The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

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  1. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 26, 2018
    6
    The awesome adventures of captain spirit
    Not so awesome
    The Awesome Adventure of Captain spirit is a free to play prequel to life is strange 2.. The decisions you make here will carry over into that game… but I didn’t really find much deciding to be done here other than 1 or 2 moments in this 2 hour game I went in with high hopes for the awesome adventures of captain spirit, I loved    The awesome adventures of captain spirit
    Not so awesome
    The Awesome Adventure of Captain spirit is a free to play prequel to life is strange 2..
    The decisions you make here will carry over into that game… but I didn’t really find much deciding to be done here other than 1 or 2 moments in this 2 hour game
    I went in with high hopes for the awesome adventures of captain spirit, I loved life is strange and bits of before the storm…
    the game starts with promise as you’re describing the type of super hero your want captain spirit to be..
    This isn’t your typical life is strange episode though..
    This game takes place all in one area… the home and yard of 10 year old Chris.. aka captain spirit…
    it’s a Saturday and you have a list of awesome things to do.. there are also tons of not so awesome things to do like the laundry and dishes…
    there is a story to uncover here.. the emotion youre used to from this series is here and im excited to see where this story goes or how it ties into life is strange 2 as we don’t know who that game is all about, though after playing through captain spirit I have a few hunches…
    unfortunately though the awesome adventure if captain spirit just doesn’t capitalize on the idea of childhood imagination..
    this is a nostalgia trip as youre playing with your figures.. but where the game lets me down are the rugrat like moments where youre immersed in chris imagination..
    these moments are just extremely brief practically interactive cutscenes where you mash a button and that’s it..
    there wasn’t really a wow this is a neat game moment for me…
    The awesome Adventures of Captain spirit is free so theres really nothing to lose by checking it out.. just don’t go in with crazy expectations to see something cool and unique.. this is more of a story teaser than anything else.
    I give The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
    a 6.5/10    … Expand
  2. adam5599
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    Even though it's just a free demo to prepare us for LiS 2, Captain Spirit is detailed to the brim, with it's own little story to tell. Worth checking out if you are a fan of the Life is Strange universe.
  3. Nikkie
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    Was a nice Adventure play that little Part to Life is Strange 2 , the Story of Captain Spirit ist awesome i cant wait see more
  4. RofLol01
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Chris is probably one of the most sympathetic characters I've ever played. I really like the game's story!
  5. David04
    Jun 26, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just watch a walkthrough you get the same value out of it. If it had some trophies it would be better It. Your choices don't really matter. All you need to know is you meet chris again in Life is Strange 2.… Expand
  6. DraginLoli
    Jul 1, 2018
    1
    while i haven't actually """""played'''''' the game i dont have to this isnt a **** game its a REALLLLLLLLLLY bad visual novel, and im hesitant to even call it that because at least even some of THE WORST visual novels are actually interesting on their own, i say on their own because the way i experienced this game was through the Friends Without Benefits letsplay of it, and let me tellwhile i haven't actually """""played'''''' the game i dont have to this isnt a **** game its a REALLLLLLLLLLY bad visual novel, and im hesitant to even call it that because at least even some of THE WORST visual novels are actually interesting on their own, i say on their own because the way i experienced this game was through the Friends Without Benefits letsplay of it, and let me tell you that is one of the the FUNNIEST series on the internet period, and that series and that series alone is what saves this game from a 0, in short DONT play this game if you wanna experience this game watch Friends Without Benefit's letsplay of it, seriously its REALLY funny, W A T C H I T… Expand
  7. GrumpyReviewer
    Jun 26, 2018
    8
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit made me believe in the Life is Strange franchise again. I was completely disappointed by Before the Storm (I know it's not DontNod's product, but still).

    As soon as the (very short) prologue/demo started, with the haunting song Death with Dignity by Sufjan Stevens I just knew LiS was back. It was just time to check it out and confirm. The little,    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit made me believe in the Life is Strange franchise again. I was completely disappointed by Before the Storm (I know it's not DontNod's product, but still).

