The first episode of 'Life is Strange' will soon be free

[Dohc-WP]

The first episode of the narrative adventure game Life is Strange will be free to download across platforms from tomorrow. Publisher Square Enix says the change is indefinite. It's clearly a move to get more people interested in the episodic game, and if you get hooked on episode one, you'll be able to pick up the other four parts for $16.99 (the full season pass previously cost $19.99).

Life is Strange won multiple awards including a BAFTA for Best Story, and featured among our favorite games of 2015. Its developer, Dontod Entertainment, says it's "really glad" that Square Enix has made the decision, "so more players can begin their journey and see why people have fallen in love with the game for themselves." You'll be able to get episode one gratis from July 21st on Mac, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Source: Engadget

 

[PythonFSi]

Never played it. Whats it about?

 

[Glordit]

Never played it. Whats it about?

Get the ability to time travel, and make choices that can affect the outcome of the ending. Honestly you can do anything you want and still end up with one of two choices in the end, since the choices are given to you through out the game. What makes it really good is it's narrative and characters.

 

[PythonFSi]

Get the ability to time travel, and make choices that can affect the outcome of the ending. Honestly you can do anything you want and still end up with one of two choices in the end, since the choices are given to you through out the game. What makes it really good is it's narrative and characters.

Thanks Glordit, sounds interesting. Gonna give it a go.

 

[oltman]

You should! The first episode will certainly get you hooked. It is a little bit of a teen drama but overall the story has some great moments. Think of it as a more interactive story than Telltale games, and here your choices actually make a difference!

Overall 8/10