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Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis
Max Caulfield, student at Blackwell Academy in Arcadia Bay, Oregon, discovers she can rewind time. The episode revolves around her testing her power and reuniting with her old best friend. The pair set out to find out more about the disappearance of Rachel Amber, the harassment of Kate Marsh and the drug schemes of Nathan Prescott.
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81 reviews found100
Digitally Downloaded
Feb 1, 2015
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Life Is Strange is a gorgeous and engrossing game with a strong narrative and relatable characters. The only criticism is the wait for the next episode.
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85
Destructoid
Jan 29, 2015
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The review describes the first episode as a slow, well-paced introduction that sets the table for the story. It mentions that the game feels like a love letter to movies like Donnie Darko and The Butterfly Effect, but also states that it has its own world worth exploring.
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PC Gamer
Feb 10, 2015
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The game has a lot of potential and shines when it is being subtle. It is described as more of an interactive movie than a traditional game.
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80
Impulsegamer
Feb 7, 2015
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Life is Strange Episode 1 Chrysalis brings a unique freshness to the gaming world and offers a great twist on the Telltale Games formula.
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80
Digital Spy
Feb 5, 2015
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The review suggests that the game has a strong start and is worth playing, potentially beating other similar games in the genre.
80
CGMagazine
Feb 2, 2015
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The review concludes that Life is Strange: Episode 1 - Chrysalis succeeds as an introduction to the game as a whole, establishing an engaging and original tone and creating investment for future installments.
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ZTGD
Feb 11, 2015
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Fans of Telltale adventure games and those looking for a unique storytelling experience should give Life is Strange a shot. The first episode sets up a decent premise and keeps players invested.
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80
RPG Fan
Feb 20, 2015
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The review states that the game is a cool world to get lost in over a weekend, but may not have a lasting impact.
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Softpedia
Feb 2, 2015
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The review concludes that the gameplay feels too limited after one episode and the story has failed to deliver anything truly engaging. However, the protagonist's characterization is praised.
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PCGamesN
Jan 30, 2015
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The review overall praises the game's story, gameplay mechanics, graphics, and sound design. It acknowledges some flaws in the writing and limited usage of the time rewind mechanic, but finds the game enjoyable and ends with a cliffhanger that makes the reviewer want to come back.
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