    As soon as the (very short) prologue/demo started, with the haunting song Death with Dignity by Sufjan Stevens I just knew LiS was back. It was just time to check it out and confirm. The little, yet adorable, story about Chris tells a tale of loneliness and wonder, of how a kid's mind can be a world of its own, even if the reality around them is sad (and even dysfunctional). I was immediately caring about Chris, and hoping that his story would reach a happy conclusion.

    I won't spoil anything, of course. There is absolutely NO REASON to skip this. It's short, it's fun, it has the typical Life is Strange gameplay and charm - AND IT'S FREE. So, if you (like me) was madly in love with LiS 1, please do yourself a favor and download CS. You won't regret it, I promise you.

    By the end, I had a tear in my eye and a mind exploding with ideas and theories. And one certainty: my Life is Strange is back. And it's time to check its next season.    … Expand
  8. Heisenberg93
    Jul 24, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first thing I asked myself about this game was what kind of game it was. Is it the first free episode of Life Is Strange 2? No, the first episode will arrive in September. Is it a demo? In fact, on the PlayStation Store, it's referred to as a demo. However, if I had to identify it, personally, I would say that Captain Spirit is more like an "episode zero" of what will later be Life Is Strange 2.

    Some might say that the situation in which Chris lives is similar, too similar, to the one of Chloe in the first chapter. It's true, there are similarities in the plot, but I don't agree with those who call it "identical". The end of the game is a cliffhanger that I didn't expect and, even to be a cliffhanger, it's not clear what really happens. We'll find out, I guess.

    Gameplay is just like Life Is Strange, but without the ability to rewind time. There are many things to do inside and outside Chris's house and puzzles (if such they can be defined) are nice and require a minimum of reasoning, like the locker's combination in the garage. However, if there is a puzzle that I didn't appreciate, it was precisely the one of the father's cell phone. Explain me, please, for what reason in the world, I would have to correlate the cell phone's PIN to "HAWTDAWG" word – not even the name of the game itself that the boy wants to play! – and explain me why to introduce a decipherment by letters-numbers correspondence with the T9. Didn't they realize that this puzzle was completely lacking in coherence and logic? Where is the link between the two things? And don't even try to tell me that I can't solve puzzles, because I solved more difficult puzzles without guides in more important, difficult and historical video games, such as the first Resident Evil. But nothing here. With Captain Spirit, I've tried them all – I assure you that I worked with fantasy yet it was all sensible – but in the end I had to look on the blessed Internet to find the solution.

    Graphically, the game makes use of Unreal Engine 4. I have already explained what I think of Life Is Strange's graphics (stylish but with poor use of technology), however – taking into account that I played the first Life Is Strange on PlayStation 3 – it must be said that the improvements are quite evident. Perhaps for those who played it on PlayStation 4, these improvements would be less. And like the graphic style, the music clearly reminds of Life Is Strange.

