Life is Strange: Reunion Reviews
Life Is Strange: Reunion does right by past, present, and future, bringing Max and Chloe back together for a worthy final mystery.
Playing out and reading like incredibly poor fan fiction, Life is Strange: Reunion is a return to Max and Chloe’s roots that fundamentally misunderstands the series’ themes, rules and strengths. Less of a triumphant one last hurrah and more of a reanimating of a dead, soulless corpse, it’s an incredibly missable and disappointing regression in storytelling for the franchise that doesn’t trust its audience’s intelligence.
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. 🔥
*Life is Strange: Reunion* marks a familiar return to a memorable universe, preserving the visual and narrative identity that defines the series. The settings remain immersive and well-crafted, fostering a strong sense of immersion, while the soundtrack—though more understated—effectively complements the emotional moments. From a technical standpoint, the experience is solid and consistent, allowing the player to focus entirely on the story without distractions. The narrative sustains interest throughout, anchored by the concept of racing against time and the evolution of familiar characters, offering an emotional continuity that fans will appreciate. While perhaps less impactful than previous titles, it serves as a calmer, more reflective conclusion, providing a competent and cohesive farewell to this chapter of the series.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Life is Strange: Reunion is a game that relies primarily on nostalgia and the strong bond between the series’ two iconic characters. In these moments, it can be very powerful and offer an emotionally resonant experience that fans will appreciate. At the same time, however, it’s clear that it doesn’t fully realize the potential of its world. Weak supporting characters, limited consequences of choices, and an uneven pace prevent it from being a fully-fledged, complex return to the series. The question therefore remains open: Is this a sincere return to its roots, or rather a safe product that relies mainly on emotion and nostalgia?
Review in Czech | Read full review
Life is Strange: Reunion manages to hit the emotional and narrative bullseye with this exit for Max and Chloe. Not everything works, particularly some secondary characters who have no real weight in the story and the relative scarcity of backtalk with Chloe, but the playful piano that Deck Nine wields manages to evoke a delightful melody that I'm sure will linger in our hearts for a while, like dust on photos of when we were younger, perhaps more carefree, perhaps happier. It's a bit of a nostalgia-in-progress, what I feel for Life is Strange: Reunion, and it has the same flavor as that autumn afternoon twenty years ago, by the lake. Goodbye, Max and Chloe. And thank you.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Reunion delivers an adventure worthy of what Max and Chloe represent in the Life is Strange franchise. Despite them being placed in a completely different setting and context, Deck Nine managed to maintain the essence of the bond between the two characters. While trying to prevent a tragedy from happening, they find themselves entangled in a narrative that explores the mysteries and conflicts within the city of Lakeport. The plot may fall short in a few minor aspects, but it hits the mark on what can be considered the most relevant points.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Not everyone will agree with the handling of this storyline, but developer Deck Nine Games did it for a simple reason: Life Is Strange: Reunion is for those aching to see Max and Chloe have a true happy ending. This comes at the cost of sidelining certain characters. It also honors the series itself, with musical nods, nostalgic dialogues, and artifacts of previous entries.
Life is Strange: Reunion is an essential playthrough for long-time fans of the franchise. Deck Nine expertly balances the nostalgia of Max and Chloe’s relationship with fresh gameplay mechanics and high-stakes drama. While the game’s mystery occasionally loses its footing and minor visual bugs break the immersion, the deeply authentic character writing makes this a beautiful, tear-jerking send-off for Arcadia Bay’s best duo.