Life is Strange

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  • Summary: Life is Strange is a hand drawn work of art and every action enacts a butterfly effect - but with the power to rewind time, what would you change? And would it turn out to be a change for the better or worse?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 4, 2016
    100
    Life is Strange really cannot be described. It is a totally unique EXPERIENCE, that in unbelievable way deceives and its magic can only be experienced firsthand. [Issue #259]
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  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Nov 2, 2015
    90
    Life is Strange is one of the episodic series in the short history of the genre. The game has a great story, skillfully takes on serious issues and has a really good soundtrack. What's more - there is at least as much gameplay as there is simple viewing, and the entire game can take more than a dozen hours to finish. There are some minor flaws here and there but they won't overshadow the fact that this is one of the best stories of the year.
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 3, 2015
    90
    Maybe too mumblecore for some, Life is Strange is a wonderfully dark story of friendship and personal apocalypse. [Dec 2015, p.63]
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  4. LevelUp
    Oct 26, 2015
    80
    As you would expect from a point and click game, almost the complete value of Life is Strange resides on its narrative. There are a few moments in which gameplay takes center stage, but it ends up being crushed by the intensity of the story and the development of the characters. Having said that, in order to really enjoy the experience, you better play the complete game, as it is getting better with each chapter.
  5. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    80
    Life is Strange is flawed, but this paranormal coming-of-age story is nevertheless refreshing proof that small stakes can still feel important, given strong characters.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 20, 2015
    80
    Sometimes awkward but sometimes brilliant, Life Is Strange brings a fresh new perspective to episodic, choice-driven storytelling.
  7. Riot Pixels
    Nov 30, 2015
    67
    Life Is Strange is a very controversial game. On one hand, it sets a new quality standard in ‘cinematic’ adventure games — from now on, they must give freedom to players and make them emotionally invested in on-screen events. On the other hand, it’s packed with dumb gaffes and disastrous shortcomings. Still, if you managed to reach the end credits and spent the next couple of days thinking about the characters, then it was worth it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 420 out of 516
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 516
  3. Negative: 45 out of 516
  1. Esfar
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    A fantastic game from Squire Enix
    1.Graphics is just awesome.Color combination used here is just perfect and capture the true American    A fantastic game from Squire Enix
    1.Graphics is just awesome.Color combination used here is just perfect and capture the true American theme...what is more, the attention given to graphics is insane ..even the little things are done with care....(10/10)

    2.Main character Max is likable person...they should give little more attention to side characters and story (7/10)
    3.interesting game mechanic...
    4.F**k you IGN for misguiding people with this game...this a fantastic effort    … Expand
  2. garyw_81
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Best story driven game ever made.bar none.
    Interesting characters, fntastic story, what more could you want?
  4. spumoni123
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Life is Strange covers a lot of bases. It's an exciting point-and-click adventure game. It's a coming-of-age story about the power ofLife is Strange covers a lot of bases. It's an exciting point-and-click adventure game. It's a coming-of-age story about the power of friendship. It's a drama with horror elements. It's science fiction, complete with sci-fi's usual dose of everyday philosophy. It's pretty, funny, sad, and thought-provoking all at the same time.

    The music, visuals, characters, and dialogue work together to create a truly beautiful experience which weaves together the power of friendship, the frustration of human evil, and the mystery of fate.

    I think that I cried more times while playing Life is Strange than from all other video games I've played combined--it was that moving. I cried when it ended, too--in large part because of the sense of loss associated with the knowledge that I'd never get to experience playing it for the first time ever again.

    This is the kind of game that could have the power to change your life. It deals with so many common elements of the human condition, and really makes you think about how your decisions affect yourself and those around you.    … Expand
  5. Nerevarinho
    May 30, 2020
    9
    That was really insane. One of the most memorable story of all time........
  6. A-Kratonos
    May 3, 2021
    9
    Excelencia pura en cuanto a aventuras graficas se refiere, Life is Strange es un juego que juega con los sentimientos humanos como si de unaExcelencia pura en cuanto a aventuras graficas se refiere, Life is Strange es un juego que juega con los sentimientos humanos como si de una montaña rusa se tratase.
    Los personajes son simplemente brillantes, y la forma en la que este juego hace que tus decisiones tengan un peso narrativo es simplemente magia. De los guiones mejor trabajados que he visto en el genero.

    Musicalmente es un deleite, visualmente el juego tiene un estilo vintage y unos entornos que fácilmente podrían ser wallpapers de lo bonitos que son. El final es impactante y creo que haría llorar a cualquiera cuyo corazón no sea de piedra.    … Expand
  7. Ocmah_
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Herkesin bir kez olsun deneyim edebileceği bir oyun ama oyunsuzlukta oynayacaklara tavsiye edilebilir.
  8. Silviucodename4
    Mar 24, 2021
    0
    This game is total garbage how tf was i enjoying this **** years ago, fr this is just bad

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#32 Best PC Game of 2015
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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