construídos dependendo da sua perspectiva e o final é interessante e parece complementar a história do primeiro. Em geral esse prequel é bom, nota 8/10. Ansioso para jogar o primeiro. Para quem for platinar, a dificuldade é 2/10, basta ir pegando os colecionáveis em cada capítulo para platinar em uma jogada, mas se quiser zerar o jogo sem se preocupar com isso, é só voltar nos capítulos após terminar.… Expand
  91. PaulaTLD
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    Me gusto mucho el juego, los temas que trata y todo lo que conlleva las consecuencias de las acciones que tomas. Recomendado si quieres pasar una tarde tranquila
  92. naruto1986
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like this game even though the ending sucks nice art and story i like playing detective through the game and going back in time… Expand
  93. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    I love it when a game can take characters and make them feel like humans. Relatable, emotional and talk like theyre alive.
  94. firstevil87
    Jul 12, 2019
    7
    Are videogames art?
    In Life in strange, the "video" part definetly is, the "game" part takes out points from becoming a masterpiece.
    Rarely in this generation, had a game resonated with me after I saw the end credits. But what is it about? It is hard to tell without going into spoiler territory, but let's try: You are Max, a young girl interested in photography, trying to live a    Are videogames art?
    In Life in strange, the "video" part definetly is, the "game" part takes out points from becoming a masterpiece.
    Rarely in this generation, had a game resonated with me after I saw the end credits.
    But what is it about? It is hard to tell without going into spoiler territory, but let's try:
    You are Max, a young girl interested in photography, trying to live a normal life juggling between social life and good grades.
    Things change when "something happens", forcing Max to question her decisions in life, her moral code, herself.
    The game plays like a barebones Point and Click adventure, where, the interactions with People is the main feature: what you do and say can affect the outcome of the story.
    There is a twist: your actions can be "rewinded" thanks to a mysterious power that Max discovers.
    The power is linked to the relationship with the co-protagonist Chloe, a moral counterpart to Max.

    Going forward the "story" part will keep the player engaged and hooked up to the screen, unfortunately the gameplay is not always on par with the writing.

    Despite this, if you follow the story till the end, you will find a gem that will keep you invested in the story of Max and the citizens of Arcadia Bay.    … Expand
  95. Sofatayra
    Nov 14, 2016
    7
    Kids nowadays needs to differentiate between a hard core Game and a point a lick story to follow based on choices . Life is strange is a great game and has an epic story however graphically its very acceptable , dialogue is very well done , the story is epic , worth playing just for the sake of the story. however i can`t compare this to the hard work put on the Witcher 3 or any other gamesKids nowadays needs to differentiate between a hard core Game and a point a lick story to follow based on choices . Life is strange is a great game and has an epic story however graphically its very acceptable , dialogue is very well done , the story is epic , worth playing just for the sake of the story. however i can`t compare this to the hard work put on the Witcher 3 or any other games that not only provide great stories and interaction which games are supposed to be . i would give life is strange a 8 but i dont want to encourage tell story games. The game overall remains very well done its gonna be a 7.5/10 for me… Expand
  96. p1menta
    Jun 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One more time I play a game too long after it's release, therefore my view upon the game is biased.
    LiS feels a bit dated to me. There has been too many games on this genre in my life already, so some things here didn't age all that well. Even the 'way too hipster indie' feels kinda old. If I've played this in 2015 it would hit right in the feels.
    Another thing i can't help but feel a little mad about is the exact same thing I've felt when I first watched The Butterfly Effect with Ashton Kutcher. I know this kind of plot is almost always trying to send a message, like, every action causes an unexpected reaction, and stuff like that. But it's weird to me, that the one character who has the power to reverse time and try different things, are always the one who can't change a thing. It makes it feel like the one using the power is just dumb and can't make things right.
    Either that or it makes the plot feels like "destiny" or "meant to be" wich I can only see as incoherente when someone can literally change events by going back in time. Like, how come Chloe is always dying or getting serious injured when you go back in time? I know it's fantasy and all, but how can there be a power to rewind time, and also a pre destyined event? It just doesnt make sense to me.
    That's why I thought like screw it, I'm saving my best friend, in the end. Whatever. But then I though, well, if saving her on the first time, around the butterfly, literally caused the cyclone, me "allowing" the whole town to be crushed is pointless because this "Final Destination vibes", this destiny thing is catching up with Chloe in the next few days once again.
    Alright, I made it feel like the game is not good, wich is not the case. I loved playing it, I've even cried here and there with story. My rating just cannot be that high, at least playing it 5 years after it's release. Maybe if I rewind time?    … Expand
  97. pongkrit03
    Apr 28, 2017
    7
    Life Strange is a good story-based game. It keeps me entertained for a while but the level of excitement is not consistent through all chapters.

