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Life Is Strange™

PS4 · 2015 · Square Enix

In the episodic narrative adventure Life Is Strange, players step into the shoes of photography student Max Caulfield, who discovers she can rewind time while uncovering dark secrets in Arcadia Bay. Gameplay centers around choice-driven storytelling with lasting consequences alongside environmental puzzles solved through temporal manipulation. Trophy hunters will find a straightforward Platinum journey: aside from completing the five story episodes, you only need to snap optional photos, all of which can be easily cleaned up via the dedicated Collectible Mode in chapter select.

Overview of the platinum guide

No missable trophies · Fully obtainable offline

Trophies total61
Missable trophies0
Online trophies0

Playtime

Main story only15.6 h
Completionist21 h

Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)

Extremely easy Platinum trophy where you just need to complete episodes and snap optional photos.

  • Mechanics & Peak: 0/10 – Pure story gameplay without any demanding skill or reaction barriers.
  • Guide Reliance: 3/10 – Some photos need specific actions, but easy via chapter select.
  • Grind & Collectibles: 2/10 – 50 optional photos in total, which are quick to find.
  • RNG & Luck: 0/10 – No random elements; all events are strictly scripted.
  • Punishment Severity: 0/10 – Time rewind mechanic prevents any failure or frustration.
  • Co-op / MP Dependency: 0/10 – Pure single-player adventure with zero online features.

Trophies

  1. What If?

    Unlock all other trophies from Life Is Strange™

    Congratulations! You have unlocked all other trophies and received the Platinum trophy.

  2. Chrysalis

    Finish Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Unlocked automatically through story progression.

  3. Macro Eyes

    Take optional photo #1 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  4. Wide Angles

    Take optional photo #2 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  5. Telephotogenic

    Take optional photo #3 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  6. Close-Ups

    Take optional photo #4 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  7. Red Eye

    Take optional photo #5 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  8. Focused

    Take optional photo #6 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  9. Zoomed In

    Take optional photo #7 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  10. Focal Pointed

    Take optional photo #8 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  11. Maximum Aperture

    Take optional photo #9 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  12. Light Leak

    Take optional photo #10 in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  13. Visionary

    Take all optional photos in Episode 1: Chrysalis

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  14. Out of Time

    Finish Episode 2: Out of Time

    Unlocked automatically through story progression.

  15. Field Of View

    Take optional photo #1 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  16. Full Exposure

    Take optional photo #2 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  17. Processor

    Take optional photo #3 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  18. Image Stabilizer

    Take optional photo #4 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  19. Compressed

    Take optional photo #5 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  20. Pixelated

    Take optional photo #6 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  21. Dynamic Range

    Take optional photo #7 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  22. Colorized

    Take optional photo #8 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  23. Meter Made

    Take optional photo #9 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  24. Resolution Revolution

    Take optional photo #10 in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  25. Lab Master

    Take all optional photos in Episode 2: Out of Time

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  26. Chaos Theory

    Finish Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Unlocked automatically through story progression.

  27. Parallax View

    Take optional photo #1 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  28. Lenscrafted

    Take optional photo #2 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  29. The Reflex

    Take optional photo #3 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  30. Histogrammar

    Take optional photo #4 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  31. Bokeh

    Take optional photo #5 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  32. Pinholed

    Take optional photo #6 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  33. RAW Strength

    Take optional photo #7 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  34. Viewfinder

    Take optional photo #8 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  35. Optican

    Take optional photo #9 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  36. Flash!

    Take optional photo #10 in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  37. Camera Eye

    Take all optional photos in Episode 3: Chaos Theory

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  38. Dark Room

    Finish Episode 4: Dark Room

    Unlocked automatically through story progression.

  39. Ambient

    Take optional photo #1 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  40. Time-Lapsed

    Take optional photo #2 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  41. Balance

    Take optional photo #3 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  42. Rangefinder

    Take optional photo #4 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  43. Gamma Value

    Take optional photo #5 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  44. Dioptric Power

    Take optional photo #6 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  45. Fisheye

    Take optional photo #7 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  46. Manually Exposed

    Take optional photo #8 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  47. Slideshow

    Take optional photo #9 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  48. Tripod

    Take optional photo #10 in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  49. Shutterbug

    Take all optional photos in Episode 4: Dark Room

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  50. Polarized

    Finish Episode 5: Polarized

    Unlocked automatically through story progression.

  51. Incandescent

    Take optional photo #1 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  52. Night Vision

    Take optional photo #2 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  53. Framed

    Take optional photo #3 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  54. Camera Obscura

    Take optional photo #4 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  55. Blowup

    Take optional photo #5 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  56. Iris

    Take optional photo #6 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  57. Sensor

    Take optional photo #7 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  58. On Display

    Take optional photo #8 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  59. Light Meter

    Take optional photo #9 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  60. Silhouettes

    Take optional photo #10 in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

  61. Selfie Awareness

    Take all optional photos in Episode 5: Polarized

    Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.

