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Life is Strange is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by DON'T NOD and was released on December 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 9,995 reviews
story1.6k positive mentions
optimization12 negative mentions

  • Outstanding story and character development that keeps players engaged.
  • Beautiful graphics and immersive gameplay that feels like a movie experience.
  • Unique choice-based mechanics that allow players to influence the storyline.
  • story

    2,273 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its captivating narrative, emotional depth, and strong character development, making it a standout in the genre of story-driven games. Players appreciate the choices that significantly impact the storyline, enhancing engagement and replayability. However, some users express frustration over the requirement to purchase additional episodes after the first, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The story is captivating and it will reel you right in.”
    • “The dialogue, storyline, characters, challenges, soundtrack, and artwork combine to create a world that's hard to put down.”
    • “The story is well thought out, even if tragic (no matter what you do) and the characters are colorful and fleshed out.”
    • “I emailed support and did all suggested troubleshooting and a factory reset for good measure (which erased all of my progress when I was more than halfway through the story).”
    • “The shadiness of not telling you have to pay for the story until you're 1/5 of the way through aside, I can't get it to work.”
    • “I can't seem to get bored, the storyline is well written and the choices I can make really do make drastic changes to the role playing!”
  • graphics

    1,152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and detail, especially for a mobile title, while others criticize the lack of customization options and performance issues on certain devices. Some players note that the graphics can appear pixelated or choppy, particularly on high-end phones, and express a desire for settings to adjust the quality. Overall, while the visuals are often described as stunning and immersive, there are significant calls for improvements and optimizations to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning.”
    • “The graphics, of course, are not as good, but that's expected.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful for a game on a phone.”
    • “The graphics are a tad underwhelming compared to its PC version.”
    • “The graphics quality is horrible and there are no options to change the graphics.”
    • “Please pay attention to it; the rest of the game is just fine, but the graphics always take you out of the experience.”
  • gameplay

    272 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics, particularly the ability to rewind time and make choices that significantly impact the story, creating an immersive experience. While many players praise the smooth controls and engaging narrative, some report minor bugs and issues with navigation, particularly when accessing the journal. Overall, the game is well-received for its storytelling and gameplay, though some users express frustration over the need to purchase additional episodes.

    • “The gameplay mechanics of rewinding time along with your choices affecting the outcome of the story are executed well.”
    • “Simply brilliant gameplay and production!”
    • “The gameplay and story are excellent, and everything from the characters to the environment is awesome!”
    • “This game seems to have potential but I am stuck at the moment you get a message from Warren as there seems to be no way of exiting since the controls can't be accessed due to the game being not compatible for a wider aspect ratio, and all it does is zoom in the gameplay which leads to buttons that are beyond the screen and you can't reach them.”
    • “Too many irrelevant interactions that slow down the gameplay.”
    • “Tedious, way too much sitting around watching cut scenes and not enough gameplay.”
  • emotional

    241 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with players expressing deep connections to the storyline and characters, often leading to tears during pivotal moments. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke a range of feelings, from heartwarming joy to gut-wrenching sadness, particularly during difficult choices that impact the narrative. Overall, the game is celebrated for its compelling and immersive emotional journey, making it a standout experience in the gaming landscape.

    • “The difficult choices you have to make can lead to heart-wrenching consequences.”
    • “It made me cry and feel angry, things I haven't felt perhaps ever during the playthrough of a video game, and for that, I applaud you.”
    • “With plenty of heartbreaking moments, the game is a rollercoaster of emotions.”
    • “Very boring story... honestly, I think girls would like something like this.”
    • “Boring story; this is the most boring game I've ever played. The graphics are good, but the story isn't.”
    • “The storyline is too boring; I was totally bored.”
  • music

    190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and immersive quality, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as beautiful, fitting perfectly with various scenarios and evoking strong feelings. Many players express a desire to listen to the music even after finishing the game, indicating its lasting impact.

    • “The soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks a game could have.”
    • “The music plays a major role.”
    • “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing.”
    • “I can't give all credit to the music artist, so please make the game with sense; otherwise, don't put music.”
    • “Your game has a lot of copyright music. Please, if you need to put a song in the game, then don't use songs that are getting copyright on YouTube.”
    • “I should have rated 5 stars, but I have a black screen issue in episode 4, so it was a waste of money to buy episode 4; I can hear only music.”
  • optimization

    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 24% negative mentions

    The game's optimization for mobile devices has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices and certain screen sizes. While some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and engaging story, they express frustration over poor graphics, UI scaling, and control responsiveness. Overall, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience across a wider range of devices.

    • “I can't believe the developers managed to make this adaptation without losing too much performance.”
    • “The game runs smoothly.”
    • “Too good for mobile and very good optimization.”
    • “There are some optimization issues for mobile devices.”
    • “Performance is poor on my S9; the game can barely maintain 30fps.”
    • “The journal menu and other parts are not well optimized for phones; it doesn't fit well with the screen.”
  • stability

    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    6% positive mentions, 4% neutral mentions, 90% negative mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While some users experienced smooth performance and minimal bugs, others faced significant problems, particularly during critical story moments, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, the game appears to require further optimization to enhance stability and user experience.

