Life is Strange

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  1. Jonny5784
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    After playing this game start to finish, I'm left wanting way way more lol, wow what an amazing, engaging story filled with bright interesting characters you actually give a monkeys about, the game follows the story of to young ladies, max and her best freind Chloe in the search of a missing girl called Rachael, I cant really say much more as I don't want to spoil it for anyone, the gameAfter playing this game start to finish, I'm left wanting way way more lol, wow what an amazing, engaging story filled with bright interesting characters you actually give a monkeys about, the game follows the story of to young ladies, max and her best freind Chloe in the search of a missing girl called Rachael, I cant really say much more as I don't want to spoil it for anyone, the game pritty much keeps you guessing from start to finish its just nothing short of fantastic, I really reel that telltale has some major competition in the title as anyone that has played this game will tell you there very similar in a lot of ways, which is by no means bad, if you a fan of telltale style point and click games please oh please don't miss this game it's great you would be robbing your self of a very enjoyable title.… Expand
  2. Tirah
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    If you've ever played anything from Telltale Games, you know what to expect from Dontnod's Life is Strange. Wander around, talk to people, make a decision that will have consequences here and there, rinse and repeat until you beat the game.

    When the game began, I had to laugh at some of the design choices. All kids in this game are hipsters with poor fashion sense, and they all use    If you've ever played anything from Telltale Games, you know what to expect from Dontnod's Life is Strange. Wander around, talk to people, make a decision that will have consequences here and there, rinse and repeat until you beat the game.

    When the game began, I had to laugh at some of the design choices. All kids in this game are hipsters with poor fashion sense, and they all use ridiculously bad slang. The game is littered with references to popular internet memes like doge and 'Y U NO' guy. It's gonna age terribly as a result as well. I got over that pretty soon, though, because the story is genuinely interesting. By the end of the first (free) episode I was dying to find out what happens next and quickly rushed to buy the season's pass.

    The game centers around Max Caulfield, a talented teenage photographer who suddenly gains the power to rewind time. She has to use this power and stop a giant tornado that's going to hit her home town in a few days. Of course it's not that simple, and there are many people whose lives will be changed (and potentially ruined) by her actions forever.

    The characters are a bit hit and miss. It's easy to connect with Max. She's a shy, quiet, slightly awkward loner who's being bullied by the mean popular girl. Her voice actress is also pretty good. The quality of the rest of the voice actors is all over the place. Some of them are genuinely good. Some of them sound like they've never done any voice work before. The character of Kate Marsh in particular was very annoying to me. She is one of the major characters, has a tragic backstory and is an interesting character, but her voice is whiny and her delivery unconvincing. You're supposed to feel bad and care for her, but I just wanted her to shut up every time she opened her mouth.

    The music is alright. Most of the ambient tracks feature a guitar (an instrument Max plays), and there are a few licensed songs from bands I've never heard of in my life. I'm not a fan of this style, but I didn't hate it.

    Visually LiS is less than impressive. The graphics are bad, plain and simple. It's not the ugliest game I've ever played, but it definitely doesn't look like something that was originally released in 2015. There's a lot of clipping and weird animation glitches, and the swimming pool scene in Episode 3 was so poorly done it was actually distracting. It easily looked like something from early 2000's. Again, it's the story that matters, not the graphics, but I feel it's still worth mentioning.

    Unlike TTG games, LiS offers a much greater degree of freedom. It's mostly good. You can wander around and look for meme-related Easter eggs and hidden photographic opportunities (there's a trophy for that), but there were a few moments where I was running around like a headless chicken, trying to figure out where to go next. The godawful junkyard scene from Episode 2 immediately comes to mind. Your choices also aren't set in stone. If you don't like the outcome of your actions, rewind and choose a different option.

    Overall, Life is Strange is a decent game. There are technical hiccups here and there, and - being an indie title - it's simply not as polished as a AAA game would be. In its center is a gripping story, a bunch of interesting (if poorly voiced) characters, and some real, raw emotions. Definitely worth a play.

