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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Processeur : Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 14 GB d'espace disque disponible

Life is Strange - Episode 1

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Released January 29, 2015
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (141 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 174,694 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

The story of Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a major highlight, with 100 positive mentions out of 112, and is often described as emotional and immersive, with 21 mentions of émotion and 6 mentions of immersion. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with 96% of players giving positive feedback. Players have spent a significant amount of time playing, with 83 players clocking in over 25 hours and giving a 100% positive feedback rate in that playtime bracket.

What it's about: Episode 1 GRATUIT ! Life is Strange est un jeu d'aventure récompensé et encensé par la critique permettant au joueur de remonter dans le temps et modifier le passé, le présent et l'avenir.

In-game

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« You think you’re in control. You’re not. Life is Strange gives you choices, but it also shows you what they cost. And that’s what makes it hit. Legendary Story Game. You should play it for at least once. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« Good story. Great music. Too good of a start for a now failed franchise. »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played11
« Amazing game. I played this offline mostly, when I was in a halfway house and first got sober. It was a core experience of my life and I treasure it. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played1
« High school drama escalated to apocalyptic levels. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« I started playing this game when I was a senior in high school, but never finished it. I recently revisited it as a senior in university and finally did so, cried at the ending, and it's on my favourites list now. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played2
« The game is very beautiful and fun, and I'm ready to play it a million times. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played1111
« Great game. I was ready to buy all the episodes until I saw your privacy policy detailing how you sell game data to facebook. Disgusting. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Prequel of all gay ♥♥♥♥ that poisoned the game industry »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Les design sont chouettes, mais qu'est ce que c'est mouuuu. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« je ne suis pas assez emo pour jouer à un film à qte. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Probablement un bon jeu, mais j'ai trouvé difficile l'ambiance adolescente : les personnages ne m'inspirent vraiment pas de sympathie. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« 10 years late to the Life Is Strange series, not long ago finished the game and I will be forever emotionally stuck with this game. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfRVTdGG211KON4AEc0M7Ww43WTFqhlCB »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played2

In players' words

« You think you’re in control. You’re not. Life is Strange gives you choices, but it also shows you what they cost. And that’s what makes it hit. Legendary Story Game. You should play it for at least once. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« Great game. I was ready to buy all the episodes until I saw your privacy policy detailing how you sell game data to facebook. Disgusting. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Good story. Great music. Too good of a start for a now failed franchise. »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played11
« Prequel of all gay ♥♥♥♥ that poisoned the game industry »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Amazing game. I played this offline mostly, when I was in a halfway house and first got sober. It was a core experience of my life and I treasure it. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played1
« Les design sont chouettes, mais qu'est ce que c'est mouuuu. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« High school drama escalated to apocalyptic levels. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« je ne suis pas assez emo pour jouer à un film à qte. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I started playing this game when I was a senior in high school, but never finished it. I recently revisited it as a senior in university and finally did so, cried at the ending, and it's on my favourites list now. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played2
« Probablement un bon jeu, mais j'ai trouvé difficile l'ambiance adolescente : les personnages ne m'inspirent vraiment pas de sympathie. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« The game is very beautiful and fun, and I'm ready to play it a million times. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played1111
« 10 years late to the Life Is Strange series, not long ago finished the game and I will be forever emotionally stuck with this game. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfRVTdGG211KON4AEc0M7Ww43WTFqhlCB »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played2

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=112
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=36
Graphics / art
81 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=16
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing11210057
Gameplay363132
Graphics / art161312
Audio / music161600
Value for money6600
Performance3201
Content / longevity2200
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.8 h.

<2h
78 % (n=18)
2-10h
90 % (n=72)
10-25h
97 % (n=317)
>25h
100 % (n=83)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
Nov 2025 : 94% positive94NovDec 2025 : 88% positive88DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 95% positive95MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.67€11.34€17.01€22.69201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 18, 2014 · All-time low: €1.99 (Jun 23, 2016)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 60 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story is widely praised: 100 positive mentions out of 112
  • The audio design is universally loved: 16 positive mentions out of 16
  • The gameplay is well-received: 31 positive mentions out of 36

Weaknesses

  • Some players have experienced performance issues: 1 negative mention out of 3
  • A few players have criticized the user interface: 1 negative mention out of 1

Who is it for?

This game is perfect for fans of narrative-driven games and those who enjoy making choices that impact the story, with 21 mentions of choix and 14 mentions of narration. Players who value emotional and immersive experiences will also find this game appealing.

Is Life is Strange - Episode 1 worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 174,694 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The story is widely praised. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Overall, Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a highly acclaimed game with a engaging story, immersive atmosphere, and well-designed audio. With its high positive review rate and significant playtime, it's clear that players are thoroughly enjoying the experience. The game's strengths in storytelling and audio design make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

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Life is Strange - Episode 1: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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