70
Life is Strange: Reunion is fanfiction for the army of franchise fans who dreamed of Max and Chloe reuniting. The result is a sweet story with contrived events.
70
The final chapter in Max and Chloe’s saga ended up being... just fine. The gameplay largely sticks to the familiar formula established by its predecessors, for better or worse. Still, if you’re on board with the direction Deck Nine has taken the series, chances are you’ll find plenty to enjoy in Reunion — provided you don’t run into the same technical and graphical issues I experienced on the PS5.
80
Reunion finally gives fans what they’ve been asking for - a return of Max and Chloe in a form that captures the very essence of the series. It’s rare for a final chapter to correct past missteps and deliver a satisfying conclusion to a story we’ve followed for over a decade, which makes Reunion essential for all fans, even those turned away by Double Exposure. It may not be perfect, but it’s effective and emotional enough to remind us why we fell in love with Life is Strange in the first place.
10
For me, this is the best *Life is Strange* game after the original. I like the story, Chloe and Max are portrayed very well, the graphics are good—nothing to complain about.
10
It is a bit sad that this is supposed to be the end for Chloe and Max. But at some point, enough is enough—and at least we got this beautiful concluding story. I’m curious to see if the series continues. I really hope so; I like this kind of game.
9
La historia me encanto sobre todo si lo ves en conjunto con Double Exposure, es como si todo encajara como un montón de piezas de puzzle. Primero Max y su descubrimiento introversión sin Chloe, y luego obviamente el desarrollo de duo preferido y su evolución individual y en como pareja, sin dejar de lado lo que les hacia única (ese poso aun sigue ahí). La música como siempre impresionante, siempre escogen la mejor canción para cada momento haciendolo especial. Los graficos un gran salto. Jugabilidad muy buena, puede que me de la sensación que eres mas libre en Life is Strange 1, pero a lo mejor es porque el juego era mas largo no se... Lo recomiendo? Si, sobre todo si eres fan de Life is Strange. Es verdad que cuando jugué de lanzamiento Double Exposure lo vi como incompleto, como si faltara una segunda parte, pero aquí estaba el motivo ya estaban trabajando en ella y era el Reunion. Sinceramente, esta saga es muy especial para mi, la descubrí un poco **** (jugué a todos), no me arrepiento. Si es verdad, que siendo un juego tan mimado sobre todo los personajes te da pena decirles ádios. Hay una escena del juego que hablan sobre momentos vividos entre Life is strange 1 y Reunion (si San Francisco, LA...) y dices lo que daría por haber jugado esas escenas y aun saber mas sobre las aventuras pasadas y futuras de Max y Chloe. incluso ya hemos visto la evolución de los poderes de Max y que parecen no tener fin, no me cansaría de ver como seguirían evolucionando. Life is strange muestra una empatía que no se ven en otro juegos. Solo decir Gracias a todo los equipos que participaron. Es un juego que siempre me llevaré en el corazón. Saludos de otra programadora.
Life is Strange: Reunion
Released On:
Mar 26, 2026
Metascore
Mixed or Average
71
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
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71
55% Positive
32 Reviews
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Apr 17, 2026
90
Dealing with Life is Strange: Reunion is like reawakening a flutter in your stomach that had been dormant for far too long, As the minutes tick by, Chloe’s return never feels like forced fan service, and she shines simply through the sheer impact of her presence. The game is once again a "heart on its sleeve" experience destined to move the player.
Mar 27, 2026
84
Life is Strange: Reunion delivers a carefully crafted send-off for longtime fans, full of emotional depth, nuanced character relationships, and a story that rewards attention to the smallest details. While the gameplay can feel limited and technical hiccups occasionally distract, the strength of the narrative, the exceptional audio, and the quiet, intimate moments carry the experience. It may not be flawless, but Reunion is a heartfelt farewell to Max and Chloe.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
76% Positive
408 Ratings
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9% Mixed
51 Ratings
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80 Ratings
80 Ratings
Jun 15, 2026
10
For me, this is the best *Life is Strange* game after the original. I like the story, Chloe and Max are portrayed very well, the graphics are good—nothing to complain about.
