145: Life is Strange [Episode 5 – Polarized]

We look at this photograph in Life is Strange, Episode 5. Developer: Dontnod Entertainment | Publisher: Square Enix | Initial Release: October 20, 2015 Jacob, Mike and Flora abandon reality, explore a very scary maze and make a very difficult choice. Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) and Flora Merigold (@LudonarrativeFM) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub SHOW NOTES: 0:00 Start 1:20 Episode 4 Recap 2:25 More like Creepy McCreeperson 4:35 How do we get out? 5:55 Changing history 8:40 A trip to SF 12:00 Back in the Dark Room 15:30 Telling David the truth 20:05 Weird calls and texts 21:40 Arcadia Bay in ruins 23:05 Technical notes 24:45 Back to the diner and Warren 30:00 Unloading on Chloe 32:20 Question from MatterofJoseph on other games in the series 35:10 Losing touch with reality 40:25 The stealth section 45:20 The final sequence 48:40 Final choice 55:30 How our sacrifices play out 59:00 Question from Setobox about the ending 1:03:30 Question from JayDangerRoss about sequels 1:08:00 Final thoughts on the series 1:17:00 Wrap-up RESOURCES: ‘Life is Strange’: A Ludonarrative Lighthouse in the Darkness by Flora Merigold DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!