Life is Strange

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2178 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    7
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Graphic-Adventure Was it fun? My friends and I have decided that every Sunday, we would get together and play graphic adventure game. So we played 1 episode a week of Life is Strange and we finally finished it up last night. Every week, I looked forward to this game and it was a very enjoyable story. So yes, I had a lot of fun playing this game. Are    What Kind of Adventure?

    Graphic-Adventure

    Was it fun?

    My friends and I have decided that every Sunday, we would get together and play graphic adventure game. So we played 1 episode a week of Life is Strange and we finally finished it up last night. Every week, I looked forward to this game and it was a very enjoyable story. So yes, I had a lot of fun playing this game.

    Are there any similar games?

    Its a point and click/graphic adventure game, the style is very similar to Game of Thrones.

    Favorite Character?

    With games like this (and even TV shows), the way I judge whether I like a character is I ask myself, “Could I see myself hanging out and being friends with any of these people?” The only character that I found remotely relatable to me was Warren. Max the main character seemed like a nice person but she wasn’t very relatable for me and pretty much everyone else in the game was pretentious and unlikable.

    Would you play it again?

    I probably wouldn’t play this game again but I would be willing to watch someone else play the game and see the decisions that they make.

    Any Complaints?

    I didn’t care for the last episode. The first 4 episodes were full of character development and a great story line but the final episode felt like it was just going in circles and full of unnecessary fillers.    … Expand
  3. SuperIsaias64
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Unbelievably good! Decided to play it when a friend recommended it and the characters are so engaging and the atmosphere feels so nostalgic! I felt so connected to the characters who suffered loss and regret and I never wanted this game to end! It actually made me depressed for a while which shows how well written this game was! If you love story driven games, please please PLEASE playUnbelievably good! Decided to play it when a friend recommended it and the characters are so engaging and the atmosphere feels so nostalgic! I felt so connected to the characters who suffered loss and regret and I never wanted this game to end! It actually made me depressed for a while which shows how well written this game was! If you love story driven games, please please PLEASE play Life Is Strange! You won't regret it! Play it with someone like a friend or family member! This game is so beautifully written!… Expand
  4. ourtimehascome
    Jul 2, 2017
    7
    Looking at the entirety of Life is Strange (and all of its episodes), I would have to argue it is overrated. As a story based game, it falls short by mimicking other more successful time travel stories like The Butterfly Effect and Donnie Darko, while lacing it with a sickeningly sweet, obnoxious young-adult tone, which although allowing the genre to be viewed through a new perspective,Looking at the entirety of Life is Strange (and all of its episodes), I would have to argue it is overrated. As a story based game, it falls short by mimicking other more successful time travel stories like The Butterfly Effect and Donnie Darko, while lacing it with a sickeningly sweet, obnoxious young-adult tone, which although allowing the genre to be viewed through a new perspective, ultimately falls short of doing anything actually innovative in the genre.

    What the game does is successfully give the player the illusion of making a choice - an admittedly difficult task in videogames which encourage player choice. Hence the overblown reviews and boated praise for the stereotypically emotive story. You may feel as though you are changing some aspect of this game, when in fact you couldn't be any more wrong.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. NickCrit
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    Incredible, great game. It is a narrative driven / exploratory game. Little action. Great design / music / voice acting. Don't buy it if you are looking for a shooter game.
  7. Coramcrash
    Jul 2, 2017
    9
    Eh va be che scrivo a fare di life is strange.
    consiglio di vedere i video di dadobax a riguardo che traslano perfettamente il mio pensiero. voto 89/100
  8. HerrKapitan9
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    Hands down one of the most interesting and different games i have ever played, Life is Strange was able to not only to interest me in seeing the life as a teenage girl in high school (which was weird yet awesome) but also hooked me with its always spiral story,. You may think that reversing time is a very safe way to play a game that is entirely up to choices, yet you never imagine all theHands down one of the most interesting and different games i have ever played, Life is Strange was able to not only to interest me in seeing the life as a teenage girl in high school (which was weird yet awesome) but also hooked me with its always spiral story,. You may think that reversing time is a very safe way to play a game that is entirely up to choices, yet you never imagine all the long term implications and consequences those little "safe choices" can bring, and damn they are some hard choices as well. Here a quick recap of key aspects of this masterpiece.

    Characters/ The characters in this game are pretty well balanced, there is a good blend between different personalities and roles, and most importantly, key characters are compelling, enriched and very easy to get interested by them. Max can be so relatable to almost everyone that its so easy to see the life through her eyes, and its great to see many of these characters have layers in them, very rewarding to gain extra insight through simple things and narrative.

    Gameplay / Gameplay is very standard for this kinda games in this regard, pretty simple controls and more focused on the narrative and visual style (which is AMAZING btw) it has a very good soundtrack and the art and color palette are beautiful! A good vehicle for a great story.

    And boy about story.. this is the main reason y give this game a 10, i was completely absorbed by it.
    so many gut punching choices and also some sense of relief when choosing and liking the result you get, this game is a roller coaster that goes to places i never expected but that leave me absolutely thrilled by those twists and turns, this is where the game shines the most in my opinion.

