Rosh Kelly
WccftechLife is Strange 2 Episode 1: Roads Review – Road to Something
Published 9/26/2018
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE - 9/27/2018
Life is Strange 2 - Episode 1: Roads
Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, 16 and 9, are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power. Life on the road is tough and now totally responsible for his much younger brother, Sean begins to realize that his decisions will impact their lives forever…
- Developer
- DON'T NOD
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
82
42 scored reviews
Total coverage
42
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 42 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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42 included scored reviews
90–10013 reviews · 31%
80–8918 reviews · 43%
70–7910 reviews · 24%
Below 701 review · 2%
Showing 31-40 of 42 matching critic reviews. 42 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 5.
Elise Favis
Game InformerLife Is Strange 2: Episode 1 Review – A Bold New Beginning
Published 9/26/2018
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83
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Leri
Game RevolutionLife Is Strange 2 Episode 1 Review – Hitting the Road Walking
Published 9/26/2018
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalStan Cohen
GameSpewLife is Strange 2: Episode 1 - Roads Review – GameSpew
Published 9/26/2018
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalLillian King
COGconnectedLife is Strange 2 Episode 1 Review – The Road Goes Ever On and On
Published 9/26/2018
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92
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Hartup
GamesRadar+Life is Strange 2 episode 1 review: “A disappointing and slow start to the new season” | GamesRadar+
Published 9/25/2018
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalStefan L
TheSixthAxisLife Is Strange 2 – Episode 1 Review
Published 9/25/2018
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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PC InvasionLife Is Strange 2: Episode 1 Review
Published 9/25/2018
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCalum Marsh
IGNLife is Strange 2 - Episode 1 Review
Published 9/25/2018
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77
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJess McDonell
GameSpotLife Is Strange 2: Episode 1 Review - What Doesn't Kill Us
Published 9/25/2018
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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