The Award Winning franchise is back one again as Square Enix is set to release Life is Strange Double Exposure on October 29, 2024. A Story driven adventure game emphasising on the narrative, choices, and consequences. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, let’s take a look at what we know so far.
A Hint of Nostalgia
Life is Strange Double exposure will feature Max Claufield, the very first protagonist in the Life is Strange series. Max and her Friend were part of the first game where Max uses her time rewinding powers to solve a mystery. With the first game being one of the greatest hits for any story driven narrative games. The first game set expectations so high that none of the Life is Strange titles after the first tho good weren’t able to match the level of quality that the first game delivered
But the twist lies with Max herself as in this new instalment. She now has the powers to dive into two different realities.
Double Exposure Story
From the first trailer which released on 9th July 2024. We can pinpoint the story will follow Max yet again at Caledon University even after vowing to never use her powers again at the end of the first Life is Strange title. But she has to give into the dilemma of using them one last time as after finding her friend Safi is dead. Max must navigate two different timelines and investigate and solve the murder of her friend.
As the name suggests itself, Double exposure is a photographic technique that merges two distinct images into one frame, producing a surreal effect. In the context of the game this technique can symbolise the overlapping themes and emotions experienced by the characters. The narrative of the game frequently explores elements of time manipulation, memory, and emotional depth, making double exposure a highly fitting metaphor.
Gameplay
The game will play out like any other life is a strange title. With the game allowing players to freely explore environments, interact with characters and objects, and engage in minimal action. While there are some puzzles to solve using your items and powers. The core of the game lies in immersing yourself in its story and characters, making tough choices that impact future events to varying degrees.
In Life is Strange: Double Exposure, players will once again be deep into solving a mystery. This time, Max’s powers have shifted from time manipulation to the ability to jump between two realities, one where a friend is killed and another where she is still alive but in danger. You’ll need to gather information from both realities to uncover the truth and identify the perpetrator. The focus of Life is Strange Double Exposure is to provide players with an experience similar to the first game with heavy emphasis on the ending of the first game which had multiple endings and even the game director Jonathan Stauder confirmed that Double Exposure respects both endings of the first game.
Life is Strange follows the formula of Episodic releases with different chapter releases over a period of a few months but Double Exposure will have all the episodes simultaneously released at once on launch.
Editions of the Game
Double Exposure will have multiple editions available to buy we have compiled a list of these with their inclusions to help you decide which one will suit you the best
Standard Edition (£49.99) – Complete Game
Deluxe Edition (£59.99) – Complete game, Spooky Outfit Pack, Decades Outfit Pack
Ultimate Edition (£74.99) – Complete game, Spooky Outfit Pack, Decades Outfit Pack, Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack, Fan Favourite Outfit Pack, Paw Prints Cat Outfit Pack, Exclusive Cat Content.
Summary
The fate of Max and her destiny is in the hands of the players, Double exposure is a race against time with threats looming over Max and her friends. We highly recommend checking out the first Life is Strange game if you haven’t already as playing it before Double Exposure will add to the dynamic storytelling of the two games and connect you more with Max herself. Double Exposure is set to hit the shelves on October 29, Pre Order your copies from our site today.
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