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Review of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on Xbox Series X/S

by Chucky Chucky photo Oct 2024
Cover image of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Released: 29 Oct 2024
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Deck Nine
Publisher: Square Enix

Introduction

Ah, life is strange indeed, and now it's just a bit stranger with the arrival of *Double Exposure*. If you've ever wanted to deal with your problems by time-traveling like a 90s sci-fi villain, you're going to love this. Welcome to the fourth main installment of the series where Max Caulfield is back, and she's not quite the same young photographer we knew. This time she's got new supernatural powers, a dash of murder mystery, and an emotional support bff with a dead body. What's not to love?

Gameplay

Gameplay in *Double Exposure* revolves around solving a murder mystery, drenched in angst and teenage emotional baggage. This game plays out like every hip film you ever read about in a college class-except, you know, with fewer pretentious monologues and more face-screaming drama. Our protagonist Max now can 'pulse' between two timelines. It sounds lame, but it's actually a cool way to force Max into even more socially awkward situations than before. You can investigate the same scenarios twice, and it almost gives you a god complex... which is ironic because Max is trying to avoid that. Choices matter, and you'll find yourself dissecting your decisions more than during a high school history class- which is saying something. If you've missed the teenage angst vibe, buckle up because it's back and as dramatic as ever. Not all characters make a grand return, but those who do have just as much baggage as Max. Prepare for some very complex interpersonal relationships. It's like *Days of Our Lives*, but with better graphics.

Graphics

Let's talk visuals because nothing screams 'artsy' like *Life Is Strange*. These graphics aren't just to make your Xbox shine; each scene is a canvas that feels both familiar and fresh, almost as if the artists wandered out of hipster cafes and straight into your screen. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5, so expect to constantly remind yourself that it's, in fact, a game and not an art exhibit you should be paying to enter. There's a unique blend of soft pastel colors and stark contrasts that appropriately match Max's mood swings. We're fluctuating between serene lake views and chaotic storm imagery-an accurate depiction of young adulthood.

Conclusion

*Life Is Strange: Double Exposure* might not change your life, but it will question your ability to deal with emotional dilemmas through a plucky teenage girl's turmoil over two timelines. As you pulse through Max's struggles, you might find your own existential crisis sneaking up on you. Have a sense of humor about it and embrace the melodrama. After all, if you're looking to escape into another world where emotional feels are currency, this game has you covered. Just remember, good luck not getting attached to the characters - it's like an emotional rollercoaster that you can't get off once you've started. Overall, it's a strong addition to the franchise and worth checking out, unless you prefer games like *Madden*, in which case, I don't know why you're reading this review anyway.

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