    As a side note: if you've never played this game before and are only just considering it, please do yourself a favor and avoid anything that could contain spoilers. I had the ending spoiled for me and it did ruin the game a little.    … Expand
  3. Mario_N7
    Sep 30, 2016
    9
    Erano anni che non mi emozionavo così tanto per un videogame, un'avventura grafica veramente ben fatta che lascia un segno nel profondo del cuore a chi ci sta giocando, uno dei migliori giochi della gen e sicuramente uno dei più sottovalutati.
  4. p0t1t4yp0t1t0
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    Is the best game of all this generation: a great story, wonderfull characters and a precious look. Since I bought my PS4 this game is the only good game for this system.
  5. stamito
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    This game was a complete surprise for me, it’s not that I was not expecting a good game but I really enjoyed it in the end.

    First thing it’s worth commenting is that I think this isn’t a game for everybody. If you like fast paced games, with a lot of action or where you play a very active role then this isn’t gonna be your thing. This game presents a slow paced gameplay where you    This game was a complete surprise for me, it’s not that I was not expecting a good game but I really enjoyed it in the end.

    First thing it’s worth commenting is that I think this isn’t a game for everybody. If you like fast paced games, with a lot of action or where you play a very active role then this isn’t gonna be your thing. This game presents a slow paced gameplay where you basically walk around, talk to people and look at objects; it creates tension and interest through the story, not the gameplay. Said that, it is very similar, in terms of how to play it, to heavy rain, until dawn etc., so if you liked those, chances are you will like this one. I always describe these games as point a click adventures, but without the puzzling element the classic adventures used to have, it is a lot simpler (sometimes even too easy) to progress here. How long to beat? Probably around 15h, assuming you like to explore the surroundings, a bit more, maybe, if you want to find the collectibles.

    Other things, the graphic style is a bit weird sometimes but I’ve come to like it (take a look at some videos and pics), I don’t think it ruins the experience or anything so they’re good enough. The OST is fantastic, the music goes incredibly well with the game, they’ve done a great work here. Finally and most importantly, the story is great although I must say it might feel a bit slow. The first two episodes are a bit of an introduction and then real interesting stuff starts to happen from middle/ending of episode 3 onwards. This means, it may feel a bit too slow at the beginning (that’s what I felt), but if you hang in there until the end you’ll realise the story is actually quite well done. It left me with a feeling of “wow, this was interesting” at the end. The characters are likeable in my opinion, although this is highly subjective and the story I think is highly focused on the feelings of both the main character and one of her friends, which you may or may not like, but don’t get me wrong, still a thrilling story behind all this, it is not all cheesy.

