Life is Strange: Double Exposure Reviews
Despite some issues (technical and gameplay-wise) Double Exposure is a very good story-driven adventure game that does justice to Max’s story. Unfortunately it looks kind of weak when compared to its great predecessor.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure passes the torch back to Max Caulfield in a worthy new mystery that fans and newcomers alike should investigate.
A superb second chapter to Max's story that hints at big things for the wider Life is Strange universe.
An initially wonderful return to Max Caufield comes entirely undone with competing narrative priorities and nonsensical attempts to build Life is Strange into a cinematic franchise. Despite the game's stunning animation work and sincere queer writing, Double Exposure is an overexposed mess.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure impresses with its stunning visuals and exceptional soundtrack, featuring detailed environments and rich expressions that significantly enhance immersion. The game excels in world-building, suspense, and narrative pacing, offering an engaging and unpredictable experience. However, the early segments struggle with their connection to the original, and the emotional arcs feel somewhat underdeveloped, lacking the depth seen in the first installment's character relationships.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure starts as a compelling mystery and grows into a poignant story about social bonds and trauma, but its awful ending weakens the series' identity, casting doubt on Deck Nine's choices.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Max's return is a disappointment. While it's a perfect Life is Strange game visually, the story and gameplay are a huge letdown. There were so many interesting things that could have been done with Max that it's hard to understand why she was surrounded by such dull characters and couldn't appear in a more compelling story.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a gateway that, on one hand, brings the beloved Max back to this series and, on the other, opens a new door to its future. The work, in line with the sequels of this collection, is filled with forgettable characters, unresolved storylines, ineffective decision-making, and tonal inconsistencies in the narrative structure. It proves that, at present, even the return of Alex is not enough to revive the worn-out heart of this series
Review in Persian | Read full review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure does a lot of things well. When it comes to Max and her emotional and personal journey from trauma to self-discovery, it works. The main character entertains you, tugs at your heartstrings, and you're happy to be on this journey with her. But when it comes to the twists and turns of the story and the internal logic of the plot of the new game, that's where it starts to creak.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Max Caulfield returns years after the events of the first Life is Strange to show how her life continued after Arcadia Bay. The new installment features an interesting dual-reality concept that significantly refreshes the plot. The downside is that the experience is short, and it seems that its new elements were underutilized.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is trying to grab several bites with one tail. On the one hand, Deck Nine tries to play on the emotions of Max and her fans, and on the other go its own way. However, instead of a gripping story or one that brings a feeling of catharsis, we are presented with a tale that evokes a fair amount of unsatisfaction.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure feels like the definition of an unnecessary sequel. It doesn't feel like a natural continuation of Life is Strange, and in many ways, it is kind of a step backward for the characters. At the same time, it doesn't have enough of its own voice and ends up feeling weaker than True Colors or Life is Strange 2. It's nice to see Max again, but fans would've been happier if she hadn't shown up again. Taken entirely on its own merits, Double Exposure is a relatively fun little mystery, but it's too bogged down for its own good.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure manages to hook the player in its first episodes, but the final part is disappointing. Having Max back (even if it's with different powers) is a positive point. It is a fact that the title is one of the most beautiful and polished in the series at its launch, even if some bugs and texture problems are present. Finally, despite being short, it is interesting to play it more than once.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite excellent facial animations and wonderful music, Double Exposure has pacing issues, unlikable characters, dire gameplay, tonal problems, and is an incomplete imitation of the perfect storm.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure pulls you back into the world of Max Caulfield only this time, it has matured into a deeper storyline that provides more welcome gameplay than previous titles so if you're a fan of the series then you won't want to miss this one. 📸
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is true to the standards of its predecessors, with a highly engaging story and well-written characters, but also a beautiful world.
Review in Greek | Read full review
While Max Caufield’s return to the series has been long awaited, it seems like Life is Strange: Double Exposure might be a bit too ambitious for its frame. With new powers and another dead girl to save, she’s back but with two timelines to balance as she snoops around. It does feel like the episodic structure could be given more time to breathe so as to fully realise what the game seeks to achieve. Players will enjoy returning to the series but may find this entry to be a bit too ambitious at the cost of fully developing the characters and narrative.
Failing to capture the original's essence or offer meaningful choices, this attempt to emulate Life is Strange wastes its potential. Fans and story-game enthusiasts should look elsewhere.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the sequel that fans have longed for, and it's worth the almost-10 year wait. Max is still a great protagonist, and watching her try to figure out Safi's murder provides some intense moments. The new powers provided excellent gameplay and choices, even if some puzzles were too easy. While the art was stunning, the issues with the sound were a little distracting. Not helping were some instances of lousy lip-syncing and low audio levels. That said, these are minor bumps along the way. If any player wants to see Max again, they'll be happy with Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure may not be the continuation of Max’s story we imagined after finishing the first title in the series, but it is certainly a return as unexpected as it is welcome. Deck Nine and Square Enix have managed to bring to life a story with darker, more mature tones.
Review in Italian | Read full review