Life is Strange

 Xbox One
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 356 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 24 out of 356
  3. Negative: 26 out of 356
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  1. garland_spqr
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Bravo, this has been a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere if the game is so incredibly well done and peaceful, thanks to the soft, colorful graphics, amazing characters and fantastic music.

    The characters and the environment are done very realistic with a lot of attention to detail. Especially the animations are outstanding and believable. You feel like you are    Bravo, this has been a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere if the game is so incredibly well done and peaceful, thanks to the soft, colorful graphics, amazing characters and fantastic music.

    The characters and the environment are done very realistic with a lot of attention to detail. Especially the animations are outstanding and believable. You feel like you are really there. The school setting was so well done that I had nostalgia from my school days a while back. All the characters are unique and in their own way likeable.
    Just slowly playing the game while exploring the world is very relaxing end enjoyable.
    The game never really felt like work or bothersome. I went through all episodes in a few days without playing anything else.
    I love that the environment and situations you know from real life, but rarely experience in a game.
    After playing the game through it is very enjoyable to watch other playthroughs on youtube and see their reactions.
    I am really looking forward to a sequel.    … Expand
  2. mertcank97
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This game, with its 5 episodes, hits you right in the face every time. The fact that each episode gets more and more unpredictable and has plottwists lures you into the game more. Such a great story and atmosphere.
  3. StormyWaters
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    What an incredible experience! Point and click adventure games as some of my favorite, and this one rivals some of the best that I've played. Story is unique and very enjoyable, as it progresses very nicely from episode to episode, becoming more and more dense and intense. Characters are well developed and time-warping ability is smartly used.

    This adventure is waiting for you to    What an incredible experience! Point and click adventure games as some of my favorite, and this one rivals some of the best that I've played. Story is unique and very enjoyable, as it progresses very nicely from episode to episode, becoming more and more dense and intense. Characters are well developed and time-warping ability is smartly used.