    Anyway, I quite like games that make me feel something in the end, after playing games for more than 20 years I find most of them don’t make me feel anything special at the end; well…this one did. If you’re looking for something a bit fresh with a good story and don’t mind about slow paced mechanics, give it a try. If you’re the kind of person that only that likes fast paced games where you have to take a very active role bla bla bla you might want to spend your money elsewhere.    … Expand
  6. TheSIG
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    I thought i wouldn't cry ever playing a video game. I was wrong.
    If a game can make something like that, it deserves the best possible score.
    Maybe you'll think is not fair, but just try it. You'll know what this game is available to do.
  7. masterchief247
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    Some of my favorite games, have been those where choices you make evolve the story (Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Heavy Rain, & Bound by Flame). As an adult, trailers of Life is Strange gave me the impression this was just a game for teenagers. I was so wrong. The choices and subject matter in this game will test the emotions of all. I have become tired of the Call of Duty, Halo, GrandSome of my favorite games, have been those where choices you make evolve the story (Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Heavy Rain, & Bound by Flame). As an adult, trailers of Life is Strange gave me the impression this was just a game for teenagers. I was so wrong. The choices and subject matter in this game will test the emotions of all. I have become tired of the Call of Duty, Halo, Grand Theft Auto yearly rehashes. I thought originality in video games had virtually disappeared favoring safe releases like Call of Duty, which I feel only ruins the gaming industry. Bravo to all involved in giving us this game. I applaud you, and HIGHLY recommend this to everyone. A game who's outcomes leaves you questioning your own life and real life choices is a special experience you won't forget.… Expand
  8. sityoazzdown
    Jul 30, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this was a very meh entry into the interactive game genre. First thing first, yes I did think the story was good, but the whole rewind mechanics totally destroys the whole point of the story game. Yes, its cool to see different outcomes until you get your preferred choice; but for me the magic of these type of games, is you live with your choice and face the consequences, sure you can cheat in other games, but I enjoy facing my consequences in these games. There is no risk and reward in this game for me, and there are a couple of times where the game screws you, and completely takes away your powers. Those two things break the immersion for me, I went through the whole game thinking, ok if I mess up, there is the rewind. Apart from gameplay-wise, I also never liked Chloe, anyone who probably liked this game made a connection with chloe, but not me. She's just a spoiled troublemaker with a big mouth, it's funny I actually liked her the most when she was disabled, she actually seemed like a caring person then. Basically, you can imagine the eye rolling for me during the last part of the game with that descision. While I did enjoy the "Dark Room" storyline, episode 1 was a horrible chick flick, 4 and 5 were big meh's that I wanted to end; but I did enjoyed the majority of episode 2 and 3. I also thought the whole time changing twist in the story was an eye roll or me, the moral of the story was basically "you cant change destiny, or there will be consequences". And also, If you chose 1 of the 2 endings, none of your choices in the whole game mattered, literally. All in all, I'll reccmmend a rent if you like interactive games, but that's pretty much about it. Pros: Good story revolving about the murders, Epsidoes 2 and 3. Cons: Chloe, rewind is unique but non-immersive, episodes 1 and 5.… Expand
  9. j-arcadiabay
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    Life is strange is truly a wonderful game. Give this game a chance and you will not be disapointed. I have never written a game review before but this game is a masterpiece, and has compelled me to write a review. The emotional and raw story line, chemistry between the characters, and beautiful soundtrack are all beautifully intertwined. The game has some dark and real and relevant themesLife is strange is truly a wonderful game. Give this game a chance and you will not be disapointed. I have never written a game review before but this game is a masterpiece, and has compelled me to write a review. The emotional and raw story line, chemistry between the characters, and beautiful soundtrack are all beautifully intertwined. The game has some dark and real and relevant themes to modern society, and it will keep you coming back untill you have finished. I bought the game unsure on what i was purchasing, and i have never enjoyed a game more! BRING ON LIS 2. MAX AND CHLOE… Expand
  10. 50gamechallenge
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    Life is Strange is an episodic, click-and-point, choose your own adventure game about Max Caulfield, a photography student who discovers that she has time-manipulation powers which she uses to save her best friend, Chloe while investigating the mysterious disappearance of one of her classmates. Throughout the game, Max uses her time powers in her everyday school-life, saving those sheLife is Strange is an episodic, click-and-point, choose your own adventure game about Max Caulfield, a photography student who discovers that she has time-manipulation powers which she uses to save her best friend, Chloe while investigating the mysterious disappearance of one of her classmates. Throughout the game, Max uses her time powers in her everyday school-life, saving those she cares about and all while investigating the strange happenings in her home town of Arcadia Bay.

    Max’s time and space manipulation powers are some of the most impressive time/space powers that I’ve seen in a modern-day game. Max’s main power is her time-reverse ability, which is limited. It only allows her to go back in time, up to a few minutes, which is great for changing conversations, gathering important information or to get the best outcomes out of specific interactions The ability to see the initial outcome of your decisions and to have the option to change them, gives players better control on how the story develops and is a huge step forward for these types of choose-your-own adventure games.

