Same here. Looks like this, Witcher 3 and Rocket league will battle it out for me. Maybe Fallout 4 as well but unlikely given the dialogue system in that one. Unless they mess up the ending or episode 5 completely LiS should probably grab it.
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Life Is Strange |OT| Rewinder Me
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Same here. Looks like this, Witcher 3 and Rocket league will battle it out for me. Maybe Fallout 4 as well but unlikely given the dialogue system in that one. Unless they mess up the ending or episode 5 completely LiS should probably grab it.
toastyToast
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It'd definitely be hurt by an unsatisfying ending. Anything tethered by a mystery hinges on the conclusion to that mystery.
I have faith that Dontnod thought about how the game ends substantially more than they did the rest of the game which has been really enjoyable up until now.
The_Hitcher89
Member
It'd still be my GotY so far, since episodes 3 and 4 in particular were so good.
Yeah, the music in this game is just all around great. Hasn't been a track I've disliked yet.
A friend of mine sent me a link to Max herself (Hannah Telle) covering my favourite song from the game so far, 'Obstacles'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2z12d2yaqs
renegade_dewitt
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The atmosphere is readily prevalent in this particular track and really brings together the stylistic choices made for presenting the school and the nature-y environment in which the high school is located, love this piece!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_3LiDk6Kis&index=5&list=PLrhsCKeZuR1mNDq_QllKyfR8VN87u0Rez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_3LiDk6Kis&index=5&list=PLrhsCKeZuR1mNDq_QllKyfR8VN87u0Rez
Seth Balmore
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LiS would be a definite GOTY contender for me were it not for the fact that this is the year of Metal Gear Solid V.
And Persona 5.
And Fallout 4.
Tough competition! Still, I absolutely adore it and it has been one of the most special games I've played in recent years.
And Persona 5.
And Fallout 4.
Tough competition! Still, I absolutely adore it and it has been one of the most special games I've played in recent years.
renegade_dewitt
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I would agree that against this stiff competition, GOTY is out of the question, but it could still make the top 10 or even top 5 in some people's list. Doesn't have to be #1 necessarily...
Just my 2 cents IMHO.
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Deleted member 80556
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This is certainly one of my favorite games of the year so far, but with MGSV, it's gonna be hard to choose a GOTY.
Mine too. So far it'd probably be 2nd. Splatoon 1st. Rocket League 3rd. I'll have to factor the last portion of the game though, but it's been amazing. Hopefully Persona 5 comes out this year.
bananafactory
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This and Tales from the Borderlands are giving Witcher 3 a run for its money in my GOTY consideration
It's going to be hard to choose one
It's going to be hard to choose one
Black Republican
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played the trail demo of ep 1, not much happened but i really like the little touches the game has like the diary/text/photo stuff. the rewind is a very nice feature and the world and atmosphere is really cool.
def' coppin this when i get the time.
def' coppin this when i get the time.
renegade_dewitt
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Its only $20 for the entire 5 episodes, why wouldn't you spend that cheap cash for such a well written and atmospheric game? Its worth at least $40 in my book (especially with regards to climatic plot twists, cliffhangers, and sheer entertainment value).
renegade_dewitt
Member
I wonder if Giant Bomb and co have been keeping up with LiS. They did do a Quick Look earlier this year when the 1st episode hit and nothing since then....
Hoping they bring this game up when they do their annual GOTY chitchat. Very entertaining to listen to and if LiS is included....well THAT discussion will get even more interesting to listen to....
Hoping they bring this game up when they do their annual GOTY chitchat. Very entertaining to listen to and if LiS is included....well THAT discussion will get even more interesting to listen to....
I'd love to see this, but doubt that it will actually happen. Guys from GB in general don't seem to be much into episodic adventure games, they rarely talk about anything from Telltale. I can see it going the D4 way and being mentioned as this cool thing one of the guys really liked before they move on.
I bought a 2-5 pass and it turned out you need to own everything in order for it to work. So I had to buy Episode 1 twice (I originally had it on my X1).
So yeah, don't do that.
Gumbie
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Finaika
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Dreamwriter
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A question - a lot of people are talking about the final episode coming out mid-October. Is there some news story I missed about that? Because last I read it was supposed to come out beginning of September - in fact, they had a specific date range that went from August 25th-September 1st.
shocky2002
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this might be the greatest thing I've ever seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGQVnUk2Hu8
Dontnod didn't give out any specific dates, or date ranges, for episodes 2-5 in advance. Any date range posted was based on the information that Dontnod aimed to release a new episode every 6-8 weeks. Given that the last one was released at the end of July after about 10 weeks, it's safe to assume the next one will not release at the end of August or in early September.
So, I'd say you're looking at mid-September (6 weeks) at best or mid-October (10 weeks) at worst. But no one knows for sure.
That was AMAZING. But seriously spoilers.
Wasn't sure if I wanted to watch the whole thing since I thought it would play things straight... but wow, that was hilarious.
