The original Life is Strange, from developer Don’t Nod, launched as an episodic, story-driven adventure game published by Square Enix in 2015. That’s nearly a decade ago, surprisingly enough, and it’s making me feel old, as I remember seeing the previews and press screens of the game back in the day. But here we are, multiple sequels deep Now, a new studio takes the helm from Don’t Nod. Developer Deck Nine Games, known for Life is Strange Remastered Collection and The Expanse: A Telltale Series. However, the new dev hasn’t quite landed on the same success as the original titles from Don’t Nod, unfortunately.
As of this writing, Life is Strange: Double Exposure sits at a ‘Mixed’ rating on Steam. Most of the game’s negative reviews mention the lack of Chloe as the primary reason they didn’t enjoy this experience. Of course, most of the positive reviews also mention Chloe.
On the topic of the negative reviews, we would be remiss not to mention the advanced access edition of the game, which asked players to spend more money to play Life is Strange: Double Exposure—a story-driven single-player game—a few days ahead of the full release. Developers use this tactic to coax a nice chunk of change out of the community’s pockets, and many pay.
But let’s talk about the positives, because Life is Strange remains an exceptionally complex and captivating story worthy of attention and, for the most part, praise. Regarding the many positive reviews on Steam, players note the story, facial expressions, graphics, and, of course, the characters themselves, like Max and Amanda. They remain fan favorites.
Whether you’re new to the franchise or a returning player looking for closure from this long-running tale, Life is Strange: Double Exposure provides a unique experience that captivates most players from the get-go. Here’s a look at the latest Life is Strange game, as told by Steam reviews!
