Life is Strange isn't strictly rated R (or M for Mature in the US), but its mature themes, intense emotional content, and dark subject matter—like violence, drug/alcohol use, strong language, sexual content, suicide, and mental health issues—lead to high age ratings (like TV-MA/M (US), PEGI 16/18) that are comparable to R-rated content, making it suitable for older teens and adults. The series deals with heavy topics like bullying, abuse, grief, and trauma, often with disturbing intensity, even though it's an adventure game.
However, many reviewers caution that its mature themes—including suicide, violence, and substance abuse—make it more suitable for older teens, typically recommended for ages 13 and up, depending on individual maturity.
``Life is Strange'' has also been praised for its inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes, stories and characters. Max and Chloe, the lead characters for the first game and its prequel ('Life is Strange: Before the Storm'), both feature in storylines heavily laden with LGBT themes.
Life is Strange: True Colors is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Violence. Also includes In-Game Purchases.
Racism was a huge idea in Life Is Strange 2. Rated TV-MA for Sequences of Disturbing Terror, Violence, Drug and Alcohol Material, Some Sexual Content and Pervasive Language Throughout. Rated R for Sequences of Disturbing Terror, Violence, Drug and Alcohol Material, Some Sexual Content and Pervasive Language Throughout.
1. The Last of Us. In a hostile, post-pandemic world, Joel and Ellie, brought together by desperate circumstances, must rely on each other to survive a brutal journey across what remains of the United States.
Life is Strange is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol. This is an adventure game in which players assume the role of Max Caufield, a high-school student with the ability to manipulate time.
Parents say the show serves as a captivating introduction to horror for some younger viewers, while others caution that its graphic violence and strong language make it unsuitable for children under a certain age, often recommending a minimum age of 12 to 16, depending on maturity.
It is the second entry in the Life Is Strange series, set as a prequel to the original game, focusing on 16-year-old Chloe Price and her relationship with schoolmate Rachel Amber.
Due to the graphic and intense nature of the movie, it may not be suitable for children under 12 or 13. While some children may be able to handle the content of the movie, it is ultimately up to the parents or guardians to decide whether their child can handle the content.
During the Pitch Perfect 2 Director's Commentary, it's mentioned that Chloe and Beca have crushes on each other. Rebel Wilson, (Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect) confirmed that Brittany Snow (Chloe) and Anna Kendrick (Beca) filmed a kiss scene in Pitch Perfect 3.
Rachel Amber (Before the Storm) - As seen in Before the Storm, Steph had feelings for Rachel, but regardless of her crush, Rachel and Steph seemed to be good friends. Steph appeared deeply distraught upon learning about the discovery of Rachel's corpse.
The extent of Chloe and Rachel's relationship is never made clear in Life is Strange: Season 1, but it does appear from various actions and comments that Chloe had a crush on Rachel, whether that crush was unrequited or not. Rachel cared about Chloe to some degree to send her postcards that said, "Miss you.
They are still developed by large groups of people spread across multiple offices, but they do not have the scale and reach of AAA games. Some examples of AA games are Life is Strange, A Plague Tale: Innocence, and Remember Me.
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The game has received a PEGI rating of 16, citing the use of strong language, drug use, and strong violence in the game.
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.
Regardless, Life Is Strange has incorporated LGBTQ+ characters (yes, even main characters!) in their storylines consistently.
Her student file reveals she had a 1.7 GPA, took part in pranks and vandalism, and was eventually thrown out of the Academy about three years before Max began attending.
Though Frank tries to remain professional, he and Rachel sleep together. The next day, he breaks off the affair, realizing it compromises his ability to protect her. Hurt, she begins to defy Frank's security measures.
The fourth season of Stranger Things confirmed something that fans of the series had long suspected: that Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), the awkward Hawkins, Indiana, kid whose disappearance in Season 1 was the catalyst for this nearly decade-long journey into the Upside Down, is gay.
Parents say that while the show offers a mix of humor and mystery, it contains a significant amount of violence and gore that may not be suitable for younger viewers, suggesting a recommendation of 13 and up.
A Way Out is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, and Strong Language. This is a third-person cooperative action game in which two characters team up after meeting in prison.
Similarly to the previous Life is Strange protagonists, with the exception of Chloe Price, Alex is bisexual as well, being able to romance a man or woman depending on player choice. However unlike Max Caulfield and Sean Diaz, Alex is considered to be the first true bisexual protagonist of the series.
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There's frank discussion of sex, relationships, and partying among characters; cursing is frequently used and attempts to mimic high school students' use of vulgarity. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol are often discussed, and (in some cases) they're used (the main character's friend smokes).