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Life is Strange - Episode 1

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Reviews and Accolades

5/5 "A must-have." - The Examiner

5/5 "Something truly special." - International Business Times

"One of the best games I've played in years." - Forbes

10/10 "An impressive coming of age story." - Darkzero

8/10 "Rare and precious." - Edge

8.5/10 "OUTSTANDING." - GameInformer

90% "Dontnod have clearly put a lot of effort into the little details and it’s worth your time paying attention to their work." – Siliconera

4.5/5 "life is strange has me hooked" - HardcoreGamer

8/10 ".…has the potential to outdo both Telltale Games and Quantic Dream." - Metro

9.5/10 "Life is Strange is a must-buy" - PlayStation Lifestyle


About the Game


Episode 1 now FREE!

Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price.
The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.

Key Features:


  • A beautifully written modern adventure game.
  • Rewind time to change the course of events.
  • Multiple endings depending on the choices you make.
  • Striking, hand-painted visuals.
  • Distinct, licensed indie soundtrack.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
100 user reviews
97%
Positive
25 hrs at review
Recommended

10 YEARS WAITING TO PLAY THIS GAME This game has been waiting for me for 10 years. I bought it at full price and don't regret it. My first encounter with Life is Strange was in 2015 when my ex-gf recommended it to me. But I was young and focused more on games with interesting gameplay and competitive elements. This game about other. So I played it for about 30 minutes and lost interest. In 2025, I decided to improve my English and chose games as one channel to achieve that. I asked AI to recommend games that would be great for improving my English skills, and one of them was Life is Strange. Everything fell into place, so I decided to give it a try. The first episode was free, so I downloaded it and started playing. I told myself to finish the first episode and then decide if it was worth it or not. As you can understand, I finished the first episode, grabbed my wallet, searched for my card, and bought it without any discounts—[b] it turned out to be one of the best decisions of...

18 helpful
34 hrs at review
Recommended

life is strange, isn't it! life is strange is one of the best games ever made for those who were in high school in 2014. I remember that my friend used to talk about this game all the time in high school. Although I loved the concept, I could never afford the game. I got to relive my teenage-hood once again, when I was able to buy and play it after high school had finished. It was so 2014 core that It give me euphoria induced anxiety. I took my time with this game, I took monthly, yearly breaks to fully grasp and take in the world of life is strange. I took my time in every room that I was placed in, I interacted and questioned every detail of this game, I role-played as Max and got to see her world. I took away all that I knew about myself and embodied myself into that character. I was a photographer, a tumblrian and I was friends with everybody at my school. What I learned from this game that I implement into my real life is that I take my time in every room now, I become fully aware...

11 helpful
52 hrs at review
Recommended

I could only wish a game like this was open world so I could spend more time walking around town and talking to more people.

4 helpful
10 hrs at review
Recommended

Life is strange is one of the best games that perfect "the butterfly effect" It includes major and minor changes, so each time you play it's different. The game mixes a cozy style and puzzles making it fun but challenging. The story is raw making you feel for the characters. Overall one of my favorite games!

3 helpful
12 hrs at review
Recommended

An all-time favorite game and I recommend if you enjoy crying lol.

2 helpful
16 hrs at review
Recommended

Love it, great story, great mechanics, still a classic after 10 years.

2 helpful
17 hrs at review
Recommended

I didn't expect much from this game, but while playing it, it slowly became my favorite game I've played in a long time. It is a beautiful, complex story that has an awesome soundtrack. If you like indie music and stories where you have to think long and hard about making the right decisions, this is the game for you. Can't recommend it enough!

1 helpful
167 hrs at review
Recommended

J'ai ADORÉ ce jeu, au tout début avant de connaître- et je n'y connaissais vraiment rien, j'étais un peu sceptique..j'avais peut que ce soit trop gnangnan ou ennuyeux. Mais pas du TOUT. J'ai tellement mais..tellement aimé ce jeu que je voudrais effacer ma mémoire pour pouvoir y rejouer ! Ce jeu traite des tous pleins de sujets tellement importants, il est vraiment incroyable. 10/10.

1 helpful
19 hrs at review
Recommended

This game is not without its flaws, but it's such a beautiful story that immerses you into its characters and invites you to sit down and reflect on your own agency in life.

1 helpful
10 hrs at review
Recommended

have to say - brilliant. like being in a movie. instant classic. great story. great writing. even for the "old school" graphics, sucks you right in to the game and takes you on the journey of Max and her quest for the truth. very enjoyable.

1 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 14 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Life is Strange - Episode 1 cost?

Life is Strange - Episode 1 is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for Life is Strange - Episode 1?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 5 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 14 GB available space

What platforms is Life is Strange - Episode 1 available on?

Life is Strange - Episode 1 is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Life is Strange - Episode 1 worth buying?

Life is Strange - Episode 1 has 97% positive reviews from 100 players.

When was Life is Strange - Episode 1 released?

Life is Strange - Episode 1 was released on Jan 29, 2015.

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