Underplayed Gems

Life is Strange: Reunion (2026)

Life is Strange: Reunion cover
Developer
Deck Nine Games
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 5,250 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, emotionally charged narrative where you race against time to prevent a disaster while grappling with grief and fractured relationships.

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What players say

Players say this sequel is heavy on fan service and nostalgia, bringing Chloe back but often at the cost of the first game's endings. The writing is called lazy, choices feel meaningless, and a crash bug on the rewind mechanic is reported. Some fans still find emotional payoff, though most agree it does not match the original.

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