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Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads

2018
GenresAdventure, Third Person Perspective, Interactive Movie, Single Player
AvailableSep 27, 2018
PlatformXbox One, PlayStation 4
DeveloperDONTNOD Entertainment
Overview

Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, 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 and mysterious supernatural power. Life on the road is tough and now totally responsible for his much younger brother, Sean begins to realize that his decisions will impact their lives forever…

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Digitally Downloaded

Sep 27, 2018

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The review praises the first episode of Life Is Strange 2, stating that it is nearly perfect and that the magic of the first game has returned. It recommends not missing out on the game.

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PlayStation Universe

Sep 26, 2018

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The reviewer finds very little wrong with Life Is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads and praises its dialogue, character development, and storytelling. The only complaint is the wait for the next episode. The overall verdict is positive.

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Wccftech

Sep 26, 2018

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Life is Strange 2 strikes out on its own with a captivating debut, offering great graphics, locations, fleshed out characters, and an incredible story. The survival mechanic might not work well in a narrative game, but overall, it's a brand new adventure worth checking out.

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COGconnected

Sep 26, 2018

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Life is Strange 2 was not only better than expected, but it would have been a hit even if no one had ever heard of the first game. The improved core mechanics, strong storytelling, stunning landscapes, compelling voice acting, and interesting character dynamics make it a great game. The slightly uneven pacing and occasionally heavy-handed writing are minor drawbacks.

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TheSixthAxis

Sep 25, 2018

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The review gives the game a score of 9/10 and praises the first episode for successfully continuing the series with a new story and characters.

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RPG Site

Sep 30, 2018

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This first episode promises a solid and tense story for the season, and the reviewer is cautiously optimistic for the rest of the season.

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BaziCenter

Oct 3, 2018

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Praised for storytelling, visuals, music, and voice acting, with room for technical improvements.


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AusGamers

Oct 10, 2018

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Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads features a story with emotional weight and tackles real-world issues, but it leans more towards being an interactive piece of cinema than a traditional game. The narrative ambition outweighs the gameplay.

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GameGrin

Nov 5, 2018

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The game is highly praised and considered a great entry in the series, with minimal or no negatives.

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Gamersky

Oct 12, 2018

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Life is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads introduces a fresh and emotionally engaging story with dramatic twists, strong brotherly bond, and a promising money management system. The review expresses anticipation for future chapters based on the strong start of the first chapter.

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