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  • Summary: The long awaited sequel to the award winning Life is Strange returns with a new 5-part narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment.
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 28, 2020
    90
    An emotional and heartfelt tale of brotherhood that keeps you engaged throughout. [Issue#186, p.90]
  2. Oct 9, 2018
    87
    Despite a bit of a pacing issue, the first episode of Life is Strange 2 has captured my attention, and should capture yours, and I eagerly await the entire season. For those who enjoy narrative games, this is one you will definitely want to add to your collection.
  3. Dec 6, 2019
    85
    Despite a quite disappointing beginning, the story of Life is Strange 2 gets more and more intense and climaxes in the final episode, which concludes an incredible adventure that lasted more than a year.
  4. Dec 12, 2019
    80
    Days after I completed Life is Strange 2, I found myself still emotionally stung by the ending that resulted from my decisions.
  5. Dec 6, 2019
    60
    It isn’t that we miss the mists of Arcadia Bay specifically, or that we long to retread old ground; it’s the slow etching of stories, scattered with care.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 40
  2. Negative: 10 out of 40
  1. Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This game was honestly very good. I have followed all LIS Games since the first one and absolutely love them! I liked how this one also dealtThis game was honestly very good. I have followed all LIS Games since the first one and absolutely love them! I liked how this one also dealt with a lot of current issues even if they can be sensitive for some people. Only issue I had was more of a technical one. It didn’t always fit on my tv screen which I haven’t had a problem with the previous games. I thought this was weird since most games either have you adjust the size or something. I know this whole game season has just released so I’m not going to count it against them as far as there still may be some bugs. Overall, ANOTHER FANTASTIC GAME FOR THE LIS SERIES!!! Favorite series of games ever! Expand
  2. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    El juego es muy bueno y algo infravalorado debido al éxito del primer juego, algunos dirán que es propaganda política pero yo como mexicanoEl juego es muy bueno y algo infravalorado debido al éxito del primer juego, algunos dirán que es propaganda política pero yo como mexicano diría mas que es la realidad, y no, no me gusto solo por tratar de un tema relacionado a mi, me gusto por las historia de los hermanos días, y que este hizo algo que el primero no logro, que tus decisiones realmente importaran, ya que estas realmente afectan el final del juego, así que elige con sabiduría. Expand
  3. Feb 6, 2019
    10
    It's actually too early to rate this BUT the negative reviews are unfair. If you've ever played a LIS game then you know they're gritty andIt's actually too early to rate this BUT the negative reviews are unfair. If you've ever played a LIS game then you know they're gritty and dark. A lot of people seem to be put off since they find the game political. I don't think it is, I think it's a reflection of our times which shouldn't be ignored. And it's real, the characters are real their opinions are real, why hide it? (And if you think it's exaggerated check out the film 'Look Who's Back' to hear the genuine unscripted views of some of the German public. It's a worldwide thing.

    Another group of people are refusing to give it a chance because there is no Max and Chloe. Their loss. With that logic they shouldn't play any game again since Max and Chloe aren't in those either.

    Now that that's out of the way: The story thus far is tense, sometimes ruined by the pacing though. There is hope offered, we do meet one very nice character in particular. I liked how you can influence your younger brother, sometimes negatively, it shows how impressionable young kids are.

    It has the usual LIS style but this time I could have done with a bit more detail, it would've given life to some of the outdoor scenes.

    That's all i can say for now without giving away spoilers. I'm very interested to see what happens in episode 2, the end of the first left me very emotional (much sooner than it did in the first game).

    EDIT: And this is why people shouldn't judge so quickly. The second episode had a much different vibe, and without spoiling anything, you meet a lot more people and it's nice seeing different relationships form and witnessing a bit of warmth and joy.
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  4. Jun 21, 2021
    7
    EN:
    Weaker than the first part, but again quite enough for one week of relaxation with this game. Unfortunately, the phenomenal plots and
    EN:
    Weaker than the first part, but again quite enough for one week of relaxation with this game. Unfortunately, the phenomenal plots and mysteries from the previous parts are missing, here the story is much simpler, although it contains supernatural elements. Some options in the in-game choices are not wisely chosen and are completely illogical. They practically force the player to choose the least stupid decision. Too much politics thrown into the game. The music is not at the level of the previous two parts.

    SRB:
    Slabije od prvog dela, ali opet sasvim dovoljno za jednu nedelju opuštanja uz ovu igru. Nažalost nedostaju fenomenalni zapleti i misterije iz prethodnih delova, ovde je priča dosta jednostavnija iako sadrži natprirodne elemente. Pojedini opcije u izborima u igri nisu pametno odabrane i potpuno su nelogične. Praktično teraju igrača da bira najmanje glupu odluku. Previše politike ugurano u igru. Muzika nije na nivou prethodna dva dela.
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  5. Apr 21, 2022
    6
    Docela dobrý díl i když s naprosto strašným začátkem a dosti přehnaným koncem. Life is Strange 2 je opět příjemná adventura v prostředíDocela dobrý díl i když s naprosto strašným začátkem a dosti přehnaným koncem. Life is Strange 2 je opět příjemná adventura v prostředí mladých lidí a ukázkou toho jak malá hloupost člověka může život obrátit v mžiku vzhůru nohama.
    Příběh bratrů je od začátku divný a za celou dobu jsem k nim nedokázal najít cestu. Oproti předchozímu dílům zde chybí takový ten feel, kde jste si ihned několik postav mohli zamilovat a navázat s nimi, to vše podtrhuje fakt, že jste stále s bratry na cestě a nikoho nového vám hra ani nedá šanci moc poznat. Příjemné je propletení s ostatními díly ve stroyline.. to ale někdo neznajíc stejně neocení.
    Vše při starém a prvnímu dílu se nejde vyrovnat.
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  6. Sep 30, 2018
    3
    Weak story with plot twist that doesn't make any sense. Little or none character development and stupid actions that you just have to dealWeak story with plot twist that doesn't make any sense. Little or none character development and stupid actions that you just have to deal with it. Feels like stupid simulator in season 2 and game doesn't have LiS feel in it.

    I loved LiS season one with its dlc BFTS. This season 2 doesn't even feel like LiS game and episode 1 set tone for rest of this season 2.

    Top of that SJW propaganda and seems like dontnod got woke.... I regret that i bought this game and trusted them.
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  7. Sep 3, 2019
    0
    Après les deux petites connes, c'est au tour des deux **** cons dans la nouvelle "aventure" (?) démoulée par Dontknow le développeur françaisAprès les deux petites connes, c'est au tour des deux **** cons dans la nouvelle "aventure" (?) démoulée par Dontknow le développeur français spécialisé désormais dans l'indé minable épisodique...

    Au sommaire donc, l'ado pas réveillé (trop de beuh encore, évidemment) et le petit frère de 9 ans, un demeuré tête à claques dans leur banlieue américaine typique qui déborde de clichés usés jusqu'à la corde. On a jamais l'impression de jouer à un jeu mais de participer à une télénovéla vaguement interactive : c'est niais, très mal écrit et aussi palpitant qu'un épisode de Derrick.

    Techniquement, c'est très lisse et à peine acceptable, sans aucune évolution ni progrès depuis le premier qui remonte déjà à quelques années... immobilisme quand tu nous tiens ! l'interface est toujours mal foutue et les voix ne sont qu'en anglais.

    J'appelle pas ça un jeu mais un mauvais roman aux choix bidons et à l'eau de rose tout droit sorti de la collection Harlequin et de la bit-lit, la littérature pour ados dont on se sert pour s'essuyer le fion et les pieds mais pas nécessairement dans cet ordre.
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