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[Negotiator]

I remember playing the first game in 2015 and back then the blue-haired Feminazi wasn't a meme:

I really liked the story, especially the plot twist in Episode 3 gave me goosebumps.

TBH, I started noticing wokeness in late 2016/early 2017, right after Trump's election. I didn't even pay much attention when Uncharted 4 was released in mid-2016.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I remember playing the first game in 2015 and back then the blue-haired Feminazi wasn't a meme:

I really liked the story, especially the plot twist in Episode 3 gave me goosebumps.

TBH, I started noticing wokeness in late 2016/early 2017, right after Trump's election. I didn't even pay much attention when Uncharted 4 was released in mid-2016.

God I hated her character

I did every choice in that game that was a negative towards her

When that game came out which was 2015 is when I noticed all this woke stuff started to come out

Now I have no hope for this sequel due to development team being most likely filled with the Blue Haired Crazies

I did like Max and the story of the original but Chloe seriously made me dislike the game

She wasn't a good character back than and she isn't now

 

[semiconscious]

uh, one life is strange was enough for me. i enjoyed it, but, yeah, that was enough...

 

[DragoonWalker]

True Colors was limp dick storytelling, thankfully this is made by Deck Nine.

 

[Halo2redvsblue]

The one Franchise I'm willing to listen to woke crap. Absolutely loved the first one and I love Max. She looks good and I Can't wait to see more of this. For me it goes The first game, before the storm, True colors and then 2.

 

[Halo2redvsblue]

Man this was an awesome surprise!

I’ve only played the first game and Before the Storm. Do I need to play the others before this one? Was Max in the other LiS games?

She was mentioned and Steph from before the storm is in true colors.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

I go:
Life is Strange
Life is Strange True Colors
Life is Strange Before The Storm
Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
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C&B Torture
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Life is Strange 2

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I go:
Life is Strange
Life is Strange True Colors
Life is Strange Before The Storm
Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
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C&B Torture
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Life is Strange 2

I go none of them

 

[RaptorGTA]

Feels like a desperate move to bring back the character people liked the most. Problem is it wasn't just Max, it was also the mystery and the unique atmosphere of an American small town.

I feel the same way. The original game hit me in a area that honestly still haunts me.


I worried, based on the endings, that any direct sequel would ruin the first game or at least damage the impact/message of the first game. I was one person who was against a direct sequel. Hope they can knock it out of the park.

 

[Power Pro]

I wonder if Max is still a big fan of Spirits Within One of my favorite parts of the first game

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

I wonder if Max is still a big fan of Spirits Within One of my favorite parts of the first game

The worst part of that lame ass game

 

[Power Pro]

The worst part of that lame ass game

ok...? I thought it was funny

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

ok...? I thought it was funny

Whoops making a joke

My bad

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Whoops making a joke

My bad

The worst part of that lame ass game

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Rivdoric]

I was pleasantly surprised by the first one.
The story delivered some great moments and surprised me very often, as did the music. It was far from being a cringy teenage game but was highly built upon existential questions. It was almost as good as Heavy Rain.
I hope they will be able to keep their identity and not go generic wider audience.

 

[TVexperto]

I was pleasantly surprised by the first one.
The story delivered some great moments and surprised me very often, as did the music. It was far from being a cringy teenage game but was highly built upon existential questions. It was almost as good as Heavy Rain.
I hope they will be able to keep their identity and not go generic wider audience.

is the first one worth it to play for first time before playing this new one?

 

[Rivdoric]

is the first one worth it to play for first time before playing this new one?

I think devs said this would be a totally new player friendly sequel but i'd highly suggest to play the first one + before the storm for obvious background reasons if you're interested.
Playing the teenage Max will certainly enforce the empathy & comprehension of the adult character.

 

[adamsapple]

I'm sensing a bit of revisionist history going on here. The LiS games, for the most part, have been pretty decent to good. The first game especially for its time, was fantastic.

Anyway, some new stuff.

Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Brings Back the Series’ Original Star for a Supernatural Murder Mystery - Xbox Wire

Life Is Strange: Double Exposure brings back the series' original star, Max Caulfield for a supernatural murder-mystery adventure

news.xbox.com

There will be a game play live stream on the 13th and Ultimate Edition folks will be able to play the first 2 chapters early.

And there’s still more to come this very week. We’ll showcase Max Caufield’s new adventure in an in-depth Reveal Livestream this Thursday, June 13, at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST – including a first look at extended gameplay, and an overview of Max’s new power. Follow us on X, Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest from the Life is Strange universe.

 

[Halo2redvsblue]

is the first one worth it to play for first time before playing this new one?

Note if you do play the first game, Episode one is a little off with animations, episode 2 is better and the rest are fine.

 

[jshackles]

I'm sensing a bit of revisionist history going on here. The LiS games, for the most part, have been pretty decent to good. The first game especially for its time, was fantastic.

Anyway, some new stuff.

Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Brings Back the Series’ Original Star for a Supernatural Murder Mystery - Xbox Wire

Life Is Strange: Double Exposure brings back the series' original star, Max Caulfield for a supernatural murder-mystery adventure

news.xbox.com

There will be a game play live stream on the 13th and Ultimate Edition folks will be able to play the first 2 chapters early.

I got excited when they mentioned chapters. Personally, I thought that one of the best parts about the original game was that it was episodic and that each episode released a few weeks out from the last one. It was more like seeing a TV show unfold over the course of a season, rather than just binging the whole thing on Netflix at once.

Shame they're not bringing that back, and just giving people who pay more early access to the first part of the game.

