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.
If you enjoyed this review or want to know what I think of other games in the bundle, check out the full review on or subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/NoQjv8lnYiY
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.
If you enjoyed this review or want to know what I think of other games in the bundle, check out the full review on or subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/NoQjv8lnYiY