    What to say? The game is a good start for what will be Life Is Strange 2 and it's free. Expect to see more in August, as told by Dontnod. Being French, it is likely that they will let us know more about the second chapter at Europe's Gamescom being held in Germany.    … Expand
  9. nikoziko
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    This is a beautiful looking game with a lot of heart and some good characters plus it's free so
  10. SuperDuck23
    Jul 7, 2018
    8
    A thoughtful prelude to the second season of Life Is Strange that intrigues and engages players with well rounded characters and a central theme of child-like innocence that everyone can relate to. Where they go from here is difficult to say, but a high bar has been set for the next chapter in the story.
  11. Empyrea
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    Short game that comes with Life is Strange 2. It's a very short game (1-2 hours) where you basically are living the life of a kid. You should play it before starting Life is Strange 2 or at least before starting chapter 2.
  12. MasterRiley
    Aug 6, 2018
    7
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a game I don't think anyone expected. While it does not hit the same emotional or climatic levels as the original Life is Strange, it is still very good keeping in mind that it is just a short demo. The new father/son dynamic is interesting and it is filled with a great sense of creativity and imagination. I am interested to see how the storyThe Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a game I don't think anyone expected. While it does not hit the same emotional or climatic levels as the original Life is Strange, it is still very good keeping in mind that it is just a short demo. The new father/son dynamic is interesting and it is filled with a great sense of creativity and imagination. I am interested to see how the story continues into the future.… Expand
  13. crazymurdock
    Sep 28, 2018
    5
    I loved Life is Strange, and mostly enjoyed Before the Storm (although it was no way near as good as the original). This I found to be more of a chore. I've not finished it yet, but It just seemed to be dragging, so I decided to play something else. That is something I never did with either Life is Strange game, I would play at least a whole episode in a sitting. Hope Life is Strange 2I loved Life is Strange, and mostly enjoyed Before the Storm (although it was no way near as good as the original). This I found to be more of a chore. I've not finished it yet, but It just seemed to be dragging, so I decided to play something else. That is something I never did with either Life is Strange game, I would play at least a whole episode in a sitting. Hope Life is Strange 2 is better than this, as I know I'll buy it anyway, because of how much I loved the first one.… Expand
  14. GuybT23
    Jul 2, 2018
    1
    one for the songs and some choices of direction but really this game is super boring and full of stereotypes, redundant and without even the ability to give ideas for the future "life is strange 2"
  15. Split_Decay
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    Awesome is definitely one way to describe this, and though this game is about 2 to 3 hours long it plays well and has a lot of features and imaginative aspects that round up the world through that of a 9 year old kid.

    The sense of Captain Spirit played strong and not being brushed off and forgotten, the idea of certain things becoming almost monster like to Chris and in the real world    Awesome is definitely one way to describe this, and though this game is about 2 to 3 hours long it plays well and has a lot of features and imaginative aspects that round up the world through that of a 9 year old kid.

    The sense of Captain Spirit played strong and not being brushed off and forgotten, the idea of certain things becoming almost monster like to Chris and in the real world are normal items allows a push in a creative direction. The various items you find that unlock certain things keens an interest to me as it allows for you to feel nestled in the prior of adventure.

    One aspect I loved is the items you find that give you a wider view of Chris, his father and what happened to his mother, something of which really shows good strength in a story perspective, by giving you the ideas but indirectly so you work it out for yourself.

    Now this game maybe short as it is a prequel to Life is Strange 2 but that does not mean it should be overlooked, short yes but boring and bland no. Immersive interaction with purpose is what this game is and hopefully that will carry on when Life is Strange 2 releases.    … Expand
  16. LoletinAlexis
    Feb 3, 2019
    8
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a good appetizer before starting with Life is Strange 2.

    A good story, and very well told despite the short duration of the game, but there are aspects that with a little more time would have been better developed. An improved gameplay of Life is Strange, with many interactive elements. The important problem to solve is the camera: it goes    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a good appetizer before starting with Life is Strange 2.

    A good story, and very well told despite the short duration of the game, but there are aspects that with a little more time would have been better developed.

