Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis

 Xbox One
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 118
  3. Negative: 11 out of 118

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  1. stooge95
    May 28, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A typical high school story of a girl who could rewind time.

    Impressive graphics, unique game play and interesting story line.

    Except, the characters in the game have no character (pun unintended). Are you having a blast and want to feel like a loser? pick up life is strange episode 1 on steam for less than $10! It'll make you miserable in a matter of minutes.    … Expand
  2. osprey
    Feb 1, 2015
    3
    The game starts with a cut scene that really seems promising with good atmosphere and mood, Then the characters start to talk and it all goes south. The acting and writing are shockingly bad and no amount of clever rewind mechanics can remedy this. I was really looking forward to a Donnie Darko type experience but with this level of acting and writing I can't see this happening. NotThe game starts with a cut scene that really seems promising with good atmosphere and mood, Then the characters start to talk and it all goes south. The acting and writing are shockingly bad and no amount of clever rewind mechanics can remedy this. I was really looking forward to a Donnie Darko type experience but with this level of acting and writing I can't see this happening. Not sure I will finish the series if this continues. I might try the next episode but at this point I am not sure it will be enjoyable or even worth the time and effort. Very sad about this as I like new ideas in gaming but the writing at least has to be good if the acting is this bad and in this case they are both terrible. That's my two cents, it's only $5 for one episode so try it but I don't recommend you buy the whole season.… Expand

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#49 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#68 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. DarkStation
    Apr 11, 2015
    100
    Life Is Strange takes Telltale’s formula of consequence driven storytelling to create something original and extremely compelling.
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 10, 2015
    80
    Clumsy dialogue aside, this first episode of Life is Strange is a brilliant introduction to a story we can't wait to see the rest of. [Issue#121, p.76]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 4, 2015
    70
    Its sledgehammer subtlety is balanced by a genuinely good heart. [March 2015, p.76]
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