Buy it if you like
- Story: 204 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 70 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 50 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Crashes: 35 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 21 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 16 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 6k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
33% of themes are praise25% are divided42% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
204 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The story doesn't rely on forced twists, it takes its time, and has a narrative that builds minute by minute without rushing, allowing you to really get into situations and understand the dynamics between the characters.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
70 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I kinda miss the episodic chapters but also a more linear gameplay feels more immersive in this one especially since you play both main characters (with them own way to be & them specific "abilities" - i wish there was more than only 2 backtalks from Chloe especially when devs did advertise it).
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
50 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The graphics look pretty (provided the game's technical state isn't holding them back) and the main plot, although not the most clever or innovative, manages to string it all together competently enough.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
33 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It has the music, the atmosphere, the amazing voice acting, and the engaging as well as entertaining character writing that, to me, make the core of a Life Is Strange game.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story204 reviews
Gameplay70 reviews
Graphics50 reviews
Audio33 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters86% still recommend
Interface80% still recommend
Difficulty80% still recommend
Players complain
Crashes40% still recommend
Bugs76% still recommend
Performance88% still recommend
Optimization53% still recommend
Monetization38% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$39.99
The lowest we've tracked is $29.99.
8 points recordedtoday · $39.99
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