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Life is Strange Remastered

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Emotional and impactful story
    • Meaningful player choices with consequences
    • Improved facial animations and graphics
    • Immersive soundtrack and atmosphere
    • High replay value due to branching outcomes

    Cons

    • Technical bugs and glitches at launch
    • Some players disappointed by limited remaster improvements
    • Price considered high by some for remaster
    • Lack of gameplay depth beyond narrative
    • Minor graphical inconsistencies and ui issues

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players make meaningful choices that impact the story and outcomes, reflecting high personal control over decisions."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay is light with minimal mechanical challenge, focusing more on narrative and choice rather than skill tests."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; experience is focused on personal story progression without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report multiple playthroughs and emotional attachment, indicating desire to keep playing despite some bugs."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player narrative experience with no cooperative gameplay or teamwork."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players explore choices and consequences, and engage in some exploration and photo-taking, but within a fixed narrative structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and balanced."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through emotional storytelling, immersive fictional world, and distraction from real-life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and emotional connection rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different choices and rewind time to explore alternate outcomes, encouraging novelty."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of environments and discovery of collectibles, but within a mostly linear narrative."

    • Expression
      2

      "Improved facial animations and character expressions allow for emotional expression, though limited customization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Supernatural time-rewind ability and fictional setting provide imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Emotional connection to characters and community around the game exists, but gameplay is solo."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn about story consequences, character development, and explore moral dilemmas, supporting personal growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention on story and choices; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Strong emotional bonds form with characters; players experience deep relationships and empathy."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management; player controls only their own character and decisions."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through story episodes and unlocking collectibles, but no traditional item or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally a calm, emotional experience with moments of tension; overall provides catharsis and flow."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory improvements enhance sensory experience, but gameplay is not focused on intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."

    • Story
      5

      "Core strength is narrative immersion with emotional depth, character development, and impactful plot."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Limited strategic thinking; choices affect story but no complex problem solving or planning."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and emotional tension in story, but no high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."

    • Value
      1

      "Mixed opinions on value; some feel remaster is worth it for new players, others see limited improvements for price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on narrative and emotional experiences."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026