Life is Strange 2: Episode 3 - Wastelands

 Xbox One
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. DarkStation
    May 16, 2019
    90
    Wastelands is great because it marks a real turning point in the story and offers an ending that promises to seriously test the Diaz brother’s resolve.
  2. SomosXbox
    May 13, 2019
    83
    Life is Strange 2: Episode 3 - Wastelands is one of the best chapters in the franchise with an absolute dedication to the development of the characters and our relationship with them, with decisions that seem to have an impact and a great soundtrack.
  3. GameSpot
    May 9, 2019
    80
    The environment is lovingly rendered down to the most minute details, and it paints a full and clear picture of what life is like with your makeshift community in the California forest.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 17, 2019
    75
    Life Is Strange 2 – Episode 3 won’t keep you busy that much. But you’ll have to make many decisions and all the choices really held shaping the two antagonists. A moving and well written piece.
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  1. VideoGamer
    May 10, 2019
    After the slump of the second episode, the drama picks up its pace and the central relationship is tested in some interesting ways.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 10 out of 30
  1. Daniel2009
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much more its just incredible bro I love it so much more its just incredible bro I love it so much more itsAwesome game dude I love it so much more its just incredible bro I love it so much more its just incredible bro I love it so much more its absolutely amazing… Full Review »
  2. Ray6701
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much more its just incredible bro I absolutely love it so much
  3. Hallowsend666
    Jun 13, 2019
    1
    In case you are wondering why this episode it rated higher than the previous ones: The brother we are forced to escort takes a backseat to aIn case you are wondering why this episode it rated higher than the previous ones: The brother we are forced to escort takes a backseat to a number of new characters. The location is also not changing.

    Overall this seems like a desperate attempt to go back to the LiS gameplay after the fist two episodes where a complete disappointment.

    They seem to have succeeded in that damage control, but overall this is once again a rather weak entry into the franchise because as with S2EP1 and 2 the game lacks direction and story.    … Full Review »
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