    In the end Life is Strange is one of the most important and best reasons why i like games, because it tells a story, a great story and if you like that, you are in for a real treat. :)    … Expand
  9. Mr_Agony
    Jul 3, 2017
    4
    This game tries to steal ideas of the TTG series like walking dead, but it lacks the details and drive TTG games have. I played Walking Dead twice already (all parts) but I cannot imagine, I would try this game ever again

    PROs: - solving mystery - original idea of playing with time CONs: - hand drawn graphics seems like it is excuse for lack of graphics - story begins as too    This game tries to steal ideas of the TTG series like walking dead, but it lacks the details and drive TTG games have. I played Walking Dead twice already (all parts) but I cannot imagine, I would try this game ever again

    PROs:

    - solving mystery
    - original idea of playing with time

    CONs:

    - hand drawn graphics seems like it is excuse for lack of graphics
    - story begins as too slow and shallow, in the 4th episode graduates with interesting twist, and finishing with nonsense gibberish in the 5th episode
    - bit unused potential of playing with time (gets interesting only in two or three points in the game
    - conversations get boring when you try to finish it the way you want and replaying all the talks again and again
    - usually choices you have to choose from seems unrealistic and completely out of logic

    Overall it is kinda OK little game, which you might enjoy. But for me first half was annoying / boring and second half was pretty insane and pretty unlogical. Definitely would NOT play again.    … Expand
  10. GoldenKing95
    Dec 21, 2017
    9
    Life is Strange is an emotional ride that gives you many things, a good story, plot twists within this story, and a great way to tell it, by using time reversal. You feel that everything you do has consequences and even with this power, they still make you feel powerless in many ways.

    First of all, I like the episodic take on stories if they are well implemented, like in Life is Strange    Life is Strange is an emotional ride that gives you many things, a good story, plot twists within this story, and a great way to tell it, by using time reversal. You feel that everything you do has consequences and even with this power, they still make you feel powerless in many ways.

    First of all, I like the episodic take on stories if they are well implemented, like in Life is Strange or the Telltale franchise. And since each episode is around 2 hours long, and there are 5 episodes, you're in for a ride of a around 10 hours.

    Sure, the game also has a few flaws, like textures that are scarcely not loading on time, or lip syncing that seldom doesn't works. But these are problems that almost never happen, like 2 times in my play-through, though if they happen, it breaks the immersion.

    Now the music in this game truly fits the aesthetics of the game, you have to experience it to understand! So my advice for you, just test the first episode out, it's free now anyway. You'll probably going to love it! Enjoy!    … Expand
  11. Ki-Andi-Mundi
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    Life Is Strange has an incredible, original, unravelling story with many well-written and believable characters. No game I've played in the past five years has had such an emotional impact on me. As i worked through the episodes I became more and more eager and impatient to play the next one; rarely have I been so addicted to a game. Very rarely did the game get slightly boring. ItsLife Is Strange has an incredible, original, unravelling story with many well-written and believable characters. No game I've played in the past five years has had such an emotional impact on me. As i worked through the episodes I became more and more eager and impatient to play the next one; rarely have I been so addicted to a game. Very rarely did the game get slightly boring. Its biggest flaw IMO is the bad lip-syncing (not surprising given the budget of the game but better lip-syncing certainly would've helped). User control over the core rewind power you have could also feel more responsive. The graphics and art style work together well, and I never thought the game needed much more detailed textures. Certain music in the game contributed greatly to the emotion, while still sticking to the theme of the general soundtrack. I couldn't recommend the game enough if you enjoy a really good plot in video game medium. It was once free on PS Plus, so check your purchased games to see if you purchased it at the time and can play it now for free.… Expand
  12. balding
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Puede que su resolución no esté a la altura del resto del juego, o mejor dicho, de la experiencia que es Life is Strange, pero pienso que su desarrollo es de tal valor que sería injusto minusvalorar el resto. Pocos juegos tienen la capacidad de tenerte en vilo las 15-20 horas que dura sintiendo todo tipo de sensaciones y completamente conectado emocionalmente a los personajes, me caben enPuede que su resolución no esté a la altura del resto del juego, o mejor dicho, de la experiencia que es Life is Strange, pero pienso que su desarrollo es de tal valor que sería injusto minusvalorar el resto. Pocos juegos tienen la capacidad de tenerte en vilo las 15-20 horas que dura sintiendo todo tipo de sensaciones y completamente conectado emocionalmente a los personajes, me caben en los dedos de una mano. En life is strange uno siente miedo, confusión, alegría, impotencia, alivio... todo eso y más sería quedarse corto. La banda sonora tiene gran culpa de ello, se las mejores que recuerde, tanto por sus temas en sí como por el uso que reflejan perfectamente el estado de los personajes en cada momento. En definitiva, una experiencia como pocas se puede encontrar uno.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. alpaytuncer
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    Gerçekten harika bir oyun mutlaka oynanması gerek.Oynanış ve kararlar için verilen özgürlük harika.
  16. 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
  17. beeanadou
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Lots Chinese forum users give it avg. 9+ rating. I Watched video walk-through as many recommended it as one of best English learning games. Have to say don't expect there exists this many ways to say weed and step-father.....Just kidding.......
  18. Chloe2002
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    Фанатам эпизодических игр рекомендую,игра супер
  19. 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
  20. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente , la música es increíble y la historia me atrapo en el primer momento, hay escenas que sacan muchas lagrimas en el transcurso del juego 10/10 el juego
  21. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    3
    Я не смог в это поиграть. Я сильно старался. но все напрасно.
  22. lee97LP
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    The game is a masterpiece from Dialogue too characters too the choices you can make.
    Teenager getting the ability too change time but realises slowly that it can also have it's downfalls and not in all scenarios. Just like in real life sometimes certain choices seem good but can have a reverse effect.

