Full Review + Trophy Review and Tips Below
A View From The Heitz: Life is Strange 2 is a new story by the team at DONTNOD that follows two brothers through a journey full of extraordinary situations. The relationship building and acting in this game is a huge step up from the original Life is Strange. Thankfully Life is Strange 2 never hits the lows of the original but also struggles to hit the highs.
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Life is Strange 2 doesn't stray far from the formula that made the first game such a darling in peoples eyes. You will follow the main protagonists through 5 chapters, making dialogue choices a long the way, some of which have long lasting implications on how the story plays out. There continues to be a supernatural element to the story that does not directly impact the game-play like the rewind power did, but is central to the development of the characters and their relationships.
Small tangent, It's interesting to play this game that deals with timely issues about race and equality in the US during this Trump filled era, especially as seen from an outsiders eyes. It makes you almost realize, just how much of a joke we are right now to the rest of the world.
Outside of pacing issues, this is definitely a sequel I can recommend especially if you enjoy well written, narrative, choice driven stories.
Trophies
Difficulty: 1/10
Time: 10-15 Hours
Trophy Guide: Recommended for collectibles
Trophy List Score: 8/10
As you would expect with similar type games, this trophy guide is very easy. The game rewards you trophies for completing each chapter and for finding every collectible. None of the trophies can be missed as there is a chapter/scene select that will tell you how many collectibles are missing. You can immediately find and exit to save your progress. Happy Trophy Hunting!
A View From The Heitz: Life is Strange 2 is a new story by the team at DONTNOD that follows two brothers through a journey full of extraordinary situations. The relationship building and acting in this game is a huge step up from the original Life is Strange. Thankfully Life is Strange 2 never hits the lows of the original but also struggles to hit the highs.
******
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Life is Strange 2 doesn't stray far from the formula that made the first game such a darling in peoples eyes. You will follow the main protagonists through 5 chapters, making dialogue choices a long the way, some of which have long lasting implications on how the story plays out. There continues to be a supernatural element to the story that does not directly impact the game-play like the rewind power did, but is central to the development of the characters and their relationships.
Small tangent, It's interesting to play this game that deals with timely issues about race and equality in the US during this Trump filled era, especially as seen from an outsiders eyes. It makes you almost realize, just how much of a joke we are right now to the rest of the world.
Outside of pacing issues, this is definitely a sequel I can recommend especially if you enjoy well written, narrative, choice driven stories.
Trophies
Difficulty: 1/10
Time: 10-15 Hours
Trophy Guide: Recommended for collectibles
Trophy List Score: 8/10
As you would expect with similar type games, this trophy guide is very easy. The game rewards you trophies for completing each chapter and for finding every collectible. None of the trophies can be missed as there is a chapter/scene select that will tell you how many collectibles are missing. You can immediately find and exit to save your progress. Happy Trophy Hunting!