    An improved gameplay of Life is Strange, with many interactive elements.
    The important problem to solve is the camera: it goes crazy many times    … Expand
  17. RowdyB
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit was.... awesome! The game has a better gameplay engine than LIS1, movements feel a bit more fluid, and there are nice little things in the textures in the game that make you fall in love with the art style all over again if you're a LIS fan in general. I like Chris as a character and his imagination throws me back into my childhood, and it constantlyAwesome Adventures of Captain Spirit was.... awesome! The game has a better gameplay engine than LIS1, movements feel a bit more fluid, and there are nice little things in the textures in the game that make you fall in love with the art style all over again if you're a LIS fan in general. I like Chris as a character and his imagination throws me back into my childhood, and it constantly brings a smile to my face during gameplay. The game has also noticeably involved itself with problems we have in today's world, with abusive parents strung together with a bottle of alcohol, and child neglect. It's a fascinating story for a demo. I will admit the gameplay is still just not something I find awesome in today's world of games, with walking around and interacting, but it was still fun! Detroit Become Human was a similar experience for me and I still fell in love with it. This game has unloaded EVERY bit of hype I have for LIS2 and tripled it! I can't wait to see more of Chris when Life is Strange 2 comes out late September. It will definitely be a great game, and I will be preordering it.… Expand
  18. GODonyaONFiRE
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Beplatnaya igrulya, kotoraya realno atmosfernaya, v ney chto-to est. Esly vi fanat Zhizn Strannaya Shtuka, to pobegat mozhno
  19. Tomasval19
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    Life is strange was a game that not only show us a sy-fy experience, also the story behind the characters are more realistic in comparison with the real life. This Prologue game show us a little bit of what to expect for Life is Strange 2, the main character, Chris or The Awesome Captain Spirit, is a incredible character, it show us the real spirit of the child that all been have in oneLife is strange was a game that not only show us a sy-fy experience, also the story behind the characters are more realistic in comparison with the real life. This Prologue game show us a little bit of what to expect for Life is Strange 2, the main character, Chris or The Awesome Captain Spirit, is a incredible character, it show us the real spirit of the child that all been have in one day. Like "Life is strange", The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit show us real problems of this society like the alcoholism or violence, that was the perfect collide for this prologue, we all have that hero that want to protect and save the world but we also have real problems that we cant defeat being a hero. A beautiful Story… Expand
  20. Broski2K18
    Jun 27, 2018
    7
    Captain Spirit is a decent preview of what’s to come in the next instalment of the Life is Strange series, but it is indeed just a preview at its core.

    With an incredibly short length of just around an hour and nearly no challenge or puzzle solving, you won’t find much which will get you hooked here if you’ve experienced the adventures of Max and Chloe. However, I must give the game    Captain Spirit is a decent preview of what’s to come in the next instalment of the Life is Strange series, but it is indeed just a preview at its core.

    With an incredibly short length of just around an hour and nearly no challenge or puzzle solving, you won’t find much which will get you hooked here if you’ve experienced the adventures of Max and Chloe.

    However, I must give the game credit for fantastic handling of emotional moments and a particularly nostalgic charm brought forward to the premise which will bring many back to the days of their childhood.

    It is Life is Strange, just without the long length and challenge, two aspects which really helped the first two entries in the franchise to be enjoyable and really allowed us to connect with the characters.

    Definitely worth the purchase because of the lack of pricing, but don’t expect too much depth here, not as much as the original two games at least.    … Expand
  21. JustHenyel27
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    "Tan bueno para ser real"
    Al iniciar con esta demo me he topado con una muy grata sorpresa, y es que me he sorprendido al encontrar un título que, si bien es solo una prueba de un gran trabajo por detrás, me ha conmocionado al saber que hay una gran narrativa de por medio. OJO, este juego no es para todos los jugadores, ya que habrá gente quienes disfruten más de una excelente    "Tan bueno para ser real"
    Al iniciar con esta demo me he topado con una muy grata sorpresa, y es que me he sorprendido al encontrar un título que, si bien es solo una prueba de un gran trabajo por detrás, me ha conmocionado al saber que hay una gran narrativa de por medio. OJO, este juego no es para todos los jugadores, ya que habrá gente quienes disfruten más de una excelente jugabilidad, y Captain Spirit se queda un poco corto. Sí, Dontnod Entertainment ha querido innovar en comparación con el título anterior, y al menos me tranquiliza saber que llegará el momento en que pueda ver el resultado final...    … Expand
  22. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    6
    Sinceramente no me pareció nada del otro mundo.

    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit narra los sucesos previos a Life Is Strange 2, desde el punto de vista de un pequeño muchacho cuyo padre es alcohólico y se aisla en sus propios mundos imaginados por él para entretenerse. Personalmente, no he conseguido conectar del todo con esta pequeña demo. La historia es demasiado    Sinceramente no me pareció nada del otro mundo.

