Life is Strange

EoinMcLovin · 03-12-2015 10:03pm

complete season only $10 on US PSN for 2 days only as part of The Game Awards 2015 sale

03-12-2015 11:02pm

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

complete season only $10 on US PSN for 2 days only as part of The Game Awards 2015 sale

Snap was just coming to say it was 10er on xbox live

sheep? · 03-12-2015 11:54pm

That's great value, highly recommended if anyone is on the fence!

MiskyBoyy · 04-12-2015 3:24am

Deleted User wrote: »

Snap was just coming to say it was 10er on xbox live

€4.50ish on xbox russian store

pablomakaveli · 06-12-2015 10:05pm

Just finished this game after buying it in the steam sale the other week.

Chose to sacrifice Chloe. I thought the scene with Max sitting helplessy in the bathroom crying as events between Chloe and Nathan played out was pretty powerful. And having heard about the other ending i think i made the right decision and i think this was the better ending.

When i first heard about this game i didnt have much interest thinking it was just some teen drama nonsense but it really surprised me and im glad i decided to give it a try. Probably my favourite pleasant surprise game this year.

sheep? · 07-12-2015 10:56pm

Just looking at my brother playing this, and it's a journey in itself, wondering what choices he'll make.

He spent about 10 mins deciding

if he should assist in Chloe's suicide. But looking at that scene again where Max watches William leave, knowing he's going to his death, it's a precursor to one of the endings that I never noticed. Great storytelling. Really looking forward to what dontnod do with season 2.

J. Marston · 17-01-2016 10:37pm

The limited edition physical copy is released in a few days. I thought it was an Amazon exclusive and since Amazon aren't delivering it to Ireland, I thought I was going to miss out but it's available on Gamestop too for pre-order so that's a pleasant surprise.

MilesMorales1 · 17-01-2016 10:47pm

I really want the limited edition but its 40 quid for something I already own, so it feels like a waste.

Jordan 199 · 19-01-2016 2:16am

I decided to pre-order the limited edition copy for my XB1

MilesMorales1 · 22-01-2016 11:28am

Argos has the PS4 physical copy for 35 quid..... hmm, its not bad, but then its such a waste just to have something.

kunst nugget · 22-01-2016 11:41am

Double post…

kunst nugget · 22-01-2016 11:41am

Scumbag Max Caulfield

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22-01-2016 11:49am

They have patched in the Directors Commentary to the existing game as free DLC which is pretty cool of them. Unfortunately it's not like regular DC that plays as you play the game, it's just a bunch of making of videos access from the main menu.

Generic Dreadhead · 22-01-2016 1:36pm

Bought this there recently and I'm enjoying it thus far. Roughly how long is a standard full playthrough?

J. Marston · 22-01-2016 7:58pm

Cormac... wrote: »

Bought this there recently and I'm enjoying it thus far. Roughly how long is a standard full playthrough?

From my experience, each episode was around 3 hours long.

Sudden Valley · 23-01-2016 3:44pm

Finished it yesterday. Felt the ending was a bit like mass effect 3 where there were no good outcomes possiblw. Also reminded me a lot of Final Destination films in that you can't escape death. I loved the series but can't see how they could interest me in a game not involving chloe and max.

Encrypted Pigeon · 24-01-2016 2:09pm

Finished up playing (EP5) last night,

really hit me in the feels, still thinking about the outcome today and reading various other blogs posts about theories which is rare affect for me, be it coming from a book/movie/game

For those interested: Decided to save Chloe, as I felt at the time it was the right choice as at the time of the decision there was no proof that the outcome would be any different choosing AB or even if it was related (other than some unsubstantiated hints during the game), that and having repeatedly gone through the various experiences trying to save her over and over again.

Now I'm not sure what I want to play next, I think i might go play some Dark Souls to desensitize.

tok9 · 28-01-2016 1:47pm

Well I finally got myself a new PS4 and the first thing I did was download the final episode.

I don't have much to add except to say that I really enjoyed the episode and the season as a whole was excellent. It really felt like the final episode was that bit more experimental throughout.

I do have some nitpicky issues but I won't get into them. If there was something that I don't think I really liked, it's the final choice. For me this isn't really a choice. There is an obvious true ending and I would have preferred if Dontnod took that control and told the ending they wanted. I guess that may have caused some disappointment from fans used to making choices but it felt out of place for me.

