Following the less-than-stellar reception of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, publisher Square Enix has launched a fan survey to understand the game's shortcomings. The goal is to gather valuable feedback to inform the development of future installments in the Life is Strange franchise.
Released in October 2024, Double Exposure, a continuation of Max Caulfield's story, failed to resonate with players as hoped. The game received mixed reviews, currently holding a 73 critic score and a 4.2 user score on Metacritic for its PS5 version. This underperformance, attributed to significant story choices, led to disappointing sales and subsequent layoffs at developer Deck Nine Studios in December 2024.
Square Enix's recent survey, distributed via email, includes a 15-minute questionnaire designed to gauge player sentiment. The survey explores various aspects of Double Exposure, including narrative, gameplay, technical performance, and ultimately, whether players felt the game was worth the purchase price. The survey also assesses how the experience might impact players' interest in future Life is Strange titles.
Analyzing the Fallout: Square Enix Seeks Answers
The lukewarm response to Double Exposure contrasts sharply with the positive reception of its predecessor, Life is Strange: True Colors. True Colors garnered widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative and emotionally resonant characters. The contrast highlights the challenges faced by Double Exposure in capturing player engagement.
While Double Exposure hinted at future plot possibilities, the direction of the Life is Strange series now hinges heavily on Square Enix's community feedback. The extent to which future games will incorporate fan suggestions remains to be seen, presenting a balancing act between fan service and creative vision. The results of this survey will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Life is Strange franchise.
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