Worthy addition to the series
Although not as strong as Don't Nod's LiS games, Deck Nine still manages to provide a story similar...
Although not as strong as Don't Nod's LiS games, Deck Nine still manages to provide a story similar to that of the original. However it does lack depth in its characters and plot in which the original excelled in. The atmosphere attempts to capture the Arcadia Bay feel, but it comes across too light-hearted at times because you never really feel the dark, twisted secrets of the town like you did in the original. The shorter, released all at once, game does not bode well either as the story feels less important than its predecessors. This entry stands on its own as a fun, bittersweet at times, adventure in exploring a new town and new faces. I went into it comparing it to the originals, which hurts it in my opinion, because it does not have the same feel of a story that is going to emotionally wreck you. It feels more like a spinoff, which the title also supports, and I think looking at it this way improves the story in my eyes. But, if you're a fan of the Life Is Strange series, you definitely need to buy this game, because it is a solid addition to the franchise.
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