Anyway don't want to end on a downer as I really did love the game and even replayed episodes to get the Platinum for it. Highly highly recommend.

sheep? · 28-01-2016 2:40pm

tok9 wrote: »

I do have some nitpicky issues but I won't get into them. If there was something that I don't think I really liked, it's the final choice. For me this isn't really a choice. There is an obvious true ending and I would have preferred if Dontnod took that control and told the ending they wanted. I guess that may have caused some disappointment from fans used to making choices but it felt out of place for me.

It does stick a little in the eye. I'd prefer an ending determined by previous actions in the game. A or B is quite silly really. Or even if the 2 choices have been determined by previous actions.

Although saying that, it was a tough choice, personally speaking.

Encrypted Pigeon · 28-01-2016 6:38pm

Here is a good interview with one of the Co-Directors <WARNING SPOILERS> https://youtu.be/xhxh3Iy_3Ic </WARNING SPOILERS> I found it brought a bit of closure to the choice I made.

I honestly now believe that there was not a right choice, and its ultimately down to how you play the game and build the character Max is how you have to face and decide the final choice, either way there will be consequences that your character/Max must be prepared to live with. Far from the happy ending I was expecting and so much left to ponder.

Again to echo above, super game, highly recommended.

wandatowell · 17-02-2016 1:07am

Just finished the 2nd episode.

Very interesting so far and I cant wait to see how everything comes together.

EoinMcLovin · 20-04-2016 9:33am

Season Pass currently on sale on PSN store for €11.99 (€9.99 PS Plus)

EoinMcLovin · 20-07-2016 3:06pm

episode 1 will be free on all platforms from tomorrow

Zero-Cool · 21-07-2016 10:32am

Ep 1 is free now, gonna give it a go later and I see the season pass is 12.99 on the PSN for the next week. I was very tempted to get this after finishing Gone Home as it sounded similar enough but wasn't sure. At least I get to try it for free now anyway.

EoinMcLovin · 21-07-2016 10:46am

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Ep 1 is free now, gonna give it a go later and I see the season pass is 12.99 on the PSN for the next week. I was very tempted to get this after finishing Gone Home as it sounded similar enough but wasn't sure. At least I get to try it for free now anyway.

Oh it's a brilliant game, you won't be disappointed

Mr E · 21-07-2016 10:56am

Coincidentally I finished Episode 1 last night (after starting it months ago but drifted away).

Glad I went back to it - great storytelling.

kunst nugget · 21-07-2016 11:23am

Mr E wrote: »

Coincidentally I finished Episode 1 last night (after starting it months ago but drifted away).

Glad I went back to it - great storytelling.

It only gets better from here on in.

EoinMcLovin · 21-07-2016 11:37am

kunst nugget wrote: »

It only gets better from here on in.

Yeah, definitely one of my favorite games of last year

Encrypted Pigeon · 21-07-2016 5:51pm

I absolutely loved this game, the developers paid so much attention to detail that it really pays off to take your time to explore. Episode 1 does a lot of the introducing and setting up but it really ramps up after that.

Zero-Cool · 21-07-2016 6:10pm

The music is brilliant! Just at the dorm so only played a small bit but enjoying it so far. Approximately how long is each episode?

Mr E · 21-07-2016 6:11pm

I think 3-4 hours (maybe 15-20 hours in total).

Zero-Cool · 21-07-2016 9:58pm

There was 1 moment in this that made me decide on buying the season pass. Lying on the bed listening to Crosses by Jose Gonzalez. Hadn't heard that in years, such a class song.

Also the line

"go **** your selfie"

made me laugh probably more than it should have

Near the end of the 1st ep, will finish it tonight and enjoying it so far.

Zero-Cool · 22-07-2016 12:50am

Finished ep 1, want to go straight into ep 2 but it's taking a stupid amount of time to download, 85 minutes for 3gbs isn't right. Looks like I'll have to wait. Really glad the 1st ep went free, i just really wish the PSN theme you get with the season pass played the theme music and not v the default ps4 music.

Also what bird are they talking about in the choices?

MiskyBoyy · 22-07-2016 12:52am

Zero-Cool wrote:

Also what bird are they talking about in the choices?

I think there was a bird that hits the bathroom window and dies but you can rewind and open the window so the bird flies in instead.

Zero-Cool · 22-07-2016 12:54am

Wow, completely missed that. In Chloes house? I looked all around that bathroom, balls.

