Life is Strange

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8.6

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  1. Eyeteeth76
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Further 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.
  2. Dogwar
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    This game has very interesting gameplay. While not as much control over the story as they lead to believe. It is remarkably engaging. It felt like you were a character in the middle of a mysterious television series on Netflix. Lots of teen angst and cursing. The story unfolds slowly but once through the first episode, the pieces tie together and you are hooked.
  3. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 78/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10

    Lohnenswert? = Ja.
    Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Sollte ohne Nachfolger sein.    … Expand
  4. jiminyjazz
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming culture and story crafting and deserves your purchase RIGHT NOW !

    plot= 10/10: explores video game and societal taboos as well as crafting a story based on multiple intricate themes as well as also building up human and empathetic character arcs and realistic situations that felt written by humans and corporate drones just making up dialogue as the go along.    A masterpiece in gaming culture and story crafting and deserves your purchase RIGHT NOW !

    plot= 10/10: explores video game and societal taboos as well as crafting a story based on multiple intricate themes as well as also building up human and empathetic character arcs and realistic situations that felt written by humans and corporate drones just making up dialogue as the go along.

    gameplay=7/10: The game play incorporates the use of time travel which forms a different type of choice genre which i kind of wish was used more however i was not because it wouldn't feel unique. The game play uses this feature to make non repetitive and can be used for a variety of things and doesn't look like its trying too hard and more like its experimental. The element of choice in this game actually makes an influence on later dialogue and situations which really makes it seems that you must plan carefully more than any telltale game combined.

    those emotions tho such as the endings of an episode: 0/10 for the pain, 10/10 for the writing of them

    overall this game is a must for gamers and non gamers    … Expand
  5. PsychoShane123
    Feb 15, 2017
    7
    An enjoyable teen drama. With its likable characters, intriguing plot and a surprising amount of depth, Life is Strange only falls short in its sometimes cringe dialogue.
  6. anand5059
    Feb 11, 2018
    6
    Okay game, Story and music is good but gameplay never feels interesting and can feel repetitive at times though the story demands it. Not much of thrilling choice consequences is felt in the game like Heavy Rain or Until Dawn.
  7. Ecresis
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    Got this game for free recently.
    I played it thinking I would quit since it seems to be another classic lesbian teen story. I was so wrong !
    The gameplay is actually entertaining, has original game mechanics, puzzles, hard decisions, beautiful art and immersive storyline. Now I don't really like the concept of making people buy episodes since it is a complete story, as well as the    Got this game for free recently.
    I played it thinking I would quit since it seems to be another classic lesbian teen story. I was so wrong !

    The gameplay is actually entertaining, has original game mechanics, puzzles, hard decisions, beautiful art and immersive storyline.

    Now I don't really like the concept of making people buy episodes since it is a complete story, as well as the last bit of the game, which is a bit predictable.

    About the replay value.. well.. since you can rewind and see most options, it's most likely a one-shot.

    I recommend this game to people who want a different gaming experience, a nice storyline but who were disappointed with some games like Gone Home, or the telltales games.    … Expand
  8. Drake_Gunjin
    Apr 12, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego idie emotivo y con foco en la historia.

    Cuando comienzas la aventura llamada Life is Strange, lo primero que notas es su aspecto visual que sin ser de la calidad de un AAA destaca por su aspecto artístico. La banda sonora es un elemento que te envuelve y a diferencia de muchos juegos no esta para acompañar a la obra, pero cabe destacar que no se trata de un soundtrack creado para el juego, es un recopilatorio de temas licenciados de otros artistas que calzan con la obra.

    Nuestra protagonista es Max es un personaje con el que muchos podrán fácilmente sentirse identificado y gracias al sistema de decisiones podemos interpretarla acorde a dos formas claves. Las que dicten nuestro corazón que no siempre serán las mejores o las que tomemos de forma más calculadora pero que nos dejaran con la sensación de traición a nuestros sentimientos como jugador.

    La historia es contada en formato de capítulos que la separan como si se tratase de una serie de televisión. El problema no es la división por episodios sino que esta obra fue tratada como un producto y vendida por partes, este es un elemento que en lo personal no apoyo y siento que se basa en una estrategia económica y no aporta en el resultado final del vídeo juego.

    El aspecto jugable es sin duda el talón de Aquiles de este título, debido a que por muy emotivo que sea un titulo nunca se debe olvidar que es un vídeo juego y por ende la jugabilidad "debe" y lo repito "debe" ser satisfactorio para el jugador. Nosotros no somos espectadores o usuarios de una obra, somos jugadores y tenemos la necesidad de tener el control total de nuestro protagonista. En este importantisimo aspecto Life is Strange es terriblemente débil, impidiéndonos en momentos poder comportarnos como nos gustaría, realizar las ya típicas costumbres incoherentes de todo jugador, correr dentro de una habitación, romper cosas, golpear personajes, etc. Lo que intento decir es que entiendo que nadie espera que Max la protagonista vaya por la vida golpeando gente, pero no sería genial que pudiese hacerlo y que eso conlleve consecuencias en la historia.

    Finalmente es una gran obra con grandes aciertos pero con fallas terribles en el núcleo de si mismo. Lo recomendaría para quienes busquen un titulo centrado en la historia y con una durabilidad media. La re-jugabilidad es baja pero todos estos puntos no opacan el sentimiento que tendremos al finalizar este viaje. Es un buen título dependiendo del jugador que lo consuma, no recomendable para todo el mundo pero sin duda es un aire fresco que hoy en día difícilmente puede encontrarse en la industria.    … Expand
  9. YakusokuNoJi
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you can live with consistency errors and care for an emotional journey, then Life is Strange is perfect for you.

    As a cinematic movie/interactive movie game alá Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Fahrenheit, et cetera Life is Strange does not have too much gameplay behind it. But for me personally it is just enough. The bit that you can do helps you getting emotionally invested in the life of Max Caulfield who really does care the most about her relationship with her best friend. While exploring this relationship it truly shows what kind of a person Max is, what she would go through, what she can and cannot accept and with a really beautiful, relaxing soundtrack and artstyle it is one of a kind.

    Contra: Life is Strange does not know what it wants to be. It starts of acting like it deals with the Grandfather Consistency Paradox (Overwriting Reality to make place for another one) and then mid-story swaps out for the Multiversal Alternate Timeline Explanation. But it does never actually explain "oh, yes, it is that way instead", it just treats it like that and not even consistently because it stil talks about "changing time" once in a while and that is a mis-use of the word in this context normally. Also, while a consistency paradox has its problems as you cannot overwrite the reality you come from (yes, not even turn around a pebble as it still is another reality) keeping this version of time manipulation would have been better for the story because narration-wise alternate timelines are pretty inconsequential for the point the story is so often trying to make. Nevertheless I have played through Life is Strange very often and I really can say this is a game people should at east have played once.    … Expand
  10. nuzzlex
    Dec 26, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life is Strange is a story that starts off strong, but ends so messed up it can't explain itself.

    The positives of Life is Strange is that it brings storytelling to a new level for the video game medium and it's world provides a lot of things to discover. You walk around the city as a photography student how gains the powers to manipulate time. There are chances to see an event and change it's outcome in different ways. Mostly to save your friend from death. Part narrative, part "I spy", part teenage drama this game does have a lot of enjoyment to provide.

    The downside of this game is that it does not make a lot of sense about what is going on. How Max, the main character, got her powers or why. With all the options and time-changing you'll be doing, you really only have 2 options that matter at all - which ruins that whole "your choices really matter" disclaimer dontnod provides.

    The next section has spoilers to the ending:

    Basically, after all the investigation and bonding in the previous chapters, Max gets two options: Let her friend die, or save the world. The game does not provide any reason to really care about friend (who's also a girl.) The game is obviously geared toward picking the romance options to make the player care about the friend. This is fine, but in a game that's all about choice its ruined when the player does not pick those choices. I didn't end up caring at all about the friend dying, the cost of the whole town's population well out weighed one persons life. Now this choice is much harder if you choose the romance route since they're lovers, but I'd like a game to not let me chose options that's against the intended emotion of the story. No one can have this opinion without being labeled "homophobic" apparently, but I generally didn't feel any romance between the two. A game should not punish you for making a choice it provides you with. The punishment being a real shoe-horned ending with emotions that came out of nowhere - which do feel very much in place if you pick the romance options.

    Beyond that the source and reasons for Max's powers are never explained in the slightest. One can infer that the meddling of time is causing a time paradox in which two timelines or universes are crashing, but like most of this game the "answers" are just theories.

    The ride and the situations are pretty fun, for a small studio this really is a gem. However, this is not the masterpiece its claiming to be.    … Expand
  11. seyiDALegend
    Jul 22, 2017
    6
    Story and Characters: 8/10
    For a teen drama, this turned into a surprisingly deep storyline as it dapples with time travel theory, mental illness and the perils of being a high school kid. Unfortunately the juicy parts don't come until the second half (from episode 3 onwards) with a huge plot twist that kickstarted a roller coaster set of events. The main characters each represented    Story and Characters: 8/10
    For a teen drama, this turned into a surprisingly deep storyline as it dapples with time travel theory, mental illness and the perils of being a high school kid. Unfortunately the juicy parts don't come until the second half (from episode 3 onwards) with a huge plot twist that kickstarted a roller coaster set of events. The main characters each represented individual pieces of a well-fitted jigsaw puzzle that was the day-to-day experience of going to Blackwell Art School in Arcadia Bay. Although I had issue with one character. I didn't feel that emotionally invested in Chloe which is pretty vital if you are to make the right choices as you play Max. I was conflicted with the fact, she had no more redeeming personality traits than say Victoria or Nathan besides the simple fact that she's Max's best friend.

