Life is Strange 2 is a game of choices and every choice you make will have an effect on the larger story and the smaller moments therein. As such, not everyone will have the same experience playing this game. Personally, I’m satisfied with the choices I made and the ending I got, but I felt by the end I’d probably put the characters through the wringer a little more than was necessary. The allure of these games remains strong, and Life is Strange 2 is another great entry in this dramatic and charming series. The slow pace and story-driven nature will not be for everyone, but for those willing to give it a chance, you’ll find an excellent story with likeable characters and some beautiful artistic visuals. I eagerly await to see where they take this series next, but hope that they can improve on the character animations before Life is Strange 3 sees the light of day.

This was a tough one for me to rate. One one hand I really do love the varied outdoor aesthetics of each chapter, and I did find myself invested in the Diaz brothers' journey together. In particular, I think the first and third episodes of Life Is Strange 2 are some of the strongest that Dontnod has produced.

However, as much as I loved certain aspects of Life Is Strange 2, others really rubbed me the wrong way. The entire time, as I navigated a world where those in power were consistently harsh and cruel to Sean and Daniel, the game seemed to chastise me every time I stood up to them. The last episode is particularly bad about this.

And what was up with that last episode anyway? Most of it was spent wandering around a town having supposedly heartfelt interactions with characters I have never met, before rushing me along to the brisk ending. And worst of all, no licensed tracks! Did Dontnod run out of money or something?

All in all, I think the good slightly outweighs the bad here. Still, I can't help but feel like we missed out on something that could have been even greater.

It feels like Life is Strange 2 has been releasing slowly over the course of, excuse the pun, a lifetime. The first installment debuted in September 2018 and each progressive episode has trickled out many months after, killing the pacing and failing to spark a conversation along the way; two key failings of an episodic game. But now the full season is out and while that inherently solves some of the pacing issues, it hasn’t magically fixed the problems baked into the core experience.

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This game is currently in the Humble Choice for April 2023, and this is part of my coverage of the bundle. If you are interested in the game and it's before May 2nd, 2023, consider picking up the game as part of the current monthly bundle.

A dated, flawed, but interesting piece of fiction.
Life is Strange 2 is a story about a pair of brothers who have to find their way together. It’s about two Hispanic teens who are on the run, and where their life takes them. This is a Telltale-style narrative with great main characters and an interesting story, most of the time. There are interactions and the story does take players' choices into account for how the journey goes, even if the ending is predetermined.
The original Life is Strange was amazing, as was the prequel, and True Colors is a worthy heir to the franchise. But there’s one game in this franchise that I don’t give as much praise for, obviously, it’s this one. I’ll say it again, the main characters are brilliantly written just like all the others, especially with that style of teenage writing that most games miss. Yet, the antagonists, villains and so many characters here feel one-dimensional or just mustache-twirling, which harms the narrative when the game has to kick the player forward with these weak characters.
I also feel that the game is a bit dated in a lot of ways, it’s talking about America in 2018, but at times it feels as far removed as the 1950s, especially with as heavy-handed as the story goes at times.
Pick this up if you enjoy good stories. I know I just kind of said the opposite, but the thing is Life is Strange is a good series and there are points of Life is Strange 2 that are just as good as previous games, it’s just not as consistent. At full price I gave this game a 6/10, I still stand by that, but in this bundle, it would be a far better deal and maybe you’ll enjoy it more than I did.
As a little note, there is some coarse language, and drug use here. The teenage characters feel realistic, but if you’re looking for a clean game, this one isn’t it.

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Aunque tiene sus altibajos, en general me ha gustado bastante. Una historia bastante trágica centrada en la conexión entre estos dos hermanos que se ven obligados a enfrentarse a cosas a las que no deberían.

Lo pondría a la par con el original porque los puntos en los que flaquea el primero mejoran en este y viceversa. He echado en falta más peso de los personajes secundarios, pero entiendo que el foco está en Sean y Daniel y esa relación está muy bien desarrollada.

Me ha gustado. Buen juego.

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Although it has its ups and downs, overall I enjoyed it quite a lot. A very tragic story focused in the bond between these two brothers who are forced to face stuff they shouldn't have to face.

I'd say it's just as good as the original because the weak spots of the first one are better here and viceversa. I've missed a bit more weight on the secondary characters, but I understand the spotlight is on Sean and Daniel and that relationship is well developed.

I liked it. Good game.

I initially ignored this game because of its horrid release schedule, but now that all the episodes are available, I decided to give it another chance. I am so glad I did. Episode 1 is a great starting point, episode 2 is pretty lackluster, but episodes 3,4, & 5 were absolutely phenomenal. An amazing story, incredible characters, easter egg references to the previous game, and a stellar soundtrack that the Life is Strange games are known for make this must play for Life is Strange fans, choice-based game fans, or anyone looking for a fantastic story to experience.

Oof. Not nearly as good as the first game. And the nature of the plot means you never really get to bond with the characters and get to know them well.

Even aligning politically with the plot, it's hamfisted in its delivery. I feel like each chapter was a new torture for the brothers to endure without fully exploring the themes throughout it. I loved that there were several very distinct endings depending on how good of a brother you were to Daniel, but that's probably the only thing it did better than the first game. Otherwise it had a less memorable cast and a much more predictable plot. I could see what would probably happen in the end at the beginning of episode one.

I'm glad I played it as a fan of the first one, and I'd rank it better than Before the Storm, but man, I really hope the third installment returns to form a little bit.

sem brincadeira nenhuma, joguei a primeira vez e chorei em todos os episodios, joguei na segunda vez e chorei o triplo. acho que eu me emocionei tanto por isso aqui porque e 1000x mais pesado que lis1, e eu me identifiquei demas com o sean em todos os aspectos, a trama disso aqui e arrebatadora e com certeza e o melhor da franquia, meu jogo favorito de todos os tempos. Nas duas jogatinas fiquei me perguntando como o mundo pode ser tão injusto com duas pessoas tão boas, ver uma criança de 9 anos sofrer tanto por causa da injustiça social corta meu coração de todas as formas, ainda mais quando eles são forçados a enfrentar situações horriveis so pra sobreviver, ninguem deveria passar por isso, vai se fuder. o jogo tem momento felizes e de calmaria, e nesses momentos me senti em paz igual aos personagens, e assim puder dar um sorriso de conforto junto com o daniel e o sean, lis 2 expande a experiencia do que e viver a vida em uma trama muito mais adulta e arrebatadora, nem consigo expressar em palavras o quanto eu amo a história do sean e o quão forte ele foi pra criar o próprio irmão em meio ao caos da vida, se ele errou foi tentando acertar.