 

[Power Pro]

Been replaying the first Life is Strange because of this announcement, it's been quite a few years. Anyway, while I was playing episode 2...this gem popped into my head again, and I couldn't stop laughing

 

[balls of snow]

True Colors was limp dick storytelling, thankfully this is made by Deck Nine.

Who wants to tell him.

 

[hemo memo]

That's a good looking character.. what happened? was their DEI contract expired or?

 

[Black_Stride]

True Colors was limp dick storytelling, thankfully this is made by Deck Nine.

Deck Nine has been in charge of the franchise since True Colors.
Life is Strange 2 was widely hated by fans and considered the weakest thus DontNod lost the franchise......rightfully so.

 

[balls of snow]

Deck Nine has been in charge of the franchise since True Colors.
Life is Strange 2 was widely hated by fans and considered the weakest thus DontNod lost the franchise......rightfully so.

Yeah Dontnod seems talented in making AA rpg lite action adventure like Vampyr and Banishers. They should just go all in on that and leave the narrative adventure genre behind.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Thick Thighs Save Lives

It’s a DontNod game. What did you expect?

 

[M1chl]

It’s a DontNod game. What did you expect?

Can you read?

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Can you read?

The original was LQBT+. It started with DontNod. Deck Nine is sticking to that same principle. Hopefully, this is something easier for you to get.

 

[wipeout364]

The original was LQBT+. It started with DontNod. Deck Nine is sticking to that same principle. Hopefully, this is something easier for you to get.

True colors did not bash you in the face with it and you could choose who you wanted for a love interest male or female and the protagonist was not trans . I enjoyed True colors for what it was and will be getting this one as well. Deck Nine does not tend to push an agenda, Dontnod who did life is strange 1, Tell me why and Life is strange 2 are the agenda pushers. Thankfully they were booted off the franchise, Deck nine is just about telling a good story in my experience.

edit: I honestly don't care if there are Lesbians or gays in the story as long as it fits and doesn't feel like its forced in my face.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

True colors did not bash you in the face with it and you could choose who you wanted for a love interest male or female and the protagonist was not . I enjoyed True colors for what it was and will be getting this one as well. Deck Nine does not tend to push an agenda, Dontnod who did life is strange 1, Tell me why and Life is strange 2 are the agenda pushers. Thankfully they were booted off the franchise, Deck nine is just about telling a good story in my experience.

They aren’t as bad, I agree with that. They’ll still keep that sort of thing around, though, so I was just implying that it shouldn’t shock anyone.

 

[Heaven Angel]

Is this game coming on Xbox Gamepass day 1?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Is this game coming on Xbox Gamepass day 1?

Nope, but it was just officially announced during the recent Xbox showcase.

Oh and here's yesterday extended gameplay reaveal:



And also the full stream:

 

[Heaven Angel]

Nope, but it was just officially announced during the recent Xbox showcase.

Yes, that's why I wasn't sure. I've played all the previous titles of LiS
I'll most probably will be playing this, maybe at launch.

 

[MrRibeye]

Double Exposure is a brilliant title for this game. Whoever came up with that, here's to you

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

It looks like one of the songs they used in the trailer was revealed a few days ago. The track is named 'Illusion' by Tessa Rose Jackson. Enjoy LiS fans!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[Arachnid]

I better get at least a single phone call with Chloe. I wiped out a whole city to save her ass.

 

[mdkirby]

I actually thought this looked pretty interesting…however wtf…for the Americans, that’s $97.33

 

[graywolf323]

I actually thought this looked pretty interesting…however wtf…for the Americans, that’s $97.33

are you sure that’s the base version and not the deluxe or ultimate edition? the base version is only $50

 

[BadBurger]

This looks like a huge technological leap beyond True Colors, which I loved playing along with GAF yesteryear. Looking forward to this.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The university setting shown in this new trailer looks great.

Vermont’s premier Arts and Science college is the setting of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and it’s a richly detailed location full of amazing sights and sounds. This totally normal student recruitment video gives you a little glimpse at some of the points of interest you’ll get to visit in the beautiful campus.

Yep. All seems totally safe and nothing sinister going on here at all.

 

[SF Kosmo]

True Colors was limp dick storytelling, thankfully this is made by Deck Nine.

True Colors was made by Deck Nine...

 

[SF Kosmo]

They aren’t as bad, I agree with that. They’ll still keep that sort of thing around, though, so I was just implying that it shouldn’t shock anyone.

 

[Duchess]

Oh wow, it's set 10 years later? I thought it was only 2 or 3 years.

So, Max is going to be 28 in this game.

 

[Fafalada]

This looks like a huge technological leap beyond True Colors, which I loved playing along with GAF yesteryear. Looking forward to this.

It looks wholly incremental to me.
I thought True Colors was visibly ahead of all the titles before it - but then every release in the series was incrementally better than the one before, so it's not like that was a surprise either.

Anyway I had a largely negative reaction to the reveal but I'm slowly coming around to it - I guess I'm too far into the series to 'not' give this one a try...

 

[Duchess]

It's been rated as M18 in Singapore, due to mature themes and content.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure Receives M18 Rating for Mature Themes and Story Elements

Life is Strange: Double Exposure has received an M18 rating from IMDA Singapore due to its mature content and themes.

twistedvoxel.com

The language in Double Exposure includes strong expletives such as “motherf**ker” and “f**k,” along with crude language like “shit,” “damn,” and “asshole.” The M18 classification permits frequent use of strong coarse language, in line with the game’s mature themes.

At least they didn't say "cunt".

Personally, I was hoping for boobs.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

New trailer dropped at TGS earlier today:

 

[hemo memo]

New trailer dropped at TGS earlier today:

Only played the first one.