Life is Strange: Reunion
A narrative adventure where you rewind time to change dialogue outcomes and solve mysteries hidden in discarded photographs.
Holds up as Max-and-Chloe closure if you survived Double Exposure's dropped ball — but newcomers should start with the original LiS, not Reunion's nostalgia-leaning sendoff.
For you if
- You played LiS1 plus Before the Storm and need Max and Chloe's arc closed
- You forgave Double Exposure's narrative stumbles and want fan-service done right
- You want an 8-10 hour narrative game without complex mechanics
Not for you if
- You're new to Life is Strange — start with the 2015 original, not the 4th entry
- You expect a complex branching story like Detroit: Become Human
- You bounced off Double Exposure's pacing — Reunion shares the same writers
The heartfelt reunion between Max and Chloe provides the closure long-time fans have been waiting for, making it a deeply satisfying continuation of their story.
Repetitive dialogue, especially the overuse of lines like 'I can't believe you are here,' dulls the emotional impact and pacing.
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What critics say
- 9/10GameRant
Life is Strange: Reunion manages to step up to the plate and pick up the ball that its predecessor, Double Exposure, had dropped.
- 8.5/10DualShockers
If you've been on this journey since the beginning, it feels like closure, the kind that quietly sticks with you long after the credits roll.
- 8/10IGN
Life is Strange: Reunion is a fitting end to the Max and Chloe saga.
Before You Play
Refreshed monthlyDo I need to play previous Life is Strange games before Reunion?
Yes for full impact — Reunion is Max plus Chloe's closure arc, building on LiS1 (2015), Before the Storm (2017), and the controversial Double Exposure (2024). GameRant's 9/10 review specifically frames it as picking up the ball Double Exposure dropped. Skip the previous entries and the emotional payoff lands flat. IGN (8/10) calls it a fitting end to the saga.
Source: GameRant review
How long is Life is Strange: Reunion?
Roughly 8-10 hours for the main story across 5 episodes (released as a single download, not episodic like prior entries). DualShockers (8.5/10) describes it as closure that quietly sticks with you — pacing tight enough that no episode drags. No major post-game extension or DLC announced.
Source: DualShockers review
Does Reunion fix Double Exposure's pacing problems?
Partially — GameRant praises Reunion for stepping up to the plate after Double Exposure's stumble. IGN agrees it works as closure. Metro GameCentral (5/10) disagrees, calling it underdeveloped. If Double Exposure left you cold, Reunion is more focused but uses the same writing team behind it.
Source: GameRant review
Is the rewind mechanic still in Life is Strange: Reunion?
Yes — Max's rewind ability is back as the core narrative mechanic. DualShockers and TheSixthAxis both note it remains a clever narrative device for choice exploration. The system is unchanged from LiS1; if you've played the original, you'll recognize the rhythm immediately.
Source: DualShockers review
Should I buy Life is Strange: Reunion at full price?
65% critic recommend at $40 makes the per-hour math reasonable for fans (~$4-5 per hour). GameRant (9/10) and DualShockers (8.5/10) both think yes. IGN (8/10) calls it a fitting end. Skip if you're new to the series — start with LiS1 (often $5-10 on sale). Wait for Reunion to hit -30% if you're on the fence.
Source: GameRant review
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