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  1. Apr 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well I played the prequel sequel first which was zero fantastical. This game really put my fave character from Before the Storm through multiple ringers in this one. This time around in the Life is Strange series a young woman coming of age is gifted or cursed with a fantastical power.

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

    The polarizing limited choice at the end was kind of frustrating. If messing around with time was a cumulative effect that caused a major environmental disaster? Then why would the logic of making another time jump even be helpful? It wasn't even clear how time worked. So risking a persons life on hunch seemed very illogical.
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  2. Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Un juegazo narrativo. Lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. Debería ponerse como juego obligatorio en los institutos y la gente aprendería algo al menos. Un juego que no olvidaré nunca. En mi top 3.
  3. May 22, 2019
    9
    Life of Strange has one of the best stories ever told in any game ever. It's perfectly emotional.
  4. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Life is Strange puts the player into an emotional Journey, you can't out this game down because of its story originality. Life is Strange makes the player get emotionally attached to the characters in the game very well. Life is Strange is a very original title. Rating: 9.6/10
  5. Feb 20, 2019
    7
    I really enjoyed my time with Life Is Strange. The story was compelling enough to keep me engaged throughout the five episodes. There were enough twists to keep it from being completely predictable and the plot takes a pretty dark turn toward the end that wasnt really expected. The choices made you really think about your decision and at first I put a lot of thought into decisions untilI really enjoyed my time with Life Is Strange. The story was compelling enough to keep me engaged throughout the five episodes. There were enough twists to keep it from being completely predictable and the plot takes a pretty dark turn toward the end that wasnt really expected. The choices made you really think about your decision and at first I put a lot of thought into decisions until i realized that it really didnt matter to the story arc at all. The rewind puzzle solving was a nice feature that kept things fresh. I would have scored this an 8 - but the last chapter, in my opinion, really fell apart and was all over the place. I think the addition of some out of place stealth scenarios and a very jarring story line left a me wishing they wouldnt have tried to change the formula up too much. In the end - for a game i spend $3.00 on i was not expecting much. It was a nice filler between action games. Would recommend. Expand
  6. Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Life Is Strange
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  7. May 10, 2020
    9
    Life is Strange, without a doubt, it ties you to an immersive story and that you will want to play and live until the end of Max's journey!
  8. May 6, 2018
    8
    A very good, soulful story about a friendship that everyone likes. Nevertheless, the game lacks non-linearity
  9. May 10, 2018
    8
    Начиналось все замечательно, но финальный твист катастрофа.
    В целом понравилось, после Теллтейл играется не хуже и картинка приятнее..
    Надеюсь на другие проекты от Dontnod
  10. Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Um jogo com uma historia profunda e cativante que força o jogador a tomar decisões que vão definir o rumo da história.
    Life is strange aborda assuntos delicados como suicídio, drogas e abuso. Para um jogador que procura uma história emocionante e que faz você se apegar e se identificar com os personagens, Life is strange é um game imperdível. O único ponto fraco para mim foram os gráficos
    Um jogo com uma historia profunda e cativante que força o jogador a tomar decisões que vão definir o rumo da história.
    Life is strange aborda assuntos delicados como suicídio, drogas e abuso. Para um jogador que procura uma história emocionante e que faz você se apegar e se identificar com os personagens, Life is strange é um game imperdível. O único ponto fraco para mim foram os gráficos que podiam ser levemente melhores
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  11. Jul 12, 2020
    7
    Esli vy odinokaya devocka, pochemu vy eche ne poigrali v etu igru? Slezki polit - imeetsya. Lubov' - toze imeetsya. No ya kak-to igroi ne proniksya Anal. otdel stavit 7 kolobkov iz 10.
  12. Oct 3, 2018
    8
    Finally a game where the choices actually DO matter. Don't be mistaken, I LOVED the Walking Dead Telltale games but the choices there are not that important. Life Is Strange is a very important game, that conveys such a strong message and delivers a greeeaaattt story. It is kinda boring sometimes though, but I really liked the simple complexity / or / complex simplicity of the game. TheFinally a game where the choices actually DO matter. Don't be mistaken, I LOVED the Walking Dead Telltale games but the choices there are not that important. Life Is Strange is a very important game, that conveys such a strong message and delivers a greeeaaattt story. It is kinda boring sometimes though, but I really liked the simple complexity / or / complex simplicity of the game. The main character is likable and the ending(s) are very emotional, I recommend it of course. Expand
  13. Nov 22, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did enjoy it but there arent really many story options. Everything kinda moves in the same direction. Gotta say the story finale kinda suprised me but the whole end lf the world thing was uncalled for. Expand
  14. Q_C
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    Life is Strange was, for lack of a better word, a strange experience. Made by Dontnod Entertainment and Published by Square Enix This game was a new adventure similar to the classic Telltale Games. In this game, you play as Max a teenage girl who has a run in with the fantastic. The story is woven perfectly and told a great pace throughout the first four episodes in the game. There wereLife is Strange was, for lack of a better word, a strange experience. Made by Dontnod Entertainment and Published by Square Enix This game was a new adventure similar to the classic Telltale Games. In this game, you play as Max a teenage girl who has a run in with the fantastic. The story is woven perfectly and told a great pace throughout the first four episodes in the game. There were many moments in this game that I didn’t think they would let happen, or let me play out. Things I’ve never seen another dev team in the same genre go to think lengths Life is Strange did. But with that praise, I was incredibly underwhelmed by the climax of the game where your final choice seemed obvious to me. The game was incredibly drawing; the atmosphere would just captivate me, and I loved walking through arcadia bay. The Development of all the main characters was deep and you really felt like the world around you was growing with you. And that only drug in the immersion in harder. It was breathtaking. My biggest gripe with the game was the graphics. I say all the time how graphics grated to me. Everything felt bad, Max’s expressions were flat, and the art design wasn’t great, and the lip syncing was abysmally bad. There’s a scene late in episode 4 where you’re at a pool party and the characters in the pool look like crowds in Smackdown Vs Raw. All in all, I loved the story and the experience made me want to see it to the end. It’s unfortunate that the end of the game was a mess of new mechanics out of nowhere and a lackluster ending to the cliffhanger left at the end of Episode 4. Also the Promotional Picture is hella misleading.

