Life is Strange - Episode 1

is honestly a masterpiece. The story hit me so hard — I got super attached to the characters, and by the end? Yeah… I cried.😭It’s not just a game, it’s a feeling. The vibes, the music, the choices, the quiet little moments… everything just stays with you. If you love emotional stories with depth, beauty, and pain — this one’s unforgettable. 9/10– my heart is still in Arcadia Bay 💔🌧️

Dontnod's humble beginnings in narrative game, a joy of a game that's very dear to my heart. It's protagonist, Max Caulfield, means so much to me at a deep level, my favorite character of all time

one of my favorite games of all time, it changed my life and is the whole reason i went into photography in college, this is a story about Max finding herself, but also YOU finding YOURself, and i think that's beautiful. do yourself a favor, play this game, it has so much to offer in terms of lessons and things to learn. when i played this game as a preteen, i related heavily to Max, now as an adult i have grown and learned who i was and found my own identity, but this game was the first thing to push me into making those strides, and i think that's amazing, this game is one of the many reasons i firmly believe that games are art too.

When this game first came out I instantly wrote it off and now I deeply regret that. The story has some frustrating moments here and there, but as a whole this really hit home.

one of the greatest stories ever told through the video game medium, and giving it an incredible soundtrack and unique art style is just unfair to any developer putting games out after 2015

Timeless classic. Genre defining game. Type of game you would remember for years. Great story and characters, music, dialouge and everything. Feels natural and it has soul. Can't think of a flaw.

Life is Strange really touched me and even made me cry , it’s one of the most special games I’ve ever played the story and the choices make it so unique I just love it so much it’s such a beautiful experience and I REALLY REALLY REALLY recommend it

genuinely one of my favorite games. super cool mechanics, interesting story, and a BANGER soundtrack !!

this game truly changed my life and my perspective on things, and the soundtrack is amazing. i really recommend

in a lot of ways its aged badly and can feel like the most 2013 game ever at times but i think that adds to the charm in a major way. a teenage sci fi coming of age story that is one giant product of its time. however it adds to the at times cringe but passionate story that i ultimately fell victim to. sometimes this game can be a bit too on the nose though, like, Max "Caulfield".. really? but its also full of great character moments and fun twists and the gameplay loop is pretty good albeit nothing special mostly because the sci fi elements dont have that big of a role. but yea, good game id say

I am used to playing games like roblox and fornite, fast paced and no emotional depth but recently i wanted to take a turn and go for story telling games and honestly just wow. I dont care what anyone says this game is literally a masterpiece the second i finished the first episode i bought the other episodes LMAO if your thinking of buying it you should because i 100% dont regret it at all

After a full decade it still holds up as a great series worth playing

Life is Strange is just an amazing game, to be honest its the best story game i have ever played and the price is great as well. i strongly recommend giving this game a go. Just an amazing game

Interesting story. Towards the back I gave up reading the non-essential stuffs like posters and all, but all's good

its a very fun immersive game that can be played over and over without being boring

This is the best game ive ever played in my life 10000000% recomend. worth every penny

I always saw people online talking about how incredible this game was and how it had changed many people's perspectives on certain things in life, and how the storyline is now rooted deeply into their soul just because of how beautiful of an experience it was. Now that I finally played through the whole game myself, I can full-heartedly say that many tears were shed, as well as many laughs. The game truly lives up to what people say it is. It's an incredible game. The graphics make it feel like an animated home movie. The choice of music in the story is unforgettable. It even made me emotional, since I had been listening to some of the songs long before I even played this game. The characters and their personalities are so well thought of, down to every little detail. There were many plot twists that I personally could never have guessed would happen, a lot of suspenseful moments, and scenes at which I even got a little scared. I got so into the role of playing as Max that I felt like I actually was her, because the game truly makes you connect and feel the things that she's going through, the choices she has to make, and the people she meets. I cannot wait to start playing the next game in the Life Is Strange franchise. Thank you to everyone who put their time and effort into making this game and publishing it. It's truly a one of a kind story game masterpiece.

The anxious teen drama side can be a little frustrating, but very well built game and story with heaps of choices and some hella dark themes. Plays alot like telltale games method on a grander scale.

Great story and gameplay! Just a bit annoying that you can't skip dialogue when replaying the game.

Peak what can I say. I genuinely thought about not picking a choice at the end but this game is so good I really recommend this game to everyone, it's such a great game and everyone should play it at least once, I'm probably gonna replay it maybe 2 more times, just because there are so many choices. The game is pretty darn tootin awesome :P

Ive played this story many times across many platforms. Truly a classic that everyone should experience

Great story telling that keeps you wanting to see what happens next. Making your own choices adds a dynamic element that further brings you in. It is truly an amazing game.

Holy fuck the story is unlike anything i have seen in a video game. Truly strong and emotional. Damn fuck very very good

Life is Strange was an absolute love for me, and I can't recommend it enough! What truly captivated me was how impactful every single choice, whether good or bad, genuinely developed the story in different and meaningful ways. It's the kind of game that begs for multiple playthroughs, and across several of my own, I found that choosing something different always changed the story enough to keep me completely engrossed and coming back for more. The entire game was such an incredibly emotional experience – it really stuck with me. The time rewind mechanic was just so cool and brilliantly implemented. It gives you this unique power to change your choices to best fit what you think is right in the moment. What's even more awesome is that with this game, there genuinely feels like there's no "wrong" answer, just different paths and consequences, which really encourages experimentation. Ultimately, Life is Strange is a powerful, emotional journey where your decisions truly matter, making it a standout experience for me.

