Life is Strange 2

 Xbox One
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 182 Ratings

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    The story is simply stunning and it hooks you right from the get go meaning you want more almost immediately thanks to the different emotions it stirs up. Each character in the game feels very important and they have a great deal of depth to them which makes the already very good story stand out even more. I loved the presentation side of the game because both the visuals and sound designThe story is simply stunning and it hooks you right from the get go meaning you want more almost immediately thanks to the different emotions it stirs up. Each character in the game feels very important and they have a great deal of depth to them which makes the already very good story stand out even more. I loved the presentation side of the game because both the visuals and sound design made things become even more intimate and immersive. I enjoyed the previous instalments in the series I felt the core mechanics needed improving and thankfully they’ve seen significant improvements here.
    The choices you have to make actually feel like they matter and this does bring you even closer to what the game has to offer. It’s a little slow in parts and this can cause you to become a little distracted every now and then. The music is not as profound as it was in the previous instalments of the game. There hasn’t been many game’s that have really made me experience a number of different emotions but without a doubt the Life is Strange series has definitely been one of them game’s. As you can imagine then I was really looking forward to Life is Strange 2 because I thought the previous game’s were a masterpiece in fantastic storytelling. Thankfully it looks like Life is Strange 2 is going to do exactly the same and from the moment I started it the story had me hooked and made me experience a number of different emotions. The characters enhanced the story even further as well and that’s because each character has depth to them which in turn means you get attached to them quite quickly. This then means that you really have to think about the choices you have to make and this then gives the game an extra layer of immersion. Immersion is a key part in any storytelling game in my opinion and thankfully I’m pleased to say that it has this in abundance thanks to the fantastic visuals and sound design. There aren’t really any problems in this first episode either and when it’s all said and done it has set the tone quite brilliantly and I can’t wait to see where this series takes us next.    … Expand
  2. EETAO
    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 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 ifIt'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.    … Expand
  3. NotFrank
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    This is a game thats almost impossible to write a review about for beacuse we only have 1 episode. There is a few people complaining about the political aspect of the game But from a non american person hows not that in to the american politics i didnt think about it at all (didnt read any reviews before playing as i was afraid it would ruin the game,)

    just finished episode 1 if you    This is a game thats almost impossible to write a review about for beacuse we only have 1 episode. There is a few people complaining about the political aspect of the game But from a non american person hows not that in to the american politics i didnt think about it at all (didnt read any reviews before playing as i was afraid it would ruin the game,)

    just finished episode 1 if you have played LIS 1 and Before the storm you will most likely like this game as it is in much the vains as the first game, but one thing this game perfects from the first one is that it is more fluid in the way the story goes,

    episode 1 is around the same length as the first one but because its more "Streamlined" in the way the story works the episode seems much shorter, i could not put the game down from start to finish,

    The episode has the same feeling as the first life is strange, i got attached to the characters early on, you sort of get the feeling that there is more to it, you dont get to know everything at once.

    If you are unsure buy episode 1 and try it, after you are done you get the choice if you want to buy episode 2-5

    Pros and cons:

    Pros:
    - Great story buildup
    - great music that fits the theme.
    -fluid story (not so much looking time vaisted looking around doing nothing.)

    Cons:
    - Would have loved to spent more time "home" and get to better know the friends of "Daniel etc,"
    - Episodes are to short :P (i want the hole game now.)
    - some of the story are a little "weird" like in a movie or series i keep thinking i would never do that,

    My best advice is buy episode one and try it, if you dont like it then you dont have to play it anymore. But as stated earlier from a non american perspective i did not think about any political "view". probably because i^m not that in to the american politic.

    My personal point of view just as great as life is strange 1 (tho nothing can beat the first one) looking forward to the next episodes.

