Life is Strange: Double Exposure

A slightly more grown-up Max might not always seem believable, and there's a good chance that a few choices made in Life is Strange: Double Exposure might annoy you. But overall, this new instalment into the Life is Strange series is a success: its story will keep you guessing, its puzzles are fun to solve, and Max's new powers are a lot of fun to play around with.

“Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a narrative adventure game I relate to on a deeply personal level.”

Life is Strange: Double Exposure tackles the difficult task of continuing the story of a beloved character and successfully executes it in a way that respects the series’ legacy while pushing the franchise forward. With strong writing and a cast of compelling characters, this science-fiction murder mystery will keep you engaged with every twist and turn. While closely connected to its predecessors and a finale that may be divisive, this extension of Max’s story showcases Deck Nine’s expertise as one of the industry’s leaders in narrative-driven games.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a great story mixed in with fairly mundane gameplay, the game struggles to run well on the Steam Deck, but it is completely playable.

Despite its shortcomings, Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a promising gift for fans. Its dark mystery narrative requires you to keep track of two separate timelines at most intervals. But there's enough breathing room to enjoy the usual heartfelt moments of the series. Although the final chapter parallels the first game's events in a way, it sets up an unexpected follow-up sequel, leaving much to be desired from its characters. On the plus side, the series' staple elements, from the soundtrack to the puzzle-solving sections, are executed perfectly. Deck Nine could've handled the Max and Ch...

Life is Strange: Double Exposure brings Max back with a mystery full of twists and new superpowers that add a new layer to investigation but lacks the emotional punch the franchise is known for.

It's a game I enjoyed, but I'm not sure it's a game I needed.

Like its own hero's dabbling with time travel, Life is Strange: Double Exposure highlights the troubles of trying to revisit old memories, while raising unanswered questions about the future.

Ah, Life is Strange. We've been together for nearly a decade now and I can remember the very first time I sat down and enjoyed Max Caulfield's first story as we got to see her make use of her new time powers. It was a bumpy road at times, but it was still an enjoyable, memorable journey. Since then, though, the series has struggled when it came to making entries that were as memorable as the first, though this writer would argue that Life is Strange 2 and True Colors were good games as well. But now the next entry in the series, Life is Strange: Double Exposure sees the return of Max, as if Sq...

For the last 9 years, the Life is Strange franchise has made a name for itself thanks to its touching interactive storytelling, inclusivity, and diversity, and for creating characters that genuinely resonate with gamers worldwide.

Double Exposure is still a gorgeous and brilliantly written thriller that deserves attention. It doesn’t do anything groundbreaking, but it’s a new installment in the Life Is Strange series that examines Max Caulfield’s split from Arcadia Bay, her struggle with being hung up on the past, and how she has slowly embraced a stronger level of self-acceptance — despite a complicated track record of death always finding a way back to her. It may not be the continuation of “Max and Chloe forever” that many fans (understandably) wanted, but it’s a compelling adventure that underlines how flaws can bui...

As a Life is Strange fan, I can't recommend this game enough. Beyond that, even if I weren't a fan, this is a solid creation from a dedicated team, backed by a brilliant cast and a stellar engine that makes the game look unbelievably good at times. It's well worth the investment. Max Caulfield is back and she's better than ever, and that's all the average fan should need to know to pick up their copy.