Part One
I love this game. It's different, rich in story, and will make even the coldest of hearts feel emotional. DONTNOD made a wonderful game and has proven that their small team can make an amazing, beautiful, heartfelt game.
Back in 2013, DONTNOD, the game developer from France had released an outstanding cyberpunk style action game. The game is called Remember Me, and I recommend you go experience it. I would not discuss other works too much here.
The first time I played this game was on Steam, and it took me 15 hours to complete the full achievement of the game. Then I found the game released a mobile version, and it took me another 10 hours to complete the game again.
This game has taken me through the incredible and emotional journey of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price. For those who love interactive story games, this is a game you can't miss. But if you asked me to say exactly what's so great about it, it would be hard for me to explain how great it is without spoilers.
So the second part of this review I will mainly describe the features of the game, only for your reference. Please note that the third part of the review involves SPOILERS. If you don't want to be spoiled, I suggest you just read the second part and start playing the game.
Part Two
Graphic: 9/10
The graphics detail of this game is not really excellent, but due to its unique art style, it makes the entire graphics look gorgeous and full of art. I took hundreds of screenshots to save while playing the game, and they tell countless stories just like Max's photos.
Music: 10/10
The soundtrack plays a big role in the success of this game. The music style in the game is mainly post-rock, country, punk, and the style of the game itself is extremely echoed.
Whenever the intro to To All of You begins, I always think back to my first moment with Max, an afternoon that was unextraordinary. Max always wears headphones after all the trouble, and music can help her leave her concerns behind for a while.
Plot: 9.5/10
Plot is the soul of Interactive Story Games, it is unfair to judge this kind of game by the gameplay of traditional games.
The plot of the game itself is actually not complicated, the protagonist MAX obtained the super power of Time Rewind in an accident, which changed her ordinary and peaceful life. But the actual game experience gave me a lot of surprises, the plot is well paced, the details are everywhere in the story waiting for you to discover.
The game is divided into five episodes, each chapter plot are related to others. At the end of each chapter, the player's appetite was aroused, so it’s really gripping! I personally like a design in the game. After each episode, the protagonist MAX will sit quietly and reflect on what he has done before. This is also the time for players to think.
Pros:
+ Artful graphics
+ Wonderful soundtrack
+ The power of Time Rewind
+ Impressive characters
+ Many subtle references to the butterfly effect
+ Open to discussing sensitive topics (suicide, homosexuality, etc.)
+ Very atmospheric (You can enjoy a quiet moment and sit on a bed/swing/bench and look at the town and the beautiful scenery around you while the calming music plays)
Cons:
- The choice has very little effect on the progress of the game
- There are always regrets (detailed in Part Three)
I also want to talk about the advantages and disadvantages that are unique to the mobile version compared to the PC version.
+ The only port of this series for mobile version so far
+ Easier control (e.g. using Time Rewind power)
+ Episode 1 is free and the full season pass costs $8.99 ($19.99 on PC)
- The Android version doesn't include graphics options (quality settings are adjusted automatically based on a device profiler, however some devices can be adjusted via the Engine.ini file)
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⚠️⚠️⚠️ The following are some of my own subjective feelings, there is a certain amount of spoiler.
Part Three
Almost all characters in the game have their own problems and story to tell, which makes you want to come back after playing the full story once. Your choices in this game impact the outcome and characters won't forget if you did something mean to them in the past.
However, there are many interactions in the game that will prompt you after you make a choice that these decisions you make will have a huge impact later on. This design makes many players have a certain antipathy, because in fact some interactions do not have much impact on the subsequent plot.
The outcome of the game is also the most controversial. I have made so much effort before, why the outcome is still a simple 2 choice? I also want not to sacrifice any party, but perhaps like another Max said in Chapter 5, you want to do the best of everything, but it is simply impossible. Life would have been full of many choices. It's harsh, but realistic.
This game teaches you that making choices in life is hard, and once you made the wrong one you can not just go back in time to fix it all. Sometimes sacrifces have to be made. For the worst or the better. But that's how life is. You see litter on the road, you pick it up and throw it in the bin. Your life doesn't change, but more or less you can feel a sense of spiritual satisfaction. It is enough to save a small bird, or to take good care of a potted plant.
I can understand Max's last two choices. But if I could write the story myself, I still wouldn't want to give up either choice. Overall this game is not one to miss. Even with it's flaws, Life is Strange is one game you shouldn't miss.
The above review represents my personal opinion only. I think this tiny review is far from enough to express how much I love this game.
Thanks to all. Love you guys.
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