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Life Is Strange |OT| Rewinder Me
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Hey GAF!
Just played the episode 1 and I'm in love, I really enjoyed the chapter and the story. Now I will buy the season pass but I need an advice. Should I buy it on PS3 or PS4? Is there any noticeable differences? I still don't have a PS4 (I'm waiting for The Phantom Pain) and I can wait if the differences worth it.
Anyone?
Just played the episode 1 and I'm in love, I really enjoyed the chapter and the story. Now I will buy the season pass but I need an advice. Should I buy it on PS3 or PS4? Is there any noticeable differences? I still don't have a PS4 (I'm waiting for The Phantom Pain) and I can wait if the differences worth it.
Anyone?
SpoonyBard
Banned
Well, I haven't played any other version, but the PS4 version is a good looking game...
here's a comparison vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJaraC-ifkY#
Looking from my phone screen, the ps3 version is blurrier, but ither than that no huge differences.
Pilgrimzero
Member
Giving a second chance to
scares me that soon
and I won't be able to do anything about it.
take the gun and not doing so
somewhat will get shot
Miles Quaritch
Member
WOOOOO!
I'm three for three.
Saved
Feeling good man.
I'm three for three.
Saved
Chloe (of course), Kate and Lisa.
Feeling good man.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Also really liked the scene in the swimming pool didn't feel creepy or gratuitous at all.
They handled it really well I thought.
They handled it really well I thought.
Supercollider
Banned
That is helpful. Thanks.
Thank you! I ill buy the PS3 version, It's not a great difference and I want to play tonight, not in september/october haha.
SpoonyBard
Banned
I found the list, but didn't do anything to it. I think you were supposed to click it again after looking at it the first time, and I just continued on without thinking, and never bothered to return there.
it's worth it just to hear what max says if you erase
I'm playing on PS3 and I never saw something like that....
Got around finishing the first episode the other night. This article perfectly sums up how I felt about the dialogue. It could use a little work considering how some of the lines had questionable translation. (Apparently it was written by aliens!) Otherwise, it was a unique experience all around. Just thought I point this out.
http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2015/02/19/life-is-strange-game-review-a-human-story-written-by-aliens
I can see how people could see the dialog as flawed but I see the humor in it and it makes me like the game more. If they nailed the dialog it would feel to me a little too self serious, like I was watching a CW teen drama.
Sylverstone14
Member
Just finished Episode 3.
HO
LEE
SHIIIIIT
I'm sitting here stunned in my easy chair just contemplating my playthrough. I'm legitimately scared for what may happen in Episode 4, because
Also,
HO
LEE
SHIIIIIT
I'm sitting here stunned in my easy chair just contemplating my playthrough. I'm legitimately scared for what may happen in Episode 4, because
I changed the future. The old sub-plot with Rachel Amber + Kate Marsh's death all gone. The apocalypse is still happening, but still... what now?
Also,
I may have let Max and Chloe kiss like a million times, even though I'm pissed at her for both guilt-tripping me about the weed and blaming her father for her messed-up life.
Modest Mauser
Member
It's just that one texture. Check out the rest of the video and you can see it looks mostly fine.
petethepanda
Member
Damn, certainly stepping things up.
The final few minutes of this episode felt like something straight out of Friday Night Lights. Music, tone, etc.
The final few minutes of this episode felt like something straight out of Friday Night Lights. Music, tone, etc.
Yeah I was being an idiot, it looks pretty good overall
Does the ps4/xb1 version run at 60fps?
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Days since release and still can't even launch it since the episode 3 update. ):
AlphaDragoon
Member
Finished up to Episode 3 now. My thoughts on the whole thing thus far:
I really love the music, and I greatly enjoy the story. Who knew Teenage Girl Simulator 2015 would be so fun.
Crazy ending. One the one hand I like that Chloe's dad is alive if the timeline stays altered because he's a bro. And even though Chloe gets paralyzed I can't help but wonder if she'd still rather have her dad. She seemed happy even though she was hurt, way happier than current Chloe. But on the other hand we have Vortex Club Max and worse, no Kate friendship. Fuck that. Kate is the best and I want to be her friend, game. You fix it so I get both. 
Also, I'm the guy who didn't kiss Chloe. I'm actually guiding my Max towards Warren, who knows if it actually ends up that way or not. I saved Kate and Lisa, shot at Douchebag Drug Dealer (of course there was no ammo...), and tried to generally make friends with all the people I came across, even Victoria. I still think she might have a face turn later as you can see glimpses of the fact that she's not a complete moustache twirling villain.
Also, I'm the guy who didn't kiss Chloe. I'm actually guiding my Max towards Warren, who knows if it actually ends up that way or not. I saved Kate and Lisa, shot at Douchebag Drug Dealer (of course there was no ammo...), and tried to generally make friends with all the people I came across, even Victoria. I still think she might have a face turn later as you can see glimpses of the fact that she's not a complete moustache twirling villain.
I really love the music, and I greatly enjoy the story. Who knew Teenage Girl Simulator 2015 would be so fun.
Certinty
Member
Rewind time as much as you can, he should then be standing facing the door so Max can easily sneak by.
OceanicAir
Member
You should try tweeting the @LifeisStrange account or at least posting the problem on Steam forums (or both). I think they have been good about fixing their problems.
