Life is Strange 2 (PS4)

I absolutely love this game and its prequel. Having played the first Life is Strange for about twenty minutes I had paused the game, gone onto Amazon and purchased the second one. Fantastic graphics, great storyline, multiple endings were all incredible. Granted its not for everyone, I love story driven role play games like Ico, The Last Guardian, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, Erica, Where the Wild Things Are etc. and if this is your kind of thing I'd highly recommend it. Roll on Life is Strange 3!

Game arrived quick etc, can't fault that. But the gameplay itself is soooo ooo slow. Now I hate shoot em ups, and games that make me panic, so a good decision-led, story-based game is my thing. I loved the first life is strange, but this one seems to be streeeeeetched out to fill all its chapters, and there's so much time (sometimes in silence), between actually having any input into it at all. I won't spoil the story, and I'm glad I bought it, but it's not one to bother going back to. Get Detroit Beyond Human or any other Quantic Dream game instead.

My daughter and I played the first Life is Strange and were completely drawn into the world of Arcadia Bay and the intriguing story of Max and Chloe, so even though we were underwhelmed by the prequel 'Before the Storm' we were excited to play this more-encouragingly titled, Life is Strange 2. This isn't really a sequel, however. Only one character from the previous games is here: David, and instead '2' focuses on a completely new cast.Life is Strange 2 revolves around two brothers, who after suffering a terrible tragedy in the game's opening chapter, become propelled into a sad journey of self-discovery as they have to flee their hometown. Dontnod Entertainment develop the two boys' story arcs beautifully and as in the previous games, the voice acting, animation and watercolour aesthetics of the game are top-notch. The use of sound and colour perfectly encapsulates the tone of the game, which is more stressful and heart-wrenching than the sinister brooding atmosphere of the first game.As in the first game, there is plenty to do alongside following the game's story - the collectibles system is similar and anyone who has played the first game will find their way around this game intuitively.The plot features plenty of twists and turns, encouraging the player to explore the game's replayability, which we feel presents great value for money at it's price point. If you love story games, especially ones which will tug at your heart strings and at times have you on the edge of your seat, Life is Strange 2 will not disappoint.A note to Square Enix - we want Life is Strange 3, now!