    Life is Strange gets a 7 Out of 10
    -Das_Dood
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  15. Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Best game ever made... I love it..............................................................
  16. Dec 19, 2019
    10
    My favorite game off all time, good story, interesting charterers, amazing art style, fantastik soundtrack.

    And BABE over BAY
  17. Jan 6, 2019
    8
    Gameplay: 8 (The rewind ability was so interesting)
    Story: 10
    Characters: 10
    Graphics: 6
    Re-playability: 8
    Online: -
    Overall: 8,4
  18. Mar 8, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life is Strange was extremely close to becoming not only my favorite narrative based video game of all time, but also one of my favorite games of all time — until I played its ending. It is a game that should be one of the greatest of all time but instead falls short of its ambitious goal by the time the game is done. Elements of the game design appear to be a paradox while many others are just meant for show. The problem with Life is Strange is that the first 70% of the game is phenomenal while the remaining 30% is mediocre.

    A big complaint many have regarding the game is that it starts off slow. I find this to be an advantage. The game follows Max, a high school student at a boarding school, and the game starts off like your standard run of the mill coming of age story. Of course the twist with LiS that Max has the ability to time travel. Time travel is what makes this game so compelling. It allows you to see the immediate consequences of your actions, but not the long run consequences. You take a gamble with most actions as you consider how it could affect you in the future. The first chapter of the game, while it is slow, lets you get a feel for the game mechanics and characters — it serves as world building.

    Episode 2 is when the game really starts to hit hard. The stakes start to raise of Max and her best friend Chloe and obviously the chapter culminates with Kate’s attempt at suicide. It was at this moment that I knew LiS was going to be a different game. Dontnod decided to tackle a complicated issue and at the same time punished the player for not paying attention to Kate and investing in the game world earlier in the Chapter.

    Episodes 3 and 4 are both more or less filler. You begin to uncover the mystery of what the hell is going on in Arcadia Bay all while continuing to experience the excellent characters of the game. Episode 3 ends with the introduction of long range time travel via photographs and Episode 4’s start allows you to go down an alternate timeline. The beginning of Episode 4 when Max is given with the choice to euthanize Chloe makes the player care for Chloe as a character. Leading up to this moment, Chloe has been a bit of a jerk to Max and this is the first time that I finally appreciated Chloe.

    Now we get to the end of Episode 4 and Episode 5. It is revealed that one of the teachers at Blackwell Academy, Mark Jefferson, has been kidnapping and killing teenage girls. And here is the first sign that LiS was starting to fall off the tracks. I enjoyed that LiS had thus far been addressing topics that were previously considered taboo by video games. That was something that made me enjoy game more was its willingness to actual address real problems that modern society faces. I was confident that this whole Mark Jefferson reveal was going to directly tackle the extremely prevalent issue of sexual assault in the modern world. I was wrong. Instead it turns out that all he does is take photographs of them tied up and then kill them. His crimes are still atrocious, but it feels like Dontnod pulled a punch here to avoid addressing too controversial topics.