    This game changed my life and it's so amazing.
  23. Br_AgSs
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Wonderful piece of art. Beautiful visuals and story. The characters are relatable, perfectly written and acted. The story is deep and emotive, this game takes several real life issues like depression, bully, racism,drugs and manages to tie then all up in a perfect way. This game truly made me cry, I will never forget this game
  24. Cursfleier
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing! A true masterpiece and a work of true art! Must play!
  25. painava
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    I liked the soundtrack, some characters (Max, Chloe, Jefferson) and of course the final chapter. There were some game-breaking bugs, inconsistent voice actors and visual glitches in cutscenes. Not a fan of the edgy characters or the unrealistic melodrama. Overall it's a good game if maybe a little over-hyped.
  26. LuCaulfield
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Life Is Strange is perfect! For me, it's the best game ever created! Captivating characters, mysterious storyline and amazing photography!
  27. xNAMx10
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this game, the emotions, the characters, and the music WERE AMAZING
  28. 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
  29. M7MD_Reviews
    Dec 6, 2020
    1
    اللعبة ذي كس و زق سامع يا محمد و ون بيس زق بعد
  30. vezance
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never have I been so angered by the ending of a video game. The entire point of the story is, "hey, you know that hours and hours upon gameplay you just went through? Yeah, you shouldn't have done any of that." There are some great moments throughout the game, but that is all undone at the end when the "right" choice is to undo everything you did, making the entire gameplay meaningless.… Expand
  31. Nighy
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, nostalgic story and well-written girl characters. One of the best story-driven games on PS4.
  32. Tuetenhenkel
    Apr 25, 2022
    3
    Most overrated game I know.

    The college setting didn't appeal to me at all and the characters couldn't compensate for that either. We have the boring, shy and nerdy Max, the naive yet super annoying rebellious Chloe, and... oh, just complete the list with whatever clichéd students you can think of. I found the story completely predictable and at the same time not very believable.    Most overrated game I know.

    The college setting didn't appeal to me at all and the characters couldn't compensate for that either. We have the boring, shy and nerdy Max, the naive yet super annoying rebellious Chloe, and... oh, just complete the list with whatever clichéd students you can think of.

    I found the story completely predictable and at the same time not very believable.

    Gameplay is pretty much non-existent, just running around listening to monologues about coffee machines and cameras. If the information about it was at least interesting or funny ... but no.

    The only thing I can praise the game for: Decisions actually have noticeable consequences. However, that goes nowhere if they leave me absolutely cold emotionally because I can't stand the characters and I don't care about them.    … Expand
  33. Kostas_Spirou
    Jan 28, 2022
    5
    I really like the concept of High School and Murder Mystery, and I think this game mixes both settings pretty well.

    The story is interesting and there are some good moments in it, but there's one point in the story where the game takes a turn that changes everything and it gets very messy, unexplained plot holes, a very boring antagonist, time travel powers that do not make sense and an    I really like the concept of High School and Murder Mystery, and I think this game mixes both settings pretty well.

    The story is interesting and there are some good moments in it, but there's one point in the story where the game takes a turn that changes everything and it gets very messy, unexplained plot holes, a very boring antagonist, time travel powers that do not make sense and an ending that makes all of your choices throughout the game completely pointless.

    I did enjoy the first half of the game, because everything felt fresh, and the story was easy to follow, but the gameplay got more and more repetitive, and in the end I was left with more questions than answers.

    Final Rating: "Average" ~ 5/10.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. Aryman
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    More a gem than a game. A must for all people with a heart. LiS evokes feelings that are extremely rare in games. Just play it (1. LiS Before the Storm. 2. LiS).
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. Voodoo123
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Life Is Strange exceeded my expectations with great writing, interesting character work and a well realised setting. While i'm not sure how wayward things can go with the decision making (just one playthrough) I was very satisfied with the choices I made and the subsequent results shown.

    The art style while interesting can feel underwhelming at times which is a shame as I was genuinely    Life Is Strange exceeded my expectations with great writing, interesting character work and a well realised setting. While i'm not sure how wayward things can go with the decision making (just one playthrough) I was very satisfied with the choices I made and the subsequent results shown.