    Secondly, Max’s time travel powers manifest in a different way using her love of photography. Without spoiling too much of the story, one of Max’s more prominent abilities later in the game allows her to change whole timelines for better or worse. It really opens up the game to a more dynamic element of time-travel that really solidifies the game’s heavier emotional and sci-fi elements.

    On top of Max’s amazing powers, Life is Strange has an emotionally gripping story. Not only does it give true science fiction enthusiasts a great story to rival movies like The Time Machine, Butterfly Effect, and Back to the Future, it also creates a truly immersive, dramatically-dynamic game similar to Heavy Rain. With choice being the main concept and consequences really meaning something, the game shows off it’s incredibly impassioned story telling with meaningfully hard choices and conversations that create a rippling effect that really make the player question their decisions as the game progresses, but in a positive way.

    While investigating, the game has you following a bold story with tons of intrigue and peril that truly keeps players on their toes. It should’ve been something I saw coming but the writing and personal choices I made really kept me guessing until the end, making it into a truly awesome roller-coaster mystery adventure. On top of that, the mystery solving in the game felt real, as if it were something I could figure out in real life. At one point in the game, Max and Chloe have to put together evidence they collected, which added a surprisingly fun puzzle element to the game without being stupid easy or ridiculously hard.
    The soundtrack was definitely a stand-out element of this game. Not only did the director do a fantastic job of creating a perfect environment for the soundtrack but the timing and artistic aesthetic made one of the best video game soundtracks. In a weird set of events, I accidentally ended up getting the Limited Edition version of the game, which came with a CD of the soundtrack. Some of the bands include Syd Matters, Message to Bears, Bright Eyes and several other indie-alternative artists.

    This game wasn’t without faults though as it had a rough introduction. From the very start, Max attends a prestigious, private art school which made the initial feel of the game to be pretentious. If you’re not big into art and photography it can be a bit of a drag. There were definitely some more down-to-earth supporting characters but, initially at least, I found it a bit hard to get into the setting of the story.

    Secondly, the game world of Arcadia Bay and Blackwell College was well done but I felt that the much of the click-and-point elements were meaningless. Even though most of time, interactions and conversations gave you some decent insight into the story, I found that a large portion of it was useless fluff. As an example, Chloe would comment on strange things like a poster or options like investigating the dirtiness of a vehicle. It slows the pacing of the game with unnecessary dialogue most of the time.

    Life is Strange is by far, one of the most impressive adventures games to date. It mixed emotional story-telling, dynamic gameplay and sci-fi time travel perfectly. This should be the new benchmark for choose-your-own adventure games because if this is what we can get out of these style of games, it makes me eager for the next one.

    Rating: 9.5/10
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    + Time/space rewind skills to fully understand your decisions
    + Wonderfully written, emotionally gripping story.
    + Mystery Adventure elements
    + Soundtrack
    + Easy Platinum
    + Meta-gaming with real websites
    - Huge areas to explore, lots of useless point and click commentary

    Recommended for: TTG’s games like Walking Dead or for fans of time travel/sci-fi games/movies.    … Expand
  11. Shaggywaffle
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    I am a strong man, never have wanted to cry and and rip my heart out more tha when I played this game. I was so emotionally invested in a game Icared more for them than me. Artistic and beautiful beyond words. Am must play for all story seeking gamers
  12. HaloFever
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Life is Strange is an utterly fantastic experience. It is like the best interactive parts of Mass Effect or The Witcher 3. It is like a Telltale game if Telltale games looked like modern games. It is like an interactive video that really is an interactive video. The story is immersive, the characters salient, and mechanics brilliant. I highly recommend this game.

    The human time machine    Life is Strange is an utterly fantastic experience. It is like the best interactive parts of Mass Effect or The Witcher 3. It is like a Telltale game if Telltale games looked like modern games. It is like an interactive video that really is an interactive video. The story is immersive, the characters salient, and mechanics brilliant. I highly recommend this game.

