Life is Strange: Double Exposure

"If it seems like we&s;re dogging on this latest outing for the series, it&s;s only because we know just how unique and entertaining it can be. Double Exposure isn&s;t a bad game, it&s;s just not the series at its best. …"

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"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a classic adventure with elements of detective about a brave and strong heroine with a special gift. The progressive bias spoils the overall picture a bit, but the new game is still the best …"

"While Life is Strange: Double Exposure was a lot of fun and had a lot of great moments between using her powers to swap between timelines to be a murder-mystery detective, conversations dragged on and significant choices being made didn&s;t …"

"As modest as it is, it still accomplishes what it set out to do. It&s;s a good, fun Life is Strange game, and there isn&s;t much else like that. It maintains the delicate balance between campy and comforting throughout, but …"

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure retains the focus present in True Colors while bringing back the supernatural mystery angle of Max Caulfield&s;s inaugural adventure. Deck Nine again proves it is a worthy caretaker of this dense, narrative series."

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a huge fumble for an otherwise fantastic series. What began with a promising opener only really leads to a great big pile of disappointment and heartbreak. It&s;s filled with visual and audio bugs and …"

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is filled with the same powerful moments as the original, with fresh new characters and clever gameplay."

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure presenta una trama seductora que te atrapa rápidamente gracias a su gran novedad jugable: el viaje entre realidad. Sin embargo, la falta de variedad e innovación en el gameplay hace que no pueda despuntar tanto …"

"Double Exposure looks great, the plot is gripping, the dialogue decisions make you think, the characters have their rough edges and in general the game looks like a more than worthy sequel to the fantastic Life is Strange (2015)."

"It&s;s impossible to make your way through Life is Strange: Double Exposure without performance issues interfering with the experience. It’s ironically right in line with the game’s theme of duality, with the Living and Dead worlds serving as metaphors for …"

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure struggles to deliver the touching narrative and direction of its predecessors, feeling more like a side story than a worthy sequel for Max Caulfield&s;s second outing."

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is one of the best stories ever told by a video game, with a skilful interweaving of mystery and science fiction. All the characters are believable although stereotyped, and the twists chase each other unpredictably …"

"As warm, deep, and emotionally engaging as it ever was, Life is Strange: Double Exposure delivers another great adventure for beloved hero Max Caulfield. With a great new cast of interesting characters, a banger of a mystery, and enough ethical …"

"It&s;s exploration of powers left me wanting more. Fans of Life is Strange will likely get more out of the experience than those going in cold turkey, but Double Exposure is worth checking out if you&s;re looking to get stuck …"

"Despite a fantastic soundtrack and interesting characters, the game&s;s lack of player choice and clunky writing fails to live up to the gravitas of the series."

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure tackles the difficult task of continuing the story of a beloved character and successfully executes it in a way that respects the series’ legacy while pushing the franchise forward."

"Double Exposure offers some interesting narrative beats, gorgeous visuals, and a few endearing characters, but fails to deliver the personality, drama, or emotion it is reliant upon."

"Double Exposure may fall a little short when compared to some of the previous games in the series, but Max Caulfield&s;s return is still a riveting (and wild) ride. Max is as caring and likeable as ever. We loved spending …"

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure brings back our time-altering protagonist Max Caulfield after nearly a decade. While the character work largely succeeds in recapturing the original&s;s charm, clunky mechanics and an occasionally grating supporting cast make this return an overall …"

"Whatever promise Life is Strange: Double Exposure has, be it in its beautiful setting, fun and likable characters, or its intriguing setup, ends up being undermined by a scattershot narrative that never comes together. And unfortunately, with a lack of …"

"When Life Is Strange: Double Exposure focuses on telling a personal story about trauma and regret it soars. When it focuses on being a teaser for future entries with its supernatural spectacle, it unravels. This balancing act unfortunately causes the …"

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a perfectly enjoyable narrative adventure, but one which we&s;d strongly suggest you play elsewhere unless Switch is your only means. Timeline-hopping antics, a compelling murder mystery, and a cosy atmosphere all work strongly in …"

"It&s;s great to have Max Caulfield back, but I&s;m not sure she ever needed to be in the first place. A somewhat unnecessary-feeling sequel that still manages to tell a compelling story, if not a little messy and underbaked."

"After several attempts to recapture what made the original Life is Strange so enduring, developer Deck Nine Games really knocked it out of the park with Life is Strange: Double Exposure. This is a worthy sequel to a game that …"

"For fans of the first Life Is Strange, Double Exposure might be a nice trip down memory lane, and it&s;s a nice way to get inspiration for indie music playlists, but its weak story and dearth of meaningful gameplay makes …"

"As ever with Life is Strange, the vibes of this game are perfectly suited to the story it sets out to tell — even if the details get muddled sometimes."

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a very easy game to recommend. If you have enjoyed previous games in the series, this is doing enough of the same to scratch that same lowkey mystery vibes itch. The ability to shift …"

"Coming off the back of Life is Strange: True Colors, Deck Nine continues to hone its storytelling craft, and with Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the studio has proved itself a perfect custodian for original developer Don&s;t Nod&s;s supernatural series."

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is an excellent sophomore outing for beloved protagonist Max Caulfield. Given how sacred so many still hold the original, it was no surprise that there was some skepticism out there there over whether Deck Nine …"

"Max Caulfield’s journey resonates with me deeply, and Deck Nine has demonstrated that it can give that character the respect she deserves. I may not love every aspect of its gameplay or ending, but I’m glad Max’s story continued. I …"

"A familiar but defining moment for Deck Nine, Life Is Strange and Max Caulfield alike; Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a high point for the series, and given the chance, will surely resonate with fans."

"Like its own hero&s;s dabbling with time travel, Life is Strange: Double Exposure highlights the troubles of trying to revisit old memories, while raising unanswered questions about the future."

"Life Is Strange: Double Exposure is a great point-and-click adventure. One of the best in the dramatic genre, however, we expected a bigger revolution with the return of Max Caufield. His new powers, although attractive, do not offer much depth …"

"Despite its shortcomings, Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a promising gift for fans. Its dark mystery narrative requires you to keep track of two separate timelines at most intervals. But there&s;s enough breathing room to enjoy the usual heartfelt …"

"Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a game that fails to capitalize on its premise. Although the soundtrack and occasional moments of intrigue are commendable, they are overshadowed by poor character development, confusing plot choices, and a lack of polish. …"