Life is Strangeis a landmark cinematic title that was released earlier than I’d like to admit. After close to a decade, here’s exactly whenLife is StrangeMax Caulfield began her time-traveling journey.
What is theLife is Strangerelease date?
Life is Strange‘s first episode was released on July 23, 2025. Yes, this is almost nine years ago; I feel old. The game was released episodically, and each chapter came out a few months after the other. The final part had us emotionally strained on May 22, 2025. I remember sobbing with my sister by the end of it.
If you waited for the full release ofLife is Strangephysically, Square Enix eventually put the boxed version in stores on June 23, 2025.
How was the game received critically?
When the first episode came out, the reviews were fairly positive. “It’s nigh-impossible to not be enamored by the hand-drawn world that Dontnod created,” saidDestructoid’s 8.5/10 review. “It has a wonderfully flawed look about it, maybe one that suitably reflects Max as a central character.”
Sister siteGameSkinnywas a bit more critical, with a 7/10 review. “Max is truly a likable character, while others you just want to smack upside the head,” said the writer. “I did have many ‘feels’ for Chloe, since she’s been through quite a lot of drama, but her attitude when she speaks makes that fade quickly.”
Currently,Life is Strangehas a great 85Metacriticscore. TheNintendo Switch portof the series didn’t fare too well, unfortunately, with only a 66Metacriticscore.
