Life is Strange - Episode 1 (2015)
- Developer
- DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Publisher
- Square Enix, Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 174,656 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 17 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A contemplative, emotional adventure where you walk through small-town scenes, rewind time to fix mistakes, and feel the weight of your choices in a bittersweet story.
atmosphericstory richchoices matteremotionalnostalgicmysteriousslow pacedmelancholic
What players say
Players praise the story for feeling personal and real, with a rewind mechanic that makes even small choices feel weighty. The soundtrack, the bond between Max and Chloe, and an ending that stays with you are often mentioned, though one reviewer found the drama too high-school.
Screenshots
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