    The human time machine mechanic in Life is Strange is sort of an anti-game mechanic. Every important decision can be rewound and repeated with a different outcome as many times as you like before moving onto the next encounter. I cycled through all the options on several occasions, having all the time in the world to make a decision. This is a sharp contrast to Telltale games where your decision making can be mooted by missing a quick time event. (We've all lost good people because we didn't see the notification to press X.) Lost is Strange may seem to have low stakes game play, but they it doesn't. Each decision has consequences later in a masterfully written story.

    As mentioned above, plenty of other games have presented great stories that can be shaped by players. Most of these were action games where you would stop for conversation after killing dozens of enemies. A game like Life is Strange is what happens when you take mass murder out of the equation. In a further anathema to modern gaming, the story is a about a mopey teenage girl and her girl friends in a mysterious coastal town backed by a soft indie soundtrack. Maybe Life is Strange works so well because it is so fresh and different. I certainly want to see more games like it.    … Expand
  13. DAnzalone
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Fantastic story, visuals, and choices. I haven't consumed a piece in a long time that strung a strong emotional reaction like Life is Strange did. The characters act like real people, and its easy to find one you can relate to. It is anything but a "walking simulator." The game is so much fun to play. A tip: approach this game with patience and give it your full attention. Oh, and don'tFantastic story, visuals, and choices. I haven't consumed a piece in a long time that strung a strong emotional reaction like Life is Strange did. The characters act like real people, and its easy to find one you can relate to. It is anything but a "walking simulator." The game is so much fun to play. A tip: approach this game with patience and give it your full attention. Oh, and don't forget a box of tissues :(… Expand
  14. NuttyBoltHead
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is heart breaking
    For me personally, i can't relate to the character until around episode 3 where it all starts to get good, and at that point on, this game was amazing.
    It does not have the best start, Episode 1 is Ok, And Episode 2 is great, but the real moment of this game is episode 3 and 4, Extremely amazing

    This game teaches us, that sometimes, what matter are the journey we go through.
    A True Roller Coaster of feeling!    … Expand
  15. norse
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Outstanding game that shows what's possible in this medium. Great art and music, incredible writing including mood-setting and cliffhangers for a game. I hope more studios will adopt a similar approach (episodic story centric games). Dialog sometimes a bit emo but highly appropriate given who the characters are. Played through in one weekend, a welcome contrast to my usual destinyOutstanding game that shows what's possible in this medium. Great art and music, incredible writing including mood-setting and cliffhangers for a game. I hope more studios will adopt a similar approach (episodic story centric games). Dialog sometimes a bit emo but highly appropriate given who the characters are. Played through in one weekend, a welcome contrast to my usual destiny sessions!

    The noteworthy aspect of the writing is the fearlessness with which normally taboo subjects are integrated (not as a big "look at us being rebels" signal, but as natural aspects of things that happen in life is strange).    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. SWERY_51
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Simply astonishing.
    Brilliant story telling, appealing characters and an awesome soundtrack make this game as the best narrative game i've ever played. Thank you so much for all those feelings. Telltale, you have found your master, it's Dontnod.
  18. Kansler
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    A fantastic story-based adventure with serious depth. Better than most Telltale games. It is also visually gorgeous and it has an appropriate soundtrack. Occasionally slow-paced but delivers all the way.
  19. ballistic
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    A great game. An interesting story with interesting characters. Hardly comes across as realistic but at least makes some attempt. The dialogue is mostly excellent.

    Mostly story based, the weakest elements are the rare glimpses of gameplay. It's not much fun trying to find collect stuff or navigate poorly implemented stealth sections. Vastly better than similar games like the Walking    A great game. An interesting story with interesting characters. Hardly comes across as realistic but at least makes some attempt. The dialogue is mostly excellent.

    Mostly story based, the weakest elements are the rare glimpses of gameplay. It's not much fun trying to find collect stuff or navigate poorly implemented stealth sections.