    • “It offers very minor to no glitches, and the overall idea in general is very unique and the storyline provided is very awesome.”
    • “Just amazing! I love the story, and the gameplay is the smoothest with no bugs or glitches. Just an amazing game.”
    • “I had no glitches, and the game ran smoothly.”
    • “It shudders, freezes, and crashes, losing sometimes a ton of progress where you have to start over at the last checkpoint.”
    • “There's so many glitches and bugs and it freezes, definitely not worth paying money for the other episodes if it's not gonna properly let me play the game.”
    • “Super buggy, won't even play after a certain point.”
  • monetization

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 39% negative mentions

    The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the requirement to pay for additional episodes after the first chapter. While some appreciate the absence of ads, they would prefer an ad-supported model that allows free access to content, as the in-app purchases are seen as excessive and frustrating. Overall, players suggest that introducing ads could enhance accessibility and improve the gaming experience.

    • “A bit disappointed I have to spend $9 (USD) for the full version, but I have absolutely no complaints. I understand there's no ads, and you gotta make money somehow!”
    • “The graphics are okay, and there is an in-app purchase required to play the next 4 episodes, but the money is worth it!”
    • “I was amazed to see no ads.”
    • “I wish I had known that the in-app purchases were the rest of the game!”
    • “You can't let people get into a game and then spring it on them that the full game costs $8.99. It's a good game, but after finishing chapter 1, I have to pay for the rest. I probably will never get to play the rest; I hate this.”
    • “The in-app purchases for the 2nd and 3rd episodes should be removed. These episodes should be available for free. In-app purchases should be kept for luxury items in the game, not to progress further.”
  • atmosphere

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its uniqueness, emotional depth, and artistic design, creating a nostalgic and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of story, music, and character development, which contributes to a vibrant and engaging environment. Despite some frustrations with controls during timed sections, the overall sentiment highlights the game's powerful and memorable atmosphere.

    • “I love the story, atmosphere, voice artists, design, music, surprises, etc. The artistic view can be found in all parts of it.”
    • “Nostalgic, artistic, indie, calm, atmospheric, vibeful, full of life and emotion... easily my favorite video game of all time. I loved the story, the plot, and felt what the characters have felt. I do hope that season two would be as powerful and beautiful as this one. Best entry to a new franchise ever.”
    • “Trust me, the atmosphere in this game is so unique. It's been 3 months since I finished the game and I'm still listening to the soundtracks. 10/10.”
    • “I understand the atmosphere they're going for, but it's annoying to control, especially in timed parts, even if you up the sensitivity.”
    • “The whole atmosphere of the game is absolutely lacking.”
  • humor

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the blend of funny moments alongside more dramatic and emotional scenes. While some users find the humor engaging and enjoyable, others note that the game can also feel frustrating or boring at times, particularly due to its payment structure for levels. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's narrative, enhancing the characters' unique journeys.

    • “ ️‍ Max and Chloe have a beautiful, heartbreaking, funny, and unique journey throughout this game.”
    • “It's a nice game, but I don't know, many controls don't fit on the screen - I'm never able to exit the journal if I enter once. Somehow that's funny but frustrating...”
    • “Funny, scary, exciting, nerve-wracking, but overall fab.”
  • character development

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is widely praised, with reviewers highlighting its depth and emotional impact, particularly for characters Max and Chloe. The gripping storyline and innovative plot further enhance the overall experience, making it addictive and engaging. Overall, players find the character arcs to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's success.

    • “It has a moving, exciting, and innovative plot, and the character development of Max and Chloe is phenomenal, even if there are a few plot holes here and there.”
    • “Excellent storylines and character development; it's addictive.”
    • “Character development is beyond great, and the storyline is fabulously gripping.”
  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Overall, users have mixed feelings about replayability; while some find it low after completing collectibles, others appreciate the high replay value for a mobile game, noting improvements over previous versions.

    • “Good replay value.”
    • “My only complaint is the replay value is low; I plan on getting the collectibles like all the photos, but then it's done. But that's okay.”
    • “Replay value is high for a mobile game.”
    • “This version is more playable compared to BTS.”
  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and awkward, often feeling bogged down by lengthy cutscenes that detract from gameplay. This leads to a frustrating experience where players spend more time waiting than actively engaging with the game.

    • “It makes the game feel very awkward and tedious to play.”
    • “I mean tedious detail!”
    • “Tedious, way way way too much sitting around watching cut scenes and not enough gameplay.”
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Life is Strange is a casual action adventure game.

Life is Strange is available on PC, Phone, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

Life is Strange was released on December 14, 2017.

Life is Strange was developed by DON'T NOD.

Life is Strange has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Life is Strange for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Life is Strange is a single player game.

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