Platforms
- PCSep 26, 20188.0playscore7.914 Critics8.417.2K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 27, 20188.2playscore7.924 Critics8.827.1K Players
- Xbox OneSep 27, 20187.6playscore7.910 Critics7.4985 Players
45 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Episode 1 can be guardedly recommended, then. It stumbles in parts, sure, but it also proves that DontNod has some ambitious ideas for this instalment of its teen adventure series. On top of that, it ends intriguingly enough to ensure that many who play through it will want to see what the next episode holds.
Nick Cowen · Feb 15, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewFans of the original and anyone with empathy for the human condition will line up to check out the sequel and fall in love with an all new cast of characters. The writers at Dontnod are masters of their craft and will make you care about Sean and Daniel in the same way that you cared about Max and Chloe.
Phil Neyman · Jan 09, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewLife Is Strange 2 is everything a good sequel should be: It builds on what makes the first game great, establishes a thrilling new storyline and, ultimately, is far more comfortable taking risks. It still retains the first game’s issues, but this is ultimately a bold new step for Dontnod’s beloved franchise.
Callum Williams · Oct 08, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewEpisode 1 really is a journey that tugs on your heartstrings and plays with your emotions, so much so that I can’t wait to see how the brothers and their relationship develops over the coming episodes. No doubt there will be many more horrific challenges in their way, but I am eager to see how things pan out. Life is Strange 2 is off to a great start.
Cassie Gibbons · Oct 03, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewThe first episode of Life is Strange 2 already begins to tackle a lot of tough themes but is a bit empty gameplay-wise, even for a Life is Strange game. Despite this, it's a great start and leaves me with high expectations for the next episode.
Léon Othenin-Girard · Oct 03, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewLife is Strange 2 excels on many levels but also has its evident flaws. Following the Diaz brothers through traumatic and unnecessary events will have you empathizing with their circumstances. However, Daniel's supernatural powers are a whole other conundrum.
Amanda Bower · Oct 02, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewBut ultimately this is nitpicking on what ends up being a fantastic start for Dontnod’s newest season. I’m cautiously optimistic for the rest of the season--far too many episodic adventures have strong starts and mediocre finishes--but this first episode promises a solid and tense story for the season. Let’s just hope that Dontnod can keep this momentum for the other four episodes.
Elizabeth Henges · Oct 01, 2018 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewLife Is Strange 2: Episode 1 – Roads has the same je ne sais quoi as its predecessor, but it’s a different kind of game. This isn’t a series about teenage angst anymore – it’s about survival in a contemporary United States that’s more hostile than it’d like to think it is. Larger, more detailed environments and inconclusive moral decisions that have a direct influence on key cast members make for an impressive, brave opening.
Sammy Barker · Sep 28, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewEpisode 1: Roads is undoubtedly the best opener in episodic gaming to date and also Dontnod’s finest hour with the Life Is Strange series so far.
Adnan Riaz · Sep 28, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewDontnod is capturing the mood of a powerful country in the midst of a crisis of identity. If they can stick the landing, Life is Strange 2 has the potential to be a masterpiece. That’s a big if. The butterfly may have flown away from the loading screen, but we still feel its influence. Small decisions now will result in huge consequences a few months from now when Life is Strange 2 draws to its conclusion.
Andrew King · Sep 27, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden & mysterious supernatural power.