Kenneth Shepard
CGMagazineLife is Strange 2, Episode Two: “Rules” (PS4) Review
Published 1/28/2019
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55
-19 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE - 1/24/2019
Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 2: Rules
The two brothers continue their journey on the road into the winter months & struggle against the cold. As Daniel gradually falls ill, Sean’s concern for his younger brother increases and decides the pair of them must make their way to their distant grandparent’s house to recover and seek shelter. During their stay, they encounter next-door neighbor Chris, a young boy the same age as Daniel who believes he is a super-hero by the name of Captain Spirit. As Daniel and Chris begin to form a friendship, Sean insists on Daniel following a set of rules around his power. Will Daniel keep his power concealed or break the rules in a time of need?
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- DON'T NOD
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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74
22 scored reviews
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22
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The critic average is 74 across 22 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1005 reviews · 23%
80–894 reviews · 18%
70–797 reviews · 32%
Below 706 reviews · 27%
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Sammy Barker
Push SquareLife Is Strange 2: Episode 2 - Rules Is Spirited But Slow
Published 1/27/2019
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Leri
Game RevolutionLife is Strange 2 Episode 2 review | Cold setting, glacial pacing
Published 1/26/2019
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50
-24 vs critic avg
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Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechLife is Strange 2 Episode 2: Rules Review – It Really Does
Published 1/25/2019
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90
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalLaddie Simco
PlayStation UniverseLife Is Strange 2 Episode 2: Rules - Review PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 1/25/2019
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90
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Siddiqui
NoobFeedife is Strange 2: Episode 2 Rules Xbox One X Review
Published 1/24/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalTommaso Montagnoli
Everyeye.itLife is Strange 2 Rules: Recensione dell'Episodio 2
Published 1/24/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 2: Rules Review
Published 1/23/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrett Makedonski
DestructoidReview: Life is Strange 2: Episode 2: Rules
Published 1/23/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJess McDonell
GameSpotLife Is Strange 2: Episode 2 Review - With Great Power
Published 1/22/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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