Jun 6, 2026
10
It is a bit sad that this is supposed to be the end for Chloe and Max. But at some point, enough is enough—and at least we got this beautiful concluding story. I’m curious to see if the series continues. I really hope so; I like this kind of game.
Apr 2, 2026
80
Life is Strange: Reunion tackles the series’ toughest challenge: reopening a narrative wound that was powerful precisely because it felt final. Deck Nine manages the merging of timelines more intelligently than expected, giving Chloe a deep and authentic character arc built on the need to exist in a world that shouldn’t contain her.
Apr 7, 2026
75
Life is Strange: Reunion is a good game in the series, but it plays it too safe. The gameplay is great - like going back in time with Max and the parts with Chloe. The voice acting is amazing. But the story isn't the emotional rollercoaster the series is known for - from beginning to end it's like a stroll in the park on a Sunday afternoon.
Apr 6, 2026
70
Life is Strange: Reunion succeeds by bringing back Max and Chloe with improved chemistry and maturity, ensuring a worthy ending. The soundtrack and collectibles remain excellent. However, the arsonist mystery is weak. The game suffers from limited dialogue options, reducing replayability, and a smaller campus, limiting exploration.
Apr 2, 2026
60
Life is Strange: Reunion closes the book on Max and Chloe’s story, but is it handled well? While it’s nice seeing Max and Chloe again, it comes at a cost. The series has lost what makes it unique, and by retreading old territory, Life is Strange fails to evolve. Instead, uneven writing and plot holes combine to make a story that’s hard to care about. Max and Chloe are still the same as they were before, just a little bit older. Deck Nine says this is it for Max and Chloe, and honestly, it’s about time.
Mar 31, 2026
30
Playing out and reading like incredibly poor fan fiction, Life is Strange: Reunion is a return to Max and Chloe’s roots that fundamentally misunderstands the series’ themes, rules and strengths. Less of a triumphant one last hurrah and more of a reanimating of a dead, soulless corpse, it’s an incredibly missable and disappointing regression in storytelling for the franchise that doesn’t trust its audience’s intelligence. The mystery fizzles with plot holes and limp writing, while the second ill-advised jaunt of Max and Chloe doesn’t offer anything substantive or better than its predecessor, instead throwing as much limp nostalgia baiting as it can at a wall, hoping something will stick. It doesn’t matter how much Square Enix and Deck Nine try to embalm the Life is Strange (and Max and Chloe) name; it’s still a dead, hollow husk that was better off left in the ground.
May 31, 2026
10
A beautiful conclusion to the story of Max and Chloe. The voice acting and graphics are absolutely wonderful. I hope the series continues with new characters.
May 15, 2026
7
Histoire, intéressant sur ne s'attend pas forcément que ça soit ces personnages-là. J'ai l'impression que nous avons chois sur un peu plus d'impact. L’ambiance du jeu est vraiment sympa. Les musiques sont super bien.Mais les personnages secondaires ne sont pas si attachés à ceux du jeu précédent qui sont un peu plus exploités pour certains, mais parfois d'autres deviennent détestables encore plus qu'avant graphiquement, le jeu à beaucoup de bugs. Et aussi certains personnages sur des mains énormes.
Globalement, ce jeu remonte la pente comparé à l’autre
Mais comparé au tout premier, c’est bof
Apr 6, 2026
4
This is going to sound weird but...
I hope this game WAS written by AI, the idea that an actual human, let alone an entire team of humans wrote this, make me loose faith in humanity and welcome the AI uprising. To be clear 90% of the game was fine, it was just the ending that was the lowest effort, beyond abysmal cliche and stupidest video game logic that I have ever seen since I played my first game (pong). I loved all the other games in this series, its not that they did the characters dirty, but I don't want to spoil anything, so i will just say it was mostly enjoyable but the ending ruined the whole thing for me purely from a bad writing standpoint and not for the actual concepts.
SummaryIn LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION, players will once again visit Caledon University, where Max Caulfield works as a photography teacher. Returning from a weekend away, Max finds her beloved Caledon ablaze, as a raging inferno destroys the hallowed grounds and ends the lives of Max’s friends, students and faculty alike. Max only escapes the dev... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Mar 26, 2026
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