Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis PC

1. braeden

   Mar 21, 2015

   10

   This is probably best story-rich game I have played in a while. Story, characters, atmosphere... everything is near perfection. The gameplayThis is probably best story-rich game I have played in a while. Story, characters, atmosphere... everything is near perfection. The gameplay itself is all about character interaction and making choices that will have consequences later on. The trick is that you can reverse the time (to certain extent) and remake those choices. The mechanics for this work great, although the game would probably be ok even without this gimmick.
   
   There's minor issue which isn't a biggie, but worth mentioning: The choices you make are divided to minor and major ones. The game logic is that you can reverse the time, but still keep items you acquired previously. This basically allows you to first select path that gives you some items and the select some other, more favorable path while keeping the items. However, for major choices this doesn't work which is somewhat inconsistent and even confusing at first.… Expand

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2. fask

   Jan 30, 2015

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That was great, I had a blast, I hope the next episode will be as good.
   
   The story and the rewind power is really good and fun to use. I wish I had the same power :)
   
   Thanks Dontnod & Square Enix… Expand

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4. CPendzich

   Jan 30, 2015

   10

   This game largely seems to target teenagers. There is a lot of teen/high school drama at the center of the story. That being said, I enjoy theThis game largely seems to target teenagers. There is a lot of teen/high school drama at the center of the story. That being said, I enjoy the concept and the narrative style game. I really enjoy the soundtrack and the game in general. I have played through episode one myself and once where a friend did most of the playing. I noticed a few cons on the second playthrough. Some of the consequential decisions are not forced on you, which leads to some misplaced dialogue, and things you didn't know about being brought up like you did. I also noticed the decisions don't have much of an immediate weight, however I can see them having a much larger effect over the course of several episodes. I am extremely excited to see what follows, and I could see this being a great game as future episodes come out with a little less teen drama and more powerful decisions, should that come into play.
   
   Animations 6/10 - Lips are animated horribly in a very dialogue based game. General animations are okay, but they definitely don't blow anyone away.
   
   Story 9/10 - Although it is very teen drama oriented in this first episode, I feel that this is just a setup for a much greater story. Based on the end of Episode one, I think this will develop into a very well-done narrative.
   
   Gameplay 7/10 - Going into it as a Telltale-esque narrative focused game, and expecting more of an interactive movie, you will enjoy it. Don't expect advanced gameplay mechanics. This is ultimately a narrative aided by interactive media.
   
   Interest rating 10/10 - My scores for animations, story, and gameplay are relatively low, but I can definitely see this becoming a great game as the season continues, and its a refreshing break from something else. I am very excited for Episode 2, and found this to be a nice surprise for something I almost didn't bother to buy.… Expand

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5. Gwenchlan

   Jul 28, 2015

   9

   It's beginning slowly, but when the power is awakened, story interest rises. Good OST too. I was curious and when I finished it, I only wantedIt's beginning slowly, but when the power is awakened, story interest rises. Good OST too. I was curious and when I finished it, I only wanted to continue with the Episode 2.… Expand

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6. prect

   Jan 30, 2015

   7

   There is a good game. I remember Dontnod Ertentainment while Remember Me. That's a good game. And I play finished this game right now. GoodThere is a good game. I remember Dontnod Ertentainment while Remember Me. That's a good game. And I play finished this game right now. Good story, good graphics, good choices. But not realist. For this episode thats enough point. 7/10… Expand

   • 2 of 7 users found this helpful
7. Kaisuke1

   Mar 25, 2015

   7

   I'm not really sure how to describe this game as an adult. It was an alright game in general.
   I'm a fan of choice/consequence games, but itI'm not really sure how to describe this game as an adult. It was an alright game in general.
   I'm a fan of choice/consequence games, but it was a teen drama, which may turn some people of it, and to be honest turned me off of it a little, because I don't relate to that kind of high school experience, or story.
   
   The dialogue was a bit much at times, but I understand why they had it.
   
   Overall though putting certain things aside, the soundtrack was alright, animation was good, and the story has great potential.… Expand

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8. faircritic

   Feb 10, 2015

   0

   I can't remember a game so onoxious and annoying since theprince of persia the cell shaded one,but unfortunately this is even worse.The soI can't remember a game so onoxious and annoying since theprince of persia the cell shaded one,but unfortunately this is even worse.The so cliched teen girl who want to find his purpouse in life plus she is in her days... for christ sake SaquareEnix, I wanna puck!
   I was expecting a telltalegame plus Square Enix games weren't all bad until now. Even the not much recognized Murder Soul Suspect wasn't as horrendous as this one. Are SE so desperate in grabbing new audiences that now are aiming for the young female flower power sutff. My arse...
   Excuse me but now I have an abdominal pain cause Im in my days,thing is I am a man and not a teen,WHAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH.x(… Expand

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