"Activate the Omega 13"
Max Caufield is an ordinary 18 year old attending Blackwell Academy. After witnessing a shooting in the girl's restroom, she finds herself back in her photography class, before the shooting. Max discovers she can rewind time.
The time rewind mechanic is interesting eve if occasionally inconsistent. Basically, you retain objects you've found, even if you've undone the segment of time you are in. Also, rewinding time doesn't change your physical location. This allows you to avoid some obstacles and to prevent some things that have already happened. However, be prepared for moments when your power simply doesn't work, no doubt to avoid a cheap resolution to a crisis.
Life is Strange comes in 5 episodes, which can be purchased individually or as a complete set for PC, XBOX, PS3, PS4, XBOX ONE. The graphics are, good ever though the lip syncing is somewhat off. What shines is the story. You become involved with Max as she struggles to use her powers to help her friends, especially Chloe as she deals with her stepfather and Nathan, an angry rich kid who would have killed Chloe were it not for Max. Even though you can undo some of the choices you make. Decisions do have consequences and of course with great power...
The later episodes take on a darker tone, and it becomes apparent that perhaps
Max has taken on more than her deus ex machina powers can deal with. Although Life is Strange is not science fiction themed, fans of will appreciate the scifi elements taken from The Butterfly Effect and similar movies.
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