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: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. EGM
    Nov 1, 2015
    95
    From its opening moment until its final scene plays, Life is Strange is a wonderful, beautiful, captivating, touching adventure built upon the undying friendship of two girls trying to find their place in the world.
  2. Gaming Age
    Nov 7, 2015
    91
    If you’re on the market for a dramatic and original episodic series with unique gameplay mechanics and an intriguing story to tell, then consider checking out Life is Strange. I definitely need to reiterate how impressed I am with Dontnod Entertainment's first foray into the episodic adventure genre, and we're definitely excited to see where they'll be taking us next.
  3. Washington Post
    Jan 8, 2016
    90
    With tremendous cunning, Dontnod’s game moves from a teenage super-power fantasy toward a comment on our universal wish to repair time.
  4. GameTrailers
    Oct 29, 2015
    87
    The greatest strength of Life is Strange is that the excellent character work, supernatural twists, and serene environments manage to overcome any technical issues. It was easy for us to get hooked on guiding Max through this tumultuous time in her life, and the ending left our hearts and minds drained.
  5. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 5, 2016
    85
    An honest, sometimes even painful, story about friendship and finding yourself. Life is Strange is played with a lump in the throat and its ability to make a grown man tear up is its true "power".
  6. PSX Extreme
    Dec 29, 2015
    85
    Due to excellent voice performances, a mysterious, sleepy little town that has plenty of intrigue and secrets, the added benefit of some exploration, and the undeniably appealing rewind feature, the game has a unique and extremely absorbing feel.
  7. Dealspwn
    Oct 21, 2015
    70
    As a whole series, Life is Strange has been an intriguing and emotional experience. The rewind mechanic is an intelligent inclusion to the interactive drama genre and gives the impression of having significant control over the narrative. That said, there's certainly an argument that player choices have all been leading to a singular binary decision which somewhat softens the finale's emotional punch.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 282 out of 345
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 345
  3. Negative: 15 out of 345
  1. Eyeteeth76
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Further proof that video games can tell emotionally engaging stories and present relatable characters. Superb voice acting, beautiful artFurther proof that video games can tell emotionally engaging stories and present relatable characters. Superb voice acting, beautiful art design, a smooth score, and good use of licensed music all help to make this story game one worth playing. If you are looking to take a break from the usual RPGs and shooters, then I recommend you start with Life is Strange.… Expand
  2. Ghosthpirate
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo,traz uma experiência única,nós faz refletir e nos dá outra percepção sobre tudo na nossa vida… Expand
  4. Nuhman1990
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Played the game recently on PS5. This was one of tremendous game I’ve ever played !!
    I totally didn’t expect this much of fun and emotions can    Played the game recently on PS5. This was one of tremendous game I’ve ever played !!
    I totally didn’t expect this much of fun and emotions can be include in single game, amazing game and all I can say everyone to try once this masterpiece    … Expand
  5. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    9
    Life of Strange has one of the best stories ever told in any game ever. It's perfectly emotional.
  6. flafi
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Such a great story about great and etarnal friendship. It`s a so strong emotional story, like The last of us : Left Behind dlc. This gameSuch a great story about great and etarnal friendship. It`s a so strong emotional story, like The last of us : Left Behind dlc. This game touch me so deep, so now... I can never forget the SuperMax and Chloe with her unforgetable blue hairs.… Expand
  7. Flix322
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Very cool game. But last choice is awful............…........................
  8. vezance
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never have I been so angered by the ending of a video game. The entire point of the story is, "hey, you know that hours and hours upon gameplay you just went through? Yeah, you shouldn't have done any of that." There are some great moments throughout the game, but that is all undone at the end when the "right" choice is to undo everything you did, making the entire gameplay meaningless.… Expand

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#22 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#17 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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