It has been a long time since I played the game, but I remember enjoying it. There were some flaws sure, but overall I liked the choice based elements and time rewind feature.

A really emotional story, with so many ways you can influnence the outcome. A must play.

Well, it has been over 8 years since I last touched this gem. Back then I got the season pass for 20 euros, which was hella good from what the Square Enix team created. I came back to finish the achievements, and also wrote this review, since this game deserved this recommendation. Great story, some replay value, and a great emotional roller coaster... get it, play it... and don't worry about the dated graphics, it will not matter much in my humble opinion.

a beautiful game where everyone sucks, then gets better, then dies. played for 17hrs straight after first buying it.... will buy the next season soon.... and if they pull the same crap they did in this i will probably cryragepunch my computer into the past. 10/10. i absolutely love/hate everything about every choice in this game. dont expect a game thatll go easy on you feelings. Its essentially a "dear god why?!!" simulator made perfectly

This game will always have a space in my heart. I initially purchased this game because of my sister who loves story, decision-based games and I always play this whenever I miss her.. DONTNOD making a remastered game out of this AND other games related to it like Chloe's side is so uncalled for. Nonetheless, this game will always be dear to me. Thankyou, DONTNOD.

Amazing game, cant wait to play again. I just finished the game so its still fresh in my mind but no way I could write a fr review right now

remember playing this when i was very young, i couldn't say life is strange right so i just said "Max and Chloe!" lol this game really shaped my life and gave me long term depression after episode 5. also, if you didn't, play lost records. it's so good! and do not get double exposure as the story was rushed. lost records is a MUCH better game, and you will not regret it, trust me. 10/10, THE GOAT AND OGGGGG!!!!

Maybe it's because of her struggles, but the characters and story felt so real, even if it involved supernatural things, the people felt very real and I liked the story.

this game is sm fun and i would definitely suggest yall to play life is strange if u happen to love story games like twd ; dbh ; until dawn and etc

This game is genuinely one of the most beautiful games i've ever played with such an amazing story. The art style is so beautiful and delicate, it's like I'm looking at a beautiful watercolor painting wherever I look.. something I wish they kept in the newer games, It's so obvious this game is intentionally 'realistic' but still stylized... the new games completely ruin that style and Max and Chloe's story. Everyone needs to play this game at least once in their life.

Great story and characters, the last episode is truly one of the best pieces of media I've ever experienced. 5/5.

Amazing game! best i've seen in a while,and i love the twist ending! just enough choice so it doent feel like a visual story but instead it makes a hole new section!

Chloe Price is the name of the deuteragonist in this game, and I have owned a replica of her necklace for 7 years and I still wear it every day. That's how much love I have for this story.

This game is awesome. The time travel mechanic is really well balanced and used well in the story, the plot twist and mysteries keep you on the lookout for clues, and the choice based system always keeps you wondering what would've happened if you had chosen a different option. 10/10. I highly recommend this game :)

Had heard about this game but never had the chance to play it. The first episode was in my shared steam library with my friend so thought I'd give it a try. Never have been so hooked on a game before. Really fleshed out characters and incredible story.

One of the best game\movie I ever had, amazing plot and painting style

I played it on xbox when it first released, and bought it on pc to mess with a little. I think about this game every now and then, like when driving my car at sunset and the sun is on my left. A game that is able to give you memories like what I have, and enhance beautiful moments in your own life, is a rare gem. This game did just that for me. It's a wonderful game. You shouldn't debate buying it.

I bought Life is Strange three times, spent a total of 50 hours in a game that takes 10 to complete 100%. I simply cannot put into words how much i love this masterpiece. P.S. I also cannot put into words how much i hate Double Exposure.

I have played this game on every platform, even mobile and still one of the best story lines. Also screw Arcadia... Ride or Die

Listen, you may not know where the hell you are going in life. Life can be blinding blurry and really ugly. HOWEVER this tumblr poet girl with her 2013 polaroid cameria will make you feel alive, because in a way? You are her. You are her going through the motions of life, trying the best you can. You might feel numb, but you'll defintely feel alive in a ballerina lit-up way, once you press and say yes to "Save 1". 11/10. One of the best experiences ever. Don't dull the pain. Feel every second. Go to every poster. Wait in every sequence. Take the entirety of Arcadia Bay in.. <3 And you really are trying the best you can, you're breathing right?

played this game so many times and always will hold a special place for me in my heart, the weird nostalgic feeling and the heart ripping story my fav game EVER <3

Watch peoples die, rewind, do it again and again until you are satisfied, if not, you can still watch other peoples die.

O jogo é muito mela-cueca. A história é sem sal e as escolhas não parecem importar nem um pouco, até demonstra que vai engatar, mas no fim das contas não sai do lugar. Tem gráficos medianos, jogabilidade é ok pra ruim e tem um ritmo extremamente lento. Só tenho esse jogo por que veio num bundle da Square Enix, do contrário não teria comprado. Há jogos de choices matter muito melhores por aí do que. Nem me arrisco a conferir o restante da saga.

Had one of the most memorable endings I ever played. Up there with SOMA and outer wilds.

Life is strange... easily in my top three of all times with Nier Automata, and I don't remember the third. Today, it's still the background of my cellphone.... and yes, I have a wife and two cute children. I finished it at least three times and every time I end up saving Chloe. I still cry if I listen to "Obstacles" by Syd matters. And seriously, Chloe get off those train tracks!

brought me to tears multiple times, very well written story. also kate walsh is my babe