Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time Reviews

Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Unscored
Jul 30, 2014

The key is, I do enjoy playing it. I'm still far from finished, but have played for an awfully long time. For a tenner, that's a lot of game. It's somewhat obnoxious, but special for just getting on with being a game.

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8 / 10
Mar 23, 2015

A solid second episode that meanders a little at first but has some of the most complex and thought-provoking moral decisions in any video game to date.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2015

While the second episode is flawed, I'm still invested in these characters and curious how things will turn out

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8 / 10
Mar 23, 2015

If this upward trend in quality continues then Life is Strange could be ending up on a few Game of the Year lists.

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8 / 10
Mar 24, 2015

Life Is Strange promised to explore mature and realistic themes from the start, and this second episode continues to do so even amidst the sci-fi trappings of time manipulation. Aside from a few miscued points here and there with pacing or the game's general presentation, this builds upon the first episode and draws you further into its tangled web of mystery.

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IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

Bad writing and VO hurt Life is Strange Episode 2, but an amazing ending makes it all worth it.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

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.

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9 / 10
Mar 24, 2015

On to Wednesday we go, otherwise known as Episode Three. If the quality of the series remains at this level, Life is Strange could grow into something truly great. I just hope I can keep that damn plant alive until Friday.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

Improves on what made episode one so great, while adding a bigger, more impacting story.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 25, 2015

While Out of Time has a tendency to meander (like Max herself), it hits hard in its critical moments. This episode succeeds in that it's adept at creating sincere concern for most of the inhabitants of Life is Strange. That depth is appreciated, but Out of Time felt like a giant step to the side, as we aren't much further along than we were at the end of episode one.

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3.9 / 5.0
Mar 25, 2015

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.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 25, 2015

The writing is pretty bad, but the puzzles are improved and it has great set pieces.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 25, 2015

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.

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7 / 10
Mar 25, 2015

Life is Strange still suffers from some problematic dialogue and "gamey" sequences, but the emotional payoff is worth the effort.

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6 / 10
Mar 26, 2015

Life Is Strange: Episode 2 – Out of Time has an excellent ending, but it's letdown by pacing issues that make the events leading up to that point feel inconsequential. There are a lot of interesting and engaging elements working in this release's favour, but it's yet to really pull them all together in a fulfilling manner. In some ways, this is an improvement – the dialogue's better for a start – but it really needs to step up soon. To use a tired baseball analogy, it's had two strikes now – one more and it's out.

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Mar 26, 2015

With Life is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time, developer DONTNOD Entertainment has lessened the wow factor and upped its focus on development. Through this, some pacing issues are created, though the final product remains decent and has a few memorable moments up its sleeve.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2015

It's an improvement on episode one, but there's too much inane padding in Out of Time for it to warrant a hearty recommendation.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2015

Dontnod have settled into the "second down" stage of this story well. Out of Time takes the strengths of the debut and runs with them, while also making a respectable effort of addressing its problems. I'm certainly looking forward to my next trip to Arcadia Bay

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Mar 27, 2015
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74%
Mar 27, 2015

A Telltale-esque title set in suburban America that hints at maturity.

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