Life is Strange Reunion is wading into dangerous territory. A lot can be said for how Deck Nine has handled its stewardship of Life is Strange, having taken control of the franchise from Don't Nod to deliver Before the Storm, True Colors, and Double Exposure. Three great adventure games which attracted varying degrees of controversy, from the change in Chloe Price's performer back in 2017 to the way Max Caulfield reflected upon old friendships during her time at Caledon University in 2024. Bringing the pair back together for one last chance at a reunion seems purpose built to attract scrutiny.
Perhaps I'm the easiest mark in the world, but I'll freely admit that I felt a little swell in my stomach seeing Max and Chloe back together again after so many years, particularly as my final memory of Arcadia Bay was that of a parting storm and a body bleeding out on the Blackwell bathroom's floor. This reunion shouldn't be possible; Double Exposure made it clear that my Max, from the 'Bay' timeline, is still haunted by the guilt of her decision, with a decade spent wondering what might have been.