    The art style while interesting can feel underwhelming at times which is a shame as I was genuinely moved at times when the facial animation (or lack of) really took things down a notch for me.. (it was a cross gen release I suppose). So at times I found myself wishing for a more 'Detroit BH' or 'Until Dawn' level of facial capture, but what is here serves its purpose well enough.

    Overall it is a great addition to the 'choice your own adventure' type genre and shows how far good writing and intelligent results can really elevate the experience of playing a game like this.    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. Darth_Kane
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. After the first episode, things took off pretty fast, and I was hooked on the story and the characters. I just wish they made many more games like this.
  46. MiracSpectac
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Though I can imagine not everyone would be captivated by Life is Strange's story, it's unquestionably moving. Upon completing the game, I found myself lost in emotion for days. This is certainly one you have to play for yourself.
  47. Kai82
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    A third person adventure in Telltale Games style that has strong characters, a fascinating game mechanic and a story that won me over immediately. In hindsight I would use this game as prove that videogames can be art and tell compelling stories. I heard from a lot of people that this was an amazing game and the reviews seem to prove this. So when the complete game was available I boughtA third person adventure in Telltale Games style that has strong characters, a fascinating game mechanic and a story that won me over immediately. In hindsight I would use this game as prove that videogames can be art and tell compelling stories. I heard from a lot of people that this was an amazing game and the reviews seem to prove this. So when the complete game was available I bought it. I should warn you that this game style like the Telltale games (Walking Dead, Wolf Among Us, Batman etc.) are not for everyone. Some criticize this for being an interactive movie instead of a videogames and it is not a wrong argument per se. However this is preferences and not a weakness of the game. I truly enjoyed the game like many others and we all want a continuation of this games story. The story follows Maxine Caulfield (Just called Max) who returned to her former hometown the small city Arcadia Bay to study photography at the Blackwell Academy. Her family moved to another town 5 years ago and she left a lot of people behind including her best friend Chloe Price. Arcadia Bay has become infamous as student Rachel Amber vanished without trace six months ago which is still a big topic. Max is drawn into the events of the game and the past also caught up to her. Small spoiler warning but it is in the games description even on Metacritic: Max discovers that she can rewind time (in a small amount) with all advantages like retrying and remembering what happened. However it is limited and she cant rewind for long periods. I think it is not even enough to win a lottery but enough for Las Vegas and still immensely useful. End of small spoilers. The story works really well. I was fully invested into the outcomes, characters and progress. It creates immersion and emotions which is the key to good story telling. Also the twists were excellent. Like in other games in this genre your decisions influence the story to some extend. There are different results or outcomes depending what you do, say or decide. It is more than in the Telltale Games as there are some bigger differences. The characters are the next strength of the game. Max is one of my favorite video game characters. She is relatable, smart and kindhearted. Her struggles and journey are amazing. This is also true for Chloe Price who is amazing too. She is equally good, relatable but a bit hardened by life. These two together are amazing and have a great chemistry. The support characters are good too. Kate Marsh and Victoria Chase are well written and genuine. They have depth and you see what they are made of. Also valid for Warren Graham, Nathan Prescot, Joyce Price, David Madsen and Mark Jefferson. The writers and voice actors deliver a truly good result. I saw no missteps and flaws as the experience was always enjoyable, immersive and intense at the right moments. Gameplay wise it is a bit like an interactive movie. There are some riddles or puzzles. I like how they integrated Max skills into this. However it is not a puzzle game and the core aspects are about decisions and creating your path through the story. There will be hard choices and decisions. Like I said there are often multiple outcomes for the events and past decisions can bite you in the back. Graphically I love the art style. The characters look amazing and all emotions are well transferred. I would buy an art book. Overall this was a positive surprise and I want to see more from the character. The game left an impact and I hope Max and Chloe’s story will be continued. An easy recommendation if you like this genre or good characters in an interesting mystery.… Expand
  48. shatti
    Apr 20, 2019
    9
    this is game is so good, (not exactly a game)
    it's an immersive story with great characters with a little of gameplay elements
    yet it's one of the best games of all time because it's so immersive and so good
  49. 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
  50. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 7, 2017
    9
    Life is Strange
    Some of the best story telling in gaming history
    Life is strange is a 10 hour long interactive choose your own adventure game like the telltale games but with much more polish.. Here you play as aspiring photographer max… she has a vision of impending doom for the town of arcadia, and soon after she discovers she has the ability to rewind time after she saves her best    Life is Strange
    Some of the best story telling in gaming history
    Life is strange is a 10 hour long interactive choose your own adventure game like the telltale games but with much more polish..
    Here you play as aspiring photographer max… she has a vision of impending doom for the town of arcadia, and soon after she discovers she has the ability to rewind time after she saves her best friend Chloe from being killed…
    The game is spread up into 5 episodes, and each episode does a great job of leaving you wanting more and feeling like self-contained stories…
    You feel like you’ve accomplished everything in each episode.. none felt filler
    You do play as a high school senior, and the game does a great job of feeling like you’re a high school girl, dealing with bullies, dealing with students having crushes on you, balancing friendships… and dealing with some pretty heavy emotional situations you’d expect from a bunch of high school kids
    if you have a heart, you will cry playing this game, multiple times…
    Where things get interesting is the rewind ability…
    This is still an adventure game but not a nonsense adventure game…
    it’s pretty easy knowing what to do in a situation, though one puzzle in a later episodes gets a little too complicated and slows the game down a bit…
    But puzzles are found both in the environment and in dialog…
    As you have to make sure you don’t say the wrong thing to someone while trying to get information out of them that you need…
    or if you don’t like a reaction they had, you can rewind time and try something else…
    As well as outcomes of a few important situations.. The game will indicate that a choice you made will have consequences and you can decide to deal with those consequences or go for a different outcome and deal with tem... but by time you learn what these consequences are, its too late to go back and change... so while I was worried at first.. This makes your decisions and choices still matter in the game…
    much like the telltale games, I wasn’t a fan of the sections that I had to walk around and interact with items in the environment…
    Most did add to the story…
    But a few did annoy and frustrate me and felt like they were there to just drag the game out
    10 hours of pure story though... definitely does get exhausting…
    so this isn’t really a finish in one sitting kind of game.. especially with the at times poor pacing…
    but the story telling here is so good that even if you do get tired you want to keep pushing to see what’s behind the next corner and what twist the game is going to throw at you next…
    People have been recommending this game to me since it came out, and I’m glad I finally got around to experiencing it
    The gameplay isn’t the best, but the powerful story telling makes Life is Strange a must experience game…
    I give Life is Strange
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. Tatovr
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    On of the best games of all time. A story driven experience with well crafted, memorable characters and scenarios. A must play!
  55. scorp332211
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Life Is Strange is an excellent game. It’s very emotional. There are lots of choices and opportunities for input. Much more than LIS2. The story of Max and Chloe is really moving. It portrays a best friend relationship really well. In the end Max learns the benefits and consequences of messing with time. It’s a great example of the butterfly effect. If you want an emotional story with lotsLife Is Strange is an excellent game. It’s very emotional. There are lots of choices and opportunities for input. Much more than LIS2. The story of Max and Chloe is really moving. It portrays a best friend relationship really well. In the end Max learns the benefits and consequences of messing with time. It’s a great example of the butterfly effect. If you want an emotional story with lots of choices this game is for you. Excellent soundtrack as well! It holds up well even 5 ½ years later. Definitely recommend!… Expand
  56. Nel
    Apr 21, 2017
    7
    Life is strange is sure a strange tale where you control a character, and during your journey it will feel very new and exciting for the first few episodes, but towards the end it gets old. As you can rewind any decision you make it make it not as intense as it could have been. The game is great if you love the hippie culture
  57. geo333
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This is an excellent story-driven game I like that it lets the viewer test which decision he is comfortable with thru the character's powers, also the added mystery of the game plot makes it a great game to sit back and enjoy as the story unfolds.
  58. 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.
  59. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    i was in a very bad state of mind when i got this game . i was actually suffering from depression . this game really helped me get through it . thank you so much square enix
  60. 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.
  61. Hoodini
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    This is my first review of the game here - great semi-telltale game, if you played the walking dead, you know the climate. But...it's different, in a very good way, I was not very much into the story at first, but I played, played...and last 3 episodes (of 5 in total), I just swallowed! The game makes you think what's important in life, furthermore the thrill is in the air and theThis is my first review of the game here - great semi-telltale game, if you played the walking dead, you know the climate. But...it's different, in a very good way, I was not very much into the story at first, but I played, played...and last 3 episodes (of 5 in total), I just swallowed! The game makes you think what's important in life, furthermore the thrill is in the air and the atmosphere really dense...