    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit narra los sucesos previos a Life Is Strange 2, desde el punto de vista de un pequeño muchacho cuyo padre es alcohólico y se aisla en sus propios mundos imaginados por él para entretenerse.

    Personalmente, no he conseguido conectar del todo con esta pequeña demo. La historia es demasiado pretenciosa y creo que no consigue llegar a donde debería. Diría que es demasiado blanda. Gráficamente es igual que Life is Strange: Before the Storm, nada nuevo. Duración escasa (en torno a la promedia de un capítulo de la saga principal) y decisiones muy limitadas.

    Aclarar que es completamente gratis, ni squiera necesitas poseer ninguno de los Life Is Strange para poder jugarlo, por lo que hay 0 riesgo a la hora de jugarlo.

    Recomendado si te molan las aventuras de este estilo y no tienes nada muy interesante para jugar.    … Expand
  23. Jackthegamer
    Sep 13, 2022
    6
    This videogame was ok. Definitely better than Life is Strange 2 as a whole.
  24. painava
    Jun 28, 2022
    7
    Otherwise a great free demo, lacks only a little bit of guidance. A nice little chapter to experience between the main games.
  25. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    6
    Even though it's way shorter than Life is Strange I would say this game has better story, but that doesn't say much.
  26. piuscorvus
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This game appeared on PlayStation Store as a free demo for Life Is Strange 2. I really liked it. You play as a boy who has a difficult family situation and has a big imagination. The game ends with "to be continued" message and the game indeed felt like an episode of some larger story, which I though is Life Is Strange 2 that I later found really dissapointing. I got it because I wanted toThis game appeared on PlayStation Store as a free demo for Life Is Strange 2. I really liked it. You play as a boy who has a difficult family situation and has a big imagination. The game ends with "to be continued" message and the game indeed felt like an episode of some larger story, which I though is Life Is Strange 2 that I later found really dissapointing. I got it because I wanted to continue The Adventures of Captain Spirit. However, the main character appears as a side character only for short in Life is Strange 2, which is a title that I wouldn't recommend at all.… Expand
  27. lessacebola
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    O jogo é bem curtinho mas passa uma boa vibe dos jogos da franquia Life is Strange.

    8,5/10
  28. nigelnng
    Jan 16, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Serving as a preview experience for the new entry in Dontnod Entertainment’s Life is Strange series, The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a graphic adventure game where you play as a young boy named Chris Eriksen. After losing your mother, you live alone with your Dad, Charles, who has started binge drinking as a result of this loss. The gameplay feels exactly like Life is Strange since it’s all being run through the same engine. With a third-person view you look around the rooms in this cabin, looking at notes left on the bathroom mirror, doing the laundry that your mourning father forgot about, and even venturing into the dark room with the evil, scary, and villainous furnace. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is not a difficult game since you don’t really have anyway of losing. In Life is Strange there were moments where you wouldn’t be able to reverse time and the result of a scene would therefore be permanent. Since this is only a one hour preview experience for Life is Strange 2, there aren’t any moments like this. As long as you can look around the house, you can finish the game with ease. I love the graphical style that Dontwood is so well known for. It’s realistic but still animated and I think they will forever stand the rest of time. I think the lighting is beautiful and the character design just feels perfect for the story. I love that they designed a unique personality and style for each action figure that either fought with Captain Spirit, or against him. The game is beautiful and I’m once again impressed with the designers and game developers. Normally I’d complain about a game being under an hour long but since this a free preview it has no reason to be. It’s shorter than the average Life is Strange episode but it feels just right. Personally, I didn’t feel like the game was prolonged and boring but it also didn’t just end abruptly. I enjoyed every minute. The cabin that Chris and his dad, Charles, live in is so homey and warm well also feeling so depressing in an emotionally exclusive way. The visuals are bright and warm inside, and the snow outside is fun instead of annoying and cold. Everything is viewed through the eyes of a child and as a result, the exploration and navigation of the game feels so happy and intriguing. Voice acting in Dontwood games is always either really good or very mediocre. These “meh” moments of dialogue come only from specific characters. But since this game only has three speaking roles, I found the dialogue to be adequately voiced overall with some moments that felt so fitting for the characters. Charles, voiced by Nick Apostolides, delivered some amazing performances in the later sections of the game. The drunken anger that he spewed towards Chris was heartbreaking and real. Especially the line, “You’re just... just like your mom. Every time I look at you... every time you talk... I just... I see her face... why? And if it wasn’t for you... she would’ve never taken the car that day... never...”