    Gameplay 3/10:
    Probably the worst part of this game. And remember this is a "game" so I cannot really be lenient even if this not your run of the mill type. I nearly gave up by episode 2 simply because I couldn't stomach the shallow, filler-esque interaction with objects/obstacles that make up the majority of the gameplay. I wish I could just watch cut scenes and make decisions for the first 3 episodes because everything else was a grind.
    The dialogue choices are a big part of the game so I expected this to be done exceptionally well but they weren't. There were too many times where you were given only 1-3 words to hint at each major choice option that left you choosing blindly. This didn't happen enough at key moments to ruin the experience but it was a minor inconvenience.
    Even with my initial criticism, the gameplay actually gets better in the second half of the game as if the developers were learning of new, cool ways to utilise the time travel elements after episodes of primitive interactions.

    Sound & Graphics 8/10:
    The soundtrack was extremely fitting and provided an authentic atmospheric experience of an American adolescent in a rural town trying to find herself in a messed up reality. The graphics are obviously below-par for this generation but kudos to the artistic direction taken to not attempt to look "current-gen". This made the graphical presentation suitable and actually enhanced the experience. But the animation and lip sync were unforgivably poor throughout that made even some of the more important cut scenes an eye sore.

    Dialogue & Writing 4/10:
    Maybe I have rated this low due to my British upbringing but the dialogue for huge parts of the episodes were poorly thought out. It's amazing how the voice actors made every line sound authentic but couldn't mask the repetitive routes of conversations Max had with side characters. It tended to follow a pattern of: side character succinctly pouring their heart out and Max providing as little depth in reassurance as a 8-year-old with English as their second language. Aka "You're awesome, don't worry, everything will be okay". If someone told me Max was 14 years old and not actually 18, I would say that made sense. On top of this, at one point she was literally having the same conversation with everyone when searching for "that person" at "the party".
    In addition to rewinding time and making dialogue choices, you spent a lot of time investigating your surroundings and Max providing verbal commentary of her thoughts. These short expressions of thought were bland, predictable and didn't add anything to the storytelling. It reached a point where I stopped exploring my surroundings as hearing Max say the obvious drove me insane.

    Overall:
    I was satisfied by the end of it but couldn't overlook what a drag the first 3 episodes were. The writing should have been better even taking into consideration the maturity levels of the students. The game got better with the final 2 episodes being fantastic and actually utilising the potential of time-travel as a gameplay mechanic but with each gameplay element I've seen better.

    I would recommend this to:
    Any American who had a hard time in high school, there's a lot of themes you can relate
    Lovers of time travel theory. Make it to the Episode 4 and you're in for a ride. (Or just watch Stein Gate if you're into Anime, it does time travel a lot better.)
    Fans of Punk Rock, early 2000s, acoustic guitar music. The soundtrack is phenomenal in that regard.
    Gamers who want their decisions to matter.    … Expand
  12. Tellus12
    Aug 25, 2017
    10
    Tried this game as it looked intruiging and then got hooked. By the time i completed it it turned out to be one of the best games i've played in the last ten years, straight up. It's emotioanlly heavy as well as fin, inventive, humorous, gut wrenching and uses time travel and manipulation as a hinge, and cleverly at that.
    Never thought i'd be so interested in playing a female student    Tried this game as it looked intruiging and then got hooked. By the time i completed it it turned out to be one of the best games i've played in the last ten years, straight up. It's emotioanlly heavy as well as fin, inventive, humorous, gut wrenching and uses time travel and manipulation as a hinge, and cleverly at that.
    Never thought i'd be so interested in playing a female student living in a dorm and studying photography. It's different for sure, and that's what makes it unique.

    Great graphics, controls, interactions, storylines, chapter cliffhangers and a terriffic soundtrack.

    Only negatives really are no replay value and it's not widely known enough!

    Give yourself some depth away from the shooters and racers and see how much more games are really capable of with Life is Strange.    … Expand
  13. archaim
    Jul 10, 2020
    5
    От других игр в жанре интерактивного кино эту игру отличает интересная механика перемотки времени. Занятно иметь возможность отмотать время назад и попробовать другие варианты развития диалогов.
    К сожалению, сюжет игры довольно посредственный, а концовка... ну это совсем плохо. Концовка предоставляет выбор из 2 вариантов, один из которых этически неприемлем, а другой — полностью обнуляет    От других игр в жанре интерактивного кино эту игру отличает интересная механика перемотки времени. Занятно иметь возможность отмотать время назад и попробовать другие варианты развития диалогов.
    К сожалению, сюжет игры довольно посредственный, а концовка... ну это совсем плохо. Концовка предоставляет выбор из 2 вариантов, один из которых этически неприемлем, а другой — полностью обнуляет сюжет, скатывая прогресс в ничто. Очень фрустрирует и полностью рушит впечатление от неплохой, в прочем, игры.    … Expand
  14. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    I'm really surprised on how good this game was! It was an amazing ride! You can feel the character and Square Enix did a good job with that! Easily one of the best episodic game created!
  15. oraycool
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Incredible story and characters. This game made me think about my own life and friends. The story is so emotional and I think this shows that games can also have amazing story's.
  16. Jackthegamer
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Loving this fantastic videogame. Best soundtrack in a videogame. Sadly it's the last good one
  17. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    One of the few games that made me cry at the end, loved it so much i got the retail limited edition from ebay for 1.5 of it's original price, since the stores ran out of stock.
  18. Andyblack151
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    Man, this game made me cry, and make me better person. One of best game i played
  19. Iucky
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Nothing to say just great game with incredible story and so easy to get all the achievements
  20. Anima2z
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    the best story I found in games, my favorite game amazing writing, emotion rollercaster
  21. ChrisChester
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The only flaw of this game is the lip syncing but other than that one of the best story games I have EVER played.
  22. Pedrooks2016
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    um jogo lindo, com uma trilha sonora marcante, bons personagens e com uma escolha de final difícil.
  23. CnPx98
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    Great game and awesome story. What I love most about the life is strange series is the stories always have unpredictability. It's not always what you expect. The 1st game is probably my favourite out of all of them. But they are all great games and I enjoyed them all.
  24. remikers
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Life is Strange is a powerful and emotional game that covers many important topics. These topics range from everyday struggles in modern day youth, to worst case scenarios and complete nightmares.
    As a young girl who is interested in photography, this game made me feel seen, heard and understood. As well, I was able to relate to the game’s themes of LGBTQ+ people, depression, suicide and    Life is Strange is a powerful and emotional game that covers many important topics. These topics range from everyday struggles in modern day youth, to worst case scenarios and complete nightmares.
    As a young girl who is interested in photography, this game made me feel seen, heard and understood. As well, I was able to relate to the game’s themes of LGBTQ+ people, depression, suicide and the importance of friendship. Not to mention, Life is Strange helped me understand issues that I didn’t previously know a lot about, such as environmental issues, loss, family problems, sexual harassment, and so on.
    As for the game itself, Life is Strange contains beautiful background animations, as well as a rather realistic character animation style. As well, there is a beautiful and sad soundtrack that goes along with the storyline well.
    The main character – a photography student named Max Caulfield – is quiet, shy and caring. She reminded me a lot of myself and my personality throughout most of my high school experience.
    If you haven’t played Life is Strange, I will sum it up for you: Max Caulfield is a photography student, studying at Blackwell Academy in Arcadia Bay. She leaves photography class one day and walks into the school bathroom, just in time for her to see her childhood best friend Chloe get shot by another student. Desperately trying to save Chloe’s life, Max suddenly gains a super power that allows her to rewind time. This power is used throughout the game to make important choices, which strongly impact the game’s outcome. Every action has consequences – some much larger than others. The more Max uses her powers, the more things begin to go wrong in Arcadia Bay; there are environmental changes, a solar eclipse and – depending on the player’s choices – a possible deadly hurricane. In the end, Max has to make the ultimate decision: does she save her best friend, or Arcadia Bay?
    Overall, I would highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to have an experience rather than just playing a game, or anyone who needs a good cry.    … Expand
  25. fox_pandas
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    this was an experience it has evryting you need in a story game play it if you want to cry ;)
  26. RaFfr0
    Aug 30, 2017
    5
    I know people will disagree with me but honestly, i didn't find the great story that everyone told me or the likeable characters, by the end i was annoyed but almost everyone. I do recognize that there were some good moments and enjoyable passages but i was bored almost all the game.
  27. SahilKChandio
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a damn masterpiece dude its so freaking awesome! The game has insanely awesome story!!!! Its story is so awesome and emotional. The both endings are sad but are great this game from the beginning chapter to its final chapter always amazed me!! End of every chapter had something awesome that made people eager for whats to come in the next chapter! A must play game every gamer should play it!!… Expand
  28. Elvis_Llama
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    When you first start the game, the dialog can seem a bit cheesy. But, give it time, and you'll get used to how they speak. Once you get past that initial hurtle, the game sucks you into the story. I beat all the episodes within 2 days - I was hooked.
  29. lorycastel
    May 20, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. At the beginning, I thought it was just a kind of teen drama, based on the importance of friendship and on the story of a typical geek bullied at school. But it goes over.
    First of all the less interesting part, the graphics, they are quite good but similar to those of a PS3 game, even though they improve a little in the last chapters.
    But the story is    This game is a masterpiece. At the beginning, I thought it was just a kind of teen drama, based on the importance of friendship and on the story of a typical geek bullied at school. But it goes over.
    First of all the less interesting part, the graphics, they are quite good but similar to those of a PS3 game, even though they improve a little in the last chapters.
    But the story is absolutely captivating and the plot depends highly on your choices during the whole game.
    It's not just the story of a shy teenager who's attending a new school trying to make new friendships, there is a big mystery to solve about a disappeared girl and other important decisions to make, as the protagonist finds out to have a strong power: she can rewind time. You can choose when rewinding time, changing your decisions, your actions, your words. It makes the game more interesting and in the end there are just two crucial choices to take which really makes you feel bad. I appreciate the realistic dialogues, situations and troubles linked to her supernatural power.
    I like the story because since the beginning it makes you feel anxious and you want always to know how it will end. I absolutely love also the theme songs during the game, especially in the chapters finals.
    The gameplay, being an interactive drama, is quite basic, you just have to walk and press buttons when required. You definitely put yourself in the main character's shoes and this is what I loved the most in this amazing game, I think it is a masterpiece, unluckily one of the most undervalued games.    … Expand
  30. DAnzalone
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Fantastic story, visuals, and choices. I haven't consumed a piece in a long time that strung a strong emotional reaction like Life is Strange did. The characters act like real people, and its easy to find one you can relate to. It is anything but a "walking simulator." The game is so much fun to play. A tip: approach this game with patience and give it your full attention. Oh, and don'tFantastic story, visuals, and choices. I haven't consumed a piece in a long time that strung a strong emotional reaction like Life is Strange did. The characters act like real people, and its easy to find one you can relate to. It is anything but a "walking simulator." The game is so much fun to play. A tip: approach this game with patience and give it your full attention. Oh, and don't forget a box of tissues :(… Expand
  31. MasterRiley
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Life is Strange is not only a video game, it is a work of art. The story is told so well and the characters are interesting enough to make it feel like a TV show. The game is even structured in various episodes for this very reason. Early on it will pull you in like a good Netflix binge except in this case you get to actually interact with the characters and the world around you. You playLife is Strange is not only a video game, it is a work of art. The story is told so well and the characters are interesting enough to make it feel like a TV show. The game is even structured in various episodes for this very reason. Early on it will pull you in like a good Netflix binge except in this case you get to actually interact with the characters and the world around you. You play as main protagonist Max Caulfield, who wields the ability to rewind time. You are able to use this ability throughout most of the game to change choices you made or things you said. This creates a very interesting and unique gameplay experience unlike any other game out there. The story also touches on many important life themes that will cause it to stay with you for a long time. And finally the characters are also very memorable and will most likely resonate with you as well. If you enjoy story telling in games and unique gameplay experiences I would highly recommend Life is Strange.… Expand
  32. JackKasket
    Feb 23, 2016
    9
    This is the only interactive story -type game I have ever liked. Granted, the first two episodes were mostly me trying to unstuck my permanently rolled-back eyes, Episode 3 really picked up the pace.

