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.
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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
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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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