    Ch 1 is good opening Ch 2 is boring, only exciting at the end but with the unfair of choices, you may get frustrated instead. Ch 3 and 4 are the best parts of the game, They are awesomely great, I couldn't stop playing Ch 5 is great multiple    Life Strange is a good story-based game. It keeps me entertained for a while but the level of excitement is not consistent through all chapters.

    Ch 1 is good opening
    Ch 2 is boring, only exciting at the end but with the unfair of choices, you may get frustrated instead.
    Ch 3 and 4 are the best parts of the game, They are awesomely great, I couldn't stop playing
    Ch 5 is great multiple twisted, but it adds nightmare part which is not related to the series at all. That part are boring and insignificant. It should be cut off.

    The Ending is very disappointing one. After you have been through 12-15 hours, you will left with 2 choices which are unrelated to what you have done before. You can select the ending you wanting. This is terribly wrong for the game that is story-based. They should have more than 5 endings at least and those endings should be able to select based on what you did from ch1-ch5. Yet, there is no best ending whatever.

    Puzzling solvign is ok, not the game strong point but not bad. Voice acting and character designs are superb. The main story apart from ending is very good overall (love Chloe so much). However, I also felt that many things were not reasonable.

    Overall, it is a good game for chilling out when you have free time and don't have thing to do.    … Expand
  98. Kaprawiec
    Mar 8, 2018
    7
    Life is Strange, and so is this game. I enjoyed it quite a bit but its not better than telltale games titles, especially because I dont dig main characters - one of them (Max) is ugly nerdy girl, whose story wouldnt be interesting to me even if she could manipulate time, and the other rebel girl is just dumb and also quite ugly teenager for me. Also - who the f*#ck is interested inLife is Strange, and so is this game. I enjoyed it quite a bit but its not better than telltale games titles, especially because I dont dig main characters - one of them (Max) is ugly nerdy girl, whose story wouldnt be interesting to me even if she could manipulate time, and the other rebel girl is just dumb and also quite ugly teenager for me. Also - who the f*#ck is interested in artistic photography. Yeah you make a picture with your camera, woohoo amazing.… Expand
  99. kiwikelly
    Mar 20, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll give it a 7 instead of my initial 8 because of how it gave me a headache, it's practically impossible to understand. On the other hand, I guess that is the negative side of science-fiction..

    Putting that aside, the game has a lot of beautiful environments and, compared to most 'own-choice-making games' you get to do a lot of playing, instead of only picking answers to dialogues and moving now & then.

    You really get to play the game as it's supposed to be and I'm pretty sure that's what we buy it for.

    As for the graphics, nothing bothered me except Max' hair. It looked like a Minecraft cube when she showered.
    The game makers put a lot of thought in the rest though and I loved the little park in front of the school.

    SPOILER: I'm so happy they added the possibility to kiss Warren. It was very satisfying.    … Expand
  100. homer4president
    Jun 14, 2017
    7
    The theme of the game is all about cause and effect, and the game beats you over the head with it every chance it gets. The first two chapters will have you wondering why the game is so slow, and the last two will have you begging to slow down. Around 75% of your time is spent talking to other characters. Talking about feelings or what happened in the past or how they feel about whatThe theme of the game is all about cause and effect, and the game beats you over the head with it every chance it gets. The first two chapters will have you wondering why the game is so slow, and the last two will have you begging to slow down. Around 75% of your time is spent talking to other characters. Talking about feelings or what happened in the past or how they feel about what happened in the past. There is a LOT of dialogue here, and if you prefer more to explore or take action, you may find yourself bored while playing. The main character Max is supposed to be quirky and nerdy, and she can come off as cringe worthy.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
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  1. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 5, 2016
    85
    An honest, sometimes even painful, story about friendship and finding yourself. Life is Strange is played with a lump in the throat and its ability to make a grown man tear up is its true "power".
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 1, 2016
    90
    The Limited Edition of Life is Strange doesn’t introduce anything new. The graphics are the same, as well as individual episodes that form this wonderful adventure. The art book and soundtrack are still a nice plus that could push some collectors to purchase this edition.
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  3. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 21, 2016
    80
    Despite its obvious flaws the reactive story and compelling characters make this one of the best storytelling experiences of the current generation.
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