    That is to say, do not be discouraged by the teenage hipster BS that is Episode 1 and 2, but just play until the end. The story is superb, although heavily influenced by not so recent    This is the only interactive story -type game I have ever liked. Granted, the first two episodes were mostly me trying to unstuck my permanently rolled-back eyes, Episode 3 really picked up the pace.

    That is to say, do not be discouraged by the teenage hipster BS that is Episode 1 and 2, but just play until the end. The story is superb, although heavily influenced by not so recent movies and books (no spoiler review). The game is not hard, or even challenging, but by the time the end credits in Episode 5 roll on your screen, you are glad you spent the 8-or-so hours on this game.    … Expand
  33. Globox_ARG
    Jun 18, 2017
    5
    La idea de la historia y del juego esta bien, pero el final se siente como si todo lo que has jugado no tiene importancia alguna, porque solo hay dos finales posibles. La jugabilidad es aburrida, los puzles sin dificultad alguna y hay muchas cosas sin dentido que no se explican en la historia. El final del juego es muy denso, lento y aburrido. EN mi opinión, es una buena idea, malLa idea de la historia y del juego esta bien, pero el final se siente como si todo lo que has jugado no tiene importancia alguna, porque solo hay dos finales posibles. La jugabilidad es aburrida, los puzles sin dificultad alguna y hay muchas cosas sin dentido que no se explican en la historia. El final del juego es muy denso, lento y aburrido. EN mi opinión, es una buena idea, mal ejecutada, una historia que parece impresionante y desilusiona muchísimo al final. Jugabilidad mediocre y lenta… Expand
  34. arestarjeffreso
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    First time? when i opened Life is Strange on my PS4, i did not sleep about 2 nights , i wanted to play it forever, there is so good atmosphere, a storyline is so interesting and exiting. This is first time, when i felt something in my hearth of game , i wanted to cry and laugh and today i was watching E3 Microsoft. I saw Life is Strange:Before the Storm and i am crying 2 hours , do notFirst time? when i opened Life is Strange on my PS4, i did not sleep about 2 nights , i wanted to play it forever, there is so good atmosphere, a storyline is so interesting and exiting. This is first time, when i felt something in my hearth of game , i wanted to cry and laugh and today i was watching E3 Microsoft. I saw Life is Strange:Before the Storm and i am crying 2 hours , do not know. After that game , i want to be a photographer , and i will. I want to say thank you so much to Dontnod Ent. and Square Enix… Expand
  35. Flaw_
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    I have to say that this is a wonderful game,the most wonderful one I have ever played.The true friendship between Chloe and Max really moved me through the whole game,the beautiful emotionally engaging stories,the smooth plots and the wonderful music all make this game better.You gotta find out that your decisions are all meaningfully and you will experience the thing you might neverI have to say that this is a wonderful game,the most wonderful one I have ever played.The true friendship between Chloe and Max really moved me through the whole game,the beautiful emotionally engaging stories,the smooth plots and the wonderful music all make this game better.You gotta find out that your decisions are all meaningfully and you will experience the thing you might never experienced.In a word,Life is Strange is worth to be played.… Expand
  36. Oldbstrd1
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    This review is written in 2018 and i still replay this game over and over. The character develpment is amazing, the attetion to detail is astouding, the graphics are so good that I was lost in the game world, the story is so emotional, if you haven't played then shame on you, I would totally recomend!
  37. rodericrinehart
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. I am confident I will remember the game years from now, and I can only hope we find more games from all publishers like this in the future. I enjoyed the female protagonist, the Telltale-influences gameplay, and beautifully created world. It is not just a "walking simulator" like Gone Home (which I also enjoyed), and has more depth than The Walking Dead or TheI really enjoyed this game. I am confident I will remember the game years from now, and I can only hope we find more games from all publishers like this in the future. I enjoyed the female protagonist, the Telltale-influences gameplay, and beautifully created world. It is not just a "walking simulator" like Gone Home (which I also enjoyed), and has more depth than The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us.