    This adventure is waiting for you to experience; if you enjoy these types of games, this one is a must. Beautiful tragedy awaits you.    … Expand
  4. Joe614
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Where do I begin?!?!? This game is amazing! The story is incredible! You truly feel what is going on in this story. You can usually relate to whats going on because it takes place in an high school environment. You have your typical cheerleaders, jocks, nerds, and bullies. The characters you will become attached too. Max, the main character, has a power that will allow you to rewind time.Where do I begin?!?!? This game is amazing! The story is incredible! You truly feel what is going on in this story. You can usually relate to whats going on because it takes place in an high school environment. You have your typical cheerleaders, jocks, nerds, and bullies. The characters you will become attached too. Max, the main character, has a power that will allow you to rewind time. For each and ever decision you make, you will receive the butterfly affect. The decisions in this game truly affect what happens in each and every episode. You must choose wisely. That is hard to come by within a game. Many games claim this, but never can't deliver. If you are a person that loves a story, this is a must buy! I wish I had played this game when it came out.… Expand
  5. jonlyons
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Hands down. There is so much I could say about this game, but the key points to why its so good is because its the kind of emotional experience that hollywood wishes it could create. Movies and tv shows can only go so far. You empathize with characters and their struggles and the things they face, but in this game you actually have to come to termsThis is my favorite game of all time. Hands down. There is so much I could say about this game, but the key points to why its so good is because its the kind of emotional experience that hollywood wishes it could create. Movies and tv shows can only go so far. You empathize with characters and their struggles and the things they face, but in this game you actually have to come to terms with the hard choices and situations yourself. Its such a beautiful and powerful story and experience. I cannot recommend enough that you play this.… Expand
  6. pietheman
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    This was quite honestly amazing and powerful. It had a strong female roll to boot, told an amazing story, incorporated super powers without making the main character feel cheap, or like a god among human, but just rather an extraordinary human. The choices and characters were built in such a way I felt for them. This is an A+ game, episodic or not.
  7. Drogon444
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    I have to place it as my favorite game now. When you can give me a game with such a good story and chemistry between characters and even got me crying at some points of the game. Well then I salute you. I never got swept away like this before in a game. After each episode thinking about what I just played and connecting it to even the real world. Max did more than change lives in aI have to place it as my favorite game now. When you can give me a game with such a good story and chemistry between characters and even got me crying at some points of the game. Well then I salute you. I never got swept away like this before in a game. After each episode thinking about what I just played and connecting it to even the real world. Max did more than change lives in a fictional world, she touched lives in the real world for sure (Atleast for me).… Expand
  8. alexmartin
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece 10/10. Best game ever created.
    best game best game best game best game best game best game best game best game.
    A Unique Brilliant Game.
  9. Lukedabadass267
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    Ever since I have heard of this game I was extremely excited to play it this game has so much potential and extremely fun to play it shows the meaning of friendship and the graphics are amazing
  10. LorelaiG
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    AMAZING GAME. 10/10 MUSIC, HISTORY, CHARACTERS.. A game made with much affection and dedication.
    Thanks to DONTNOD for making a wonderful experience. The game I most connected to by far. Beautiful and Devastating is what it is Life is Strange.
    FOR ME WITH THE WITCHER 3 THE GOTY 2015
  11. Direwolf73
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    I was late to the show for this narrative driven game. I wish i had been on board from the start. But after playing through the heart wrenching story of Max and Chloe and their time bending adventures all I can say is wow. This at the time i played it jumped into my top 5 games of all time played. The story was amazing and the choices you had to make became gut wrenching at time, When anI was late to the show for this narrative driven game. I wish i had been on board from the start. But after playing through the heart wrenching story of Max and Chloe and their time bending adventures all I can say is wow. This at the time i played it jumped into my top 5 games of all time played. The story was amazing and the choices you had to make became gut wrenching at time, When an ending drives you to tears you know something was done right, Top it off with one of the best soundtracks in game history and you have a solid 10/10… Expand
  12. Foster8990
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    10/10. This game has a story that hooks you and makes you feel every emotion. The sound track is also outstanding. Many of the songs from the game are now added to my Spotify favorites. This is one of my favorite story telling games of all time with each decision actually having an impact in the world.
  13. Hutake
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    Thats a masterpiece! Good art, great soundtrack, perfect writing. The graphic is the only weak point of the game but don´t compromise at all the gameplay. Literally a piece of art!
  14. emporio2866
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Два центральных персонажа сюжета - Макс и Хлоя. Хлоя пытается найти Рэйчел Эмбер, которая пропала при загадочных обстоятельствах - развесила повсюду листовки, а также собирает информацию по крупицам, но так как она подросток, то все усилия тщетны. Макс - бывшая лучшая подруга Хлои, вернувшаяся спустя 5 лет, за неё нам и предстоит играть, помогая Хлое в поисках исчезнувшей Рэйчел.Два центральных персонажа сюжета - Макс и Хлоя. Хлоя пытается найти Рэйчел Эмбер, которая пропала при загадочных обстоятельствах - развесила повсюду листовки, а также собирает информацию по крупицам, но так как она подросток, то все усилия тщетны. Макс - бывшая лучшая подруга Хлои, вернувшаяся спустя 5 лет, за неё нам и предстоит играть, помогая Хлое в поисках исчезнувшей Рэйчел.

    Начинается история со встречи двух подруг при не самых благоприятных обстоятельствах, после которых Макс получает суперсилу из-за сильного стресса - теперь она умеет отматывать время назад и менять уже прошедшие события, это и будет главной фишкой игры! Реализована перемотка крайне грамотно и не ощущается как читерство вместо перезапуска чекпоинтов, она является неотъемлемым элементом геймплея и использовать её необходимо в ключевых моментах. Сила пригодится при выборе неблагоприятных вариантов ответа, а также задавая неудобный вопрос в диалоге, выводящий из себя собеседника, можно узнать важную информацию, но быть посланным куда подальше. Перематываем, отвечаем иначе или задаём другой вопрос и меняем уже прошедшие события так как нам хочется или как будет правильно, всё зависит от вас - можете пытаться всем угодить, а можете поступать по совести, приняв последствия решений.

