PlayStation 4 Critic Reviews

Life Is Strange has already proven itself to be capable of making an interesting story out of its premise, but it’s in this third episode that it has begun to develop a real level of confidence in its narrative.

Those who like mysteries and point-and-click adventures do not want to miss what Life is Strange has to offer.

Dontnod created a stroke of genius with the ending of Episode 3: Chaos Theory, leaving an open-ended cliffhanger that is nothing short of the best jaw-dropping conclusion to any episodic title to date.

Episode 3 ups the stakes and takes narrative risks that we rarely get to see: it expands the game’s universe not only forward, but outward… and the very last scene makes you question every single decision you’ve made so far, even down to the random photos you’ve taken around the Bay. We say that without a hint of hyperbole, without a hint of drama. Chaos theory in action, indeed.

All of this has me very eagerly waiting for the next episode, and wishing it wasn’t six weeks away. But the thing behind most of that anticipation is the thing I can’t talk about - one hell of a cliffhanger ending, that I never saw coming.

Chaos Theory vastly surpasses previous episodes, offering a unique and thrilling experience that fans of graphic adventures and great stories won't want to miss.

Charming, beautiful and shocking. [Aug 2015, p.76]

This chapter really shines, showing the screenplay's quality in its full extent. Life is Strange is becoming more and more interesting, and might turn out as one of the best narrative experiences of the year.

Dontnod is proven with Life is Strange that has the capability to create an excellent game based on narrative. The third chapter let us know more about its interesting characters and has one of the best finals in the game and in the genre.

Realization, heartbreak, and shock are not just the elements that form the basis of Life is Strange Episode 3, but also what makes it uniquely spectacular.