SpoonyBard
Banned
The most difficult puzzle in the game so far
More like
focusing the photograph
Watching streamers try and do it was infuriating, literally took one over 10 minutes
This is one of the lessons for the episode. They have several puzzles that try to teach you that your position and possessions will not change as you rewind
SpoonyBard
Banned
It took me a minute ot two... some other game used similar mechanism for lock picking, so I guessed what I was supposed to do.
It was kinda broken for me though.
When I'd slightly pass the sweet spot I'd carefully try to fine tune the frequency by rotating the sticks back to that position, but nothing would happen even when I'm staring at a clear picture.
I found out that I had to "reset" the whole thing by rotating the sticks all the way around and back to the target position without overshooting it for this to work.
When I'd slightly pass the sweet spot I'd carefully try to fine tune the frequency by rotating the sticks back to that position, but nothing would happen even when I'm staring at a clear picture.
I found out that I had to "reset" the whole thing by rotating the sticks all the way around and back to the target position without overshooting it for this to work.
I got stuck getting past the principal too. It's deceptive because
. After I figured out the solution I was actually a little irritated with that. I don't think it was designed very well since a lot of people get stuck on it.
one of the lamps is burned out and you can go into the janitor's room, so it gives you the illusion that you need to solve some sort of puzzle with the lamp nearest the principal, when you actually don't.
benicillin
Banned
I think it just relied on you
remembering how to utilize your time-travel powers in that way.
I didn't even think it was considered a puzzle or some sort of obstacle...
QuickSilverD
Member
it certainly doesn't feel like it (PS4)
Yeah, its less of a fault with the game design and more a fault of the players forgetting that these type of gameplay elements 3 episodes in, which I guess can be attributed to the way the game is released
I wish it did, because seeing 30fps pre-rendered cutscenes on pc is pretty jarring after getting used to 120 for the whole game
SpoonyBard
Banned
I think the whole game is 30 fps on ps4.
I can't speak for players in general who are getting stuck, but in my particular case
I hadn't forgotten about that gameplay mechanic. The issue was that I was thrown off by red herrings which prevented me from thinking of the simplest solution.
Also, when you first run into the principal he's already in a state of alertness. There's no indication that you can rewind to him being in a state prior to that. It's essentially a non-puzzle but still requires you to make a leap of logic to solve it. It's definitely odd design in my opinion. It can't just be a coincidence that I see many people getting stuck there
Also, when you first run into the principal he's already in a state of alertness. There's no indication that you can rewind to him being in a state prior to that. It's essentially a non-puzzle but still requires you to make a leap of logic to solve it. It's definitely odd design in my opinion. It can't just be a coincidence that I see many people getting stuck there
Shit. I just woke up and I'm still slowly realizing some shit about the EP3 ending. Crazy how some of it is
foreshadowed with Chloe parking in the handicap spot/handicap take money deal. Damn.
Aw damn bro, you're banned. But thanks for the heads up about the geek girls, I really enjoyed watching their videos on LIS. Don't usually watch LP's but it was neat to get a different perspective, and they have some nice commentary/ideas.
Just finished Episode 3. The more episodes i play, the more issues i have with the quality of the dialogues and some of the characters and it bothered me most in this one. Maybe it's a matter of translation (Dontnod is a french company, iirc), maybe i'm expecting too much from a videogame or maybe this is actually how teenagers speak.
That being said, there's so much to enjoy and appreciate in Life is Strange and it's a breath of fresh air. If it continues to be this enjoyable in Episode 4 and 5, it's going to end up high in my GOTY list. I can't wait to play episode 4 and see where the story will go.
I feel like an extra mention must go to the presentation in this game: the beautiful paintery visuals with warm colors (
), the awesome and fitting music, the background sound effects, the attention to detail in both visuals and sound/music, the camera angles,... Well done, Dontnod.
I assume episode 3 only has one ending?
That being said, there's so much to enjoy and appreciate in Life is Strange and it's a breath of fresh air. If it continues to be this enjoyable in Episode 4 and 5, it's going to end up high in my GOTY list. I can't wait to play episode 4 and see where the story will go.
I feel like an extra mention must go to the presentation in this game: the beautiful paintery visuals with warm colors (
e.g. that whale scene looked so beautiful
I assume episode 3 only has one ending?
Corpsepyre
Banned
Waiting for this is the hardest thing I've ever had to face in gaming. Never thought this would be the case. Thought I'd ending up hating the series when I first started it, but no, what a killer fucking series!
Alec
Member
Teenagers talk that way.
AWizardDidIt
Member
I think that dontnod does a really good approximation of "teen speak" even if it's a bit too quirky. It's actually got a kind of Buffy the Vampire feel to it where I can see teens speaking like that even though I know most teens aren't going to be that clever.
I think Max's voice is especially strong. Chloe's is a little bit less even but she's got some of the best lines too.
I think Max's voice is especially strong. Chloe's is a little bit less even but she's got some of the best lines too.
Modest Mauser
Member
A big part of the reason the occasionally-clunky dialogue works so well is because the voice actors are so strong, especially Max.
Her actress really sells some lines that would be awkward coming from a less talented actor.
Her actress really sells some lines that would be awkward coming from a less talented actor.
Teenagers talk that way.
i love hearing old people say that's not how kids talk when it actually is