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Metacritic 8317+

Life is Strange

DONTNOD Entertainment|2015Adventure

LumiScore

65/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Empathy
  • Ethical Reasoning

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Engage with your child about the choices made in the game and their consequences. Discuss the mature themes presented in the story to help them process complex emotions and ethical dilemmas.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Empathy5/5
Ethical Reasoning5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Strong female characters and plot.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game provides an excellent opportunity for discussions on morality, empathy, and the ripple effect of decisions. Parents can guide children through understanding the weight of choices and the emotional depth of storytelling.

What your child develops

Life is Strange offers a compelling narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy through its choice-driven gameplay. Players must consider the consequences of their decisions, fostering a deep engagement with the story and its characters.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Interactive storytelling and plot-heavy games gained popularity, and “Life is Strange” arrived as teen mystery adventure. The plot will go through the life of Maxine, a teenager in possession of curious power, allowing her to stop and rewind time, in order to manipulate her surroundings.