Life Is Strange: Reunion
News, coverage and analysis tracking Life Is Strange: Reunion across the outlets.- Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
- This very normal Half-Life mod lets you play as 'queen of spacetime' Max Caulfield, and it's convinced me that the next Life is Strange should be a full-on boomer shooterA new Half-Life mod, Half-Life is Strange, allows players to control Max Caulfield from the Life is Strange series. The mod integrates Max's powers and dialogue into the Half-Life universe, with the author suggesting the next Life is Strange game could be a full boomer shooter. The mod is still in development.
- Life is Strange: Reunion review – Second LifeLife Is Strange: Reunion, developed by Deck Nine, offers a mature and reflective continuation of the series' themes, focusing on the relationship between Max Caulfield and Chloe Price. The narrative adventure game features choice-based gameplay with impactful consequences and puzzles utilizing Max's time-bending powers, all presented in the series' signature art style and complemented by a strong soundtrack.
- Review: Life is Strange: Reunion Is an Unsatisfying FinaleLife is Strange: Reunion serves as an unsatisfying finale to the series, burdened by unresolved plot threads from previous installments and underdeveloped mechanics. The game follows Max Caulfield as she uses her time-rewind powers to prevent a university fire, while Chloe Price searches for answers about her fractured psyche. Despite the return of beloved characters, the narrative struggles to provide closure and feels more like fan service than a cohesive conclusion.
- Famitsu review scores – April 19, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and moreFamitsu has released its review scores for the week of April 19, 2026, featuring titles such as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Life is Strange: Reunion, and UFO 50. Scores are given by four editors out of a possible 10 points each, totaling 40.
- EDGE #423 review scores – Pokemon Pokopia, Super Meat Boy 3D, moreThe latest review scores from EDGE magazine's June 2026 issue (#423) have been released, featuring titles such as Pokemon Pokopia and Super Meat Boy 3D. Other games reviewed include Crimson Desert, Darwin's Paradox, Greedfall: The Dying World, Life is Strange: Reunion, Marathon, Nutmeg, Screamer, and The House of Hikmah, with scores ranging from 3 to 9.
- Life is Strange's soundtrack is full of licensed bangers, and still hits even 11 years laterThe article discusses the impactful use of licensed music in the original Life is Strange, highlighting how its indie rock soundtrack enhanced the game's emotional narrative and coming-of-age themes. While subsequent games in the series also feature strong music choices, the first game's curated soundtrack is considered particularly memorable and fitting.
- Life is Strange: Reunion Review | NoobFeedLife Is Strange: Reunion relies heavily on nostalgia but fails to fully deliver on the impactful choices seen in previous installments. The game suffers from limited choices, truncated character arcs, and technical issues, ultimately struggling to justify its existence and falling short of its potential.
- FZ High Score – Life is Strange: Reunion får låga 72Life is Strange: Reunion received an average score of 72 on Opencritic, slightly higher than the previous game in the series. This update tightens the FZ High Score leaderboard, with user @Atilaa closing the gap on leader @alx242. The article also mentions that only World of Warcraft: Legion remains to be scored before the end of season 8.
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- Life is Strange: Reunion ReviewLife is Strange: Reunion serves as a finale to the series, bringing back original protagonists Max and Chloe for a new adventure that deals with the consequences of past choices and time manipulation. While the narrative can be confusing for newcomers and the presentation feels dated on PlayStation 5, the game excels in its character relationships and emotional storytelling, concluding the beloved series gracefully.
- Review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (PS5) - Twee Mystery Finale Falls FlatLife Is Strange: Reunion, a sequel to the original and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, concludes the series with a messy and disappointing finale. While the chemistry between Max and Chloe is a highlight, the narrative struggles to balance its connections to prior games, leading to a bloated experience with a lackluster resolution.
- Something for the Easter Weekend – 04/04/26This week's gaming news includes updates on Elder Scrolls Online Season 0, the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featuring Gears of War: E-Day, and early access releases for games like Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Reviews covered Darwin’s Paradox, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and The Division: Resurgence, with comparisons made to its mobile counterpart.
- FZ High Score – gissa Pokémon Champions-betygetFZ High Score's ninth season features Pokémon Champions as the first game for players to guess its average critic score on Opencritic, with the deadline on Sunday, April 5th. Subsequent games for prediction include Replaced, Saros, and the Diablo IV expansion Lord of Hatred, among others, with deadlines staggered throughout April.
- Games Inbox: What is the biggest Xbox game of 2026?Readers discuss potential major Xbox releases for 2026, with Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Fable being highlighted as strong contenders. The conversation also touches on the rising cost of consoles, the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 Lite.
- Life Is Strange: Reunion: The Kotaku Review - KotakuThe review criticizes Deck Nine's "Life Is Strange: Reunion" for deviating from the series' established reality, likening it to fanfiction. The game is noted for its narrative adventure elements.
- Life Is Strange: Reunion review – a decade-long story comes to an impassioned close \ GuardianLife Is Strange: Reunion aims to conclude the story of Max and Chloe, bringing the beloved characters back together. While previous sequels struggled to capture the magic of the original, this new installment from Deck Nine and Square Enix seeks to provide a satisfying finale to their narrative.
- Life is Strange: Reunion does its best to give Max and Chloe fans what they want at the expense of almost every other…Life is Strange: Reunion attempts to satisfy fans of Max and Chloe by reuniting them, but sacrifices the narrative threads and character development established in Life is Strange: Double Exposure. While the game delivers on fan service moments between the two protagonists, it struggles to weave a cohesive story, leaving supporting characters underdeveloped and plot points unresolved. The review suggests that while the core relationship moments are enjoyable, the overall narrative execution is sloppy and does not do justice to the characters or the established lore.
- Life is Strange: Reunion Review | Console CreaturesLife is Strange: Reunion serves as a conclusion to Max and Chloe's story, but the review suggests it falls back on familiar territory and uneven writing. While visually appealing at times, the game struggles to introduce new elements and feels like a missed opportunity for the series to evolve beyond its original protagonists.
- Life Is Strange: Reunion review – my view as a long-time fan of Max and ChloeLife Is Strange: Reunion is a narrative adventure that attempts to recapture the magic of the original by reuniting Max and Chloe, but ultimately falls short due to underdeveloped mechanics and narrative inconsistencies. Despite a strong focus on nostalgia and character moments, the game struggles with player agency and retcons previous story elements, making it a disappointing conclusion for the franchise. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.