Decision brief
Is Life is Strange: Reunion worth it?
Maybe — depends on what you want.
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.
The right-now case
Data as of May 4, 2026 UTC
- Best price today
- $33.99 at GreenManGaming −15% All-time low $39.99
- Playing right now
- 119
- Time investment
- ~9.5h story · ~19.5h completionist
Who should pick this up
Worth it 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
Skip 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
What long-haul players keep saying
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.
What changed recently
Mood's tilted positive after Double Exposure's dropped reception — 65% recommend across 77 reviews, with player rating (90) running well ahead of the mid-70s critic average.
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