    The ending of the game is the biggest let down for me. The rest of chapter 5 plays out more like a puzzle/stealth game as you jump through time and try to figure out how to save Arcadia Bay. Then, rather than taking all of the choices that you have made during the past 10-15 hours and creating multiple endings for players to experience, Dontnod gives players a binary ending choice and the credits roll. One choice feels right and the other feels shoehorned in at the last second. My disappointment with Chapter 5 cannot be overstated. LiS had the potential to enter my top 5 games of all time, but fell short due to the terrible ending.

    The dialogue in this game is also atrocious. I played the game in English while the game was written by people who mostly speak French and as a result, a lot of slang is very outdated. Nevertheless, the characters themselves are like able enough to make up for it.

    Overall the game captivates the player with its fantastic world, interesting characters, novel mechanics, and promising narrative, but ultimately the game fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion to live up to the hype.
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  19. May 7, 2019
    7
    cara jogo legal, mais na minha opniao nao é aquiloo tudoo, jogo achei q poderia ser melhor
  20. Jun 21, 2020
    7
    A pretty good TellTale game...that wasn't made by TellTale. The mystery and storytelling are fairly good, laughably bad dialogue at times aside, and the time-rewind feature is a pretty neat addition to the "choose your own adventure" genre. The game never manages to do anything truly impressive or noteworthy but it's definitely a fun ride.
  21. Apr 21, 2023
    10
    I fully recommend you must playing this amazing game . Story is amazing and i love soundtrack in this game
  22. Oct 6, 2021
    6
    I really like the concept of High School and Murder Mystery, and I think that 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 the story gets messy, with some plot holes here & there, a very boring & dumb antagonist, time travel powers thatI really like the concept of High School and Murder Mystery, and I think that 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 the story gets messy, with some plot holes here & there, a very boring & dumb antagonist, time travel powers that do not make sense and an ending that makes all of your choices throughout the game completely pointless. I enjoyed my time with the game to be honest, Max was a surprisingly likeable protagonist, and there were some few other nice characters too, but in the end, I left with more questions than answers. Expand
  23. May 17, 2019
    10
    Life Is Strange is a masterpiece. The story of Life Is Strange has to be experienced. You play the game for the story, not for the gameplay.

    Story: First of all to the most important part of Life Is Strange (spoiler free of course): The Story. As already mentioned, Life Is Strange is played exactly for this wonderful and very emotional story. The characters are perfect, dialogues are
    Life Is Strange is a masterpiece. The story of Life Is Strange has to be experienced. You play the game for the story, not for the gameplay.

    Story: First of all to the most important part of Life Is Strange (spoiler free of course): The Story.
    As already mentioned, Life Is Strange is played exactly for this wonderful and very emotional story. The characters are perfect, dialogues are well portrayed and the story is also thrilling, sad and thought-provoking. Life Is Strange also lives up to its name. The story is really strange at some points because of its special ability. That's exactly what makes the story so good! It's fun to follow the story.
    What I also like very much is that you can influence the story with decisions in the game. So every player gets an individual experience. That's what only few games offers - that's why you should definitely have a look at Life Is Strange!

    Gameplay: Now to the less important point (in this case): Gameplay. As a true gamer you would probably call the gameplay of Life Is Strange boring. I'm a true gamer and I disagree completely. The developers of Life Is Strange have placed little value on gameplay. The focus was on the story. Don't buy Life Is Strange because of the gameplay. You won't expect anything special here. But due to the EXTREMELY good story I didn't deduct a single point in the rating.

    Conclusion: Every story lover should have played Life Is Strange in any case! It's a feast for the eyes when it comes to the story. Very exciting and emotional. I also like to remember this story again and again. And I only claim that for a few Story games.
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  24. May 19, 2019
    10
    Люди не завышают оценки он просто прошли игру как и я
  25. May 28, 2019
    10
    Best storytelling in the game industry. Immersive... Emotional... Damn. This is pure perfection.
  26. Jun 6, 2019
    10
    That is the best and the most fascinating game i have ever played. Max, XO XO
  27. Jun 11, 2019
    9
    I love the story wish they had given it a linking sequel game. The engine improvements in the newer versions are amazing. Look forward to having more choice in the story in future sequels.
  28. Jul 19, 2019
    10
    A **** MASTERPIECE !
    There's nothing more to add literally this game is awesome what a story !!!!!
  29. Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Completed on PS5 and in PLATINUM Trophy
    Game Completed : April 22, 2021
    Playing hours : 6-7 hrs It is the most engaging story-driven game that i have played so far and its music score is its biggest contributor. Even though the graphics are so outdated and stiff sometimes, they still manage to make each and every character relatable and charming. Up until now, i can remember each and
    Completed on PS5 and in PLATINUM Trophy
    Game Completed : April 22, 2021
    Playing hours : 6-7 hrs

