Life is Strange 2 - Complete Season
- September 27, 2018
- DONTNOD ENTERTAINMENT
Get on Xbox Games StorePurchase the Complete Season and receive the ‘Arcadia Bay’ patch bundle to customise your in-game backpack. The award-winning Life is Strange series continues with an all-new story from DONTNOD Entertainment. After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys flee to Mexico for safety. Su…
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Reviews
- The story is engaging and emotionally impactful, making it worth replaying.
- The graphics are stunning, with detailed scenes and beautiful cinematic sequences.
- The dialogue feels more natural compared to previous installments, enhancing character interactions.
- The gameplay is simplistic and feels linear, limiting meaningful choices.
- Some players find the political themes and character portrayals to be stereotypical and off-putting.
- There are technical issues, such as game crashes and long download times, which can detract from the experience.
- story24 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of "Life is Strange 2" is generally praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, focusing on the journey of two brothers, Sean and Daniel, as they navigate challenges and seek refuge. While some players find the pacing and character development slow, the overall plot is compelling, though it may feel linear compared to previous entries in the series. The game is recommended for those who appreciate story-driven experiences, despite some critiques regarding gameplay mechanics and a lack of significant choices impacting the narrative.
“I'm really one to enjoy slower-paced, story-rich games, so if you enjoy those too, I think this game will definitely be up your alley.”
“The story is heart-wrenching, and there are some intense, incredible choices throughout the story that will change your path.”
“Dontnod clearly put most of the focus in developing the story of the game, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”
“There's no real plot to the game after the first episode (which was actually pretty good) aside from the vague idea that they need to escape to Mexico. There does not seem to be any solid plan to get to Mexico as the two boys meander at their grandparents' house, a pot farm in California for months, then a hospital and a cult church. They literally could have just gotten a car or a boat and driven down in less than 2 days.”
“Don’t get me wrong, I love story-driven games, but simply put, this is more of an interactive story than a video game.”
“Not for gameplay or the choices, which, like all games including this one, are limited and pretend to affect the story in a meaningful way.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it accessible for new players, but this also highlights a lack of depth compared to previous titles in the series. While the game features a linear narrative with limited decision-making impact, it does include a mechanic for carrying over choices to "Life is Strange 2" and offers multiple endings. However, many players feel that the absence of unique powers for the main character diminishes the gameplay experience compared to earlier installments.
“Lis1 is still the better game simply because of the 'time rewind' mechanics.”
“Although the main character here has no powers, making it closer to Before the Storm in gameplay, there are 7 endings for this one. The story is very linear; unlike Lis1, you can't make certain decisions that change outcomes that thread throughout the remainder of the game.”
“The simplistic gameplay makes the game easy to jump into, but it also shows where the priority was when developing the game.”
“The main character here has no powers, and so it is closer to Before the Storm in gameplay. Although there are 7 endings for this one, the story is very linear - unlike Life is Strange 1, you can't make certain decisions that change outcomes that thread throughout the remainder of the game.”
“Life is Strange 1 is still the better game simply because of the 'time rewind' mechanics.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its emotional depth and fitting integration with the story, enhancing dramatic moments while remaining unobtrusive during quieter scenes. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and narrative experience.
“The music is amazing.”
“The soundtrack is fitting and out of the way when it needs to be, but comes in full of emotion when something dramatic happens.”
“The soundtrack is fitting and out of the way when it needs to be but, comes in full of emotion when something dramatic happens.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their gorgeous detail and beautiful landscapes, but some reviewers feel that overall, they resemble good last-generation visuals, lacking innovation beyond the stunning vistas.
“The graphics are gorgeous, and each scene or 'set' is so detailed.”
“The graphics and animations look like good last-gen stuff.”
“The graphics, to be honest, are underwhelming; aside from a few beautiful landscapes and vistas, there's not much to write home about.”
“The character models look outdated and lack detail, making the overall visual experience feel cheap.”
“The textures are low resolution, which detracts from the immersion and makes the game feel less polished.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heart-wrenching narrative and thought-provoking themes, with intense choices that significantly impact the player's journey. Overall, the emotional storytelling is well-integrated and resonates deeply with players.
“The story is heart-wrenching, and there are some intense, incredible choices throughout that will change your path.”
“The game is very emotional in its storytelling and prompts deep reflection, fitting perfectly with the overall narrative.”