At least Patrick loves it. But yeah I don't see any of them keeping up. Maybe once the fifth episode comes out.
PositiveGamer
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No matter what ending we receive, many will still complain. This game is getting so much hype with every single chapter. If this game came out with a quick DLC like RE Revelations 2, it wouldn't be a problem.
I feel we might get a Mass Effect 3 type of controversial ending!
While we are at it. What kind of ending would make you guys happy?
renegade_dewitt
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Get ready to mind fucked as Episode 3's ending is just.....speechless.....
One of the reasons why I became of this game is because of this episode's ending.
Should've just played through that pool scene before going to be bed.
NumberThree
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Punished Warren is great.
The soundtrack is godly. I have a lot of new music to listen to. I particularly can't stop listening to Got Well Soon by Breton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ImRh4P97-4&app=desktop
uomoartificiale
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BluenoseGames
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Nooooooooooo. Why didn't this 50% deal come sooner 
I can't afford it rn with all these games coming out. sad times.
I can't afford it rn with all these games coming out. sad times.Yeah I dunno how you could even do that without horribly undercutting the emotional weight of the various happenings in the story. Not to mention if you play through it all in a day you will have seriously missed a ton of stuff. After only 4 episodes my time played is 15 hours and I haven't left the game running and I only have a single playthrough.
So, I finished chapter three... I gotta sit the fuck down.
This game has been absolutely amazeballs so far. No, for real. From the music, both soundtrack and tracks from licensed artists, to the interesting setting, dialogue, and story, this game is a top notch adventure title. It is exactly what I needed after finishing my first Witcher 3 run, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
This year is in my personal gaming hall of fame and I still have MGSV, Fallout 4 and Persona 5 on my wish list. Not to mention two handfuls of indies.
I guess what I'm trying to say is twofold: Life is Strange makes me feel "some type of way" and thank you, GAF. I wouldn't have known about this game without you.
This game has been absolutely amazeballs so far. No, for real. From the music, both soundtrack and tracks from licensed artists, to the interesting setting, dialogue, and story, this game is a top notch adventure title. It is exactly what I needed after finishing my first Witcher 3 run, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
This year is in my personal gaming hall of fame and I still have MGSV, Fallout 4 and Persona 5 on my wish list. Not to mention two handfuls of indies.
I guess what I'm trying to say is twofold: Life is Strange makes me feel "some type of way" and thank you, GAF. I wouldn't have known about this game without you.
So I just tried the demo on PS4 and I'm pretty much sold. The setting actually reminded of Persona 4 Golden, which I just finished. My backlog is huge, so I'm still kinda on the fence, though. Any other games like this? The Walking Dead? Tbh, I don't know anything about the genre. And how many episodes are they releasing in total? 5?
That 16€ for the Season Pass is tempting me, so I guess I'm going for it anyway. Sigh... Just too many games!!
That 16€ for the Season Pass is tempting me, so I guess I'm going for it anyway. Sigh... Just too many games!!
Kor of Memory
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The wife and I just got caught up this weekend.
We had played Episode 2 when it came out but just bought Ep 3 and 4 to play on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
I have so many freaking questions that this game can't answer for me yet, but some I was hoping you guys could answer.
Ep 2 and 3 spoilers:
Ep 4 spoiler:
Ep 2 and 4 spoilers (Big ones):
Also after finishing Ep 4, go back and start a new file:
We had played Episode 2 when it came out but just bought Ep 3 and 4 to play on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
I have so many freaking questions that this game can't answer for me yet, but some I was hoping you guys could answer.
Ep 2 and 3 spoilers:
We saved Kate, but I was wondering what the game does in place of you going to visit her for information if she's dead.
Ep 4 spoiler:
We wouldn't let Chloe kill herself. Did that have any immediate repercussions? Or is that still possibly up in the air for Ep 5?
Ep 2 and 4 spoilers (Big ones):
Did anyone try to blame Jefferson for Kate's suicide (attempt). I remember thinking that it was so odd to be able to point the finger at him since Nathan and David were set up as antagonists so early on. I'm curious what the impact of that might have done.
Also after finishing Ep 4, go back and start a new file:
Listen to the first lecture from Jefferson in the class room. Mother Fuckin foreshadowing like crazy.
Finaika
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The Wolf Among Us.
Sounds good.
Just noticed that the Season Pass doesn't include the first episode, so I'll take a risk and buy the Complete Season. Can't go wrong with 20.
Hmm... I think I'll get that one and The Walking Dead for the Vita as soon as I finish Life Is Strange.
Grylvak
Member
This is a great thought. I plan on doing this down the line to see if anything changes. I hope so.
I did this in my second play through, playing it on PC and Xb1.
Just finished Ep3 on my second play through and so far
He isn't doing the every day heroes award anymore, neither is he going to San Fransisco with the winner.
If he
doesn't do the contest any more, then does that scene with him and Victoria outside the school in Episode 3 just not happen?
It's still there.
he does mention it in their conversation though, but it plays out the exact same way.