Square Enix dropped a bombshell announcement that kinda got people talking—well, a few of us at least. So, get this: they’re bundling up all the Life Is Strange games for the PS5. Yeah, like every single one. And it’s called the Life Is Strange Collection. Catchy, right?
Anyway—wait, back to my point—it’s this retail-exclusive thing, totally physical, like those old-school CDs. Costs $49.99, which isn’t bad when you do the math—it’s like ten bucks a game. Not that I’m great at math, but you get the idea. Mark your calendars for October 2 if you’re eyeing it. Or don’t—I mean, nobody’s forcing you. But preorders are live on Square Enix’s shop if you’re into that.
So, what’s inside this mysterious box? Glad you asked. If you’re a fan or just curious, here’s the rundown:
– Life Is Strange Remastered
– Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
– Life Is Strange 2
– Life Is Strange: True Colors Deluxe Edition
– Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Ultimate Edition
– Plus, all the DLC and some preorder bonuses? I think.
Imagine living five cinematic adventures, you know? Like, Rewind Time with Max Caulfield, unearthing Arcadia Bay’s mysteries with Chloe Price (awesome hair, by the way), or tagging along a road trip with telekinetic Daniel and his brother Sean. There’s Alex Chen too, with her psychic empathy finding her way home, and Max again, solving a murder across timelines. Kinda epic, now that I lay it all out.
Critics? Yeah, they’ve mostly been nice about the series. Except for Double Exposure, which kinda lagged with a score of 73 on Metacritic. The first game’s the golden child with an 85. We threw our own scores in the ring too—gave True Colors a shiny 9 out of 10. It’s got this whole superpower-of-empathy vibe going on, steering clear of the darker stuff from before, focusing more on healing. Which—let’s be real—is probably what we all need a bit more of now and then.