    Try, try definitely, cause you will lose some excellent gaming experience.    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. acollin1
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    Wow. Just finished my first run through. Not really one to stop and smell the roses in these types of games so only took 10-12 hours. Can't wait to start a new one with a friend. Probably the most important thing to understand about this "10" score is I couldn't compare it to anything else I've played. It's mostly a pick your adventure game with little side action. But the dialogue isWow. Just finished my first run through. Not really one to stop and smell the roses in these types of games so only took 10-12 hours. Can't wait to start a new one with a friend. Probably the most important thing to understand about this "10" score is I couldn't compare it to anything else I've played. It's mostly a pick your adventure game with little side action. But the dialogue is engaging even if they just scratch the surface of some pretty serious topics. So many ways to play the game as there is TONS of stuff to stop and read and discussions to have. While not a shoot em up type game to play with friends it's definitely one that can be enjoyed with more people as you debate what decisions to choose. One interesting part is after each episode they tell you the percent of people who chose each option for every "question". One thing that is very important to me is value in a game. I've never paid full price for a game and likely won't. I found this for $10. After episode 1 I was very glad that's all I paid. But then I got hooked. Was well worth the money.… Expand
  64. Tik
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    The "Hall of Fame" of decision-based games lies here, with Life is Strange. A game where, without knowledge, the developers can easily control your emotions, ranging them from anger, betrayal, sadness, and even remorse. Now those aren't the specific emotions that you may feel, because everyone has their own opinion. The real player of this game, is a girl named Max, whom is controlled byThe "Hall of Fame" of decision-based games lies here, with Life is Strange. A game where, without knowledge, the developers can easily control your emotions, ranging them from anger, betrayal, sadness, and even remorse. Now those aren't the specific emotions that you may feel, because everyone has their own opinion. The real player of this game, is a girl named Max, whom is controlled by you, and how her decisions are made effect the game in ways you would not think mattered; but do inanely. Life is Strange is an episodic emotional thrill-ride which has a storyline worth crying for, and each decision you make will leave you gasping for more seeing the outcome. KEEP IN MIND -- Every action has a(n) EQUAL or GREATER reaction -- therefore you should weigh your decisions before you come to a final verdict. The graphics are stunning, though they are drawn, the entire game is beautiful and well designed -- as well as for the music tracks that play.… Expand
  65. SrPepe
    May 3, 2019
    8
    Un juego muy bien hecho con una linda historia y personajes que logran transmitir mucho al jugador.
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. Poonishar
    Feb 4, 2017
    10
    A truly special game. Of all the games these days this stands out as very original and superbly crafted. The characters are memorable, the soundtrack is fantastic and the story is utterly immersing. A combo of Donnie Darko, Butterfly Effect and Twin Peaks, but a playable game! Some of the plot twists walloped me emotionally, something I've not felt since final fantasy 7 about 20 years ago.A truly special game. Of all the games these days this stands out as very original and superbly crafted. The characters are memorable, the soundtrack is fantastic and the story is utterly immersing. A combo of Donnie Darko, Butterfly Effect and Twin Peaks, but a playable game! Some of the plot twists walloped me emotionally, something I've not felt since final fantasy 7 about 20 years ago. I would recommend this to all gamers.… Expand
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. maddiplomat
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite game in the LiS series and also one of my favorite games of all time. The setting and immersion are absolutely amazing.
  79. roachzc
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    Great story and game mechanics. The graphic and art style is right on point and fits super well with the theme. What's so special about this game is the amount of details on each level. Some of the mission (for example looking for the five bottles) may seem very tedious, but it's the developer's way of encouraging the player to explore the world. You can run into stuff that give you aGreat story and game mechanics. The graphic and art style is right on point and fits super well with the theme. What's so special about this game is the amount of details on each level. Some of the mission (for example looking for the five bottles) may seem very tedious, but it's the developer's way of encouraging the player to explore the world. You can run into stuff that give you a brand new perspective to main events. Also, I am shocked by the number of choices you got to make and how big a consequence they would come to have.… Expand
  80. mackenzie129
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it terrible? No not really. Was this game intended for me? probably not. I bought this thinking it would be like TTG. It kind of is? I found this game fun except for the finding the F***ing bottles and the ending stealth bs. I did enjoy it but near the end I was just thinking can this damn game just be over?? It would be honestly higher if it fixed two issues in my opinion
    -Graphics-
    -The ending seriously 2 choices all that **** and 2 choices, either kill Chloe or kill the city...I chose killing the city so none of my choices mattered...