Walkthrough

  1. Optional Photo #1 (Macro Eyes)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  2. Optional Photo #2 (Wide Angles)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  3. Optional Photo #3 (Telephotogenic)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  4. Optional Photo #4 (Close-Ups)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  5. Optional Photo #5 (Red Eye)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  6. Optional Photo #6 (Focused)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  7. Optional Photo #7 (Zoomed In)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  8. Optional Photo #8 (Focal Pointed)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  9. Optional Photo #9 (Maximum Aperture)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  10. Optional Photo #10 (Light Leak)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  11. Optional Photo #1 (Field Of View)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  12. Optional Photo #2 (Full Exposure)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  13. Optional Photo #3 (Processor)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  14. Optional Photo #4 (Image Stabilizer)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  15. Optional Photo #5 (Compressed)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  16. Optional Photo #6 (Pixelated)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  17. Optional Photo #7 (Dynamic Range)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  18. Optional Photo #8 (Colorized)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  19. Optional Photo #9 (Meter Made)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  20. Optional Photo #10 (Resolution Revolution)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  21. Optional Photo #1 (Parallax View)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  22. Optional Photo #2 (Lenscrafted)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  23. Optional Photo #3 (The Reflex)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  24. Optional Photo #4 (Histogrammar)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  25. Optional Photo #5 (Bokeh)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  26. Optional Photo #6 (Pinholed)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  27. Optional Photo #7 (RAW Strength)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  28. Optional Photo #8 (Viewfinder)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  29. Optional Photo #9 (Optican)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  30. Optional Photo #10 (Flash!)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  31. Optional Photo #1 (Ambient)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  32. Optional Photo #2 (Time-Lapsed)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  33. Optional Photo #3 (Balance)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  34. Optional Photo #4 (Rangefinder)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  35. Optional Photo #5 (Gamma Value)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  36. Optional Photo #6 (Dioptric Power)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  37. Optional Photo #7 (Fisheye)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  38. Optional Photo #8 (Manually Exposed)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  39. Optional Photo #9 (Slideshow)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  40. Optional Photo #10 (Tripod)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  41. Optional Photo #1 (Incandescent)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  42. Optional Photo #2 (Night Vision)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  43. Optional Photo #3 (Framed)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  44. Optional Photo #4 (Camera Obscura)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  45. Optional Photo #5 (Blowup)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  46. Optional Photo #6 (Iris)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  47. Optional Photo #7 (Sensor)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  48. Optional Photo #8 (On Display)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  49. Optional Photo #9 (Meter Made)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  50. Optional Photo #10 (Silhouettes)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

Collectibles

  1. Optional Photo #1 (Macro Eyes)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  2. Optional Photo #2 (Wide Angles)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  3. Optional Photo #3 (Telephotogenic)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  4. Optional Photo #4 (Close-Ups)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  5. Optional Photo #5 (Red Eye)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  6. Optional Photo #6 (Focused)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  7. Optional Photo #7 (Zoomed In)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  8. Optional Photo #8 (Focal Pointed)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  9. Optional Photo #9 (Maximum Aperture)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  10. Optional Photo #10 (Light Leak)

    Episode 1: Chrysalis · Optional Photos

  11. Optional Photo #1 (Field Of View)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  12. Optional Photo #2 (Full Exposure)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  13. Optional Photo #3 (Processor)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  14. Optional Photo #4 (Image Stabilizer)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  15. Optional Photo #5 (Compressed)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  16. Optional Photo #6 (Pixelated)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  17. Optional Photo #7 (Dynamic Range)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  18. Optional Photo #8 (Colorized)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  19. Optional Photo #9 (Meter Made)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  20. Optional Photo #10 (Resolution Revolution)

    Episode 2: Out of Time · Optional Photos

  21. Optional Photo #1 (Parallax View)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  22. Optional Photo #2 (Lenscrafted)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  23. Optional Photo #3 (The Reflex)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  24. Optional Photo #4 (Histogrammar)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  25. Optional Photo #5 (Bokeh)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  26. Optional Photo #6 (Pinholed)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  27. Optional Photo #7 (RAW Strength)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  28. Optional Photo #8 (Viewfinder)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  29. Optional Photo #9 (Optican)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  30. Optional Photo #10 (Flash!)

    Episode 3: Chaos Theory · Optional Photos

  31. Optional Photo #1 (Ambient)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  32. Optional Photo #2 (Time-Lapsed)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  33. Optional Photo #3 (Balance)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  34. Optional Photo #4 (Rangefinder)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  35. Optional Photo #5 (Gamma Value)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  36. Optional Photo #6 (Dioptric Power)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  37. Optional Photo #7 (Fisheye)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  38. Optional Photo #8 (Manually Exposed)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  39. Optional Photo #9 (Slideshow)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  40. Optional Photo #10 (Tripod)

    Episode 4: Dark Room · Optional Photos

  41. Optional Photo #1 (Incandescent)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  42. Optional Photo #2 (Night Vision)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  43. Optional Photo #3 (Framed)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  44. Optional Photo #4 (Camera Obscura)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  45. Optional Photo #5 (Blowup)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  46. Optional Photo #6 (Iris)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  47. Optional Photo #7 (Sensor)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  48. Optional Photo #8 (On Display)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  49. Optional Photo #9 (Meter Made)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

  50. Optional Photo #10 (Silhouettes)

    Episode 5: Polarized · Optional Photos

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