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

    Story/Narrative : 10/10
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Sound/Music : 11/10
    Fun Factor : 10/10
    Graphics : 7/10
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  30. Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome, buy it.
    Best game that i've played in my life, Life is Strange is very unforgettable in every aspect.
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  31. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Life is strange is such a awesome game. Its emotional, storytelling, scientific and with very interesting story. Its a must play game but its not the best game you ever play. I have played it 2 times and i enjoy it each time.
  32. Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Favorite game of all time including favorite soundtrack of all time. Period.
  33. Jan 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recently replayed this game again. I played it originally 5 years ago, but it really has a lot of replay value once you forget the little details. The thing that makes this game such a masterpiece is the interactions. Every dialogue stacks up with the following, until the final choice. SPOILERS, but to me there's only one true ending. Unlike let's say, last of us, not making the selfish choice really makes sense too, for the characters and it feels so much more meaningful. Like, yeah, I think everyone wants Chloe to live, but what really makes that decision so powerful its the fact that...both make sense in a way. If you're selfish, it feels like you've been protecting Chloe every step, so you can't accept the fact that she has to die. It feels real because even if the moral choice is obvious, what we really care about is our own emotions and the ones we love. That person was always Chloe (check the journal and pay attention to your interactions, sometimes it's very noticeable and others a lot more subtle). The thing is, it's not about a moral choice, it's about a lesson of letting go. Everything started because of that decision. Nature has to continue it's course and maybe even if you save her, it doesn't matter and destruction will follow. The only way it's to accept that moving forward is what the entire game was about. You have to accept that moving on is the only way. And that's a beautiful yet heartbreaking ending to a masterpiece in storytelling. The game is full of tiny details, immersion, music, great characters, a **** of lovable cheesiness. To me Life is Strange is one of the best games ever made. Every decision makes you think.

    This is a 100% necessary experience. I can't recommend this enough :)
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  34. Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Life Is Strange consegue trazer um grande mundo sentimentalista e obscuro ao jogador. É inexplicável tamanha criatividade que a Square Enix teve com Life Is Strange. Personagens marcantes, história INCRÍVEL e uma atmosfera de você jogar e conseguir se emocionar com tudo que está acontecendo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Com partes de chorar, se emocionar, sentir medo e tenções. Life Is Strange é um dos melhores games do gênero e o favorito de muitos. Ótimo trabalho Square por uma obra-prima desta!
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  35. Aug 22, 2020
    9
    This was probably the most unique choice-based game. This by far surpasses the story-telling of the tell-tale games. The ability to rewind time is amazing.
  36. Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Life is strange. Playing this game you will see how true these words are.One of the best games I've ever played.Incredibly touching, interesting.The plot makes a lot of things to think about,and the incredibly atmospheric and bombic music helps her in this incredibly much.The game is about two girls who were friends in childhood.Life separated them, but after so many years, they metLife is strange. Playing this game you will see how true these words are.One of the best games I've ever played.Incredibly touching, interesting.The plot makes a lot of things to think about,and the incredibly atmospheric and bombic music helps her in this incredibly much.The game is about two girls who were friends in childhood.Life separated them, but after so many years, they met again.This game bud says " The day comes, the hour comes, and you understand: everything is not forever! Life heartlessly teaches us that time is fleeting. About the need to appreciate everything, Take care of everything that is given to us" Thank you DONTNOD for such a great job.smack smack smack Expand
  37. Jan 29, 2020
    8
    Muito bom, deu sono na segunda vez que joguei, mas na primeira foi uma experiencia excelente.
  38. Dec 11, 2019
    8
    Wonderful narrative based on friendship / lesbian love, suspense / mystery, drug problems, bullying (which can lead to suicide), pregnancy / abortion, psychiatric problems, abuse against girls, student life and typical young adult drama. Add to that the incredible power that Max acquires to go back in time and we have a solid plot to keep the player entertained and interested in advancingWonderful narrative based on friendship / lesbian love, suspense / mystery, drug problems, bullying (which can lead to suicide), pregnancy / abortion, psychiatric problems, abuse against girls, student life and typical young adult drama. Add to that the incredible power that Max acquires to go back in time and we have a solid plot to keep the player entertained and interested in advancing the story.

