Life is Strange

 Xbox One
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 356 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 306 out of 356
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 356
  3. Negative: 26 out of 356
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  1. breakbacon
    Apr 4, 2017
    6
    Good but, pretty slow and drawn out, as well some of the ambiguity around your actions leaves you wondering whether or not you've made a undesirable action, unfortunately you would have to play through a second time to try to figure out exactly what the ramifications of what you are doing are. It's not alluring enough for that.
  2. livelovelaugh22
    Mar 23, 2020
    6
    Life Is Strange falls in between of OK, and bad. The story of the game is corny and fun, and sometimes emotional. It's a solid adventure, and I had some fun with it. But, the voice acting is inconsistent. Sometimes it may be bearable, or absolutely horrendous. The lip syncing is trash, and don't even get me started on the dialogue... sheesh. I am trying not to spoil much here, in fact, asLife Is Strange falls in between of OK, and bad. The story of the game is corny and fun, and sometimes emotional. It's a solid adventure, and I had some fun with it. But, the voice acting is inconsistent. Sometimes it may be bearable, or absolutely horrendous. The lip syncing is trash, and don't even get me started on the dialogue... sheesh. I am trying not to spoil much here, in fact, as little as I can, but the time rewinding powers make zero sense. Also, the game has only 2 endings, so choices never matter in the long run. You could make completely different choices than you did the first time you played and get the same ending.
    Overall, it's a below average game that with just a few tweaks could be great. I wanted a 6.7 out of 10, but I'll go with 6. Mediocre at best.    … Expand
  3. DrZomboid
    Jan 13, 2018
    6
    Very good story and characters but game is too long and too slow. First 3 chapters are super boring (also few minor technical issues) are ruining experience.
  4. RyuFujiwara
    Apr 26, 2016
    6
    "Aventura gráfica", o juego estilo David Cage, correcto. La historia no es mala pero para mi gusto es demasiada Americana, con unos estereotipos muy marcados en los personajes. Por suerte, a dia de hoy, ya disponemos de los subtitulos al castellano/español.
    El diseño artistico del juego basandose en pinturas de aquarela es muy llamativo y tapa las carencias graficas del titulo.
  5. kvnd
    Dec 14, 2019
    7
    Pros:
    - Art direction
    - Voice acting
    - Soundtrack
    - Writing

    Cons:
    - Terrible lip syncing when characters are talking
    - Some clumsy and boring sections during certain episodes
    - Disappointing ending
  6. fabioprovencher
    Jul 13, 2020
    6
    It starts off strong, first two episods might approach a strong 8 or 9. Unfortunately, it is plagued with highschool-drama-level writing that drags down what would otherwise be a very mature and impactful story. There are fun parts, but they became scarce towards the end.
  7. luaanzero
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    Gostei muito do jogo, a historia me manteve preso muito bem, a trilha sonora é digna de virar playlist e a Chloe e a Max são muito adoraveis, os graficos são um pouco estranhos, mas isso não significa que seja ruim, só é diferente. confeso que a mecanica de escolhas do jogo não funciona muito bem ja que de qualquer forma tu escolhe o final e isso acaba quebrando a mecanica de escolhasGostei muito do jogo, a historia me manteve preso muito bem, a trilha sonora é digna de virar playlist e a Chloe e a Max são muito adoraveis, os graficos são um pouco estranhos, mas isso não significa que seja ruim, só é diferente. confeso que a mecanica de escolhas do jogo não funciona muito bem ja que de qualquer forma tu escolhe o final e isso acaba quebrando a mecanica de escolhas
    Story - 7
    Characters - 9
    Graphics - 7
    Gameplay - 5
    Sound & Music - 10    … Expand
  8. Zumbie101
    Oct 13, 2020
    7
    Interesting mystery/supernatural investigation story in a small town. Somewhat awkward dialogue and unlikeable characters howver game pulls it all together fairly well into a decent tale

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MondoXbox
    Jan 25, 2016
    87
    An incredible narrative experience, with a great script and packed full of moving moments. And with a great artistic design and a flawless soundtrack choice, it's the game every story-driven games lover must play.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Dec 12, 2015
    80
    As a snapshot of a moment in time, there's truth captured within the frame. [Christmas 2015, p.106]
  3. Gamer.nl
    Nov 30, 2015
    85
    What could I have done differently? Even with the option to rewind time, it is a question you will often ask yourself when playing Life is Strange. A unique story that asks of you to make big decisions, just to blow you away with the consequences.
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