PlayStation 4 User Reviews

With all that has happened, I'd be surprised if Life is Strange didn't get nominated for game of the year - 2015. So many things are done right here despite not being up to par with graphics. It goes to show you though, you don't need good graphics to make an amazing game. The positives outshine the negatives by far. It's best fret is the game's story, and the way it manages to keep the player involved. You feel the weight behind some of the decisions you make during the game, some being heavy enough to make you want to come back and experience more. Unfortunately, episode 3 isn't as good as the ones before it due to the change of theme. It also feels like the episode is shorter compared to the others. And then there's the consequences of your decisions which feel absent. Nevertheless, it is still a worthy treasure to be stored. Episode 3 - 8 out of 10

Easily one of my favorite games of the year. It's something new, with great characters and a fantastic atmosphere. The dialogue is a bit weird in the first two episodes, but other than that, the character development is superb. Everyone, give it a shot.

This is truly the episode of Life is Strange that proves the potential the game really has. Episodes 1 and 2 were a little lack luster in my opinion, but still continued to improve. This episode is much more engaging and throws in some big plot revelations into the mix. Now is a better time than ever to begin playing the series. I personally can't wait for episodes 4 and 5.

One of the most exciting episodes in all history of this genre. It can be compared with masterpieces like 2nd episode of Walking Dead or To the moon's plot. They made a fantastic groundwork for the final of the season - I am waiting already

The good: Astounding game that made me feel all sorts of emotions, I'm completely invested in the story and characters, and I would say that Dontnod does the formula better then telltale. Going off of telltale I have not experienced any immersion breaking graphical glitches (unlike telltale games where you will have body parts/ weapons fading through clothing etc) and the game tries to keep it so that the information you need to remember is provided within each episode (with one exception), which is handy since the business model has the episodes coming out every 2 or so months. The time travel mechanics are also very fresh (and thus unclear) and makes me wonder at the possibilities for time travel in future games.

The good: Astounding game that made me feel all sorts of emotions, I'm completely invested in the story and characters, and I would say that Dontnod does the formula better then telltale. Going off of telltale I have not experienced any immersion breaking graphical glitches (unlike telltale games where you will have body parts/ weapons fading through clothing etc) and the game tries to keep it so that the information you need to remember is provided within each episode (with one exception), which is handy since the business model has the episodes coming out every 2 or so months. The time travel mechanics are also very fresh (and thus unclear) and makes me wonder at the possibilities for time travel in future games. The bad: Some have pointed out issues with lip syncing but I have not noticed, also there is one exception to what I previously stated in that you do need to remember how the time travel mechanics work (which isn't very clear in the first place) from previous episodes, for example there were two puzzles in episode 3 which had me stumped for a good 10-15 minutes each, the first puzzle relies on using time travel mechanics in an unconventional way that you may or may not figure out as the game doesn't tell you (or if it does I don't remember it telling me which is a fault in clarity and guiding the player as several others have experienced this problem). The second puzzle I can't really get into without spoiling, but it was a failure in terms of game design, but not one that relies on the time travel mechanics. The ugly: Now for the business model, I abhor this business model (the episodic business model) and is one of the oldest tricks in the book in terms of television, it makes you want the next episode encourages you constantly thinking about it throughout the weekly, month;y or yearly, release schedule. This is a common marketing ploy used to keep you thinking about a product and is very effective in making you want more. However I am still willing to give this game a 10, which I suppose speaks to its effectiveness. TL:DNR Great game, while not a "game changer", like games such as Telltales the Walking Dead, it is still one of the finest examples of the genre and of storytelling in video games.

A pretty good episode, not a significant innovation over the previos episodes, so most things I said back there are relevant for this one as well. It is somewhat improved though, the story is more interesting and has a better pace in my opinion, there's a bit more a action, and although the choices in this episodes fell a little forced and not very influential like in EP 1 and 2 - just when you think it gets boring and tedious it twists unexpectedly, and, in other words, the ending ROCKS and is really worth playing all episodes + expecting what's yet to come.

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

Episode 3 has been probably my favorite episode of Life is strange. It has a lot of action, not that many choices that impact the future to make a lot, and there have been 2 or 3 moments where I was stuck and didn't know what to do. Overall I really enjoyed Episode 3.

This game always make a good ending that keep you on this game and want you to wait for the coming episode.this game is brilliant fun and amazing good job!!

[Minor Spoiler] My God! The story line twisted so surprisingly and this game is now my favorite game forever! I really appreciate all the details in the objects scattered in the game, and Max's ability to rewind just never gets old and now just got upgraded!

The only adventure game I like better than Life is Strange would be The Wolf Among Us. I think they have a gem **** here and I love it. I'm hoping for more entertaining games like this as I have lost all faith and fun in puzzle-driven games likes Broken Age and Grim Fandango. I just want fun experiences and these games are perfect fits between deep RPGs, challenging turn based strategy games, and good action-adventure romps.

Wonderful episode After the good first episode and weaker seconds the play takes in episode 3 properly drive up. New possibilities come and the end of the episode is brilliant as well as a cliffhanger of the best goodness. Now the play comes only properly to journey and I am glad about episode 4.