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

    While acknowledging the criticism that player decisions may not interfere at the end of the game, I think the story is good enough to overcome this problem and the characters are amazing. I also think there are more "boring" scenes, like the part where you need to find bottles in the junkyard. And lastly, I understand that one end is much less elaborate and privileged than the other.
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  39. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Life is Strange is simply the best game I've ever had the opportunity to play, I don't know how I had the opportunity to play something so amazing, wonderful and beautiful. No wonder Life is Strange is the best game I've ever played in my life and I say that with pride.

    And the end... No words...
  40. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    Long time no play game. However, I love the game to some extent. It reminds me that I'm still young.
  41. Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Life Is Strange è un gioco bello ed emozionante che cerca di raccontare una storia semplice ma ben scritta. Il gameplay basato sul poter riavvolgere il tempo è una fantastica idea. Sicuramente un must play. Peccato solo per il finale non troppo ispirato.
  42. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Jogo lindo...sempre fui meio pé atrás com este game, não fazia que se tratava de um game com a mesma pegada de Detroit become human, heavy rain, farenheit, beyond two souls e until dawn. Sensacional.
  43. Feb 19, 2023
    8
    Interesting game, really enjoyed sometimes tough choices. Would be 10/10 if a bit more difficult because it's more like interactive movie than a game.
  44. Tmz
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Emocionante, Life is Strange é um catalisador de emoções com uma das narrativas mais fortes que já presenciei em um video game, trilha sonora e arte se somam pra criar um conjunto gratificante
  45. Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Fantastica avventura narrativa, la trama travolgente così come il sonoro. Una perla che probabilmente non avrei mai giocato se non nei giochi del mese del Ps Plus. Assolutamente meritevole di ogni euro del prezzo di listino
  46. Jan 22, 2022
    9
    There isn't much to say about this game, it plays like a telltale game when they were actually good only this kinda blows them out of the park.

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

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

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

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

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

    A single choice you make, in life, shouldn't just be based on an outcome. It should be about everything that lead to that moment and beyond it; the good and the bad.
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  47. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Best game i’ve ever played , it has the best emotional scenes , it has changed my life
  48. Jan 18, 2020
    10
    De part ses personnages extrêmement affectueux et son histoire intéressante et poétique, ce jeu a réussi à m’émouvoir là ou aucun n’autre n’a réussit cette exploit. Je vous le conseille fortement.
  49. Feb 13, 2020
    10
    This game is just marvelous. The graphics are so lovable and well done, the soundtrack is incredible for a game of that kind, like, for real, I didn't expect it to be so good and it's probably one of the best soundtracks ever, and don't get me even started with its story. The story, from start to end, makes you question a lot of decisions and encourages you to play more and more toThis game is just marvelous. The graphics are so lovable and well done, the soundtrack is incredible for a game of that kind, like, for real, I didn't expect it to be so good and it's probably one of the best soundtracks ever, and don't get me even started with its story. The story, from start to end, makes you question a lot of decisions and encourages you to play more and more to discover how the story is going to be resolved. I won't spoil anything just so you can experience as I did: without any idea of what the future brings me. But seriously, I don't think there will ever be any game that made me feel as sentimental as this in both ways and definitely is the best game I've ever played. Expand
  50. Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Un gran juego, con una historia muy entretenida donde tendrás que ir tomando decisiones para saber que camino coger para resolver el juego. Buena creación de personajes con personalidades dispares, el juego va de menos a más y el final es muy emocionante, lo recomiendo totalmente.
  51. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I bought this game long ago, I download it 3 times but never able to play through the first 30 mutinies, Because I thought that it is impossible that a choose-driven game could succeed with a system you can regret your choice. But it does! And it became my favorite game ever!
  52. May 6, 2020
    6
    Al principio estaba fascinado; los primeros episodios son muy buenos y la mecánica de regresar en el tiempo es fantástica para un juego del tipo… pero luego llegan los problemas: cuando a la narrativa le acomoda tus poderes no funcionan. Mientras que el planteamiento del misterio que propone la obra es interesante, entre más avanza la trama más se le van saliendo los cliché que arruinan laAl principio estaba fascinado; los primeros episodios son muy buenos y la mecánica de regresar en el tiempo es fantástica para un juego del tipo… pero luego llegan los problemas: cuando a la narrativa le acomoda tus poderes no funcionan. Mientras que el planteamiento del misterio que propone la obra es interesante, entre más avanza la trama más se le van saliendo los cliché que arruinan la propuesta y los supuestos giros inesperados. Me da mucho gusto que existan juego con los personajes y las temáticas que trata de abordar Life is Strange, pero al final de cuentas, lo que el título ofrece es una experiencia bastante promedio. Expand
  53. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    It's a 100% game for teenagers. When I've played it back in 2015 Life is Strange became like a friend to me. When you're 17 and the whole world is against you in real life you truly need something that can help you and say "it's no matter who you're, there always will be somebody to understand and help".