    The time rewind feature adds an interesting twist to adventure gameplay. It doesn't feel like "cheating" because although you might know the immediate consequences of your decision, you can't rewind past maybe 30 seconds and you can't see how these things will affect the future.    … Expand
  38. SileSixEcho
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    A stellar example of story telling and a proof that there are no limits of what videogames can achieve. If you like telltale, you will love this! If you like great stories and characters, you will love this! If you have a heart, you will love this!
  39. EdgyWalrusaur
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    By far one of the best choice driven narratives I have played (surpassing Telltale's Game of Thrones). The choices feel as though they have real weight despite your ability to rewind time, and the games very subtle yet not so subtle under-theme of destiny and fate make the narrative that much more engrossing. With characters that the player can get attached to and relate to (because theyBy far one of the best choice driven narratives I have played (surpassing Telltale's Game of Thrones). The choices feel as though they have real weight despite your ability to rewind time, and the games very subtle yet not so subtle under-theme of destiny and fate make the narrative that much more engrossing. With characters that the player can get attached to and relate to (because they feel like real people most of the time) make the emotional highs, lows and in-betweens that much more potent.… Expand
  40. SWERY_51
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Simply astonishing.
    Brilliant story telling, appealing characters and an awesome soundtrack make this game as the best narrative game i've ever played. Thank you so much for all those feelings. Telltale, you have found your master, it's Dontnod.
  41. kosmsouzuki
    Feb 7, 2016
    9
    It's not a perfect game for sure, but that being said, I liked this more than I did the Walking Dead and Wolf Among Us (which I also enjoyed). It felt like a breath of fresh air in the narrative-driven adventure game series, hell, it's even an original IP. Sure, the voice acting can be a bit hit or miss, as can the lip-syncing, but to me it didn't detract too much from the experience (plusIt's not a perfect game for sure, but that being said, I liked this more than I did the Walking Dead and Wolf Among Us (which I also enjoyed). It felt like a breath of fresh air in the narrative-driven adventure game series, hell, it's even an original IP. Sure, the voice acting can be a bit hit or miss, as can the lip-syncing, but to me it didn't detract too much from the experience (plus they've released a patch to improve the performance of the game including animations so that should probably fix that up). I won't lie, I did tear up at the end (choose the right ending folks, you know which one it is when you get to it).… Expand
  42. MarzoccaReviews
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Analise em Português(Brasil)
    Life is Strange é um jogo diferente do que conhecemos nos jogos de escolhas, podemos citar exemplos de jogos produzidos pela Telltale Games, Como as temporadas de The Walking Dead ou Tales from the Borderleands, porém, Life is Strange é um universo completamente diferente, totalmente criativo e com um enredo fantástico
    Life is Strange conta a historia de uma    Analise em Português(Brasil)
    Life is Strange é um jogo diferente do que conhecemos nos jogos de escolhas, podemos citar exemplos de jogos produzidos pela Telltale Games, Como as temporadas de The Walking Dead ou Tales from the Borderleands, porém, Life is Strange é um universo completamente diferente, totalmente criativo e com um enredo fantástico
    Life is Strange conta a historia de uma jovem Mulher de 18 anos chamada Max Caufield, que volta para Arcadia Bay para estudar numa Academia de Fotografia, e em seu prologo, ela salva uma moça chamada Chloe, sua antiga amiga de infância que ela não se fala desde os 13 anos, quando se mudou, salvando-a de tomar um tiro de Natan Prescott, um jovem rico muito poderoso, estendendo o braço, fazendo voltar no tempo, ela consegue reverter a situação e salvar Chloe
    Cada Personagem tem sua historia muito interessante , porém, há personagens em que a historia poderia ser mais bem desenvolvida, mas são poucos, como o Daniel, um garoto que sofre bullying, mas são poucos personagens que acontece isso, mas a proposta do jogo foi realmente esta, para que a ambientação do game esteja de acordo, uma escola grande, com diversos alunos, e difícil realmente fazer muito contato, já que Max não é realmente uma garota muito popular
    A trilha Sonora, Ambientação e o Enredo com certeza são os pontos cruciais do game, A trilha sonora feita pela Square Enix/Dontnod foi escolhida a dedos, com cada musica e ambiente perfeitos para o momento
    A Ambientação em qualquer lugar foi espetacular, nos quartos/dormitórios, Na escola, Lixão e entre outros lugares não há o que reclamar
    Enredo há algumas ressalvas, como tem momentos que eles poderiam ter explicado melhor as ações dos personagens e porque, principalmente no seu ultimo capitulo
    Os gráficos são bons, com certeza poderiam ter melhorado, e as vezes podemos ver bugs, mas poucas vezes
    O fator de escolhas é o ponto baixo, mas de maneira relativa, dentro do contexto geral da historia, é MUITO IMPORTANTE, mas para o final, isso não muda, tem dois finais, e você escolhe no momento
    Opinião Importante: O jogo atualmente foi lançado em mídia física no valor de 40 Dolares (Dificilmente vi ela no Brasil) e no ML apenas por 200/230, Então, comprem em mídia digital por 40 Reais todos os episódios, Oficialmente na PlayStation Store, e lançaram a atualização pra ter Legendas em Português, e isso é Muito Bom
    Enfim, minha Nota é 8,8    … Expand
  43. ason313
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    This game really blew me away. The only warning I'd have to someone looking into it would be that if you really don't soft indie music or artsy teens talking about photography, there is gonna be a big hurdle to jump. That said, despite its frilly exterior, the game reaches a level of darkness and sci-fi mind-f---ing as your journey unwinds up there with the twiglight zone and black mirror.This game really blew me away. The only warning I'd have to someone looking into it would be that if you really don't soft indie music or artsy teens talking about photography, there is gonna be a big hurdle to jump. That said, despite its frilly exterior, the game reaches a level of darkness and sci-fi mind-f---ing as your journey unwinds up there with the twiglight zone and black mirror. The writing is great and the rewind feature is both rewarding to use and works as unique method of seamless character development. You'll find yourself strangely attached to characters you'd written off. This game is a true work of art that will play with your expectations and preconceptions.… Expand
  44. The_Garays
    Mar 3, 2016
    9
    Without a doubt, this is one of the best narrative and story telling games, decisions have a real impact on the history and although you can rewind back at times, you won't allways be able to.

    You may feel or not identified with the main characters, but the fact that they seem real persons with their emotions, problems and internal conflicts it's simply amazing and makes this game what    Without a doubt, this is one of the best narrative and story telling games, decisions have a real impact on the history and although you can rewind back at times, you won't allways be able to.

    You may feel or not identified with the main characters, but the fact that they seem real persons with their emotions, problems and internal conflicts it's simply amazing and makes this game what it is, a great title.

    The art design, sound effects, the soundtrack, narrative, everything is beautiful and emotionally engaging.

    If you want to get away from your comfort zone with shooters, RPGs or other AAA games, and you have already enjoyed titles like Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls or Until Dawn, you should give this game a try, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  45. BWB75
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    Beautiful, lyrical and smart, Life is Strange draws you in with emotionally engaging characters and a great storyline. No twitch reflexes needed. Just bring your heart and your mind.
  46. djbarker
    Feb 24, 2016
    9
    This is the first ever game to make me cry!
    It somehow feels wrong to call it a game.
    There's a few niggles and a couple of boring bits, but they barely affected my enjoyment.
  47. keanex
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Never in my 24 years of gaming has a game affected me on this level. I am absolutely flabbergasted and emotionally drained from this game. Only a monster could make it through this game with a dry eye. I bought this on sale on the PSN store, and after I beat it I instantly went and bought the physical limited edition. No regrets.
  48. Reconhope
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    Life is Strange propels the medium of story-telling in games to new heights. Games like this mark the beginning of a new era. With the shift to open-world elements in games(I'm looking at you Metal Gear Solid 5 ) I'm happy to see that there is still a big focus on engaging story-telling and cinematics.
  49. fabiolfpinto
    Feb 13, 2016
    9
    9.5/10 Amazing game with an amazing story, it has really hard choices that puts the player on the edge, also, it is amazing to see how the game changes and how much emotions are compressed into 5 episodes
  50. matt98mc
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Life is Strange is honestly a perfect game. Beginning my journey, i thought the game was just a knock off of The Walking Dead series due to the choices and consequences system. I couldn't have been more wrong. Life is Strange focuses on tough decisions that I could drive anyone nuts! Therefor, you actually feel a strong connection to your character, Max. The story line is great and eachLife is Strange is honestly a perfect game. Beginning my journey, i thought the game was just a knock off of The Walking Dead series due to the choices and consequences system. I couldn't have been more wrong. Life is Strange focuses on tough decisions that I could drive anyone nuts! Therefor, you actually feel a strong connection to your character, Max. The story line is great and each episode (5) leaves you with a beautiful cliffhanger. Not many developers can set a story so emotional. If you love to explore and not run through games, you should try this great creation.… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. here_and_there
    Jan 7, 2017
    10
    One of the most beautiful stories that I ever enjoyed in a videogame. Strong and interesing characters, charming setting and great storytelling and dialogues. True fans of the genre might argue that it is too linear and it is probably true. But for all the other players, and especially for those who look for truly meaningful and well written stories, it is a gem that has no comparison inOne of the most beautiful stories that I ever enjoyed in a videogame. Strong and interesing characters, charming setting and great storytelling and dialogues. True fans of the genre might argue that it is too linear and it is probably true. But for all the other players, and especially for those who look for truly meaningful and well written stories, it is a gem that has no comparison in this medium.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. FriedChicken1
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    As a guy that plays mostly fps games, I can safely say this is one of the best games I have ever played. This is the first game that has legitimately brought me to tears. It is a once in a lifetime experience that will ruin all other games for you. I wish I could rewind and play this game for the first time again.
  55. Ananisapta
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    'Life Is Strange' is the best-written computer game I've ever come across. Game play and cinematics are a bit ho-hum, but the writing pays for all. You can't find a better use for $20!
  56. sityoazzdown
    Jul 30, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this was a very meh entry into the interactive game genre. First thing first, yes I did think the story was good, but the whole rewind mechanics totally destroys the whole point of the story game. Yes, its cool to see different outcomes until you get your preferred choice; but for me the magic of these type of games, is you live with your choice and face the consequences, sure you can cheat in other games, but I enjoy facing my consequences in these games. There is no risk and reward in this game for me, and there are a couple of times where the game screws you, and completely takes away your powers. Those two things break the immersion for me, I went through the whole game thinking, ok if I mess up, there is the rewind. Apart from gameplay-wise, I also never liked Chloe, anyone who probably liked this game made a connection with chloe, but not me. She's just a spoiled troublemaker with a big mouth, it's funny I actually liked her the most when she was disabled, she actually seemed like a caring person then. Basically, you can imagine the eye rolling for me during the last part of the game with that descision. While I did enjoy the "Dark Room" storyline, episode 1 was a horrible chick flick, 4 and 5 were big meh's that I wanted to end; but I did enjoyed the majority of episode 2 and 3. I also thought the whole time changing twist in the story was an eye roll or me, the moral of the story was basically "you cant change destiny, or there will be consequences". And also, If you chose 1 of the 2 endings, none of your choices in the whole game mattered, literally. All in all, I'll reccmmend a rent if you like interactive games, but that's pretty much about it. Pros: Good story revolving about the murders, Epsidoes 2 and 3. Cons: Chloe, rewind is unique but non-immersive, episodes 1 and 5.… Expand
  57. 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 game touch me so deep, so now... I can never forget the SuperMax and Chloe with her unforgetable blue hairs.
  58. DeusXCom
    Jun 10, 2017
    8
    Basically a playable TV show with 5 episodes, but with a really good story, nice setting (I felt strong Twin Peaks vibe, which is never a bad thing) and overall I enjoyed the entire experience quite a bit. Of course in terms of gameplay, it's nothing to write home about and performance/optimization could be better, but compared to similar Telltale stuff, I would say that this is 1 stepBasically a playable TV show with 5 episodes, but with a really good story, nice setting (I felt strong Twin Peaks vibe, which is never a bad thing) and overall I enjoyed the entire experience quite a bit. Of course in terms of gameplay, it's nothing to write home about and performance/optimization could be better, but compared to similar Telltale stuff, I would say that this is 1 step better and I hope to see more material like this from the Dontnot dev team. 8/10… Expand
  59. Tirah
    Oct 1, 2016
    9
    If you've ever played anything from Telltale Games, you know what to expect from Dontnod's Life is Strange. Wander around, talk to people, make a decision that will have consequences here and there, rinse and repeat until you beat the game.

