Polygon - 8/10
Kotaku - no score
Gamespot - 7/10
Game Informer - 8.5/10
Destructoid - 8.5/10
The Verge - no score
Hardcore Gamer - 4.5/5
GameReactor UK - 8/10
GamesRadar - no score
PSU - 8.5/10
Examiner - 5/5
GameReactor DE - 8/10
Shacknews - no score
Metro UK - 8/10
Trusted Reviews - 8/10
HobbyConsolas ES - 8.5/10
Gameswelt DE - no score
PCWorld - no score
PlayStation Lifestyle - 9.5/10
http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/29/7945795/life-is-strange-review-xbox-one-ps4-360-ps3-PC-episode-oneColin: It's odd because I've done nothing but criticize this game. And yet, I admire its courage and I enjoyed playing it. I want to go back for more. It's aimed for an indie-movie meets teen-TV aesthetic, but even while it sometimes misses the mark, it's still a novel and fresh experience. And, at the end of this first episode, I enjoyed the world and I liked the characters enough to want to come back for more.
Megan: I feel the same. Despite its shortcomings, there's a powerful kind of nostalgia I draw from its characters and world. The time travel aspect is cool, no doubt, but I'm down with the little things. I've enjoyed spending time in the complicated life of a teenage girl, because it reminds me of what it was like to be one. It's the first game I've ever played where I felt that my life was represented on screen - even at its weakest points. Life is Strange uses the ordinary in a way that is extraordinary.
Kotaku - no score
http://kotaku.com/you-should-play-this-episodic-supernatural-high-school-1682653682There's space in later episodes for Life is Strange to grow in confidence, and I hope it does. All the same, episode one is a promising start to a type of story that's rare in games, and not just because it stars two teenaged girls. For the price—and especially with a demo available—you should definitely try it.
Gamespot - 7/10
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/life-is-strange-episode-one-review/1900-6416015/Life is Strange sets the stage for later conflict, foreshadowing the storm to come and informing you of a young local woman gone missing. At the same time, the game makes everyone look like a guilty party. The rich frat boy with a gun, the smug school administrator, the stepdad in need of anger management skills--these and other characters have plenty to hide, though it’s impossible to guess what all their secrets might be. The looming tornado and the inconsistent time mechanic seem almost unnecessary as a result, for Life is Strange’s most important drama is the one developing in Max’s own mind.
Game Informer - 8.5/10
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/l...isode-one-chrysalis-review-game-informer.aspxThe next episode will surely define what Dontnod is out to accomplish, but Life is Strange’s introduction is a good look at the characters and dilemmas. It did its job of getting me interested. I have some minor concerns about how original the subject matter will turn out to be, but the focus on realistic problems is refreshing and the care put into Maxine’s world and the relationship-building holds plenty of promise.
Destructoid - 8.5/10
http://www.destructoid.com/review-life-is-strange-chrysalis-286926.phtmlFor now, we're left with our first glimpse at Arcadia Bay, our initial look into the life of Max. It was a slow, yet well-paced initial chapter that set the table more than anything else. There's no telling where the story will go from here. But, as Chrysalis faded out, an indie song played that felt wonderfully at home in this setting, and served as a warning of things to come. It chanted "We will foresee obstacles, through the blizzard, through the blizzard.
The Verge - no score
http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/29/7945537/life-is-strangeIt's impossible to tell how the entire season will play out after just one episode, but I'm definitely along for the ride — the debut sets up an incredibly intriguing mystery, and I really want to watch it unfold. But I'm just as excited for the less epic revelations; how Max's relationship with her estranged best friend Chloe will develop, why Chloe's step-dad is such a dick, and just what's up with the school's weird principal. I've saved the world enough. Now I’m excited for something new.
Hardcore Gamer - 4.5/5
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/29/review-life-is-strange-episode-1-chrysalis/132228/It’s very tempting to dismiss Life is Strange out of hand as the same pretentious pabulum that it emulates, but the affectations of hipster cinema prove essential to its narrative goals. DONTNOD’s sophomore effort aims to capture the voice of today’s youth, and outside of a few heavy-handed moments it succeeds. Anyone who went through high school in the last decade is likely to find themselves overcome with nostalgia as they play. Few games – hell, few films – are so genuine and earnest in their execution, and few first episodes of anything are so effective in leaving you wanting more.
GameReactor UK - 8/10
http://www.gamereactor.eu/reviews/288094/Life+is+Strange+-+Episode+I/Life is Strange offers something different and unusual. Not only is the protagonist a young female, but central to the story is her friendship with Chloe. But we found that rather than experiencing something exotic and strange, we are dealing with themes that are universal. We've all struggled to fit in at one point or another. We've all had that one childhood friend that we drifted apart from and lost contact with. And we've all wished at one point or another that we could have turned back time in order to say something else than what we just did.
GamesRadar - no score
http://www.gamesradar.com/life-strange-review/While Life is Strange treads shaky ground with its adherence to indie, and relies a little too much on teen clichés, its lovingly constructed world and intriguing gameplay will leave you curious and excited for more.
PSU - 8.5/10
http://www.psu.com/review/25708/Life-is-Strange-Episode-1-PS4-Review--ChrysalisLife is Strange, Episode One: Chrysalis is a joyous, gripping adventure that has laid down a strong foundation for the rest of the series. Its time-travelling mechanic is a great spin on traditional narrative, choice-heavy video games of similar fashion, and is backed up by brilliant characterization and superb storytelling. It may not be perfect, but there's absolutely no way you'll want to miss out on Max's adventures.
Examiner - 5/5
GameReactor DE - 8/10
Shacknews - no score
Metro UK - 8/10
Trusted Reviews - 8/10
HobbyConsolas ES - 8.5/10
Gameswelt DE - no score
PCWorld - no score
PlayStation Lifestyle - 9.5/10