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

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

    The game of my lonely past...
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  54. Oct 13, 2020
    7
    One and done to say the least. Great for the first play through but after that, there’s practically no reason to replay it. If it had higher replay value I’d give it a solid 8 but alas I can’t. Still beats Before The Storm. Pass on that one.
  55. May 6, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de este género, una obra maestra. Antes jugué detroit become humane que me pareció excelente pero life is strange tiene una historia mucho más emotiva y a pesar de que gráficamente y en aspectos técnicos queda corto aún considerando que es del 2015 deja de importar en absoluto poco después de empezar ya que desde el primer episodio en poco tiempo la experiencia es genial yEl mejor juego de este género, una obra maestra. Antes jugué detroit become humane que me pareció excelente pero life is strange tiene una historia mucho más emotiva y a pesar de que gráficamente y en aspectos técnicos queda corto aún considerando que es del 2015 deja de importar en absoluto poco después de empezar ya que desde el primer episodio en poco tiempo la experiencia es genial y muy inmersiva, perfecto de principio a fin. Expand
  56. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    After "The Last of Us", it's the most amazing thing I've ever played.
    If you want action from a game, this game is not for you, but if you are looking for a good story, "Life is Strange" is a good choice.
  57. Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game are amazing !! thanks dontnod and square enix for give me this game Expand
  58. May 17, 2020
    7
    Nice story. Game feels very immerse in some environments, especially when crowds are involved. Lip syncing almost non-existent. Limited freedom is allowed. Choices don't seem to have to long term consequences. Characters speak in a non-realistic, almost parodic "teen-swearing" style.
  59. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely LOVED this game 6 years ago and still do to this day. Such a beautiful story with interesting characters. I can say that this is the only game which has ever made me cry and i love it for it. I can’t wait to play this game again when the remastered collection of it comes out
    SPOILERS INCLUDED FROM HERE
    + Amazing Soundtrack
    + Interesting characters + Overall Unforgettable story + The endings themselves were beautiful. I personally didn’t sacrifice Chloe in my playthrough but when i replayed it and sacrificed Chloe it made me cry.
    - The game has only two endings and basically your previous choices didn’t matter at all.
    Overall a lovely game which i will never forget. Looking forward to play it with better graphics when the remaster comes out!
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  60. Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing game great story and characters that you would care about and beautiful music you have to buy this game
  61. Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Life is Strange has a fantastic story and characters. Loved every episode and the ending, making the player choose between something was great and not seen much in video games.
  62. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Нереально крутая и атмосферная игра!! Музыка, история, хорошо проработанные персонажи. Играешь и будто бы смотришь короткий сериал. В общем, побольше бы таких игр с интересными необычными историями)
  63. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    I played this game in 2015 and without a doubt, to this day it is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. This game is incredible.
  64. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game has broken me more than once (damn you dontnod!), the art design is stunning and the story is emotional, mysterious and will leave you gripped until the very end, but my favorite aspect of this game is the wonderful dynamic of its protagonists: Max & Chloe.
  65. Jun 28, 2020
    8
    В игре хорошо практически всё, начиная от повествования, заканчивая персонажами и музыкальным сопровождением.
    Аморально будет сравнивать эту игру со второй частью.
  66. May 7, 2023
    9
    One of the best storytelling game and an absoulute must play! Without any special gameplay mechanic absoulute great
  67. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Very complete game that deals with many interesting topics in a very well-elaborated and adult narrative, without falling into the typical cheap script tricks. It is an experience that deserves to be played.
  68. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This is a really good game. Amazing. Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  69. Jun 25, 2020
    7
    If you are a fan of story driven games such as works of Telltale Games you might consider playing this one. I do not think Life Is Strange is as good as for example The Walking Dead by Telltale Games is but it is fairly good. This game is about a teenage girl with a supernatural power that allows her to rewind time and alter events of her life and lives of people around her. I have seenIf you are a fan of story driven games such as works of Telltale Games you might consider playing this one. I do not think Life Is Strange is as good as for example The Walking Dead by Telltale Games is but it is fairly good. This game is about a teenage girl with a supernatural power that allows her to rewind time and alter events of her life and lives of people around her. I have seen this topic many times in video games, Shadow of Destiny for PS2 is an excellent example but Life Is Strange offers a fine story too that was interesting enough to keep keme going. Expand
  70. Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Very cool game. But last choice is awful............…........................
  71. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    MASTERCLASS!!!! Ce jeux est une honte tellement qui est bon les perso son bien écrit et très attachant que tu a quasiment l'impression que c'est des vrai personne...
    La musique de ce jeux..... WOW 100% il y a juste du bon
    Graphiquement le jeux à bien vieillit mais Les animations faciales commence à être vieillotte au moins le remaster est venu sauver ça L'histoire super intéressante et
    MASTERCLASS!!!! Ce jeux est une honte tellement qui est bon les perso son bien écrit et très attachant que tu a quasiment l'impression que c'est des vrai personne...
    La musique de ce jeux..... WOW 100% il y a juste du bon
    Graphiquement le jeux à bien vieillit mais Les animations faciales commence à être vieillotte au moins le remaster est venu sauver ça L'histoire super intéressante et te tient en haleine tout le long du jeux mais c'est surtout les personnage qui font le jeux et le côté mystérieux d'Arcadia bay
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  72. Jan 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo lindo e simples mas profundo que revolucionou a modalidade de escolhas, abordando viagem no tempo espaço e os efeitos, o jogo me fez não julgar a parte técnica por mas que não foi Boa, o jogo consegue ser muito mais. Mostrou que mesmo sem muita verba se consegue fazer uma obra de arte, Ver o que um jogo pode passar pra quem jogar ele é o que vale a pena Expand
  73. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    An amazing experience. A must play for everyone who prefers good story and decision making over complex gameplay with combat.
  74. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played in my life! Flawless narrative and soundtrack, plus a beautiful message about friendship!