    When the game began, I had to laugh at some of the design choices. All kids in this game are hipsters with poor fashion sense, and they all use    If you've ever played anything from Telltale Games, you know what to expect from Dontnod's Life is Strange. Wander around, talk to people, make a decision that will have consequences here and there, rinse and repeat until you beat the game.

    When the game began, I had to laugh at some of the design choices. All kids in this game are hipsters with poor fashion sense, and they all use ridiculously bad slang. The game is littered with references to popular internet memes like doge and 'Y U NO' guy. It's gonna age terribly as a result as well. I got over that pretty soon, though, because the story is genuinely interesting. By the end of the first (free) episode I was dying to find out what happens next and quickly rushed to buy the season's pass.

    The game centers around Max Caulfield, a talented teenage photographer who suddenly gains the power to rewind time. She has to use this power and stop a giant tornado that's going to hit her home town in a few days. Of course it's not that simple, and there are many people whose lives will be changed (and potentially ruined) by her actions forever.

    The characters are a bit hit and miss. It's easy to connect with Max. She's a shy, quiet, slightly awkward loner who's being bullied by the mean popular girl. Her voice actress is also pretty good. The quality of the rest of the voice actors is all over the place. Some of them are genuinely good. Some of them sound like they've never done any voice work before. The character of Kate Marsh in particular was very annoying to me. She is one of the major characters, has a tragic backstory and is an interesting character, but her voice is whiny and her delivery unconvincing. You're supposed to feel bad and care for her, but I just wanted her to shut up every time she opened her mouth.

    The music is alright. Most of the ambient tracks feature a guitar (an instrument Max plays), and there are a few licensed songs from bands I've never heard of in my life. I'm not a fan of this style, but I didn't hate it.

    Visually LiS is less than impressive. The graphics are bad, plain and simple. It's not the ugliest game I've ever played, but it definitely doesn't look like something that was originally released in 2015. There's a lot of clipping and weird animation glitches, and the swimming pool scene in Episode 3 was so poorly done it was actually distracting. It easily looked like something from early 2000's. Again, it's the story that matters, not the graphics, but I feel it's still worth mentioning.

    Unlike TTG games, LiS offers a much greater degree of freedom. It's mostly good. You can wander around and look for meme-related Easter eggs and hidden photographic opportunities (there's a trophy for that), but there were a few moments where I was running around like a headless chicken, trying to figure out where to go next. The godawful junkyard scene from Episode 2 immediately comes to mind. Your choices also aren't set in stone. If you don't like the outcome of your actions, rewind and choose a different option.

    Overall, Life is Strange is a decent game. There are technical hiccups here and there, and - being an indie title - it's simply not as polished as a AAA game would be. In its center is a gripping story, a bunch of interesting (if poorly voiced) characters, and some real, raw emotions. Definitely worth a play.

    As a side note: if you've never played this game before and are only just considering it, please do yourself a favor and avoid anything that could contain spoilers. I had the ending spoiled for me and it did ruin the game a little.    … Expand
  60. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    8
    The more I think about this game, the more I like it. With great characters and engaging story (not to mention the cool soundtrack), Life is Strange is a voyage well worth boarding.
  61. Jonny5784
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    After playing this game start to finish, I'm left wanting way way more lol, wow what an amazing, engaging story filled with bright interesting characters you actually give a monkeys about, the game follows the story of to young ladies, max and her best freind Chloe in the search of a missing girl called Rachael, I cant really say much more as I don't want to spoil it for anyone, the gameAfter playing this game start to finish, I'm left wanting way way more lol, wow what an amazing, engaging story filled with bright interesting characters you actually give a monkeys about, the game follows the story of to young ladies, max and her best freind Chloe in the search of a missing girl called Rachael, I cant really say much more as I don't want to spoil it for anyone, the game pritty much keeps you guessing from start to finish its just nothing short of fantastic, I really reel that telltale has some major competition in the title as anyone that has played this game will tell you there very similar in a lot of ways, which is by no means bad, if you a fan of telltale style point and click games please oh please don't miss this game it's great you would be robbing your self of a very enjoyable title.… Expand
  62. Voyager236
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    This game has soul. Intense since the beginning until the end.
    Great storyline, deep and sad.
  63. freakk82
    Jun 4, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, highly artistic, breathtaking story, good gameplay. The proof that even with a basic engine and without fancy graphics you can make a masterpiece.
  64. Sergio1998
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    Beautiful, memorable, instant classic, has soul, great plot and characters, superb music and art, one of the best feelings ... and Final trash
  65. obigeneral
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    A-MA-ZING!

    Very good story. Emotional. Engaging. Voice acting... Every time I ear the soundtracks, it takes me to Arcadia Bay.

    I've played two times because of the two endings. Which one is the good one?
  66. ProGamerbf1
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    This was one of the best story mode games i have ever played (behind the last of us). Its mecanics work good but alot of times the lip sinc is way off, but the story is so so good that i can over look that. I went into this game with low expetitions but it blew me away. I highly suggest you get it or play episode 1 for free from the ps store.
  67. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Es un juego que cuenta una historia increíble, en el cual tu puedes ir tomando decisiones de la historia que puede que tengan buenas o malas consecuencias. Es una historia muy emocional y diferente. Banda sonora de 10.

    It is a game that tells an amazing story, in which you can go making decisions of history that may have good or bad consequences. It's a very emotional and different    Es un juego que cuenta una historia increíble, en el cual tu puedes ir tomando decisiones de la historia que puede que tengan buenas o malas consecuencias. Es una historia muy emocional y diferente. Banda sonora de 10.

    It is a game that tells an amazing story, in which you can go making decisions of history that may have good or bad consequences. It's a very emotional and different story. Soundtrack of 10.    … Expand
  68. JordiSkateIoko
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Life is strange is one of these games that when you start playing you feel connected to the character. Only one word can describe it: art. 10/10
  69. ShadowsmileBR
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Well, when you're about to play a game like "Life is Strange", you can't expect loads of action or a rush of adrenaline to the brain every corner. These kinds of game are all about the story and how much it keeps you interested. It has its style, even graphically speaking, which are made, on purpose, not very rich in details, such as many other games on the PS4. It is not exclusive forWell, when you're about to play a game like "Life is Strange", you can't expect loads of action or a rush of adrenaline to the brain every corner. These kinds of game are all about the story and how much it keeps you interested. It has its style, even graphically speaking, which are made, on purpose, not very rich in details, such as many other games on the PS4. It is not exclusive for the PS4. And, since the PS3 and the Vita can easily run it, it's clear that graphics aren't spetacular, . It was a development choice for a smaller studio to create a very charming looking and really fun game. Also brings one new feature in terms of gameplay and it adds a brand new way to play games of this gender, interactive stories (not spoiling it).
    I, personally, love the movie "The Butterfly Effect", games like Heavy Rain and, by experiencing Portland, WA, once, the northwestern region of the US, therefore, this game is a delight. The story is very cool, sort of cliche if you think of all mistery, ficcion and drama plots we've seen on screen over the years, but playing it was very very fulfilling and it does make us care about what happens.
    Plus, played most of it on vacation. R-e-l-a-x-i-n-g. Add to all this a wonderful soundtrack (just wonderful!), lots of guitar melodies, alternative rock and folk music. Seriously, search for it on YouTube!
    A few flaws: The game is kind of short, but I wouldn't say that's bad, since it worked for it, it could be longer, though. Also, despite of being charming, more realism would make this such a pleasure to look at and I can't help but miss some realism. No one can't use this as foundation for not recommending LIFE IS STRANGE. Pun intended: nod to it. Go on and play it. I would only not recommend it if you don not like action-adventure interactive story-telling games, such as Heavy Rain, Beyond two souls, this one is more slow-paced, but it is also brilliant. I'm not taking one more point out of my score cause, man, the feeling brought by some moments while playing this (images + music) really make you forget those games that I compared this one with. It's a 9.0.    … Expand
  70. DrFriendless
    Aug 9, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to like this game, and I wanted to appreciate what the designers were trying to do, but in the end it fell flat for me. That's a shame, because there were some really great things in there.

    My first complaint was with inconsistent behaviour of the rewind power. Sometimes when you rewind, things go back to where they came from. However Max does not, and things Max is carrying do not. This led to some situations where I had no idea what to do, and then the rewind power happened to operate in a way that solved the problem. I didn't feel like I'd figured anything out, it was just a case of "oh, I was supposed to know to do that".

    Then there were the choices. The game warns you that your actions have consequences. However they are not consequences that apparently affect the story, as Kate always dies and the storm always comes. So they're pretty meaningless choices.

    I don't want to ramble on forever, so I'll skip to the end. Which sorta what the game did. After a long pointless episode where Max visits William, the game rushed through so many twists that I lost track and stopped caring, to a super-dramatic conclusion where you're forced to sit through the same dull sequences over and over until you finally convince the right butterfly to flap its wings to create the right tornado. And the long "dream" sequence at the end was one of the most boring game sequences I have ever encountered.

