Jessica Meno
MonsterVineLife is Strange 2: Episode 3 Review – Brothers’ Bothers
Published 5/31/2019
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE - 9/26/2018
Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 3: Wastelands
In Episode 3: “Wastelands," the long journey from Seattle to Mexico continues a few months after their dramatic escape from Beaver Creek, as Sean and Daniel Diaz arrive in the Redwood Forests of California. The brothers experience life on the fringes of society as they reunite with Cassidy and Finn, befriend a close-knit community of drifters and runaways, and begin working on an illegal farm in an attempt to scrape together enough money to continue their journey. New friendships, relationships, and mentors influence Sean and Daniel, encouraging them to learn more about themselves and each other. Their resolve is tested once again, as friction arises between them. Uncertain about their once united purpose, will their strong bond survive?
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- DON'T NOD
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
74
19 scored reviews
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19
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Score range
40–95
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 74 across 19 scored reviews, with a 55-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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90–1002 reviews · 11%
80–898 reviews · 42%
70–793 reviews · 16%
Below 706 reviews · 32%
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Ryan Meitzler
DualShockersLife is Strange 2: Episode 3 Review — Growing Up Together
Published 5/28/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNat Patterson
Checkpoint GamingOne step forward, two steps back
Published 5/24/2019
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40
-34 vs critic avg
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Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechLife is Strange 2 Episode 3 Review – Howling For More
Published 5/22/2019
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95
+21 vs critic avg
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Read originalElise Favis
Game InformerLife Is Strange 2: Episode 3 Review – A Fork In The Road
Published 5/21/2019
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73
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalElizabeth Henges
RPG SiteLife is Strange 2 Episode 3 Review | RPG Site
Published 5/21/2019
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalKenneth Shepard
CGMagazineLife is Strange 2, Episode Three: “Wastelands” Review
Published 5/21/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollLife Is Strange 2 - Episode 3: Wastelands Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 5/20/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLaddie Simco
PlayStation UniverseLife Is Strange 2 Episode 3: Wastelands Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 5/17/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Hodges
TechRaptorLife is Strange 2 Episode 3: Wastelands Review – Welcome To Weed Camp
Published 5/16/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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