    Perfect!
  75. Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Historia muy bien argumentada, los personajes están muy bien creados (en el sentido de su personalidad).
  76. Jan 8, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego, para lo que les gustan los juegos con una historia profunda y con una excelente narrativa, este es el juego indicado.

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

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

    Lo que menos me gusto de este juego fueron las expresiones faciales, esta bien, es un juego muy barato en donde las expresiones fueron hechas a mano en una computadora, pero hubiera estado bueno que los personajes tengan mas vida, ya que los movimientos del cuerpo no parecen naturales y sus expresiones pareciera que fueran robots. Esto le quita realismo y a la inmersion en la historia del juego.
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  77. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite some cringy dialogue and a slow first two chapters, this game has one of the most emotionally devastating stories I have ever seen. I know the ending is controversial becuase it all comes down to one decision, but the whole game prepares you for that moment, and it feels like a very natural conclusion. The "sacrifice Chloe" ending was the only time I have ever cried because of a video game. Expand
  78. Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Life is strange is such a beautiful game, because it talks about loss/ grief/ going back and forth... and pictures it with the butterfly effect. Yes, it has a big flaw: the characters act too much like teenagers... that it becomes quite cringe. But the plot twists are good, the characters are endearing... and the final is very emotional.
  79. Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I love it .
    It is very emotional and has a great story .
    I really hope for Life is Strange 3
  80. Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life Is Strange is a great game with interesting puzzles in its gameplay due to the time-rewind mechanic, accompanied with an emotional soundtrack.
    The characters are the focal point of the story and the animation quality emphasises the expressions and actions of the characters. Chloe and Max are wild and likeable people and them, along with Nathan and Mr Jefferson propel the intimate story further.
    The main feature of the game is the consequences in the choices you make, and while most don't affect the plot too much, I like that the ones that do are binary and converse. Speaking for myself, I tend to weave around choices when I'm given them so I can get the most value of what I've been presented, but Life Is Strange prevents that and forces you to pick one or the other and it encourages you to seriously think about what you want to do, and I like that aspect of the game.

    Life Is Strange is an emphatic experience that shouldn't be missed.
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  81. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    I bought it on sale, without much expectation, and it became one of my favorite video games of all time. Tremendous great game, fantastic story, but the most expextacular without a doubt is the soundtrack. 10 note well earned, just because I loved it.
  82. Jul 9, 2020
    7
    The gameplay was often quite dull and really frustrating at times, although the time travel component of the game was a welcomed addition. Furthermore, the dialogue was seldom as serious or engaging as it should have been and truly deserved to be. The game, with its several cringeworthy moments and overuse of outdated slang, ruined what could perhaps have been its best feature. The voiceThe gameplay was often quite dull and really frustrating at times, although the time travel component of the game was a welcomed addition. Furthermore, the dialogue was seldom as serious or engaging as it should have been and truly deserved to be. The game, with its several cringeworthy moments and overuse of outdated slang, ruined what could perhaps have been its best feature. The voice acting was good enough, and the in-game art was charming, but the animation could have been much better, in particular, the lip-syncing. In fairness though, I must acknowledge that the game was released in 2015, and judge it accordingly. In other areas than gameplay and animation, however, the game did well enough; the plot was interesting and its exploration into sensitive and serious themes, such as cyberbullying and suicide, was well executed. The fine storytelling, complemented with some beautiful music, made me emotionally engaged, despite the poorly written dialogue, and made my playthrough a decent experience overall. Taking into account how old the game is, it probably deserves a 7/10, but otherwise, if newly released, it would have gotten a 6/10. When compared to other, even older, interactive story games like Heavy Rain or The Walking Dead, this game is a bit of a disappointment. Expand
  83. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego. La verdad muy novedoso. Tiene un giro en la trama muy interesante. Nostálgico y sencillo. El arte que tiene es exquisito.
  84. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Story / Character Development.: The two story aspects focusing on max's power and the relationships between max and the other characters as well as the murder mystery worked really well together. The finale episode felt really rushed but other than that I was really hooked from start to end.