    I felt like the pacing of the game was very disjointed and the writing was kinda random. At the beginning I wondered what the significance of the storm was, but by the end I decided I would never understand and I stopped caring. I just wanted it to be over.

    I don't mind walking games, but "Life Is Strange" was more like a sitting game where I was forced through long sequences of schmaltzy dialogue, and then I was dragged through sequences where I was forced to make some actions which were ultimately meaningless. Nevertheless, I have bought the prequel. Life is indeed strange.    … Expand
  71. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    4
    La historia está guay, pero a mi el rollito no me va mucho, llega a tocar el cringe.
  72. vaughtex
    Jan 21, 2016
    8
    Life is strange is a great narrative based game, with some nail biting decisions to make. The main storyline is mostly ridiculous, but what is amazing is the characterisation and development of the smaller details that underpin it. It looks a bit rough in places, like a PS3 game and at times, the dialogue and story feels a bit 'Emo' with it's teen angst and constant whining sidekick, butLife is strange is a great narrative based game, with some nail biting decisions to make. The main storyline is mostly ridiculous, but what is amazing is the characterisation and development of the smaller details that underpin it. It looks a bit rough in places, like a PS3 game and at times, the dialogue and story feels a bit 'Emo' with it's teen angst and constant whining sidekick, but if you can get past that, it's well worth playing. The final two episodes in particular are nothing short of gripping.The time control mechanic is really well implemented and there were a couple of puzzles later in the game that had me scratching my head for a few minutes. Aside from the occasional time rewind puzzle, there doesn't feel like a tremendous amount of actual gameplay here, it's mostly walking around, moving objects, pressing X now and again and making dialogue decisions. However - the level of intrigue the storyline creates through the decisions you make quell that to a degree. It is a fantastic game and even though I finished it months ago, I often find myself thinking about some of the twists and turns it creates as the story unfolds.… Expand
  73. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    2
    Besides the decent voice acting, Life is Strange is one of the most cringy, horribly written, and annoying games I've ever played. Hated almost everything about it.
  74. Gwyndolin
    Mar 5, 2016
    9
    Life is Strange is much like the Telltale games, minus all the quick time events, and you have the ability to easily redo choices via the core game-play mechanic.

    Story-wise, it is very 'chill' in the first few episodes, which could be a bad thing for certain audiences but for me it was an unique experience. This is the first game that made me want to just...let the main character lay    Life is Strange is much like the Telltale games, minus all the quick time events, and you have the ability to easily redo choices via the core game-play mechanic.

    Story-wise, it is very 'chill' in the first few episodes, which could be a bad thing for certain audiences but for me it was an unique experience. This is the first game that made me want to just...let the main character lay in bed with the sun in her face and listen to music for minutes before pressing that button to make her get up. It's all so peaceful and serene. At the same time, it is grim, dark and even straight up creepy.
    Very well written characters and script, wonderfully delivered by the VAs. Not much else to ask for in these type of games.

    If you don't hate interactive drama type of games, give this game a shot.    … Expand
  75. mijxero
    Mar 18, 2016
    4
    I have seen nothing but very high scores on this one and I am a fan of all the tell-tale games so I figured this one would be the same. They somehow made the time control mechanic more of a hassle than a nice feature. I found some of the main characters to be unlikable which made emotional scenes fall flat for me. Also these games need to stop with gameplay sections that have you wanderI have seen nothing but very high scores on this one and I am a fan of all the tell-tale games so I figured this one would be the same. They somehow made the time control mechanic more of a hassle than a nice feature. I found some of the main characters to be unlikable which made emotional scenes fall flat for me. Also these games need to stop with gameplay sections that have you wander around collecting items to progress. Finding beer bottles in a junk yard is not gameplay. Also I know that "your choices matter" is more of an illusion than anything, but this one ends up being a huge slap in the face.… Expand
  76. Ghoster
    Dec 2, 2016
    4
    Good story totally ruined by boring gameplay and terrible voice acting of main character... Never manage to finish it cause it bored me to death on each try.
  77. Lord311
    Mar 6, 2016
    9
    Life is Strange, no quería que te acabaras ya que sabia que me quedaría el vació, de y ahora que?. La trama tan intrigante y emocional desde sus primeros minutos de juego hasta los últimos del juego. Como todas las decisiones que uno toma en el juego afectan tu pasado, tu presente y tu futuro, tu relación con cada uno de los personajes e incluso su destino. Ame a las protagonistas desdeLife is Strange, no quería que te acabaras ya que sabia que me quedaría el vació, de y ahora que?. La trama tan intrigante y emocional desde sus primeros minutos de juego hasta los últimos del juego. Como todas las decisiones que uno toma en el juego afectan tu pasado, tu presente y tu futuro, tu relación con cada uno de los personajes e incluso su destino. Ame a las protagonistas desde principio a fin Max con su personalidad tan pura y siempre queriendo ayudar a los demás y Chloe tan explosiva e impulsiva. Los múltiples juegos de palabras que mencionan en todo el juego. "Release the kra-can!", como también las muchísimas referencias a juegos, películas y series.
    El juego te enseña las consecuencias de lo peligroso que es jugar con el tiempo. Al principio del juego Max,tiene una premonición del futuro donde un gigantesco tornado va arrasar con su pueblo. Seguido de esto descubre que tiene el don de rebobinar el tiempo cuando ve como matan a una extraña muchacha de cabello y por el susto regresa el tiempo para salvarla.
    Así es como empieza esta historia donde tienes que lidiar con ser la nueva en la escuela, descubrir el misterio de la desaparición de una estudiante y tu nuevo don. Es muy difícil poderle plasmar tantas emociones, tienen que jugarlo se los recomiendo.
    El soundtrack es maravilloso.    … Expand
  78. maggnus
    Jul 26, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En fin, primero decir que este estilo de juegos no me desagrada, no es mi favorito, pero normalmente las historias son buenas. No hay practicamente un solo personaje que no sea hostiable, el resumen es una GRAN perdida de tiempo. y el final apoteosico, te tiras todo el puto juego manipulando el tiempo, que nadie explica como puedes hacerlo, para que al final, si escoges el final "decente" fuese como si no hubieses existido. Si no haces todo lo que haces a lo largo de la historia, es la mejor forma de salvar el pueblo. Eso si, si te empeñas en salvar a la imbecil de tu amiga, pues que le den por culo al pueblo que podreis ir bien felices que pa eso habeis hecho el emo durante las interminables horas. Un juego pesado, lento, ñoño, estupido con lagunas increibles de argumento y fases estupidas solo para rellenar. Y todavía van y hacen una segunda parte. Al menos no he pagado un duro por esto, bueno si, la maldita suscripción de psplus.… Expand
  79. hokido
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    First episode was a little slow but the game really picked up as the episodes progressed very likeable characters and some excellent voice acting from the whole cast while some may find the ending a disappointment I found it summed up life perfectly

    Graphics: 9/10 Arcadia Bay, Blackwell Academy and the surrounding areas look amazing character design is also top notch as well    First episode was a little slow but the game really picked up as the episodes progressed very likeable characters and some excellent voice acting from the whole cast while some may find the ending a disappointment I found it summed up life perfectly

    Graphics: 9/10 Arcadia Bay, Blackwell Academy and the surrounding areas look amazing character design is also top notch as well

    Gameplay: 9/10

    Story:10/10 Great story that gets you hooked and eager to start the next chapter so much so I ended playing through all five episodes in the same day.    … Expand
  80. Dartek
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    Limited Edition Review, at the first moment, you will feel this game like a Twilight story, but then you will face the butterfly effect and everything is going to change, is a great story full of choices that you can reverse and have different scenarios, this editions includes a OST on disc, but not with a great art on it, and a art book that is the journal of the main character, this isLimited Edition Review, at the first moment, you will feel this game like a Twilight story, but then you will face the butterfly effect and everything is going to change, is a great story full of choices that you can reverse and have different scenarios, this editions includes a OST on disc, but not with a great art on it, and a art book that is the journal of the main character, this is nice! A must have and for a cheap price… Expand
  81. Datamari
    Feb 4, 2016
    8
    It's VERY good.
    Life is Strange may not be as good as The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us, but it's still great. Max and Chloe are likable and relatable characters that not alot of video games try to do. The game itself is a beauty; enchanting visuals, an engaging story, and some moments that may not get you crying, but they'll get you emotional. The game still follows the Choose    It's VERY good.
    Life is Strange may not be as good as The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us, but it's still great. Max and Chloe are likable and relatable characters that not alot of video games try to do. The game itself is a beauty; enchanting visuals, an engaging story, and some moments that may not get you crying, but they'll get you emotional. The game still follows the Choose Your Own Adventure style, however with a mechanic that lets you rewind back a few seconds, letting you go back and see what else you can do, such as saving somebody, seeing what else may happen, etc. Obviously you can't rewind between episodes, and there are some moments where your power is stripped away, and you've only got one shot to do something. It's a very enjoyable game, however no game is without it's flaws. For example, the stealth sections are stupid; they have no additional add-ins such as distractions, it's just you running from cover-to-cover at the right time; it's not actual stealth. In fact, anything other than exploration is just a mess; I think i'd be better to include some puzzles rather than having some thrown in and have them be lackluster. It's a beautiful, touching and messy game, but I recommend it to anybody looking for a great experience.

    Life is Strange gets an 8/10.    … Expand
  82. joshcohen73
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    I made an account here JUST to review this game.

