Life is Strange

Years after release, I finally played Life Is Strange. Now I understand why people still talk about it. I went into this game almost completely blind and honestly wasn't expecting much more than a decent choice-based story. Instead, I ended up sitting through the credits wondering what the hell I was supposed to do with my emotions afterwards. The more time I spent with Max and Chloe, the more invested I became. Their friendship feels messy, real and human. They annoy each other, support each other and make mistakes. By the end, I cared about them way more than I thought I would I spent a long time thinking about the final choice. No matter what I picked, it felt like I was losing something important. Few games have made me sit and think that hard before clicking a button. Games come and go. Most are forgotten a week later. Life is Strange is one of the few games that stayed in my head after I finished it. If you have not played it yet, go in blind. The story deserves to unfold without spoilers and I highly recommend it. I'm glad I finally played it.

I'd only recently begun trying out the "Life is Strange" franchise because played very few "choice-matter" games, aside from the "Until Dawn" and "Telltale" series. Finally became interested in this franchise after completing the game with all achievements. In my opinion, it's more than just a game but an intense emotional journey. This episodic narrative game redefines how games present teenage stories, life choices, and their consequences, with countless lessons to be learned along the way. Unlike other narrative choice games (such as those by Telltale) that often involve regretting immediate decisions, Life is Strange allows players to rewind time to see the short-term consequences of other choices. However, the game's genius is that it remains unnerving because the long-term consequences remain mysterious. One of the best aspects of this game is its audio. The music by Syd Matters, Jose Gonzalez, Mogwai, and alt-J creates a powerful atmosphere and ambiance. In the future, if have a time, I will also try other LIS series such as LIS2, True Colors, Double Exposure, Reunion 💯

Genuinely a masterpiece. When I picked this game up for €3 during a Steam sale, I wasn’t expecting much from it. I thought it was going to be just another story game like any other, but it turned out to be one of the best games I have ever played. 10/10, definitely worth trying.