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Review of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2024
Cover image of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on PS5
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 29 Oct 2024
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Deck Nine
Publisher: Square Enix

Introduction

Imagine you could rewind time to change outcomes. Now, imagine you can also hop between alternate timelines with the flip of a switch while trying to solve a murder mystery. Sounds like the plot of a Netflix original series, but welcome to *Life Is Strange: Double Exposure*! Returning as the time-warping photographer Max Caulfield, players dive back into her complex world of emotions, friendship, and, oh yes, the occasional struggle with a superpower or two. Grab your camera and prepare for a whirlwind adventure!

Gameplay

Living up to its name, *Double Exposure* offers a multi-timeline mechanic that grants players the ability to swap between 'Living' and 'Dead' timelines. Max is now hanging out in Lakeport, Vermont, where she's traded in her high school drama for a rather tragic murder mystery involving her friend Safi. While she might be a photography whiz now, her time-bending abilities can get a bit tricky when the stakes include uncovering a killer and stopping a storm (seriously, save the world and take great selfies?!).

Graphics

Now let's talk visuals. This game isn't just a treat for the brain; it's a feast for the eyes. With *Unreal Engine 5*, everything looks prettier than your average Instagram filter. The art style combines dreamy, atmospheric tones with realism that could give even the most sophisticated photo-editing apps a run for their money. And yes, there are all the feels with those heart-wrenching moments reflected in the characters' face animations. Spoiler alert - expect tears... and maybe even a slight existential crisis by the end.

Conclusion

In conclusion, *Life Is Strange: Double Exposure* takes the original's emotional impact and cranks it up while also causing some bad case of plot déjà vu. While it offers an engaging story and stunning graphics, the dual-timeline mechanics can lead to momentary confusion (and not the fun kind). However, returning fans and newbies alike will still find something special in Max's journey. Whether you're here for heartwarming moments, killer plot twists, or just looking for great selfies, this game is worth the time - but remember, save often. No one wants to relive the awkward moments of teenage angst... again.

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