    ACTUALLY wtf was up with the M. Night Shyamalan style twist? man screw that it wasn't necessary    … Expand
  81. Lewis-Angelo
    Nov 15, 2018
    5
    en resumen: al final del juego te dejan tomar la decisión que no te han dejado tomar en todo el juego

    los flashbacks le hacen un flaco favor al juego, porque no consiguen que las decisiones tengan el peso que realmente deberían de tener, y porque proponen puzles muy sosos la sensación de que no se puede cambiar mucho la historia hagas lo que hagas, y que si se ahorrasen un par de    en resumen: al final del juego te dejan tomar la decisión que no te han dejado tomar en todo el juego

    los flashbacks le hacen un flaco favor al juego, porque no consiguen que las decisiones tengan el peso que realmente deberían de tener, y porque proponen puzles muy sosos

    la sensación de que no se puede cambiar mucho la historia hagas lo que hagas, y que si se ahorrasen un par de horas de relleno quedaría mejor juego
    una pena, porque los personajes y los detalles están bastante bien trabajados a pesar de los fallos que hay con los viajes en el tiempo    … Expand
  82. spesini
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    One of the most intriguing stories on PS4. Do yourself a favor and don't spoil yourself anything going into the game.
  83. Esvext
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My personal GOTY for 2015. I was lucky I bought the game when there were already 4 episodes out of 5, because it would have been very hard to wait between episodes 3 and 4. The game is a great narrative adventure.… Expand
  84. SonicClancy
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    + Dramaful and emotinal story
    + Amazing main characters
    + Time bending can be solve puzzles and choices that you can change
    + Great soundtracks

