Recent reviews by Max Caulfield

I completely forgot to review this game... Oh my gosh. I can’t believe it took me this long... I loved this game so much that I’ve ended up buying it on every console I own or have owned. It’s not a very long game, but I truly wouldn’t want it to be any longer. It feels perfectly paced and never overstays its welcome. Every story it tells feels meaningful, emotional, and incredibly creative, and each one stuck with me...

I honestly don’t even have the words to describe how much I loved this game... This felt like a truly beautiful and emotional conclusion to Max's and Chloe’s story... From start to finish, the game had me completely hooked. I lost count of how many times I teared up or just sat there processing everything that had happened... The game is stunning. There were so many moments where I just stopped to take everything in... The atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the suspense. 10/10. Truly grateful to have been here for the end of their journey. Thank you. ❤

I really wish that this game got more recognition. I regret putting it down when I first played it back in 2024... It has a deeply emotional, beautifully written story, and I loved all of the fairy-tale elements. The environments and graphics are incredible, and snowy locations are always an instant favourite. On top of that, I really admire how DONTNOD makes the game free every Pride Month.

I was completely HOOKED... Everywhere I had seen this game, it was highly recommended, and now I’m recommending it to you. I loved the characters and atmosphere. Even though I didn’t grow up in the 90s, I love everything retro, and the game’s 90s setting is brought to life beautifully... I loved every second of it. The pacing can be a little slow, which some players may not enjoy, but I liked it because it gave me time to take in the environments. The mysteries scattered throughout the game kept me intrigued and constantly guessing, and Kat quickly became one of my favourite characters.

I really think that everyone should at least give this game a chance. I loved it so much. I understand why some people don’t like what they did with Chloe's and Max’s relationship and the direction the story takes with it. Honestly, I didn’t love that part either... It’s definitely a controversial choice. I can also understand why people don’t like the new design choices, especially if they’re earlier fans of the series. Personally though, I really love how the game looks. This might actually be my favourite character design style in the series so far. I do miss Max's old haircut, though. I really, really loved playing as her again. She TOTALLY isn’t my favourite character or anything… lol. The new mechanic where you switch between the alive/dead worlds was seriously cool to me. I loved the characters, the locations, and the overall story. Holyyy, I was hella invested in episodes 4 and 5. I did run into a few problems… This game has some of the funniest bugs I’ve seen. Especially Diamond glitching through the chair.

This game is sadly so underappreciated... Sure, there are a few cringeworthy moments here and there, but it was still an amazing experience. The story completely caught me off guard... It takes a huge twist early on, and I loved that. The environments are stunning, and you can tell a lot of care went into every detail. I also really enjoyed seeing more of Steph, especially in Wavelengths. Honestly, if I could work at Rocky Mountain Record Traders, I totally would... lol. This game is definitely worth trying at least once, no matter what.

Without a doubt, Life is Strange 2 deserves all of the praise it gets. I found myself stressing over decisions way more than I expected, constantly second-guessing myself because I didn’t want to mess anything up… It was insane how real this game felt, aside from the supernatural stuff, of course. I loved Sean and Daniel. Their relationship felt messy and real, and you can see it shift depending on the decisions you make. I also really liked Sean’s drawings. The visuals and soundtrack were amazing too. The camp and the lake were so peaceful... Highly recommend this game!

For a short game/demo, this game was surprisingly impactful. Chris is such a sweetie... I honestly feel so sorry for him. His imagination is so creative and adorable, and seeing the world through his eyes is really heart-warming. Cannot wait to try out Life is Strange 2.

Along with Life is Strange Remastered, this Remaster also has its share of glitches and bugs. Like Chloe randomly glowing in James’ office. LOL. The visuals are really beautiful overall, and Chloe looks amazing, but some things were a little off, like Joyce’s eyes looking super creepy and white... Sometimes characters would move their mouths without actually talking, and dialogue would get stuck on the screen. Just like with Life is Strange Remastered, I’d still recommend playing the original if it’s your first time experiencing the game.

Before the Storm highly exceeded my expectations. Playing as Chloe and experiencing her background was "hella" cool. Everything she’s been through really shapes who she is. She has so many funny moments. The backtalk mechanic was hilarious, and perfectly captured Chloe’s edgy badassery... Learning more about Rachel and their relationship made the story hit even harder emotionally, knowing what's coming later... This game pulled at my heart in ways I wasn’t prepared for, and the soundtrack is easily my favourite in the series.