Life is Strange: Episode 1 Review

I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say that we all wish we had the ability to reverse time, especially in high school. You would never fail another math test ….you could find out what your crush would say to you if you poured out your heart to them….life would just be easier. Life is Strange is the story of a teenage girl named Max Caulfield who returns to her hometown of Arcadia Bay, Oregon to attend a reputable art academy. While she is there, she deals with the everyday problems of being a teenager. The catch is she discovers that she can reverse time.

When it comes to superpowers, this one may sound somewhat simple, but it plays a big part in the story. It gives Max the opportunity to cheat in her photography class, stop a murder from occurring, and get back at the “popular” girls. This game mainly focuses on character interaction. There is no fighting, no hiding from blood-thirsty zombies. None of that! You pretty much get to interact with different objects and people and choose a path for yourself. If you are unsatisfied with how something went down, you have the ability to rewind and change your actions. We have complete control over the protagonist’s destiny. Now this may sound like cheating, but you will automatically realize that all your actions come with positive and negative consequences and being able to rewind is crucial to the game. The good thing is, Max only uses her power for good, never evil.

One episode in, the ending leaves us wanting more. It shows …