MiskyBoyy · 22-07-2016 12:58am

Zero-Cool wrote:

Wow, completely missed that. In Chloes house? I looked all around that bathroom, balls.

No wait, just looked it up and it was actually Chloe's mothers room. I only played it a few weeks ago too. Must start taking my omega 3 tablets again :P

J. Marston · 22-07-2016 1:08am

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Finished ep 1, want to go straight into ep 2 but it's taking a stupid amount of time to download, 85 minutes for 3gbs isn't right. Looks like I'll have to wait. Really glad the 1st ep went free, i just really wish the PSN theme you get with the season pass played the theme music and not v the default ps4 music.

Also what bird are they talking about in the choices?

Same here, it's a lovely piece of music. The OST for the game is fantastic. The ending for each episode is made so much better by the musical choices.

Zero-Cool · 22-07-2016 1:27am

Ah bollox thought i checked all the doors!

sheep? · 22-07-2016 1:40am

I don't think it matters too much unless you're going for a P. Trophy if memory serves (it's been a while since I've played it).

Even at that, I think you can jump in at points to replay the episodes.

Zero-Cool · 22-07-2016 1:51am

Ah just wanted to make sure i got the whole story, see what her ma is up to

Good sign anyway that i want to find out more about the characters lives. Comparing to a couple of other games I'm playing at the moment where I'm skipping dialogue because the story is just boring.

Robert ninja · 22-07-2016 12:18pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFlMoAasW4A

Jordan 199 · 22-07-2016 1:49pm

Got this back in January and I haven't played it yet

Will somebody give my butt a good kicking.

corcaigh07 · 22-07-2016 5:40pm

Looking forward to this one! Sounds like an amazing game. Always close to buying it so sampling the first part of it will be perfect.

EoinMcLovin · 27-07-2016 6:28pm

Legendary Digital Studios and Square Enix have joined forces to adapt Life Is Strange into a digital series.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/legendary-tackling-adaptation-life-is-914899

Encrypted Pigeon · 27-07-2016 7:36pm

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

Legendary Digital Studios and Square Enix have joined forces to adapt Life Is Strange into a digital series.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/legendary-tackling-adaptation-life-is-914899

Will be interesting to see how that plays out as a series considering a big part of the appeal of LiS was the players interaction with the narrative and the sense of immersion that came with it. Also I wonder what impact this will have on the prospect of a second in the series (game) if that was ever going to happen.

Vojera · 07-08-2016 11:35pm

After dipping in and out of this for the past while I sat for seven straight hours today and finished it. I haven't done that in a very long time, so that says a lot.

Really enjoyed it. It became quite dark and went in a direction I didn't expect but I was impressed with how it all turned out.

I loved seeing the choice statistics at the end of each chapter. It was so interesting and also highlighted a few places to me that I didn't realise things could have gone differently. For example,

I was pretty devastated to learn that I could have saved Kate. I honestly thought that she had to die to show Max that her power wasn't infallible. Her death is such a huge deal throughout the rest of the game that I'm looking forward to seeing how it changes things if she survives.

Edit: Oh, and also

there was nothing heroic about Max's competition entry. That really bugged me more than it should have.

sheep? · 07-08-2016 11:38pm

I recently finished watching Twin Peaks, I must give this a run through again and have a gawk at all the similarities/references.

Vojera · 08-08-2016 4:30pm

Another thought I had which never got addressed, at least in my playthrough: when you're looking at your evidence board and piecing together all the clues you've gathered,

is the Katie on Frank's ledger Kate Marsh? Was David right in saying she was buying drugs? And if she was, were Nathan and Mr. Jefferson coercing her?

Encrypted Pigeon · 08-08-2016 5:51pm

Vojera wrote: »

Another thought I had which never got addressed, at least in my playthrough: when you're looking at your evidence board and piecing together all the clues you've gathered,
is the Katie on Frank's ledger Kate Marsh? Was David right in saying she was buying drugs? And if she was, were Nathan and Mr. Jefferson coercing her?

The name in the ledger has "Katie" and not "Kate", considering how the game portraits her innocent persona I would consider it highly unlikely she would have been involved in any way with Frank

Vojera · 08-08-2016 6:31pm

Encrypted Pigeon wrote: »

The name in the ledger has "Katie" and not "Kate", considering how the game portraits her innocent persona I would consider it highly unlikely she would have been involved in any way with Frank

I thought that too but she is referred to by that name once during the game, albeit by someone who isn't her friend.

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