    - The final episode moments make you disgusting

    It's the very great Telltale clone will ensure you feel sad.
  85. jmlzhd
    Dec 14, 2016
    7
    I don't know why people are praising this game so much, I mean it is a good game that will make you engage in the story and make you feel for the characters but its not a 10 out of 10 content. Its an episodic game just like Telltale but Telltale is really good at it. I believe Square Enix is trying to bring more episodic games like this one and the Hitman but personally I don't like theI don't know why people are praising this game so much, I mean it is a good game that will make you engage in the story and make you feel for the characters but its not a 10 out of 10 content. Its an episodic game just like Telltale but Telltale is really good at it. I believe Square Enix is trying to bring more episodic games like this one and the Hitman but personally I don't like the idea of an episodic game, I mean its good to have these games episodically but what I'm against is the time frame between the episodes. If they want to give a gap between the episode, the maximum time limit should be 1 week but instead they are using 1 month of time period and that is really annoying.
    Now again about this game, it has a well driven story with really good characters but the voice and the mouth movement didn't match at all, and everyone had the same expression. If people are happy then facial expression of everyone looks exactly the same, its not like that someone is more or less happy but its the same.
    There are moments that will make you think afterwards but its not that kind of moments that will make you wanna play again. There is one thing that i really liked is that every choice you make in this game has a consequence.
    So the final verdict is that it would be preferable that you rent this game instead of buying it because there is a chance that after completing you will never play again.    … Expand
  86. VirgonoShaka
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    Life is strange is a narrative base video game that tells a story that is full of good-great characters, emotional moments and decision based gameplay. On the whole, it is a solid entry in this genre and I felt invested in the story and the characters all the way. But I have to say that compared to others in this style, apart from the cool time travel mechanic and some neat visuals,Life is strange is a narrative base video game that tells a story that is full of good-great characters, emotional moments and decision based gameplay. On the whole, it is a solid entry in this genre and I felt invested in the story and the characters all the way. But I have to say that compared to others in this style, apart from the cool time travel mechanic and some neat visuals, nothing that ground breaking or new is here, and while your decision do affect the game, the end-game has a case of "Mass Effect 3- itis" that i wasn't amused by. Nevertheless, the game is good and I'm glad to have played it and own it. If you like narrative based games, it is recommended.… Expand
  87. zidfrit
    Sep 7, 2017
    7
    Un juego con su toque original, una historia que te va envolviendo y metiéndote en la personalidad de la protagonista Max, aunque el debes de tomar decisiones que afectan directamente en el juego, o eso es lo que se dice, ya que al terminar el juego solo tendremos 2 posibles finales, el juego va muy bien los 3 primeros capítulos en el 4 se me empezó hacer muy repetido, pero no deja de serUn juego con su toque original, una historia que te va envolviendo y metiéndote en la personalidad de la protagonista Max, aunque el debes de tomar decisiones que afectan directamente en el juego, o eso es lo que se dice, ya que al terminar el juego solo tendremos 2 posibles finales, el juego va muy bien los 3 primeros capítulos en el 4 se me empezó hacer muy repetido, pero no deja de ser un BUEN juego.… Expand
  88. Alvokun
    Aug 17, 2017
    9
    Life is Strange is an example of how far video games can go in artistic terms.

    While gameplay is simple and does not particularly surprise (even despite the rewind time option), the storyline is rather interesting, with some truly emotive moments. Besides, the fact that you can explore with a relative degree of freedom contributes to create a credible immersive atmosphere in which you    Life is Strange is an example of how far video games can go in artistic terms.

    While gameplay is simple and does not particularly surprise (even despite the rewind time option), the storyline is rather interesting, with some truly emotive moments. Besides, the fact that you can explore with a relative degree of freedom contributes to create a credible immersive atmosphere in which you sympathize with the characters.

    There may be some confusing parts or puzzles, but Life is Strange is a game that really deserves to be played and enjoyed.    … Expand
  89. 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.
  90. 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 !
  91. AndersL
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    Ever wanted to get a wife or a girlfriend into gaming. This might just be the way. Thoroughly engaging writing and a unique heroine that feels more human than anything I've seen in gaming.
  92. Uco
    Apr 5, 2017
    7
    'Life is Strange' is a great game, full of great ideas and which shows all the care that was put into it.

    in my opinion, its strengths are an very emotional, deep, moving, beautiful story about friendship and forgiveness, and the difficulties and consequences of day to day choices; and how it touches topics as photography or environmental concern to drive the story, and gives its    'Life is Strange' is a great game, full of great ideas and which shows all the care that was put into it.

    in my opinion, its strengths are an very emotional, deep, moving, beautiful story about friendship and forgiveness, and the difficulties and consequences of day to day choices; and how it touches topics as photography or environmental concern to drive the story, and gives its importance to issues like domestic violence, harassing and bullying, dependence, surveillance vs freedom...

    Unfortunately, there are some aspects of the game that I couldn't totally agree, first of them being the graphics. I do understand the challenge of hand drawn graphics and the personality it gives to the game, but I still think that characters with a bit more of detail than Wii-looking models would have been a nice option for communicating emotions, which the game could have taken benefit from.

    Also, I did not totally like some game design decisions. Pointing out just one of them, I would have loved that the player would have had more freedom to solve problems using Max's rewinding power, instead of almost finding the way the puzzle was meant to be solved.

