Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time Reviews
Following through on the tone of the first episode, Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time features natural story and character progression with gravitas-laden decisions that will shape the future.
Life Is Strange remains an excellent game for those who like choice and consequence games, though the gameplay in the second episode is a little lackluster. As seemingly small choices you made in Episode One come back to haunt you—such as the decision to erase something on a white board or little comments you might make—you get the sense that your choices really matter in a way they don't in many other games that include choices. This is Max's life, and though she may rewind and change it, the choices she makes will still impact the way the story goes.
Life is Strange Episode Two continues Max's adventure with an emotionally-charged plot and lush visuals
Just as I felt after playing Life is Strange: Episode 1, I left the second episode wanting to dive right into the next chapter. Despite some completely out of place and unrealistic reactions to things, many of the characters still had that indie movie charm and relatability about them. The core gameplay, filled with tough choices, Max's snarky comments, and artsy music and visuals stays the same, which sits just perfectly with me. While Episode 2 doesn't feature that same magical feeling that the first episode exuded, it's still a must-buy.
Where the first episode applied some very basic foundations for the world and the characters, "Out of Time" really lets us explore the friendship these two girls share, even though they've been apart for so long.
The Telltale style, successfully applied to an original, supernatural coming of age story. It's now up to Dontnod to continue the fine quality over three more episodes.
Out Of Time doesn't make the same impact that Chrysalis did, but it is just as good in every respect. Exploring more of Arcadia Bay and interacting with new characters made it feel like a real place that we could visit ourselves, just without the impending doom. We enjoyed exploring the new environments of the diner and the junkyard, as well as the new ways to use Max's power they introduced. Sadly the lip syncing issues haven't been ironed out and they do seem to be here to stay, but we hope the frame rate issues we experienced will be a case isolated to Out Of Time. All in all though, episode two is a fantastic follow up that expands both the gameplay and story of Chrysalis and takes it to a whole new level, where we can use Max's power in new ways and interact with characters in a different fashion. And now this leaves us and fans with the agonising wait for episode three.
The ending is far away, but the journey thus far has been excellent, and so far Life is Strange is proving to be an experience no gamer should miss.
A solid instalment into the series, that'll leave you on the edge of your seats. With a cast of in-depth characters, and a storyline which you aren't going to forget in a hurry, Life is Strange is one of the more unique games on the market today.
The writing is pretty bad, but the puzzles are improved and it has great set pieces.
The soundtrack to episode two of Life is Strange really shines. . . the whole game is excellent at creating mood and feeling, and the music is the cherry on top
در نهایت Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time همان راه نسخه پیشین را ادامه داده و سعی در این داشته است که برخی ایرادات بخصوص ایرادات دیالوگ نویسی و ضعف های گیم پلی را در قسمت جدید برطرف کند . در ابتدای نقد نیز گفتم Life is Strange اثری نیست که محتوای بسیار بالا و قوی را به مخاطب ارائه دهد و ذهن شما را درگیر داستانی پیچیده کند بلکه به واقع تمرکز اصلی آن بر روی طبیعی سازی روابط انسانی حول دختری جوان و عکاس قرار دارد ، روابطی که اکثر آنها در زندگی بسیاری از ما نیز پیش می آید اما وجود استعداد بازگشت در زمان عاملی برای تجلی نام بازی در محتوای اثر شده است . بازی از لحاظ روابط بین کاراکترها تا حدی به بلوغ و پختگی رسیده است اما چالش بزرگتر ، ارائه محتوای قوی تر و البته بیشتر در کنار ارائه نقاط عطف داستانی است ، امری که بازی در ارائه آن ضعف دارد . از آنجایی که پیرامون اتفاقات پایان قسمت اول پرداختی صورت نگرفته و رویداد مهم پایان قسمت دوم نیز به آن اضافه شده می توان انتظار داشت این مشکل در قسمت آینده برطرف شود .
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If this upward trend in quality continues then Life is Strange could be ending up on a few Game of the Year lists.
Dontnod Entertainment has a knack for keeping the flaws hidden in Life is Strange thanks to an engaging story. Even if pressing buttons in the right order or at the right time isn't your gaming 'thing', the Twin Peaks driven feel of the story will keep you coming back for more.
Life is Strange Episode 2 once again successfully ticks all the right boxes and creates a very interesting game driven by player choice and repercussions.
Episode Two of Life is Strange really hooked me. I still want to know more about this world. I want to know why Max has her powers. I want to know why teenage girls are mysteriously disappearing. I want to know how the rich kids' families destroyed the town. I want to know how Max could possibly save the town from the impending tornado she keeps having visions of. I want to know more, because the game tugged at my heart strings, even though it simultaneously pressed my anger buttons. I supposed I could deal with a couple more hours of Bottle Finder 3000 if it means I get to see what happens next.
Life is Strange Episode 2 stumbles a bit in continuing the momentum it built up in the previous episode by introducing some needlessly mundane activities and slow story pacing, but the scenarios found near the end of the episode more than makes up for any missteps. It was great to see just how my choices affected the game till now and I look forward to unearthing more secrets in this fascinating experience.
Complimented by an incredibly powerful ending that could have worked on its own as the season finale, even in only its second episode the tides are turning. Dark forces are on the horizon and new threats are appearing, yet Life is Strange is only growing brighter.
A Telltale-esque title set in suburban America that hints at maturity.
Bad writing and VO hurt Life is Strange Episode 2, but an amazing ending makes it all worth it.