Life is Strange: Episode 4 - Dark Room

 Xbox One
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 107
  3. Negative: 12 out of 107

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  1. scarysquirel2
    Jul 29, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant continuation to the series, all capped off with some shocking twists and turns. Best new game series I've played on Xbox One for a long time, looking forward to October now for the final chapter!!… Expand
  2. FRYMANATION
    Jul 31, 2015
    9
    no idea what "experts" are talking about with low review scores. This was an intense, great episode and I enjoyed every second i spent playing it. Cant wait for episode 5!
  3. keithjonjonson
    Jul 29, 2015
    9
    This episodes continue to wrench your gut, and Dark Room did so in a horrifyingly brilliant way. You could poke holes in some of the minor story lines, and there didn't feel as interactive as the early episodes; who cares? And you get every penny of that $5 or less, nothing like the lazy game of thrones episodes.
  4. Zillaa777
    Jul 30, 2015
    10
    Life is strange is one of the most awesome games I've played episode 4 had some twist and shocking moments but it was worth the wait ,can wait for episode 5
  5. psp1213
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    As someone who needed more time than most to fully love this game, I'm glad to say episode 4 was absolute narrative brilliance from beginning to end. I haven't been this moved by and enthralled in a story in any medium in I don't know how long. The emotional moments, the darkening mood, the plot twists, and the powerful choices make for an experience that is, for me, far beyond telltalesAs someone who needed more time than most to fully love this game, I'm glad to say episode 4 was absolute narrative brilliance from beginning to end. I haven't been this moved by and enthralled in a story in any medium in I don't know how long. The emotional moments, the darkening mood, the plot twists, and the powerful choices make for an experience that is, for me, far beyond telltales games, which often do more to create the illusion of choice than to actually deliver. There is serious content in this, that some are offended by, but I personally am glad this game isn't remaining silent on real life issues, and handling them with depth and honesty. Well done. Everyone seriously needs to play this game, if only for the greatness of this episode.… Expand

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#71 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#96 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    All Dontnod needs to do now is stick the landing. [Oct 2015, p.83]
  2. XGN
    Aug 6, 2015
    90
    Life is Strange Episode 4 is the best Life is Strange game we've seen so far. The story finally gets exciting and fully immersive, and the cliffhanger at the end is a great tease towards the final episode. It also contains more detective elements, which makes the game more active.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Aug 3, 2015
    78
    Now the end is near the gimmick of time traveling is pushed into the background a little bit, as this episode is more about storytelling and conversation. That means there is not a lot of gameplay action, which makes this episode feel more passive. Thankfully Max’ detective work pushes you to the edge of your chair, as she unravels shocking truths.
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