    For the record, I went into life is strange not expecting that much. I'm sure you already know about the plot of the game (You are Max, a teenager in high school who gets the ability to rewind time, and shape the future.) This is my new favorite game of all time. This is coming from someone who is obsessed with uncharted, last of    I made an account here JUST to review this game.

    For the record, I went into life is strange not expecting that much.

    I'm sure you already know about the plot of the game (You are Max, a teenager in high school who gets the ability to rewind time, and shape the future.)

    This is my new favorite game of all time. This is coming from someone who is obsessed with uncharted, last of us, GTA, but I also appreciate hidden gem indie games as well.

    You fall in love with the characters and the world in this game. The first episode is amazing, but just like in tv shows, where things get crazy in the finale, things end up getting CRAZY in the later episodes, and when an episode ends, it feels like a breaking bad moment where you NEED to start the next episode immediately.

    If anyone has given this game bad reviews because of the graphics or lip syncing, then they're too picky. Life is strange's environment is amazing. The sense of atmosphere you get from wandering it's world is so real its almost scary. The score is so professionally done, I felt like I was playing a Hollywood movie. Yes, the lip syncing isn't perfect (the game was made on a small budget) but it clearly doesn't hurt the game, as the story and characters are the best thing about the game! I think it bothered me for the firs 5 minutes but then I got past it easily, and just kind of becomes part of the style of the game.

    The story is legit amazing, I guarentee you will fall in love with this game if you like story driven games. It's a high school simulator but feels like it was written by the creators of black mirror or something.

    Truly special game..

    PRAYING FOR A SEQUEL TO BE ANNOUNCED E3 2017!

    This game made me cry multiple times. The feels are real!

    Also: This is very different from the telltale games. Way better in my opinion :)    … Expand
  83. RandomWhorie
    Jul 24, 2017
    4
    Típica serie de la juventud estilo sobremesa emitido a las 5 de la tarde pero en "videojuego" (los paréntesis son importantes aquí). Comete los mismos vicios y tópicos que en dichas series, podría explayarme pero básicamente trata a los jovenes como g i l i p o l l a s con ganas de hacer tonterías por el mundillo.
    También puedes tomar decisiones intrascendentes en la historia juvenil    Típica serie de la juventud estilo sobremesa emitido a las 5 de la tarde pero en "videojuego" (los paréntesis son importantes aquí). Comete los mismos vicios y tópicos que en dichas series, podría explayarme pero básicamente trata a los jovenes como g i l i p o l l a s con ganas de hacer tonterías por el mundillo.
    También puedes tomar decisiones intrascendentes en la historia juvenil usando poderes que heredaste de un antepasado que comía hierbajos meados por cabras y lobos, estos después de intentar comer a dichas cabras claro y para marcar territorio.
    Yo en estos juegos de tomar solo decisiones me aburren sobradamente como cualquiera de Quantic Dream, y que el mismo juego te incite a "simpatizar" con lo que ellos quieran es vomitivo.    … Expand
  84. FuzzyPackRat
    Aug 15, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *some spoilers*
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 0/10
    Music: 6/10
    Animation/Graphics: 9/10

    1. How can you call this a game when your choices do not effect the end game? The end comes down to two choices that your past actions don't effect at all. It's a well animated and voice acted drama that you click through- NOT a game.
    2. What's the lesson or moral in this game? Trick question, there isn't one.
    3. Why does max have time to read posters but not rewind time sooner to prevent child suicide?! Isn't that the point of her powers?
    4. This game give the player so little agency that it just should have been a movie.
    5. I'm glad I didn't pay full price for it

    6. I'm in awe how positively reviewed this "game" is when it is a straight up lie about offering any agency to the player. Next time make a documentary.    … Expand
  85. dannygards
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    After a few recent disappointments (MG5, Fallout 4 and Unchartered 3) I was beginning to wonder if I had finally outgrown video games. I am thankful I took a chance on Life is Strange as it hands down beats the previously mentioned AAA titles. It is not necessarily my type of game however the characters and story really sucked me in. I will not say much more except if your getting a bitAfter a few recent disappointments (MG5, Fallout 4 and Unchartered 3) I was beginning to wonder if I had finally outgrown video games. I am thankful I took a chance on Life is Strange as it hands down beats the previously mentioned AAA titles. It is not necessarily my type of game however the characters and story really sucked me in. I will not say much more except if your getting a bit sick of AAA cash in's then take a chance on LOS and you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  86. Seifer706
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    *WARNING, MINOR SPOILER ABOUT THE ENDING! NOTHING SPECIFIC BUT MORE ABOUT THE MECHANICS OF IT*

    Bought this game recently and just finished up so now I feel is the best time to talk about what I think of the game! This game is definitely a breath of fresh air; it is a pretty original concept but it does have a couple of flaws. Starting with the good...The voice acting is actually    *WARNING, MINOR SPOILER ABOUT THE ENDING! NOTHING SPECIFIC BUT MORE ABOUT THE MECHANICS OF IT*

    Bought this game recently and just finished up so now I feel is the best time to talk about what I think of the game!

    This game is definitely a breath of fresh air; it is a pretty original concept but it does have a couple of flaws. Starting with the good...The voice acting is actually pretty good, was not expecting to see performances of this level in a game like this that had little to no publicity. Characters and setting were really believable and you genuinely cared how the major decisions were going to affect them over the course of the game. Runs smooth with the seamless integration of time reversing. Music fit the atmosphere perfectly.

    I can go on and on with the good but now I feel as though I should address the bad because, being that a sequel has been confirmed, these are issues that I hope are looked at and improved upon in the future... No lip syncing, its a small issue but it can really break immersion at times. There are quite a bit of plot holes that one can easily walk through if thought about enough. The ending was pretty badly executed, I wished that my actions and decisions would culminate into a worthy ending and not just choosing which ending I want (I still absolutely loved the journey to the end, but the end itself did leave a little bit of a sour taste due to its execution).

    To sum up, I loved the game and I see the potential there for the sequel (sadly, it will have a different set of characters this time around!) and I am definitely excited to see what DONTNOD has planned for us in this potentially new series!    … Expand
  87. TheBoss_Noob
    Jul 2, 2017
    4
    I started this game expecting an amazing, emotional story. I finished this game rather having experienced a dull one that did not make me want keep playing one bit. It is with great sadness I admit that the so called "cliffhangers" made me simply want to un-install the game for how unimpressive and predictable they were. The one thing that kept me glued to the screen was the (now clearly)I started this game expecting an amazing, emotional story. I finished this game rather having experienced a dull one that did not make me want keep playing one bit. It is with great sadness I admit that the so called "cliffhangers" made me simply want to un-install the game for how unimpressive and predictable they were. The one thing that kept me glued to the screen was the (now clearly) overly positive impression people give this game. Having this said, there were only two moments that made me not give this game an even worse punctuation:
    1. The ending of chapter 3, which truly made me think about the game for the entire time I was not able to turn on my console again. "Is this when it gets interesting?", I wondered time and time again, until I simply had to start the game to find out. By the end of episode 4 I felt even worse by discovering the one true plot twist that kept me thinking about this pretty much had no consequence on the story whatsoever.
    2. The entirety of the fifth episode. This was the episode that made me truly impressed while playing the game. Like many people, I almost cried at the end. It truly has one of the saddest endings I've ever experienced.
    Those two moments were great, but the first is only experienced, as mentioned, at the end of the 3rd episode. I'm talking about 3-4.25 hours of wasted time you could use while playing a better game or doing some else entirely (according to Square Enix, each episode lasts 2-2.5 hours). From that to the fifth episode, I welcome you to waste another 2-2.5 hours. We're looking at 5-6.75 hours of wasted time in such a monotonous game I won't gain back. Unless you are a true fan of the genre, I advise you not to make the same mistake.    … Expand
  88. Schuback
    Mar 9, 2016
    2
    This game is very dull and boring. Well it's low budget therefore I suppose you'll have to keep your expectation low. And that's what many people are doing. Not me.

    This game is episodic. They know their game is short and lacking in content, therefore breaking it up into pieces or episodes will make it less obvious. What a joke. Are these people blind? Graphics are bad. Controls are    This game is very dull and boring. Well it's low budget therefore I suppose you'll have to keep your expectation low. And that's what many people are doing. Not me.

    This game is episodic. They know their game is short and lacking in content, therefore breaking it up into pieces or episodes will make it less obvious. What a joke. Are these people blind?

    Graphics are bad. Controls are bad. Repeating scenes to lengthen the game. Omg. Main character is boring. Even the story at the start you would've already feel how boring it is. The tension is non existent. LOW BUDGET CR@P!!!

    If you game alot, avoid Life is Strange. Because you'd know what a good is and what is lame. This game is like indie quality or even something you'd play on your phone... you know, those free games on Google Play... You'll have to force yourself to be emo to understand.... to immerse... to imagine...Shut up!! I don't have to force myself to do anything to know whether I like a game or not. If the game is bad, it's bad. I tell it as it is.

