Life is Strange: Reunion Reviews
It's almost as if Deck Nine gave us two very good games in one release . Quite a feat!
Review in Polish | Read full review
Life is Strange: Reunion at last delivers the sequel and finale that its heroines deserve.
The long awaited reunion of Max and Chloe brings some of the series best scenes, but they forgot to build a compelling game around them.
Life is Strange: Reunion is a good game in the series, but it plays it too safe. The gameplay is great - like going back in time with Max and the parts with Chloe. The voice acting is amazing. But the story isn't the emotional rollercoaster the series is known for - from beginning to end it's like a stroll in the park on a Sunday afternoon.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Good fan service and a successful attempt to bring back beloved characters. Perfect for those looking for a nostalgic experience. But hopefully this game really becomes the final point in the Life is Strange saga.
Review in Russian | Read full review
While every series that reminds me of the past moves me emotionally, Reunion was so lacking that I couldn't fully embrace those emotions. Such a reunion deserved a more compelling story.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Life is Strange: Reunion delivers an emotional return to beloved characters, blending a solid detective story with impactful choices and strong atmosphere. While the narrative and music shine, the experience is held back by minimal gameplay, technical issues, and a short runtime. It's not the grand finale the series might deserve, but it still offers a meaningful and heartfelt conclusion for fans.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
A fitting end to Max and Chloe's story, it's a real joy to have these two iconic characters back together again. While the story, revolving around Caledon University and Abraxas, might not be quite as gripping as it should be, this is still a very strong entry into the series, with brilliant visuals, stellar voice acting, and a great mixture of puzzle-solving, evidence-hunting and exploration.
Life is Strange: Reunion is a game of paradox. On the one hand, it offers a safe return to the emotions and gameplay that made us fall in love with the series over a decade ago, while on the other, it ruthlessly invalidates some of its own legacy in order to adapt the story to the expectations of its loyal fans. It's a love letter written on the ruins of controversial decisions, and despite technical shortcomings and the publisher's haste, it manages to move the audience and provide a long-awaited sense of closure.
Review in Polish | Read full review
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Review in Italian | Read full review
Depending on how you look at it, the nature of Life is Strange: Reunion changes completely. On the one hand, it works perfectly as a tribute to the first game in the series, delivering a deeply emotional reunion. On the other hand, the gameplay and story of this new installment don't stand out as much as they should, precisely because they rely too heavily on nostalgia.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Life is Strange: Reunion is an enjoyable and fitting end to the Max and Chloe saga so if you've played the previous games in the franchise, you'll definitely want to pick this one up, too. 🔥
It honestly breaks my heart to think that this is the last time I’ll spend time with Max and Chloe, and I didn’t even realize I felt this way until now. They’ve become more than just characters to me; they feel like friends, like an important part of my life. When the credits rolled, I found myself sobbing, and it’s been a long time since that last happened. The fact that I’m left with these feelings can only mean one thing: for the first time, Deck Nine has truly managed to create a Life is Strange game that hits exactly where it should. It warms my heart. My poor, aching heart.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
With Life is Strange: Reunion, Deck Nine and Square Enix deliver another beautiful story for the franchise. The reunion between Max and Chloe is an ideal building block for the unfolding of the story and which side roads are possible. Although it was another rollercoaster of mystery and emotion, I felt that the focus was more on Max, and certain locations gave less shine to the game. Still, this episode is another must-play in the Life is Strange universe and I went from one plot twist to another. Deck Nine and Square Enix, start the next episode!
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Regardless of which ending your choices lead to, Life Is Strange: Reunion truly delivers. I found it engaging, mysterious, and deeply nostalgic. It feels tailored to longtime fans: those who loved the first game will get the closure they were waiting for, while newcomers may find the pacing slow and the story too tied to past events.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Like Veronica Mars, Life is Strange is still charming in its later seasons, but you can see where the conflicting visions over the story don't mesh. It's lovely to see these characters again, I just wish they'd be allowed to have an ending.
Life is Strange: Reunion had me sobbing, laughing, and yelling, on more than one occasion. Having experienced every bit of this franchise, from Don’t Nod to Deck Nine, across eleven years, elevated the catharsis this game brought about. It becomes hard to recommend this instance to newcomers, but it’s a wonderful icing-on-the-cake ending to anyone wondering if the franchise lands on its feet. A decade-plus of wanderlust, angst, and artistry ends in such a satisfying fashion.
Life is Strange: Reunion is a strong send-off to Max and Chloe’s story for gamers who have been there since the beginning or picked up on the way through.
Life is Strange: Reunion feels like a gift to fans, built around Max and Chloe’s long-awaited reunion. Yet that focus comes at a cost—supporting characters, world-building, and even the final choice feel diminished. Still, the two leads retain their bittersweet charm.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Life is Strange: Reunion succeeds by bringing back Max and Chloe with improved chemistry and maturity, ensuring a worthy ending. The soundtrack and collectibles remain excellent. However, the arsonist mystery is weak. The game suffers from limited dialogue options, reducing replayability, and a smaller campus, limiting exploration.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review