Life Is Strange: Double Exposure is revealed in more detail in a surprising gameplay video. Discover Max’s new abilities in an unexpected investigation.
The fourth work of the popular license Life is strange was officially announced this Sunday during the Xbox Games Showcase conference. Highly anticipated by fans, it should delight them all the more as it marks the great return of an iconic character for a storyline that seems to lead to an investigation even more than its predecessors. But all this, Deck Nine Games and Square-Enix wanted to introduce it to us in more detail. Discover with us the innovations in this episode that could bring a breath of fresh air to the license.
Life is Strange Double Exposure wants to renew the formula
With the title “Double jeopardy“, this new Life is Strange takes place a few years after the end of the first opus. We find Max(ine), now a student at Calendon University, in her new life far from Arcadia Bay, when someone new touches her… After vowing never to use her ability to travel to the past again, she finds herself forced to use her powers in the hope of saving her friend Safi.
The very narrative-focused game presents itself as a story of “ supernatural murder » with a touch of the supernatural. The Deck Nine team wanted to ” something extraordinary “, WHO ” respects both possible endings » from the first work. Thus, we find our heroine far from a “ A past she no longer wants to think about “. But fate strikes her and she is about to discover new powers to solve this intrigue.Who was it?” (« he did that ? », a kind of Cluedo-style detective story).
Max Caulfield, the supernatural detective
Therefore, Max will conduct his investigation and “ Forging alliances “. Love will also show itself. L’Social aspect Therefore, as in the previous episodes, your choices will be crucial for the rest of your adventure. But you must remember that there is a murder to solve and, above all, to avoid… in another reality!
In fact, Max says goodbye to his “rewind” ability. Now she has the ability of “perception” instead, as the creators describe it. That means she has access to another parallel reality in which Safi is still alive. She is thus able to ” Tear the veil that separates them two realities » travel from one to the other. This will of course be reminiscent of his ability to go through photos in the first Life is Strange. But in reality it is a direct borrowing comics official, which is a direct sequel to the 2015 game.
Finally, the interaction with the environment should be a bit richer than in the previous parts. Also expect to draw thecamera by Max! And although our heroine prefers everything retro, that doesn’t stop her from having one smartphones. We will therefore be able to read his conversations with his friends and probably more, like in Life is Strange True Colors.
A game that appeals to fans and newcomers alike
As Max’s interpreter Hannah Telle points out, Life is Strange fans form a particularly passionate community. That’s why they will be happy to find the original voice of their heroine, but also many nods to previous games. The few minutes of gameplay already give us some examples of this, be it through lines or actions, such as when Max puts on his headphones to listen to music…
In addition, the presentation of the game confirms something that many had hoped for! Double exposure will not be forgotten Chloe Pricethe heroine of the prequel Before the Storm and, most importantly, Max’s childhood friend, around whom all the issues of Life is Strange revolved, and also heroine of the prequel. However, you should know that the evocation will be different depending on the ending you choose.
However, Double Exposure is not just a game “for” fans. The title will take the time to introduce its heroine and contextualize past events. Newcomers to the license will not be lost. In addition, the fact that the action takes place in a completely new location with an original story will allow them to Familiarize yourself with the surroundings just like our heroine.
Life is Strange Double Exposure will be released on next-generation consoles – PS5 and Xbox Series X|S – as well as PC October 29, 2024 next. THE Pre-orders are already open on the Square Enix website and on Steam.