    Vastly better than similar games like the Walking Dead. Probably better than Heavy Rain to be honest.    … Expand
  20. MatiasPrice
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Juego con una merecida y esperada edición física jugada en todas sus plataformas.
    Realmente me considero amante de este videojuego debido al peso de cada decisión.
    Sólo que su final me afectó de forma negativa en el sentido de hacerme elegir entre dos catástrofes.
  21. Drake_Gunjin
    Apr 12, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego idie emotivo y con foco en la historia.

    Cuando comienzas la aventura llamada Life is Strange, lo primero que notas es su aspecto visual que sin ser de la calidad de un AAA destaca por su aspecto artístico. La banda sonora es un elemento que te envuelve y a diferencia de muchos juegos no esta para acompañar a la obra, pero cabe destacar que no se trata de un soundtrack creado para el juego, es un recopilatorio de temas licenciados de otros artistas que calzan con la obra.

    Nuestra protagonista es Max es un personaje con el que muchos podrán fácilmente sentirse identificado y gracias al sistema de decisiones podemos interpretarla acorde a dos formas claves. Las que dicten nuestro corazón que no siempre serán las mejores o las que tomemos de forma más calculadora pero que nos dejaran con la sensación de traición a nuestros sentimientos como jugador.

    La historia es contada en formato de capítulos que la separan como si se tratase de una serie de televisión. El problema no es la división por episodios sino que esta obra fue tratada como un producto y vendida por partes, este es un elemento que en lo personal no apoyo y siento que se basa en una estrategia económica y no aporta en el resultado final del vídeo juego.

    El aspecto jugable es sin duda el talón de Aquiles de este título, debido a que por muy emotivo que sea un titulo nunca se debe olvidar que es un vídeo juego y por ende la jugabilidad "debe" y lo repito "debe" ser satisfactorio para el jugador. Nosotros no somos espectadores o usuarios de una obra, somos jugadores y tenemos la necesidad de tener el control total de nuestro protagonista. En este importantisimo aspecto Life is Strange es terriblemente débil, impidiéndonos en momentos poder comportarnos como nos gustaría, realizar las ya típicas costumbres incoherentes de todo jugador, correr dentro de una habitación, romper cosas, golpear personajes, etc. Lo que intento decir es que entiendo que nadie espera que Max la protagonista vaya por la vida golpeando gente, pero no sería genial que pudiese hacerlo y que eso conlleve consecuencias en la historia.

