Life is Strange: Episode 5 - Polarized

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. We Got This Covered
    Oct 26, 2015
    70
    Polarized may have trouble determining whether it wants to be a movie or a game, but it's still a solid ending to a very good episodic series. There's a lot to like about this conclusion, even if parts are a bit messy.
  2. Destructoid
    Oct 20, 2015
    60
    Despite finding issues with this chapter at every turn, I found myself more or less fulfilled with the conclusion -- although, I firmly believe that's an enthusiasm for Life is Strange as a whole as opposed to this installment alone.

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
91
#91 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 87
  3. Negative: 11 out of 87
  1. Aias23
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    This is how games should be. Not mindless exercises but instead engaging, thoughtful, emotional. This game grows with you. Well done toThis is how games should be. Not mindless exercises but instead engaging, thoughtful, emotional. This game grows with you. Well done to DoNotNod. Please support this game. It is not a AAA title, but it will give you so much more pleasure than your standard winter big studio release. GOTY 2015 for sure… Full Review »
  2. PlanetJigsaw
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    This is game can be described as an emotional roller coaster and this episode is the final fall before ending the ride. The game is amazingThis is game can be described as an emotional roller coaster and this episode is the final fall before ending the ride. The game is amazing from the second you start episode one to the end of episode 5. This episode alone made me question my own morals due to the end decision. I literally had to sit on my couch for 15-20 minutes thinking over life itself. This episode contains the hardest decision out of all in the entire game.… Full Review »
  3. eeyk
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I really like Ep1 Ep2 Ep3 Ep4 and 50/50 Ep5.
    Because at the end you can choose Death for you best friend or Death to all your friends.
    That isn't fair at all! if you choose to Save the town your choices doesn't matter at all.
    if you choose to save your best friends yout choices maybe make a sense in an Season 2.

    But i doubt it.

    Overall good game, nice story i did enjoy the year with the game.

    Best regards.    … Full Review »
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