Life is Strange: Video Game Review & Discussion

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Life is Strange
Genre: Action, Adventure
Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment , Feral Interactive (Mac) , Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher: Square Enix, Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release Date: 30 Jan, 2015

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The game is borderline OK.

Tries to be Twin Peaks, while it succeeds in being a mix of Gossip Girl and Butterly Effect.
The gameplay is linear with pseudo-choices though I must admit it gives the impression of the player being in charge (he/she is not). The characters are mostly badly-written, superficial and annoying and the puzzles are ridiculous (e.g. find 6 beer bottles around you).

However, the game manages very well to hide its problems under the carpet and be presented as innovative. Also episodes 4 and 5 saved the day story-wise. If the player manages to get through the boredom of the first 3 episodes then it becomes better.

I have played worse games and have played better. My review would be neutral - if that was an option. I guess it would be fine to try out a borderline OK game IMO.

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Gameplay video

Any discussion on the game content is welcome. Are you thinking of playing LiS? Have you played it and have something to share? Feel free to comment. Cheers!

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I have no interest to ever play this

Depends on your taste. Definitely not a high-quality game or something that fits the narrative-driven gamers.