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Life is Strange: Double Exposure

This game has received a PEGI 16 because it features strong violence, use of strong language, prominent use of alcohol and use of illegal drugs. Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Narrative adventure game in which the player takes on the role of Max, who must investigate the sudden death of her friend Safi. She discovers that she has the ability to travel between two timelines, one of which is where Safi is still alive. The player must use these new powers to solve the mystery of her friend’s death and try to prevent it from happening.

Details

PEGI leeftijdsadvies

16ViolenceBad LanguageDrugsIn-Game Purchases

  • Beschikbaar op

    • PlayStation 5 (29/10/2024)
    • Nintendo Switch (28/01/2025)
    • Xbox Series X|S (29/10/2024)
    • PC (29/10/2024)

  • Uitgever

    Square Enix Ltd

Rating issues

This game contains depictions of realistic-looking violence towards human characters. When shot, characters groan in pain as they fall to the ground. Blood is seen both on the ground as well as on the character’s body.

This game also contains strong language including frequent use of the word ‘fuck’. Milder language is also present including words such as ‘shit’ and ‘damn’.

This game features depictions of the use of illegal drugs. During once scene, a character is seen smoking a joint. This is offered to the player and the player can choose whether or not to smoke it.

Similarly, the game also contains prominent use of alcohol. A scene is shown in which a character is trying to encourage the player to drink with them. The player is able to choose whether they want to join in with drinking or not.

Other issues

Sexual innuendo is present on several occasions in this game. Conversations between characters include phrases such as “what would you peg me for?”. Another scene sees a character announce to another “I could eat you under the table”. The other character laughs as they correct themselves with “that’s not what I meant”.

One of the themes that plays a key role in this game is the suicide of a close friend of a prominent character. This is never shown on screen, nor is the exact method or act discussed. The incident is only talked about during conversation.

There is discussion of transphobia in one scene in the game. One of the professors in the school is transgender and talks about how hard it was for them to ‘come out’ and the transphobia that came along with it.

This game offers players the opportunity to purchase other Life is Strange games, which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers, or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.