    Как вам такое - знать, что будет после принятия решения, понимать последствия, но всё равно оставить как есть и идти дальше, вытерев слёзы?
    Мне было непросто, в том числе и из-за привязанности к тем, на кого повлияют решения! Даже неприятный мне персонаж раскрывается со временем и уже не всё так однобоко, как на первый взгляд кажется - в этом и кроется магия игры, за что спасибо сценаристам, актёрам и постановщикам!

    Нас ждут по большей части грустные события, периодически разбавляемые позитивными моментами, которые в такой депрессивной истории просто как глоток воды в пустыне и поэтому когда что-то такое радостное происходит, то искренне радуешься мелочам, как в жизни. Такой эффект достигается благодаря подробной проработке игрового мира и неторопливому повествованию - игроку даётся шанс полностью исследовать локации и пообщаться с второстепенными персонажами.
    Концовка игры немного нелогичная, но в этой киношке главное не концовка, а сам процесс, вытягивающий наружу весь спектр эмоций от умиления до ярости.

    Далее хотелось бы рассказать о минусах, в основном связанных с изменением прошедших событий, то есть о некоторой нелогичности и ляпах, но не могу я данный шедевр оценивать объективно… никак не получается, поэтому нахрен минусы - всё шикарно! Если приквел мне просто очень понравился, то основная часть по всем параметрам «быстрее, выше, сильнее и эпичнее»!
    10 из 10 и в данной ситуации мои полномочия всё… закончены    … Expand
  15. zNeverSleeping
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☐ Good X Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Addictive X Good ☐ Mediocre ☐ Mehh ☐ Irresponsible ---{Audio}--- X Very good ☐ Good ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids X Teens X Adults ☐ All ---{Difficulity}--- ☐ Easy X Significant brain usage ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Difficult    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    X Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it

    ---{Gameplay}---
    ☐ Addictive
    X Good
    ☐ Mediocre
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Irresponsible

    ---{Audio}---
    X Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{Audience}---
    ☐ Kids
    X Teens
    X Adults
    ☐ All

    ---{Difficulity}---
    ☐ Easy
    X Significant brain usage
    ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Difficult

    --{Story}---
    ☐ No Story
    ☐ Some lore
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Good
    X Lovely
    ☐ It‘ll replace your life

    ---{Game Time}---
    ☐ Short
    X Average
    ☐ Long
    ☐ To infinity and beyond