    The soundtrack was perfect, it is Dontwood who made this game after all, and features only one licensed track that plays in various important cutscenes. They chose to feature the song “Death With Dignity” by Sufjan Stevens and I think it is perfect. Being very familiar with the song beforehand made certain moments even more emotional since there were already personal connections I had with the music as it was playing over a heartbreaking or adorably happy scene. In the game, you start of in Chris’ bedroom after just waking up. In this room you draw your superhero persona known as Captain Spirit. The choices you make here affect what you’ll have to look for in the house to put the costume together. I’d just recommend going with whatever costume you think is more fitting for Chris’ character. You can also see that Chris has weak but budding superpowers that he practices throughout the game. After breakfast, Chris asks his already drinking father if they can go pick up a christmas tree later. Charles agrees but only if they left after the basketball game was over. You play through childlike adventures in the meantime (that I’d rather not spoil) and after the game is finally over, you see your dad has passed out in his chair. Waking up angrily, Charles yells at his son enough to worry the neighbour going for a walk. After another emotional conversation with his drunk dad, Chris runs out of the house, crying. He plans to escape and hideaway by himself in his treehouse superhero lair but the ladder snaps halfway up, leaving Chris in midair, falling backwards into the snow. He levitates. Excitedly looking over to his neighbours, we see the main characters of Life is Strange 2, Sean and Daniel Diaz. I loved this game and I think that anyone who’s planning on playing Life is Strange 2, should experience this first. 7.5/10    … Expand
  29. ArkLovecraft
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    Emotional and very well done prequel. It's short (about 2 hours) but it doesn't take more to get into Chris's life. Good for Dontnod.
  30. Bogdan008_Meta
    Apr 23, 2023
    7
    Неплохая история, которая пропитана проблемами мальчика про потерю матери, и алкоголизмом отца. В начале, она мне казалась скучной бродилкой. Но уже где-то под середину ощущаешь как мальчику плохо без отца. Прошел я игру з некой скорбью, и сразу же после того начал проходить Life is Strange 2.
    Так что, игру вполне можно пройти да бы понять часть сюжета в Life is Strange 2.    Неплохая история, которая пропитана проблемами мальчика про потерю матери, и алкоголизмом отца. В начале, она мне казалась скучной бродилкой. Но уже где-то под середину ощущаешь как мальчику плохо без отца. Прошел я игру з некой скорбью, и сразу же после того начал проходить Life is Strange 2.
    Так что, игру вполне можно пройти да бы понять часть сюжета в Life is Strange 2.

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#87 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 26, 2018
    40
    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit attempts to set the stage for Chris and his heroic adventures, but the execution is lacking. Its lack of focus, along with its robust “Awesome Things to Do” chore list, make its two hour runtime drag out far longer than it has any right to.
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  2. XGN
    Aug 26, 2018
    85
    Captain Spirit brings us the prequel for Life is Strange 2. The game revolves around Chris a.k.a. Captain Spirit. You get to make choices that affect the story and takes you through an emotional adventure. If you like Life is Strange, this is a must play.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 9, 2018
    79
    While it doesn't tell you what Life is Strange 2 will be like, we hope for less teen drama and more magic like this. [Issue#333, p.81]
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