Square Enix Requests Life is Strange Feedback Following Poor Sales

Square Enix Seeks Fan Input After Life is Strange: Double Exposure's Underwhelming Reception

Following the less-than-stellar reception of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Square Enix has launched a survey to gauge fan sentiment and identify areas for improvement in future installments of the series. The survey delves into various aspects of the game, including narrative, gameplay, and technical performance, even directly asking players if they felt the game was worth the purchase price and how their experience might impact their interest in future titles.

The October 2024 release of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, a return for the beloved protagonist Max Caulfield from the original 2015 game, initially held promise. However, the game's launch was met with mixed reviews, achieving a Metacritic score of 73 (critic) and 4.2 (user) on the PS5 version. This lukewarm reception, often attributed to significant narrative choices, unfortunately coincided with layoffs at developer Deck Nine Studios in December 2024.

Square Enix's proactive response includes a comprehensive 15-minute questionnaire aimed at understanding the game's shortcomings. The feedback gathered will be crucial in guiding the development of future Life is Strange games. The company's previous success with Life is Strange: True Colors, lauded for its compelling narrative and emotionally resonant protagonist Alex Chen, provides a stark contrast to the reception of Double Exposure.

The future of the Life is Strange franchise remains uncertain. While Double Exposure introduced intriguing plot threads for potential future exploration, the impact of Square Enix's community feedback remains to be seen. The balance between incorporating fan suggestions and maintaining creative integrity will be a key challenge moving forward. Only time will tell how significantly player feedback shapes the next chapter in the Life is Strange saga.