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The next game from the makers of Remember Me will arrive at the end of next month.
Episode 1 of Life Is Strange, from French studio Dontnod, will be released on January 30th on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
It will cost 3.99 in the UK. If you like it, you can buy the remaining four episodes for 13.99 or alternatively stump up 15.99 up front to gain access to all five as and when they release.
Life Is Strange is described as a digital, episodic, narrative-driven adventure that promises a hand-drawn art style, with players making decisions that shape the narrative. A time-rewinding mechanic is central to the gameplay.
When we first saw Life Is Strange we immediately realised that Dontnod have created a unique experience, something special,” publisher Square Enix’s VP of brand and European marketing Jon Brooke said. Everyone who’s seen the game has instantly fallen in love with its distinctive style and mood”.
Dontnod creative director Jean-Max Moris added: Everybody at Dontnod is excited to be working on such a refreshing title. We’re not only crafting the best game we possibly can, we also feel we’re providing the type of experience that perfectly fits today’s renewed taste for originality and diversity.”
