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This is a five part episodic game that sets out to revolutionize story based choice and consequence games by allowing the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. You are Max, a photography senior who saves her old friend Chloe by discovering she can rewind time. The pair soon find themselves exposed to the darker side of Arcadia Bay as they uncover the disturbing truth behind the sudden disappearance of a fellow student. Meanwhile, Max begins to have premonitions as she struggles to understand the implications of her power. She must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future. It's a beautifully written modern adventure game where you can rewind time to change the course of events, with multiple endings depending on the choices you make, striking, hand-painted visuals, and a distinct, licensed indie soundtrack. Episode One - Chrysalis (Jan 29) and was made free on July 20/2016, Episode Two - Out of Time (Mar 24), Episode Three - Chaos Theory (May 19), Episode Four - Dark Room (July 28), Episode Five - Polarized (Oct 20). On Feb 1/2022, Life is Strange Remastered was released with: Remastered visuals across characters and environments; Vastly improved character animation using full facial mocap performance; Updated and refined gameplay puzzles; Engine and lighting upgrades; Includes previously released Deluxe Content: Chloe Outfits & ‘Farewell’ Bonus Episode. |