Desperate Housewives: The Game vs Life is Strange
Desperate Housewives: The Game
Desperate Housewives: The Game is a story-based simulation game that lets you dive into the drama-filled suburbian neigborhood of Wisteria Lane where you get to meet and build friendships with the Desperate Housewives themselves, namely Susan, Bree, Gaby and Lynette, in solving various mysteries around the area. The game has a pretty fashion-heavy element as well since what you wear will make an impression on the residents of Wisteria Lane. Of course, since you are part of the neighborhood and have a home there, you can even take some time off gossiping with your new friends or flirting with the hot new guy next door to decorate your virtual house.The gameplay in Desperate Housewives: The Game definitely does the TV show justice by retaining the crucial elements that had made the series such a hit among its viewers. The graphics in the game looks very well-made too. It is definitely the go-to game for every Desperate Housewives fan, that's for sure!
Life is Strange
Life is Strange is an episodic graphic adventure game where you'll get to follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography student at Blackwell Academy who accidentally discovers she can rewind time when she stumbled upon a murder scene in the academy's bathroom. Soon after, she hooked up with her new friend, Chloe Price, in an attempt to use her gift to solve a string of disappearances around the town of Arcadia Bay.Featuring an incredibly engaging story that has multiple endings depending on the choices you make, the game doesn't only perfectly presents its characters' personalities, but also touches on the so-called butterfly effect that time reversals will cause. The game is also filled with brilliant indie soundtracks that enhance the overall game experience, further immersing you into its story.
Life is Strange can be purchased on Steam and is available in 5 episodes in total. There is also another expansion, Life is Strange: Before the Storm, that's coming soon. You can try its First Episode demo for free as well!