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Life is Strange is a narrative adventure game series developed by Dontnod Entertainment. The third-person gameplay heavily involves player choice and direction in order to shape the outcomes of the stories in each of the games.

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7 Bisexual Characters From Video Games

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23 Story-Heavy Games To Play If You Love Life Is Strange

If you loved the incredible storytelling elements of Life is Strange, then you're likely to be into these games with similarly compelling narratives.

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Life is Strange: True Colors - Take Pike's Fear or Sign Affidavit?

Find out the consequences of taking Officer Pike's fear, or signing the affidavit in Life is Strange: True Colors during Chapter 4.

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Life Is Strange Accused of Exploiting Real-Life Murder

The classic 2015 episodic game Life is Strange from Don't Nod is accused of exploiting a real-life murder for its story.

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10 Square Enix Franchises That Have Never Dipped Below 75 On Metacritic

These Square Enix franchises have had incredible quality as well as longevity.

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12 Indie Games With Fantastic Stories

Plenty of indie games have compelling narratives that are hard to forget. The following examples are some of the genre's best.

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PS VR2 Has a Title That Life Is Strange Fans Should Not Miss

Though Life is Strange isn't available on PS VR2, fans can try out one short game that manages to pack just as much of an emotional impact.

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7 Video Games With College-Age Protagonists

These video games feature college-age protagonists on journeys of self-discovery and fulfillment.

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8 Best Looking Video Games With Underwhelming Gameplay Mechanics

What these games lack in mechanics, they make up for in art direction.

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6 Best Games About Inner Growth

These games about inner growth are not only fun but also thought-provoking.

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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Looks Like a Great Game for Fans of Narrative RPGs

From its gorgeous visuals to its interesting setup, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie looks set to be another narratively spectacular RPG.

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Life is Strange Studio Announces Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Coming This Year

Don't Nod, the studio behind Life is Strange, announces a new narrative adventure, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, with a reveal teaser.

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Life is Strange Creator Don't Nod Teases New Game Set in the 90s

Don't Nod Entertainment, the studio that reinvigorated the graphic adventure genre, teases its upcoming title with an in-engine still shot.

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Alex Chen Should Feature in More Life Is Strange Games

Life is Strange: True Colors is another departure for the franchise, but Alex Chen is one of its best features, and she shouldn't be abandoned.

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Life is Strange 2 Nintendo Switch Port Announced

After bringing the rest of the series to the platform in 2022, Square Enix finally announces a Nintendo Switch version of Life is Strange 2.

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5 Impossible Choices in Video Games

Though a lot of choices end up being fairly inconsequential, the most difficult decisions in video games can weigh heavily on a player's conscience.

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The Future of the Life is Strange Franchise Explored

The Life is Strange series has already had multiple entries and a change of developer, but fans are wondering what the future holds for the franchise.

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A Look at Ashly Burch’s Legendary Career

Ashly Burch has done voice acting for several beloved gaming characters, and she has become an unavoidable figure in the gaming industry.

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