    910    … Expand
  4. CraftedPixel
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Really great sequel to Life Is Strange 1 and shares the same DNA as its predecessor.
  5. Eddieddie
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    The game started the good way, a nice and deep story about a dude and his little brother getting in a journey spectating the freedom in the wild gringo country. But tbh, the latest episode (faith) makes the game barely boring, has a nice story but it just make the game weaker. I really hope that the last episode will break the standards that the last episodes of this game have been bringing us
  6. InspiredMelody3
    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 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 mostThis 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
  7. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo pra mim supera o primeiro. Graficamente, enredo, jogabildiade, tudo melhora. Acho que me identifiquei mais por ter um irmao na mesma idade de um dos protagonistas. Falando um pouco sobre o geral do jogo: eu amei TUDO nele. Me envolveu do início ao fim (mesmo demorando HORRORES entre episodios) e me peguei chorando várias vezes. Perfeito… Expand
  8. nandika
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    A definite improvement over the first Life is Strange game. Much deeper story, much better characters (no whining schoolgirls, thank god!) and nicer HDR graphics. 2 points down for the political/PC agenda/indoctrination attempts...
  9. Chain_Affinity
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Life is Strange 2 is a powerful and compelling experience. I believe that it's a rare video game that tackles mature and difficult themes. Sean and Daniel's relationship is woven into a fine thread through the choices you make, and the outcome left a lasting impression on me like few stories do.
  10. livelovelaugh22
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    This is a simply beautiful and breath-taking 'game'. And even though it is incredible, like every game, it is not perfect.
    Let's start with the good. The artwork for this game is simply awesome, and realistic. The story is way, WAY more than teenage drama, and corny sci-fi time traveling. The story is deep, serious, and gets you hooked. The characters are made well, and have lots of    This is a simply beautiful and breath-taking 'game'. And even though it is incredible, like every game, it is not perfect.
    Let's start with the good. The artwork for this game is simply awesome, and realistic. The story is way, WAY more than teenage drama, and corny sci-fi time traveling. The story is deep, serious, and gets you hooked. The characters are made well, and have lots of personality, and the acting has tremendously improved. And though the game slips a bit with this, they have stopped cringe-worthy dialogue. Choices actually matter! We have 4 amazingly different endings that felt natural to the heart pounding choices you made.
    We also need a bit of cons.
    This is a road travel game, so each episode you find yourself in a different location. As soon as you get hooked with characters from one episode, the next one they are gone, with only a letter to update you on them. Also, I hated the constant political references. When I got numb to the offensive remarks, it just got annoying. Also, the demeaning religion references were offending to me. The guy tries to make white people the bad guys, and I found that stereo type rude, un-called for, and annoying.
    Overall, a great game that would be near perfect without the political and religious crap the game shoves into your face. Solid B+    … Expand
  11. HighlnderX91
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Espectacular juego y que corre a 4k y 60fps en la xbox one x. Historia maravillosa y con varios finales muy emotivos.
  12. Fredyaab
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Apesar de não ser uma história do nível do primeiro, tem uma boa trama, personagens legais e é um jogo profundo, dramático e divertido, sem contar os diversos possíveis finais.
  13. ScathachPreach
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Great game with intense story, even though the racism they have to endure makes me angry to the core.
  14. IshanKoch
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Life is Strange 2 was definitely a really good game. The only issues I personally had were that you didn't have any powers, and some scenes were unnecessary and long.
  15. mlann
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This game is simply just incredible and dontnod has just proved themselves once again. Graphics have been improved with very nice gameplay. Choices have real impact and overall this game has impacted my life in so many ways with how incredible this story is. I can’t wait to see what dontnod has to offer with LIS3
  16. Rul_wake
    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 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 realmenteEl 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
  17. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    I’m shocked by how much I love this game. I loved the first as well but holy crap did I fall in love with this game & a lot of the characters in record time. I have very few complaints, but most were my fault because I made a few wrong decisions throughout the story. Daniel & Sean are instantly among my favorite video game characters & their bond felt extraordinarily strong, to the pointI’m shocked by how much I love this game. I loved the first as well but holy crap did I fall in love with this game & a lot of the characters in record time. I have very few complaints, but most were my fault because I made a few wrong decisions throughout the story. Daniel & Sean are instantly among my favorite video game characters & their bond felt extraordinarily strong, to the point where I shed a tear during the FIRST EPISODE, and I can count the number of games I’ve cried at on one hand. I’m torn on if I like this game more than the first but it hasn’t left my mind at all since I finished it and I doubt it will anytime soon. Absolutely fantastic.… Expand
  18. dliam07
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game.

    Voice acting, music, atmosphere, the slow build-up. It dares what few games dares to do.
  19. AmberAnk2000
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    I cried at the end of each episode when I first play through the episodes. They had my attention all the way through, but now. Yes, it doesn't have same effect, but doesn't mean that I hate this game. I still find love for this game.
  20. Christian_TV
    May 27, 2022
    8
    This game was a disappointment. I mean, it's not a disaster but I was expecting the most from Life Is Strange. It 's still an 8. But this chapter has disappointed me, weak story, and characters you do not care at all, I hope that with the 3 chapter the saga will recover.

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. 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. Washington Post
    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.
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  3. VideoGamer
    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.
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