Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Visually impressive with improved lighting and motion-capture technology.
- Interesting dimension-hopping gameplay mechanic that deviates from traditional time travel.
- Some well-executed narrative beats and intriguing twists throughout the story.
- The character of Safi Llewellyn-Fayyad is particularly compelling and drives the game forward.
- Potential for future stories and character expansions in the Life is Strange universe.
- Max Caulfield is portrayed as a flat protagonist, lacking depth and personality.
- Inconsistent story quality and writing diminish emotional resonance.
- Relationships feel distant and underdeveloped, particularly between Max and her romantic options.
- The game feels too similar to its predecessor, lacking originality.
- Overall experience lacks the necessary drama and passion that the series is known for.
Robo Score: 5.0
- Visually appealing with stellar environment design and lighting effects
- Good voice acting throughout the game
- Offers an atmospheric experience complemented by a killer soundtrack
- Has potential for deep narrative with time-travel mechanics
- May appeal to die-hard fans of the original Life Is Strange game
- Weak and confusing narrative that fails to engage players
- Unlikable characters with forced dialogue and humor
- Lack of meaningful gameplay and player agency
- Environmental puzzles are simplistic and lack depth
- High price point compared to competitors offering better narratives
Robo Score: 3.0
- Unique coming-of-age story that avoids being preachy
- Fresh direction and improvement on aspects from previous games
- Relatable character development for Max Caulfield 10 years later
- Meaningful choices with natural consequences
- Tight and concise story that respects the player's time
- Expertly written handling of heavy topics
- Well-developed and realistic characters
- Incredible performances and character animations
- Engaging mystery with twists and turns
- Clever use of interdimensional travel mechanics
- Beautifully designed settings with a strong atmosphere
- Outstanding original soundtrack and audio
- Cinematic visuals and artful cinematography
- Shorter chapter length compared to other Life is Strange games
- Some plot points may feel underdeveloped
- Smaller game world than previous titles, limiting exploration
Robo Score: 10.0
- Interesting new powers for Max allowing time hopping and engaging puzzles
- Strong character development, especially for Max and her exploration of trauma
- Nice incorporation of bisexual representation with romantic options
- Enjoyable and relatable supporting characters, particularly Safi
- Effective worldbuilding through NPC dialogues and interactions
- Satisfying conclusion to the overarching narrative
- Frequent sound mixing issues making dialogue inconsistent in volume
- The head-to-timeline gameplay can become repetitive
- Certain mechanics, like item transferring, were not used effectively after initial showcase
- Some character developments felt rushed or underutilized
- Narrative suffered from retreading old ground and lacked major impactful decisions
- Conclusion did not resolve some of the interesting setups introduced
Robo Score: 7.0
*Robo Score / Pros and Cons generated by AI based on content of review.