While this is the primary mechanic, too often the number of times you have to replay a given zone becomes wearing. You never know exactly what you have to do on your first attempt in any given scenario, and thus find yourself constantly rewinding to try again despite the visual cues designed to help. In part this is because Life is Strange suffers from the old adventure game problem of having to battle the designer’s frequently impenetrable logic. Its no surprise that the game hangs so much on its story and characters as, in isolation, the puzzling gameplay would feel empty.

Max is a particularly good example, with her running narration of events feeling believable even in the surreal situations the game places her. This helps you relate to each of the teenagers (with some being quite likable and other being total jerks), a connection aided by nice vocal performances and an expressive art style. The success of this is down to the focus Dontnod's writers have clearly given their work. Fortunately, each element is handled with the care and attention it deserve. If there's a third game in the Life is Strange series, it will feature an all-new story.With so many themes, it would be easy for them to feel scatter shot and throwaway. Their next game is Twin Mirror, which releases on December 1. It's a prequel to the events of Life is Strange 2.ĭeveloper Dontnod recently released Tell Me Why, another episode adventure series. It received a 9/10 in GameSpot's review, with critic Jess McDonell calling it 'a triumphant first chapter, featuring a narrative that fearlessly reflects the lives of two Latino brothers living in our politically-charged climate.'īefore you play the first episode of Life is Strange 2 for free, you should check out another free standalone Life is Strange experience- The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, which is available on the same platforms. The first episode debuted September 26, 2018, almost two years ago. Start your adventure today: /sUdXyDHjAb - Life is Strange September 17, 2020 #LifeIsStrange2 Episode 1 is NOW FREE on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC/Steam!

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