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

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

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

    Story / Character Development.: 10
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: 9
    Gameplay.: 7
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  85. Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Graphics: 6/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10
  86. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Summary:
    Life is Strange, but oh so beautiful...
    The Good: + Max and Chloe - well-written, complex, nuanced, well-acted characters that feel remarkably real. + Great songs. All of them. + Atmosphere - wonderfully melancholic and contemplative touch is felt throughout the game, beautifully capturing the joy and sadness that is youthful love and Pacific Northwest. It's a collaboration
    Summary:
    Life is Strange, but oh so beautiful...

    The Good:
    + Max and Chloe - well-written, complex, nuanced, well-acted characters that feel remarkably real.
    + Great songs. All of them.
    + Atmosphere - wonderfully melancholic and contemplative touch is felt throughout the game, beautifully capturing the joy and sadness that is youthful love and Pacific Northwest. It's a collaboration of artists, what this game is. They created something truly beautiful here.

    The Bad:
    - Not all voice acting is good - some minor characters sound very flat and acted, not natural like Chloe and Max.
    - Not all endings are satisfying. I give you that much. One ending definitely feels more canon than the other.
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  87. Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Life is Strange ist nicht nur eine populäre Coming of Age Story, sondern in seiner Machart in vorm der genialen Verknüpfung von Inhalt und Spielmechanik, auch ein kleines Kunststück des modernen Adventure Genres.

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

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

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

    Life is Strange gehört sicherlich zu den wenigen Kleinoden der Videospielgeschichte, die es wirklich schaffen einen emotional zu berühren. Allein deshalb muss Life is Strange in dieser Liste auftauchen und sei jedem empfohlen, der statt Action auch mal ein gutes, innovatives Storytelling zu schätzen weiß.
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  88. Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Game of the all time. I've been through this masterpiece 9 times. I advise everyone.
  89. Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Really strong moments in this game with awesome story telling. I loved this era of gaming
  90. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    I really liked the Story. The worldbuilding worked for me. The Soundtrack is outstanding and made the experience Perfect.
  91. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Life Is Strange is the best game ever, DONTNOD, I love you, thank you by had made this game
  92. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso de principio a fin... Se disfruta cada segundo del juego y la decisión final es simplemente descorazonadora... Se empatiza con muchos de los personajes, sobre todo con Max y Chloe, pero también con Victoria o Kate.
    Buena jugabilidad y escenarios realmente vistosos.
    Muy buen juego.
  93. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo,traz uma experiência única,nós faz refletir e nos dá outra percepção sobre tudo na nossa vida Expand
  94. Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Great game what i love about this game is u can go back in time i Player alot of interactive games but never have abilty like that if u asked me why i will not give it 10/10 becuz the lgbtq **** that is in this game
  95. Aug 22, 2023
    10
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  96. Mar 27, 2021
    9
    An amazing story with incredible characters and the best non original soundtrack i’ve heard in a video game.

    It’s just amazing

    However the choices are not really important towards the final episode of the game.
  97. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível! A Dontnod realmente sabe abordar temas delicados com muito cuidado e de ótima forma. A trilha sonora e direção de arte do jogo são impecáveis, a dublagem é magnífica e a história é fenomenal. Esse jogo mudou a minha vida e é o meu favorito de todos os tempos.
  98. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Life is Strange é uma das melhores experiências com video game, é uma obra prima em todos os sentidos, tudo é inspirador e delicado, é simplesmente perfeito.
  99. Jul 21, 2023
    9
    Must be played!!! One of the best experience in it's kind. Strongly recomended...
  100. Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Al principio pensé que acabaría dejando de jugar, hasta que me enganché e incluso me he vuelto fan de este estudio. Precioso visualmente, los personajes y su historia. Es una maravilla de juego.
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

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