    ---{Price}---
    ☐ It’s free [or i get free]
    X Worth the price
    ☐ Worth it in a promo
    ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ---{Bugs}--- X Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved    … Expand
  16. Mehrab4K
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Story is absolutely great . Soundtack , gameplay and ..... everything is great in this game .
  17. SunshineRex1885
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Cara, que jogo magnífico, ele consegue ser perfeito em todos os aspectos, história, gráficos, até mesmo para quem curte " miletar " ou " platinar " jogos ele é ideal, pois tem conquistas e troféus bem tranquilos de serem feitos, não minto, comecei a jogar esse jogo por esse motivo. Hahaha, mas a medida que ia avançando na história fui aprendendo muito, esse jogo passa o verdadeiroCara, que jogo magnífico, ele consegue ser perfeito em todos os aspectos, história, gráficos, até mesmo para quem curte " miletar " ou " platinar " jogos ele é ideal, pois tem conquistas e troféus bem tranquilos de serem feitos, não minto, comecei a jogar esse jogo por esse motivo. Hahaha, mas a medida que ia avançando na história fui aprendendo muito, esse jogo passa o verdadeiro significado de amizade, o que é ter alguém verdadeiro do seu lado, tem uma trama com traições e é algo totalmente surpreendente quando se joga pela primeira vez, até porque, neste game, quem você pensa que é seu amigo, é um Judas, e quem você pensa que é seu pior inimigo na verdade estará lá no final por você, daqui não falo mais porque seria Spoiler e não gosto disso, mas certamente, um game do qual fico honrado por ter completado, uma história e gráficos magníficos, e de quebra um 1000G/Platina pra conta!… Expand
  18. MrSabatelau
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    This is the most memorable game i ever played, the soundtrack combined with cutscenes are stunning.
  19. Jeelart
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Ovviamente tutti i voti dati non sono vere e proprie recensioni ma puro parere personale.
  20. Denvers
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Life is Strange is the perfect example of a narrative driven game done right. The game feels as if you are playing through a fantastic, interactive movie. The characters (some of which are, admittedly, cliche,) feel like real people rather than characters on a screen. Somehow, the game manages to get you invested in almost every single character and interacting with the world around youLife is Strange is the perfect example of a narrative driven game done right. The game feels as if you are playing through a fantastic, interactive movie. The characters (some of which are, admittedly, cliche,) feel like real people rather than characters on a screen. Somehow, the game manages to get you invested in almost every single character and interacting with the world around you feels great. I would recommend this game to anyone who like narrative-driven experiences and great characters and plot. If you are looking for anything else, this game may not be for you but it remains not only one of the best games I have ever played, but one of the best experiences I have gone through.… Expand
  21. Antonio0341
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Very good game that could give us a life lesson. Very complex characters and one of the best stories that exist in the video game market.
  22. Fredyaab
    May 10, 2020
    10
    Apesar do jogo se parecer um filme, a história narrada nele é simplesmente fantástica, é um narrativa cheia de escolhas e construída pelo próprio jogador, cheia de surpresas, emoções e personagens incríveis.
  23. patopatoso
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente. Ideia muito boa. Personagens interessantíssimos (principais e secundários). Roteiro diferente do mais do mesmo, que fala de assuntos delicados de uma forma intrigante. Direção de arte bem caprichada acompanhado de uma trilha sonora que vai te emocionar.
  24. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Espectacular en todo no hay ningun punto negativo, el uso de los poderes esta muy bien implementado y el final te sorprende e incluso te puede hacer soltar alguna lagrima
  25. dandev58100
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .......hhshshdhdbniaiwjehdbdbbhshshshdhdbshsjdhhvdbshsuyrbbshshebdbdbdhdbdbdnd… Expand
  26. Karen13
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Magnifico,pricefield pra sempre. Impossivel não chorar nesse jogo. Melhores musicas
  27. IshanKoch
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    This game is probably one of THE best video games I've ever played. It's packed with emotion, and there's the actual story throughout the entirety. 100% recommend this masterpiece!
  28. Gralha
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Eu não tenho palavras suficientes para descrever a genialidade, sensibilidade e cuidado com cada mínima parte desta obra de arte em forma de jogo. Os personagens são tão complexos quanto livros, o enredo é perfeito, cada passo, cada palavra e cada ação tem uma consequência, você realmente ama, odeia e se arrepende a todo momento neste jogo.
    Hoje em dia o jogo está num preço bem mais    Eu não tenho palavras suficientes para descrever a genialidade, sensibilidade e cuidado com cada mínima parte desta obra de arte em forma de jogo. Os personagens são tão complexos quanto livros, o enredo é perfeito, cada passo, cada palavra e cada ação tem uma consequência, você realmente ama, odeia e se arrepende a todo momento neste jogo.
    Hoje em dia o jogo está num preço bem mais acessível que quando foi lançado, então, não aproveitar essa experiência única e espetacular é um erro.    … Expand
  29. Kaleb213
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos que joguei e zerei, O final e muito emocionante, gostei muito mesmo… Expand
  30. mlann
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Giving this game anything less than a 10 should be criminal. this game is simply a masterpiece... graphics aside the art style is perfect and really sets a nice indie vibe. As for the story, there’s nothing that hasn’t been said, but obviously it is gripping and impactful, 11/10 game!!
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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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