Has anyone else played this one?
I’ve played through the first four episodes this week while I’m on vacation, and I don’t think the writing in a game has punched me in the gut to this extent since Bioshock or Dragon Age: Origins. (Though Detroit: Become Human is a close equivalent.)
I’m just blown away by the writing.
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Yes, basically CYOA books in digital form. They’re great.
I played the first one of the series but bounced off it pretty quickly. Seems there are a lot of these now. Are they visual novels or something?
Basically. There’s a mostly linear plot with some diverging narrative choices that affect outcomes. There’s some sort of mystery element, you gather up information/clues/resources, and most of the games have some sort of superpower gimmick that you use to explore the world and story (e.g. rewinding time, telekinesis, aura reading).
The games are like an old point and click adventure, but without the pointing and clicking. Or the adventure. If that makes sense.
The game and story is incredibly unique. I definitely got emotional towards the end and still have Lift is Strange 2 on my “must play” list. Can definitely recommend it for people who enjoy story games and the choices within it that affect the outcome. The thing with rewinding time and such and the plot connection with the storm is also really well made. The choice towards the end was a though one to make at all though.
Played the original, it was awesome and emotional.
I loved the original and Before the Storm. I guess I’ll have to try this one too
Play Double Exposure first, as this is a direct continuation of that.
You mean this one is actually good? There were several weak releases in the series.
Your homework for today is to see a post from someone talking about something they like and resist the urge to immediately shit on it. :)
You not liking something doesn’t make it bad. Some things just are not for you, and that’s okay.
Cheers.
I played the original. It’s a good game. Incredibly interesting story. Lots of emotions, characters well thought out. I’m just terrible at finishing any game, so I never got far.
Oh man, you mean you didn’t get to the twist! That game takes an insanely dark turn.
First one really was peak. I like them all though
Yup. The Max stories have been the best ones. The character writing remains strong in this one after Double Exposure, but the game loses track of some of its own time travel rules, and the actions that determine your ending could have been telegraphed better.
Yeah, I really enjoyed the first couple, and The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a really beautiful little thing that ties in to Life Is Strange 2, but stands on its own nicely.
LiS2 didn’t touch me as much as the first, and :Before the Storm, but it’s still enjoyable enough. I haven’t played True Colors though.