    Do not believe the 10/10. A game like this??? How? Where is the honesty? With all the games out there..... Guys, avoid at all cost. Because this game will ruin your life. After playing life would not be strange anymore but life is regret.    … Expand
  89. chillaxer
    Mar 29, 2017
    1
    I can’t believe this “game” has such a high rating. It’s so bad I literally threw it in the trash after playing the first episode. There doesn’t seem to be any conceivable way to die or lose the game – you’re just playing through a story about a bunch of losers who obviously will never make anything of themselves in their lives. The whole time travel thing is nothing more than a gimmick –I can’t believe this “game” has such a high rating. It’s so bad I literally threw it in the trash after playing the first episode. There doesn’t seem to be any conceivable way to die or lose the game – you’re just playing through a story about a bunch of losers who obviously will never make anything of themselves in their lives. The whole time travel thing is nothing more than a gimmick – it has the exact same effect as any game where you can save prior to making some supposedly critical choice, using the save to view the immediate impact of each choice, and then deciding which choice to make.… Expand
  90. SCLancho
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    Totally recommended. The story is great, music and graphics are fine. This is a new idea of game, innovation, which is very needed now days. Worth to play it!
  91. norse
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Outstanding game that shows what's possible in this medium. Great art and music, incredible writing including mood-setting and cliffhangers for a game. I hope more studios will adopt a similar approach (episodic story centric games). Dialog sometimes a bit emo but highly appropriate given who the characters are. Played through in one weekend, a welcome contrast to my usual destinyOutstanding game that shows what's possible in this medium. Great art and music, incredible writing including mood-setting and cliffhangers for a game. I hope more studios will adopt a similar approach (episodic story centric games). Dialog sometimes a bit emo but highly appropriate given who the characters are. Played through in one weekend, a welcome contrast to my usual destiny sessions!

    The noteworthy aspect of the writing is the fearlessness with which normally taboo subjects are integrated (not as a big "look at us being rebels" signal, but as natural aspects of things that happen in life is strange).    … Expand
  92. Forgotten
    Nov 9, 2016
    8
    A game for those searching for a drama-story. It's easy to get hooked along with the characters. The pace is okay, never gets boring. To be able to rewind time is an awesome feature, but it kind of breaks the immersion. And by the time I had finished the game, I felt the last episode kind of ruined the experience somewhat. Even managed to get stuck in time-rewind phase where one "badguy"A game for those searching for a drama-story. It's easy to get hooked along with the characters. The pace is okay, never gets boring. To be able to rewind time is an awesome feature, but it kind of breaks the immersion. And by the time I had finished the game, I felt the last episode kind of ruined the experience somewhat. Even managed to get stuck in time-rewind phase where one "badguy" constantly held a flashlight towards me, no matter how far back i rewinded time. In the end I was magically teleported to a safe zone. It's def not a 10 point game. But overall, I was happy with the story/game.… Expand
  93. Kansler
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    A fantastic story-based adventure with serious depth. Better than most Telltale games. It is also visually gorgeous and it has an appropriate soundtrack. Occasionally slow-paced but delivers all the way.
  94. Mr_Tea
    Jul 19, 2018
    9
    Life Is Strange is a game that I like, and a tale I adore. It's a graphic-adventure game, a modern-day successor to the point-click adventure; you spend most of your time interacting with objects, talking to NPCs, solving simple puzzles, or walking around searching for the next item / NPC / puzzle. To give you an idea of what you'll be up against: in Episode 1, two of the biggestLife Is Strange is a game that I like, and a tale I adore. It's a graphic-adventure game, a modern-day successor to the point-click adventure; you spend most of your time interacting with objects, talking to NPCs, solving simple puzzles, or walking around searching for the next item / NPC / puzzle. To give you an idea of what you'll be up against: in Episode 1, two of the biggest challenges are 'get past some rude girls blocking a doorway', and 'find a place to hide from your friend's rude stepfather'. It's a very sedate game, and not an especially difficult one – certainly not if you're willing to look up solutions online, as very few of the puzzles require a skilful or speedy completion, and the punishment for failure is minimal. The graphics are pretty decent considering its low budget, as far as I'm any judge on such matters; I noticed a handful of goofy facial animations throughout the game, but otherwise there were no flaws on that front, and the overall artistic design was consistently pleasant.

    However, whilst it would be reasonable to judge Life Is Strange based solely on its gameplay and graphics, I consider them as secondary factors; the vast bulk of my affection for it is down to the narrative. The story is one of the best I've ever seen in a video-game. First of all, it actually HAS a story. Do you ever get annoyed when people describe a game as 'having a great story' or 'excellent characters', only to play it and find a list of military objectives substituted for a plot, with a cast of bland, cliche-spouting characters who never develop? Well, this game takes introduces the player to two main characters with almost diametrically opposed personalities, and sends them on a journey together that sees them both evolve over time. Without wishing to spoil too much, you play as Max Caulfield, a photography student who finds her studies taking a back seat as she finds herself beset by bullies, old friends, the mystery of a missing student, and certain supernatural shenanigans.
    Secondly, this game managed to stir up emotions within me to a degree that no other game has (and indeed, very few stories of any sort have) ever managed. I don't just mean that it's a sad story – by turns, I found it amusing, charming, and thoroughly endearing. To give you fair warning, others have criticised the dialogue for being unrealistic or too prone to puns and quips, but I don't mind the former and actively adore the latter. The choices you make throughout the game are overruled by the Final Choice in terms of 'Which ending will I get?', but they nevertheless go a long way to deciding the tone of your experience, which can range from light-hearted, hopeful, mournful or tragic depending on your deeds. Whilst Life is Strange never brought me to tears, it certainly took me pretty darn close on multiple occasions. I cared about the characters, the story is well-paced (perhaps a bit on the slow side, but I enjoyed the experience enough that I didn't mind spending more time in the game), the music is wonderful, and the overall tone was perfectly calculated to appeal to a soppy fool like myself … for the most part, at least. It does get a tad darker at some points, so if you've played Episode 1 (and it's free, so I recommend you do) don't assume that the whole game is as mild and inoffensive as the opening act.

    The mere existence of this review is something of a compliment; I rarely post reviews when my opinion coincides with that of the majority, because I'm lazy and don't see the point in adding my voice to the chorus. For this game, however, I feel obliged to join in and sing its praises. I would be delighted to think that my words might convince others to experience (and fall in love) with Life Is Strange as I have. If you do try it, I hope if proves to be your cup of tea!    … Expand
  95. Trunks252
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    A great game with a fascinating story. Very interesting characters with a fair amount of depth. While the first chapter is a little slow, the gripping storytelling from chapter 2 will keep you entertained until the very end. I had to dock points for the bad animations and (weirdly) bad running performance on my PS4.
  96. HaloFever
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Life is Strange is an utterly fantastic experience. It is like the best interactive parts of Mass Effect or The Witcher 3. It is like a Telltale game if Telltale games looked like modern games. It is like an interactive video that really is an interactive video. The story is immersive, the characters salient, and mechanics brilliant. I highly recommend this game.

    The human time machine    Life is Strange is an utterly fantastic experience. It is like the best interactive parts of Mass Effect or The Witcher 3. It is like a Telltale game if Telltale games looked like modern games. It is like an interactive video that really is an interactive video. The story is immersive, the characters salient, and mechanics brilliant. I highly recommend this game.

    The human time machine mechanic in Life is Strange is sort of an anti-game mechanic. Every important decision can be rewound and repeated with a different outcome as many times as you like before moving onto the next encounter. I cycled through all the options on several occasions, having all the time in the world to make a decision. This is a sharp contrast to Telltale games where your decision making can be mooted by missing a quick time event. (We've all lost good people because we didn't see the notification to press X.) Lost is Strange may seem to have low stakes game play, but they it doesn't. Each decision has consequences later in a masterfully written story.

    As mentioned above, plenty of other games have presented great stories that can be shaped by players. Most of these were action games where you would stop for conversation after killing dozens of enemies. A game like Life is Strange is what happens when you take mass murder out of the equation. In a further anathema to modern gaming, the story is a about a mopey teenage girl and her girl friends in a mysterious coastal town backed by a soft indie soundtrack. Maybe Life is Strange works so well because it is so fresh and different. I certainly want to see more games like it.    … Expand
  97. p0t1t4yp0t1t0
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    Is the best game of all this generation: a great story, wonderfull characters and a precious look. Since I bought my PS4 this game is the only good game for this system.
  98. Mario_N7
    Sep 30, 2016
    9
    Erano anni che non mi emozionavo così tanto per un videogame, un'avventura grafica veramente ben fatta che lascia un segno nel profondo del cuore a chi ci sta giocando, uno dei migliori giochi della gen e sicuramente uno dei più sottovalutati.
  99. Arsalan99
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Amazing. Great story, perfect music, and great characters.
    It's a great experience.
  100. j-arcadiabay
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    Life is strange is truly a wonderful game. Give this game a chance and you will not be disapointed. I have never written a game review before but this game is a masterpiece, and has compelled me to write a review. The emotional and raw story line, chemistry between the characters, and beautiful soundtrack are all beautifully intertwined. The game has some dark and real and relevant themesLife is strange is truly a wonderful game. Give this game a chance and you will not be disapointed. I have never written a game review before but this game is a masterpiece, and has compelled me to write a review. The emotional and raw story line, chemistry between the characters, and beautiful soundtrack are all beautifully intertwined. The game has some dark and real and relevant themes to modern society, and it will keep you coming back untill you have finished. I bought the game unsure on what i was purchasing, and i have never enjoyed a game more! BRING ON LIS 2. MAX AND CHLOE… 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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#25 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 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".
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 1, 2016
    90
    The Limited Edition of Life is Strange doesn’t introduce anything new. The graphics are the same, as well as individual episodes that form this wonderful adventure. The art book and soundtrack are still a nice plus that could push some collectors to purchase this edition.
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  3. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 21, 2016
    80
    Despite its obvious flaws the reactive story and compelling characters make this one of the best storytelling experiences of the current generation.
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