    Finalmente es una gran obra con grandes aciertos pero con fallas terribles en el núcleo de si mismo. Lo recomendaría para quienes busquen un titulo centrado en la historia y con una durabilidad media. La re-jugabilidad es baja pero todos estos puntos no opacan el sentimiento que tendremos al finalizar este viaje. Es un buen título dependiendo del jugador que lo consuma, no recomendable para todo el mundo pero sin duda es un aire fresco que hoy en día difícilmente puede encontrarse en la industria.    … Expand
  22. hockeyvampire
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    This was my GOTY of 2015. If you are someone who like story, BUY THIS GAME. The story and characters are amazing, the graphics are some of the most eye pleasing things you have ever seen, mixing hand drawn art with motion capture. Every character is 3 dimensional, you assume that they are a douche or a really nice person, but we all know what you get out assuming, it makes an ass out ofThis was my GOTY of 2015. If you are someone who like story, BUY THIS GAME. The story and characters are amazing, the graphics are some of the most eye pleasing things you have ever seen, mixing hand drawn art with motion capture. Every character is 3 dimensional, you assume that they are a douche or a really nice person, but we all know what you get out assuming, it makes an ass out of you and me. The soundtrack has the absolute best indie soundtrack I have heard. It is the best video game soundtrack in my opinion. And the plot twists in this game will have you hanging your jaw open until you start the next episode.… Expand
  23. dannygards
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    After a few recent disappointments (MG5, Fallout 4 and Unchartered 3) I was beginning to wonder if I had finally outgrown video games. I am thankful I took a chance on Life is Strange as it hands down beats the previously mentioned AAA titles. It is not necessarily my type of game however the characters and story really sucked me in. I will not say much more except if your getting a bitAfter a few recent disappointments (MG5, Fallout 4 and Unchartered 3) I was beginning to wonder if I had finally outgrown video games. I am thankful I took a chance on Life is Strange as it hands down beats the previously mentioned AAA titles. It is not necessarily my type of game however the characters and story really sucked me in. I will not say much more except if your getting a bit sick of AAA cash in's then take a chance on LOS and you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  24. Snydeman
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    Just finished "Life is Strange" on the PS4 last night, and man what a year this has been for video games. First, I played what will probably be my favorite RPG of all time - Witcher 3 - and now I have played through what will probably be the most emotionally compelling story-based video game I've ever played, with characters I come to care so much about that the choices I am forced to makeJust finished "Life is Strange" on the PS4 last night, and man what a year this has been for video games. First, I played what will probably be my favorite RPG of all time - Witcher 3 - and now I have played through what will probably be the most emotionally compelling story-based video game I've ever played, with characters I come to care so much about that the choices I am forced to make are nothing short of agonizing. If you like story-based point and click type games, you owe it to yourself to play this one. I've played games that were twice as expensive and not even 1/10 as entertaining. Seriously, play this game now.… Expand
  25. lostgrey
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    this game had a hugggge impact in my life. for days after playing it i still cried thinking about it, and by listning to its soundtracks, it literly changed my life, its true that a spark makes fire ...
    this game has the best story i ever read and saw in any game or movie, also there r so many theories about it , everyday i find a new theory about it on youtube.
    u get sooo conected to    this game had a hugggge impact in my life. for days after playing it i still cried thinking about it, and by listning to its soundtracks, it literly changed my life, its true that a spark makes fire ...
    this game has the best story i ever read and saw in any game or movie, also there r so many theories about it , everyday i find a new theory about it on youtube.
    u get sooo conected to charecters it realy pains u to see them get hurt or ...
    tbh for my last word i must say , this is our duty to kinda encourage other people who havent played this game to play, this game can change many people's life and mybe even save lifes, even if the change is small( dont forget in butterfly effect small can be very big), and i sugest this game to every1 in the world no matter who , depressed people to hyped and super happy people , it has things for every1    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Art3mis
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life is Strange is a fabulous game. I, personally, love it. The main plot is truly beautiful in the sense that is perfectly and very descriptively goes through each and every bit of story, in a totally non-confusing way. it tells a great story of a girl named Max who has just moved back home. Now it seems a little crazy, and the time traveling foundation can seem shaky and does appear completely fictional. However the way Max uses her ability to time travel and the way she spends her time and uses the information she has is unbelievably human. It is realistic and believable and it is beautiful. It makes me cry when I think of the plot solely because the story is so pure and shows some (somewhat) real responses to (somewhat) real human issues. It is relatable and just a great game in general. the graphics and art style are great and it is just fabulous overall. 100% recommended!!… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. mijxero
    Mar 18, 2016
    4
    I have seen nothing but very high scores on this one and I am a fan of all the tell-tale games so I figured this one would be the same. They somehow made the time control mechanic more of a hassle than a nice feature. I found some of the main characters to be unlikable which made emotional scenes fall flat for me. Also these games need to stop with gameplay sections that have you wanderI have seen nothing but very high scores on this one and I am a fan of all the tell-tale games so I figured this one would be the same. They somehow made the time control mechanic more of a hassle than a nice feature. I found some of the main characters to be unlikable which made emotional scenes fall flat for me. Also these games need to stop with gameplay sections that have you wander around collecting items to progress. Finding beer bottles in a junk yard is not gameplay. Also I know that "your choices matter" is more of an illusion than anything, but this one ends up being a huge slap in the face.… Expand
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#22 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#16 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#25 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  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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