    At last, I was not pleased by the ending. At least the one I chose. And this is because, after going through the other one, I got the feeling that only one was meant to be the right for the developers, showing much more work behind it, while the other works kind of a quick way of getting through the ending without giving much explanation about some things.

    Overall, I think this is a game anyone willing to experience it will enjoy, and that will be loved specially for those who like story driven games and nice, fresh stories to be told. Unless you are completely sure you'll hate it, you should give it a try.    … Expand
  93. k3a
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I was surprised positively by this game. It has a very emotional story and many clever ideas inside. I was looking forward to playing it every day. This haven't happened to me in a few years. Thanks for making such a great game!
  94. maciappula
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Brilliant video game.

    Story is incredible with shocking plot twists.

    Good characters and character development, the game almost made me cry.
    Just a powerful game
    (I hated the fact that I had to wait a few months between each episodes though)
  95. abekdd
    Mar 4, 2019
    7
    Esta aventura gráfica de Dontnod resulta un soplo de aire fresco para todo un género que llevaba varios años con algún que otro despunte eventual (las grandes obras de Telltale Games). Sus puntos fuertes son su impoluta banda sonora, con muchos toques indies, y una historia cimentada en el efecto mariposa, si bien es cierto que otros títulos como Until Dawn pulen mejor esta característica.Esta aventura gráfica de Dontnod resulta un soplo de aire fresco para todo un género que llevaba varios años con algún que otro despunte eventual (las grandes obras de Telltale Games). Sus puntos fuertes son su impoluta banda sonora, con muchos toques indies, y una historia cimentada en el efecto mariposa, si bien es cierto que otros títulos como Until Dawn pulen mejor esta característica. Así, tenemos en Life is Strange un divertido juego con el que pasarás un rato ameno y vivirás uno de los mayores giros de guión de la industria, aunque el hecho de ir perdiendo fuerza según avanza es algo que termina restándole en exceso.… Expand
  96. katieelizabeth
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    I don't really know why anyone would give this product less than a 9. The story-telling is super emotional, well-thought out, gripping, suspenseful, etc. I can't even really call any TV shows or movies I've watched in a long time that were this good from start to end. There are times where I just couldn't stop crying - some of the scenes and events in the story really affected me. I feelI don't really know why anyone would give this product less than a 9. The story-telling is super emotional, well-thought out, gripping, suspenseful, etc. I can't even really call any TV shows or movies I've watched in a long time that were this good from start to end. There are times where I just couldn't stop crying - some of the scenes and events in the story really affected me. I feel wiser for having played through the game, and I feel like I've experienced something that I can take with me long after my episode 5 end credits.

    All of the characters - major and minor - are believable, unique and complex, like real people. I really connected with all of the characters in some way, and if I didn't, I still felt something else for them. They were all very well developed. I really connected with Chloe especially - I knew someone sort of like her in my long past that meant a lot to me too, and I'm female and gay, so lots to relate.

    The sound track fits the game perfectly. The voice acting is incredible. The colours and attention to even the smallest details and consistency is truly amazing. The story has so much suspense, with lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing for quite awhile, and everything makes sense when the answers are finally revealed. The themes of friendship and love are the most powerful I've ever seen done in pretty much any media.

    I can't really call this a game though - if you buy thinking you want a challenge or to experience a permanent failure - like jumping into a pit in a Mario game or losing all of your health in a shooter - then this game isn't for you (and if that's you, that's cool, but that also doesn't mean the game should get a 0). It's really an interactive story, that really connects with you on a personal level - something movies and comics simply can't do.

    In terms of mechanics within the game, I think the only criticism is the long wait times for rewinding large sections of the game, but that's honestly a minor blemish on an other perfect experience.

    I will treasure this game forever, and you will to. Play it.    … Expand
  97. siphus007
    Oct 21, 2017
    9
    I don't know how this game worked, but good lord. What a unique ride. It is a game not of widely sweeping, landscape-changing decisions, but little ones that have heavy impacts interpersonally and sociologically. This isn't a game for the impatient. It plays out like a slow-simmering drama. It is a game where the lead is a dorky high school girl exploring a new school-- how would that everI don't know how this game worked, but good lord. What a unique ride. It is a game not of widely sweeping, landscape-changing decisions, but little ones that have heavy impacts interpersonally and sociologically. This isn't a game for the impatient. It plays out like a slow-simmering drama. It is a game where the lead is a dorky high school girl exploring a new school-- how would that ever work as a video game that people want to play? Despite the odds, it does. The unfortunate part about the gimmick of the game is that is essentially reduces the suspense or sense of significance to the choices in most situations, and reduces replayability, but that's just a slight damper. If you power through the fairly methodical, character-establishing 2 episodes, the next 2 enter a wild ride, and the game's entirety and conclusion may haunt you and stick with you for a long time. Never played anything quite like it.… Expand
  98. 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
  99. Glasha
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    I remember that day,when i opened this game first time. I love it from the first minute . This songs forever in my heart . This atmosphere and plot make me cry every replay. I want to say a huge thank you Dontnon Ent. and Square Enix. I Love You
  100. 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
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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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