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

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.

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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.

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