Life is Strange Remastered and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a character-led supernatural drama about friendship, regret, and impossible choices, this delivers a powerful emotional journey through a memorable small-town mood. Play it for Max and Chloe, but consider the original version if technical problems or altered visuals will distract you.

What it does best

Max and Chloe carry the whole emotional journey
Teenage choices become genuinely painful
A wistful small-town supernatural mood

What might put you off

Remaster bugs and technical roughness
Changed lighting and character presentation

The setup

What you are walking into

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.