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Jan 29, 2015·Feral Interactive (Linux)·
96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 176k
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Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

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  • What to expectTime rewind lets players preview dialogue outcomes before committing to choices.
  • Worth knowingChoices can feel inconsequential with decisions lacking real impact.

Aspect breakdown

Left: critical · Right: positive

  • Story

    11 opinions · 9 positive · 2 mixed

  • Gameplay

    5 opinions · 3 positive · 2 negative

  • Audio

    5 opinions · 5 positive

  • Content

    1 opinion · 1 positive

  • Visuals

    3 opinions · 2 positive · 1 mixed

  • Developer support

    1 opinion · 1 positive

  • Technical performance: not mentioned in this sample
  • Online play: not mentioned in this sample
  • Challenge: not mentioned in this sample
  • Value: not mentioned in this sample

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Reviews and Accolades

5/5 "A must-have." - The Examiner 5/5 "Something truly special." - International Business Times "One of the best games I've played in years." - Forbes 10/10 "An impressive coming of age story." - Darkzero 8/10 "Rare and precious." - Edge 8.5/10 "OUTSTANDING." - GameInformer 90% "Dontnod have clearly put a lot of effort into the little details and it’s worth your time paying attention to their work." – Siliconera 4.5/5 "life is strange has me hooked" - HardcoreGamer 8/10 ".…has the potential to outdo both Telltale Games and Quantic Dream." - Metro 9.5/10 "Life is Strange is a must-buy" - PlayStation Lifestyle

About the Game

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Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price. The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.

Key Features

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A beautifully written modern adventure game.
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Rewind time to change the course of events.
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Multiple endings depending on the choices you make.
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Striking, hand-painted visuals.
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Distinct, licensed indie soundtrack.

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